Retention

Here is a step-by-step explanation of how to handle issues with students.

Attendance

  1. Make sure you’re tracking attendance for each class, always check your roster in MyCampus, and try to contact the student. CLICK HERE for instructions on checking your roster.
  2. File an Early Alert through MyCampus as soon as a student is showing a trend of missing class. CLICK HERE for instructions on how to do so.
  3. If the problem persists, you may issue a “WE Warning.” CLICK HERE for instructions on filing this form.
  4. How do I know if a student has withdrawn from my class? CLICK HERE for instructions on checking your roster; if the student has a grade of "W," then he or she has withdrawn from the class.

Academic Performance

  1. If a student is struggling in class, you may refer the student directly to The Learning Center (TLC) in the El Dorado Conference and Student Center if extra help is needed, such as incomplete homework or failed tests. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule an appointment with a specific tutor on behalf of the student.
  2. File an Early Alert through MyCampus if you are unable to contact students and cannot refer them for tutoring. CLICK HERE for instructions on how to do so.
  3. If a student needs to make up an exam, you may arrange to do so through the Testing Center at ext. 196 or by emailing Ms. Casey Martin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
  4. For academic misconduct (cheating, plagiarism, etc.), contact your Dean immediately on how to proceed.

Disruptive Behavior

  1. For disruptive behavior in the classroom, notify your Dean immediately and document the incident through the Student Misconduct form. CLICK HERE to download this form.
  2. If the problem persists, you may wish to refer the student to our Director of Counseling, Ms. Vanessa Williams. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make a referral.
  3. If the student's behavior is dangerous, violent, or threatening, submit a report to the Behavioral Review Team (BRT): CLICK HERE.
  4. If there is an emergency, contact Campus Security at 311 or via a red phone in the hallways, or dial 911.
  5. For academic misconduct (cheating, plagiarism, etc.), contact your Dean immediately on how to proceed.

Personal Issues

  1. You may make a referral to our Student Success Counselor, Ms. Vanessa Williams. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make a referral.
  2. If the behavior is serious or threatening, make a report to the Behavioral Review Team (BRT). CLICK HERE.
  3. To report sexual harassment, gender-based discrimination, or other sexual misconduct (Title IX), CLICK HERE.