Thank you to those who submitted SafetyNet referrals this year. Through your efforts, the SafetyNet committee was able to respond to approximately 500 referrals to assist students with basic needs, academic difficulties, mental and physical illness, loss of a loved one, and safety concerns, among 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 class, exam, or homework
- Overall mental health
- Substance abuse
- Suicide ideation
- Struggle with a personal matter
This year, we made an intentional effort to market SafetyNet to the student body. As a result, we saw increased referrals from peers and even had some students submit self-referrals requesting support. Your assistance in helping to spread the message about SafetyNet is appreciated.
We have seen an important increase in referrals for students who were academically separated. Typically, less than half of the students academically separated in any given year had been referred to SafetyNet. For 2023-2024, 55% of students academically separated were referred to SafetyNet. We continue to strive for increased referrals with the intention of supporting students to avoid separation. The more support that we can provide these students, the better their chances are of academic recovery.
Whether or not you have submitted a SafetyNet referral 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 Dean of Students Kelsey Pearson with any questions, comments, or concerns at deanofstudents@clarkson.edu.
