Early Alert Program
A Comprehensive Approach to Academic and Behavioral Intervention
Contact Information
Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
(936) 468-2703
www.sfasu.edu/judicial
Whitney Denney, Early Intervention Coordinator
denneywk@sfasu.edu
Program Information
SFA’s Early Alert Program is a unique, integrative approach to academic and behavioral intervention on campus. The program is administered through the OFFICE OF STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (formerly JUDICIAL AFFAIRS).
The Early Alert Program consists of tracks for early intervention in behavioral/classroom management issues, attendance issues, and academic performance.
Behavioral Track: When issues are primarily behavioral and sufficiently concerning, they will be referred to the OFFICE OF STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBLITIES who may, at their discretion, refer them to the Behavioral Intervention team. If they are more minor in nature, they can be referred to another appropriate resource such as counseling or disability services.
Attendance Track: Attendance issues will be referred to either RESIDENCE LIFE or to program volunteers depending on if the student resides on campus. Because attendance issues may be part of a larger problem, attendance issues may be routed to either the
behavioral or academic performance tracks depending on the details of the case.
Academic Performance Track: When students are performing poorly in class, they are referred to the AARC. They can be made aware of the numerous resources available. When poor academic performance appears to be related to a disability, the student may be referred to Disability Services. When poor attendance is leading to poor academic performance, students will be referred to the AARC first to prevent overwhelming them with multiple contacts. Academic Advising and Career Services referrals may be made for students who are considering (or should be considering) switching majors or who would benefit from career guidance.
The Early Alert Program has the ability to:
- Improve at-risk students’ knowledge of and access to the resources they need to succeed academically.
- Improve the frequency and quality of contact between students who are missing class and university employees with whom they may already have an established relationship.
- Improve faculty/student engagement.
The Program will
- Significantly improve the retention of at-risk students; particularly first-year students.
- Help to identify students who have behavioral issues or may be in crisis.
- Help identify students who may be disruptive to the learning environment of others.