The Student Success Initiative (SSI) supports the mission of Saint Martin’s University, to know, to care, to serve…by offering a campus-wide early intervention system. Recognizing that faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed, the Academic Standards Committee has created an online referral system to facilitate the transmission of information about students who appear to be experiencing challenges to their academic success. The online referral form is not intended to replace phone calls or personal visits to the appropriate campus personnel, but is offered as a supplemental means of communicating in the pursuit of supporting the success of Saint Martin’s students.

What is the Goal of SSI?
The goal of the Student Success Initiative is to provide a safety net for students experiencing academic or behavioral problems that may endanger their academic success. Faculty, staff and the monastic community are in a prime position to observe students who exhibit at-risk behaviors that may interfere with academic achievement. While it is recognized that many concerns can be addressed directly with students, occasionally a problem or persistent concern may exceed an individual’s resources or expertise. In that case, by referring students to the appropriate support resource, faculty and staff can ensure that students know their options and are informed about the available resources. These many resources include the student’s advisor, financial aid, counseling office, career services, residence hall manager, campus ministry, learning and writing center, disability support services, etc. The earlier a student is aware that someone is concerned about his/her academic progress, the better the chances of a positive outcome for that student.

To see a visual representation of the Student Success Initiative model, please click here.

If you have further questions, please contact Deborah Debow, Learning Center Director.