Alerting – Using iAlert

Using iAlert - Nudging students toward success! Heading link

Starfish provides the option to enter alerts for students who need interventions.

  • Early Alerts will be administered in iAlert.
    • iAlert provides automated reminders for faculty.
    • All advisors receive real time notification of alerts entered by faculty.
    • Students will receive alerts in iAdvise and in their email and text (optional) so that they can take action.
  • Opportunity to provide positive feedback in the form of a “kudos”

Growth Mindset - encouraging action through positive encouragement and support. Heading link

iAlert and all of iAdvise uses a growth mindset that

  • Encourages positive attitudes and beliefs regarding students’ ability to learn;
  • Addresses common psycho-social barriers as a key component of effective interventions.

Contains subtle messages that convey:

  • A sense of belonging at your institution;
  • Normalizes uncertainty and struggle.