Starfish Training Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Starfish at Texas A&M University-Texarkana

A collaborative effort between the faculty , advisors, and graduate studies at A&M-Texarkana to ensure student success and persistence.

Goals: Identify at-risk students in all courses throughout the semester. Prompt instructors to raise flags on struggling students. Increase access to student support services, such as tutoring/supplemental instruction and counseling. Increase successful course completion rates. Create effective communication between faculty and staff to increase student retention rates at A&M-Texarkana. Gather qualitative feedback from students, faculty, and staff on the usefulness of Starfish.

ENGL 1302: Composition II

GPA for Students enrolled in courses with tutors compared to courses without tutors

3.00

2.62

1.81

2.20

0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

3.00

3.50

Fall 2014 Spring 2015

Cour

se G

PA

Use

Non Use

MATH 2413: Calculus I

GPA for Students enrolled in courses with tutors compared to courses without tutors

1.47 1.45

1.32

0.96

0.00

0.20

0.40

0.60

0.80

1.00

1.20

1.40

1.60

Fall 2014 Spring 2015

Cour

se G

PA

Use

Non Use

Flags for Fall 2015

Flag Name Description

Poor Academic Performance

Students who are not performing up to academic standards (C or below)

Poor Student Engagement

Students who are not actively participating in class.

Poor Attendance Students who are not consistently attending class or are constantly late.

Low Midterm Grade Student who have a C or below at Midterm

Tutoring Students who appear to be struggling with course material and concepts. Refer students to the Success Center for additional support.

Counseling Students who may have outside issues affecting academic performance or engagement

Positive Academic Performance (KUDOS)

Students who ARE performing well in class.

Poor Academic Performance, Poor Student Engagement, Poor Attendance, or Low Midterm Grade

Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction

Counseling – Barb Wilson

Simple as 1, 2, 3!

1. You will receive an email reminding you to complete a flag survey for your pilot courses.

2. Simply check the appropriate boxes 3. Click “Submit” to raise flags.

Example Email Sent to Students Dear Student Name, You have been flagged for poor performance in US History 1301. Please contact your instructor to confirm your course grades and to gain input on the necessary measures you must take to improve your performance in the course. Please note, the university has free academic assistance (tutoring) services that can aid in your effort to improve academic performance. These services are available to all students that are actively enrolled. In addition, counseling, career, and advising services are available for students to support academic and career planning, as well as assist with personal concerns. To seek academic assistance (tutorials), please contact Venus Lillis, Director of Academic Advising and Student Success Location: UC, Suite 330 Phone: 903-223-3046 Email: vlillis@tamut.edu To seek academic advising, please contact: Brittany Carr at bcarr@tamut.edu or 903-334-6691 Brandon Barron at bbarron@tamut.edu or 903-223-3137 Betsy Sanz at bsanz@tamut.edu or 903-223-1365 Tiffany Ray at tray2@tamut.edu or 903-223-3138 Amber Galvan at agalvan@tamut.edu or 903-223-5654 (Student-Athletes) Academic Advising and Student Success Center Location: UC, Suite 330 To seek tutoring and supplemental instruction, please contact: Venus Lillis at vlillis@tamut.edu or 903-223-3046 Academic Advising and Student Success Center Location: UC, Suite 330 To seek graduate studies assistance , please contact: Jennifer Bradley at jbradley@tamut.edu or 903-223-3129 Location: UC, Suite 414 To seek personal counseling, please contact: Barbara Wilson: Counselor Location: UC 406 Phone: 903-334-6726 Email: bwilson@tamut.edu Sincerely, The Student Success Center Team UC 330

Faculty Testimonials

“I think it helps that the report also goes to you folks (Academic Advisors) so there is more than one person looking over the student’s shoulder.” -Dr. David Allard, Professor of Biology

“Starfish provides all users with high-tech, user-friendly options that can have positive impacts on our ultimate goal – student success. I engage earlier in the semester with students and colleagues, which gives us more time and alternatives to help students succeed.” -Dr. Tonya Hill, Developmental Education Coordinator

Tutorial

You are ready to begin utilizing Starfish!

Congratulations!

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Support

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Having trouble?

Venus Lillis Director of Academic Advising and Student Success

UC 330 903-223-3046

vlillis@tamut.edu