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Academic Alert

Request Support for Undergraduate Students

The academic alert referral service provides faculty with an outlet for requesting support for undergraduate students who are struggling academically. An Academic Development and Recovery advisor will reach out to the student within two days and follow up with the faculty member submitting the report with an update on the progress of the outreach.

Submit an Academic Alert

Reasons to Submit an Academic Alert

Submit an academic alert when a student is showing signs of academic difficulty. Some examples include:

  • Missing 1 or more classes within the first two weeks of the semester.
  • Missing classes regularly throughout the course of the semester.
  • Poor performance on homework, quizzes, exams or presentations.
  • Low engagement or participation.
  • Poor quality of writing.
  • Gaps in academic skills such as struggling with time management, reading or note taking.

Key Times to Submit an Academic Alert

Week 2: Allows for early intervention if students are already showing signs of struggle
Week 6: Support can be provided before midterm exams and projects
Week 8: Support can be provided prior to the withdrawal deadline if a withdrawal may be in the student’s best interest

What to Expect After Submitting an Academic Alert

  • Students will be contacted via email within 2-3 business days with a request to schedule an appointment with an Academic Development and Recovery (ADR) advisor. The email will also include applicable resources and contact information for their instructor and major advisor. Note: Students will be notified from whom and why the referral was made. Any information you provide may be shared with the student. As such, observations should be objectively stated.
  • Students will be contacted via phone and/or text message within 2-3 business days if they do not schedule an appointment or respond to the initial email. 
  • Instructors will receive follow up from an ADR advisor roughly 10 days following our initial outreach to the student with an update on our outreach. Students are always encouraged to reconnect with the instructor who submitted the alert to discuss the best way to move forward in the course. 

Questions or Assistance

If you have specific questions or need assistance, email Chelsee Rohmiller DeBolt chelseerohmiller@boisestate.edu or Lindsey Cassidy lindseycassidy@boisestate.edu. We are here to help.

Note: Students will be notified from whom and why the referral was made. Any information you provide may be shared with the student. As such, observations should be objectively stated.

Distressing, Disturbing, Disruptive, or Dangerous Behavior

If the student presents distressing, disturbing, disruptive, and dangerous behaviors, a report should be submitted to the CARE team, instead of submitting an academic alert. If this is an emergency and/or there is a potential threat to an individual, please contact police at 9-1-1 or campus police and security at (208) 426-6911.

Potential Academic Misconduct

If you suspect a student is engaging in academic misconduct, including improper usage of AI, we recommend consulting the Dean of Students Office Academic Integrity staff instead of submitting an academic alert. More information can be found on the Academic Integrity Resources website.