SafetyNet 2021-2022 Summary

Thank you to those who submitted SafetyNet reports this year. Through your efforts, the SafetyNet committee was able to respond to over 500 reports to assist students with basic needs, academic difficulties, mental and physical illness, loss of a loved one, and safety concerns, among other challenges.

Our ability to connect with these students as early as possible maximizes their potential for academic success. Otherwise, students may stop showing up to class or do poorly on exams when we could have helped them get back on track. In short, each SafetyNet report helps us to maintain student safety and to maximize student retention and persistence.

Upon review of this academic year’s SafetyNet reports, the following concerns were reported with the highest frequency:

  • Academic challenges:
    • Missed class
    • Missed exam or homework
    • Not responding to attempted contact
    • Risk of failing class
  • Personal challenges:
    • Struggle with a personal issue
    • Overall mental health
    • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Death of a loved one
    • Overall physical health

Less than half of the students who were academically separated this year were reported through SafetyNet. As we all strive to improve retention and persistence, the SafetyNet committee requests everyone’s assistance with submitting a report on students who may be at risk academically, personally, financially, or socially. The more support that we can provide these students, the better their chances are of recovering the semester academically.

In recognition of the high frequency of mental health reports, we want to remind everyone that the University provides several opportunities to take a Mental Health First Aid course throughout the year for the cost of $45. Training opportunities this summer include two half days on June 21 and 28 or one full day in August. Contact Robin Schneider at rschneid@clarkson.edu for additional information about or to register for Mental Health First Aid.

Whether or not you have submitted a SafetyNet report this year, please consider taking this anonymous survey to provide your feedback to the SafetyNet committee. Your input helps us to improve our processes. We look forward to our continued partnership for student success.

Please contact the Office of the Dean of Students for any questions, comments, or concerns at deanofstudents@clarkson.edu.

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