Faculty Feedback

As early as the first week of class.

Faculty teaching courses up to the 2000 level, are required to provide an early alert to students in their classes who may be falling behind in a course through the Faculty Feedback system in SAIL.

Faculty are encouraged to use the system only for students who are not doing well academically in the course and to select the issue of highest concern for intentional resources to be shared with students.

System opens on September 5th and closes on October 19th.

There are four issues for faculty to select:

1. Not attending
2. Struggling with course material
3. Time management
4. Other: please meet with me

Faculty are encouraged to select the issue of highest concern for the student as this will then deploy intentional resources for the student.

Estimated grades should not be entered for the Faculty Feedback system as students will not receive feedback.

If a faculty member wants to share estimated grades, they are encouraged to do so through the Moodle grading system. Information on how to use Moodle can be found here.

Faculty will receive a summary email 24-48 hours after submitting Faculty Feedback.

Faculty Feedback can be used as often as a faculty members wants to submit feedback to students within the first six weeks of the semester.

Don't delay. Your professor is interested in helping you get back on track in the course. Office hours (listed on the course syllabus) are a great way to connect with your professor one-on-one. Plan for the meeting by preparing questions and bringing your course material.

Regularly attending class is one of the best predictors of success in a course.

If you’re having difficulty attending class, it might be time to assess where your time, energy and attention go. Utilize online resources to get started.

Course syllabi outline homework and readings necessary to master course material. By completing these ahead of the class sessions, you will be ready to engage in class discussions and ask insightful questions. You will learn the material over time, allowing you to be more successful in retaining the information.

Consider “ time chunking” or learning how to beat procrastination.

Tutoring is a free service offered for most 000-2000 level courses and several upper-level undergraduate courses. Tutoring is available via one-on-one appointments for selected subjects such as languages and walk-in groups for mathematics, science and business courses.

View the tutoring schedule here. View these  tutoring tips to make the most of your session.

Did you know tutoring is also available in the residence halls? Academic Peer Mentors (APMs) serve as tutors several nights a week during “Tutor Nights.” View the schedule here.

Writing consultants are available by appointment to students needing assistance at any stage of the writing process. They help students explore ideas, revise drafts and develop the skills necessary to become competent writers.

Schedule an appointment online here.

Considering dropping, withdrawing from or repeating a class? Understand your options and make an informed decision.

If you have an unexpected emergency or catastrophic situation, consult with your  academic adviser right away.