Early Alert Program
St. Philip's College's Early Alert Program was designed to provide faculty members the
opportunity to alert a student and College staff to the student’s need for
effective intervention. The earlier the intervention by a faculty member, the
sooner College staff can bring the broad array of support service to bear on the
student’s behalf. Early alert can have a positive impact on the student’s
overall success, thus enhancing their retention and graduation.
What is Early Alert?
- Early Alert allows faculty to electronically alert
Advisor/Counselor of a need for specific student intervention.
Who can use Early Alert?
How does Early Alert work??
- Faculty member initiates contact with a student at the first sign of
academic difficulty.
- If faculty intervention is unsuccessful, the faculty member then completes
the online
form and submits it or has the option to do the
paper copy can email it as an attachment or drop if off at FYEC office.
- An Advisor/Counselor will contact the student. A minimum of three
attempts (phone, e-mail, classroom notice) will be made.
- The Advisor/Counselor conducts a consultation session and offers needed
available assistance.
- Upon completion of the consultation session, the Advisor/Counselor will
notify the faculty member via e-mail.
- Faculty is then encouraged to report the student again if needed.
When can Faculty submit an Early Alert?
- The faculty member is encouraged to initiate contact with student at the
first sign of academic difficulty.
- Early Alert form can be submitted at any time after the semester Census
Date, but to ensure proper intervention, it is advised to submit them as early
as possible.
What is the goal of Early Alert?
- Effective use of Early Alert can increase student retention-in-college
and potential graduation.
page last updated 4/8/09