Supporting Students

Academic Alerts

Many of our students struggle with their work during the semester, and the offices of Academic Advising (OAA), Student Academic Services (SAS), and the Opportunity Program (OP) are here to help them deal with those challenges. Please keep in mind it is important for our students to receive regular, systematic feedback on their work, their progress in the course, and the grades that they earn. If your students are not doing well academically, please use the Academic Alert notification system to keep them, their advisors, and the OAA, SAS, and OP staff aware of any concerns.

The information you provide in an academic alert will be shared with the student and their faculty advisor. It will also prompt appropriate outreach from Student Academic Services (SAS) and/or the Office of Academic Advising (OAA).

Student Academic Services will offer assistance related to tutoring, time management, and study skills, while also making referrals to the Writing Center. SAS may also refer students to Disability and Accessibility Services, if applicable.

The Office of Academic Advising will invite students to schedule an advising meeting to discuss barriers to students’ academic success, provide information about the College’s academic policies and procedures, offer guidance on academic options, while also making other referrals to relevant campus support offices.

Student assessment & intervention group

If your concerns about a student go beyond their academic work – if you are concerned for their health and welfare – then please use the notification system maintained by the Student Assessment and Intervention Group (SAIG).

The committee consists of colleagues from all areas of the College, meets weekly, and receives information about students needing support from a wide variety of sources. SAIG members act in a timely way and, in order to preserve students’ privacy, they may not share with you what actions they have taken to support your student.

Please note: if you think a student requires immediate attention and/or intervention, please contact Campus Safety at x5566.

students in psychological distress

For more information about how to help students in psychological distress and/or with mental illness, including how to talk to students about your observations and concerns, visit the Counseling Center's Faculty/Staff Information webpage. Note that the Counseling Center will not share your observations with the student or other campus groups, including the SAIG, but can advise you about using the Skidmore's alert notification systems.