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Retention Alert System

Whenever you are concerned about a student, you should let someone know about your concerns. No one individual shoulders all the responsibility for making sure students stay at Simpson and earn their degrees.  Members of both the student development and academic affairs staffs work together to support students and address problems that arise.

To submit a Retention Alert, first access the retention alert system in one of the three ways listed below. Then answer the questions to describe your concerns. For a more detailed description of how to submit a retention alert, see the Documentation Manual at the bottom of the Students of Concern page.

Step 1. Use SC Connect for a student in your course

  • Log into SC Connect
  • Click on Faculty Information and then click on Class Roster
  • Click on the course the student is taking
  •  Click on the student’s name
  • You will see the student’s profile. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Add Retention Alert Info.”

Step 1. Use Scholar for a student in your course

  • Log into Scholar and select the course in which the student is enrolled
  • Look for the menu block labeled MID/FINAL GRADE ENTRY.
  • Click on the Retention Alert link
  • You’ll be directed to SC Connect, so you may be prompted for your username and password again
  • You’ll see list of the students in your class. Click on Retention Alert next to the name of the student you are concerned about

Step 1. Use SC Connect for any student

  • Log into SC Connect
  • Click on Faculty Information
  • Click on Contribute Retention Info
  • Enter the student’s name or ID number

 

Step 2. Contributing Retention Information

  • On the form, select the specific type of issue you would like to report on for the student
    Options: academic performance issues, adjustment/transition, attendance concerns, behavioral issues, campus involvement, financial concerns, health issues, mental health issues, personal issues, social concerns/connection issues, transfer risk.
  • Enter a summary statement and detailed notes about the student.
  • Check the method of contact(s) you used (e.g., in person, e-mail, phone, etc.)
  • Click Submit.  Once you submit, you will see a confirmation note about the issue you just submitted for the student and who the case will be assigned. The case may be assigned to multiple offices, academic advisors, and coaches.