Advising & Early Alerts: Product Overview

Advising on Upswing provides an easy way for students to schedule and meet with academic advisors. Early Alerts allow for campus staff members to alert advisors and administrators about both positive and negative interactions with students, promoting early intervention and communication between administrators and students. This article provides information about the features of Advising & Early Alerts on Upswing, and how these features can support proactive student guidance and intervention.

What are Advising & Early Alerts?

Upswing’s Advising & Early Alerts are tools that enable efficient and effective communication between students, advisors, and administrators. They help in identifying and addressing student needs in a timely manner, ensuring academic support is rendered when most needed.

Key Features

Streamlined Advising Scheduling: Students can easily schedule appointments with advisors, allowing for efficient and timely academic guidance.
Comprehensive Early Alert System: Early Alerts allow advisors and administrators to flag concerns or achievements related to a student's academic journey, fostering early intervention and support.
Integrated Communication Tools: Messaging features facilitate direct communication between students and advisors, ensuring a continuous dialogue.
Data-Driven Insights: Administrators can track and analyze advisor-student interactions and Early Alerts, aiding in informed decision-making.

Benefits for Students

Personalized Academic Support: Students are able to easily schedule and meet with their advisors online within our Virtual Learning Center, fostering their ability to receive tailored guidance and support without the need to visit campus.
Timely Interventions: With the use of Early Alerts, students may benefit from the early identification of and intervention on potential academic challenges.
Enhanced Communication: Students can message their advisors directly from the platform with questions or concerns.

Benefits for Advisors

Efficient Scheduling: Advisors are able to manage appointments and schedules seamlessly by utilizing Upswing's scheduling system.
Proactive Student Support: Advisors can identify and address student needs early.
Collaborative Platform: Advisors can engage with students and fellow advisors/administrators effectively via platform messaging and Early Alerts respectively.

Benefits for Institutions

Student Success Tracking: Administrators have the ability to monitor student progress and advisor interactions.
Customizable Alert System: Institutions can tailor Early Alerts to their specific institutional needs.
Enhanced Student Retention: Advisors have the ability to proactively support students, potentially increasing retention rates by means of increased communication and early intervention.

Conclusion

Advising & Early Alerts on Upswing offer a robust framework for academic guidance and proactive intervention, crucial for student success. To learn more about how Advising & Early Alerts can support your institution, click on the link below to connect with our New Partnerships Team!

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