Thank you to those who submitted SafetyNet referrals this year. Through your efforts, the SafetyNet committee was able to respond to over 450 referrals related to personal, academic, social, and other challenges. Please consider taking this anonymous survey to provide your feedback to the SafetyNet committee
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 referral helps us to maintain student safety and to maximize student retention and persistence.
Upon review of this academic year’s SafetyNet referrals, the following concerns were referred with the highest frequency:
- Missed classes (165)
- Missed assignments or quizzes worth 10% of more of final grade (125)
- Risk of failing class (90)
- Mental health (58)
- Missed exam (41)
- Advising and commitment to college (32)
Less frequent referrals with significant student impact included:
- Substance abuse (8)
- Disordered eating (7)
- Family stress (7)
- Death of a loved one (5)
As we all strive to improve student wellness and persistence, the SafetyNet committee requests everyone’s assistance with submitting a referral on students who may be at risk academically, personally, financially, or socially. The more support that we can provide students, the better their chances are of academic recovery.
Whether or not you submitted a SafetyNet referral this year, please consider taking this anonymous survey to provide 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 Dean of Students Kelsey Pearson with any questions, comments, or concerns.