Session Description
This session will explore findings from a recent survey conducted by the Student Success Office (SSO) which identified key barriers to undergraduate student success. Presenters will position these findings in the context of Early Alert, a student success practice which involves proactively identifying and connecting with students facing academic, social, or personal challenges, designed to enhance student engagement, support, and overall student well-being. Presenters will provide examples of strengths-based communication that can be used when connecting with students, will discuss how to take a trauma-informed approach to this work, and will provide practical strategies for implementing Early Alert initiatives in your unit or department. This session was designed with student supporters in mind.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand some of the common barriers to success experienced by UWaterloo undergraduate students
- Explore the concepts of Early Alert and strengths-based communication
- Discover strategies to increase student engagement and support through the implementation of Early Alert initiatives
- Explore ways to work collaboratively with colleagues and other university departments to create a comprehensive support network for students
Session Structure:
Lecture-style presentation with optional Q&A
Waterloo Values:
Acting with Purpose; Working Together
Presenters:
- Paige Doherty, Faculty Relations Manager, Student Success Office
- Theresa Barber, Senior Manager, Faculty Relations and Strategic Initiatives, Student Success Office