Dear [Student Name],

I am writing because I am concerned about your performance in my [full class name] class. (If you are not in this class, please contact me, immediately.) [FACULTY COMMENTS DETAILING CONCERNS INSERTED HERE]

I urge you to contact me to discuss your situation in this class. Please see me during my office hours or make an appointment by talking with me after class or emailing [instructor email address].

Please note that your academic advisor(s) will receive notification of this letter. I recommend that you contact your advisor [advisor name] at [advisor email] to discuss strategies for improving your performance.

Here is a link to additional campus resources that may be helpful to you: go.uvm.edu/uvmresources

Your academic success is important to me, your advisor, and others at UVM. While we will do all we can to assist you, it is up to you to take the initiative.

Sincerely,

[Faculty Name]

cc: [Advisor Name]

The University of Vermont has implemented a uniform Academic Alert system for all undergraduate courses under the 100 level. Follow these simple steps to submit Academic Alert letters for students in your classes:

Step 1: Inform your students that you will be issuing Academic Alerts, and explain to them the criteria that you are using to determine if an Academic Alert is to be issued.

Step 2: Refer to your grade records to identify which students should receive an Academic Alert.

Step 3: Follow the steps below to complete the Academic Alert process:

3a: Get your course roster through the myUVM Portal Faculty Access:

• Click on the myUVM link found on the upper right hand corner of any UVM web page.
• Enter your UVM netid and password. This will bring you to your page in myUVM.
• Click on the Class Roster.
• Select the Term and CRN for the course from the drop down lists.

3b: Change the status of the class and the student(s):

• For each student that should receive an Academic Alert, click on the Update link next to his or her name.

3c: Display/send Academic Alert letter:

• Preview the letter. Please be sure that all contact information is correct.
• Please insert your comments in the highlighted text box. You may use your own words, or copy and paste any of the examples provided at the top of the screen. (You may leave the text box blank, but we recommend adding details here.)
• Click on the Send Letter button to send the email to the student, or click on the Just Return to the Class Roster without updating link to return to the class roster without sending the email.

If you have questions or comments regarding the Academic Alert process, please email Academic.Alert@uvm.edu.

As an advisor, you can access Academic Alert Letter Reports for all of your advisees.

• After logging into your myUVM portal, click on the Advisee List Report.
• The last column on the right will show you whether an Academic Alert has been sent to your student, and how many have been sent.
• Click on the Academic Alert link to view specific information for your advisee. You will see a list of classes that indicate where the Academic Alerts came from.

NOTE: The link to share with students for this list

CONTACTS IN COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS

Agriculture and Life Sciences, 106 Morrill Hall, Phone: 802-656-2980

Arts and Sciences, 438 College Street, Phone: 802-656-3344

Education and Social Services, 528 Waterman, Phone: 802-656-3468

Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, 33 Colchester Ave, Phone: 802-656-3392

Honors College, 50 University Heights, Phone: 802-656-9100

Grossman School of Business, 101 Kalkin, Phone: 802-656-4015

Nursing and Health Sciences, 105 Rowell, Phone: 802-656-3858

Professional and Continuing Education, 322 S. Prospect, Phone: 802-656-2085

Rubenstein School of the Environment and Natural Resources, 81 Carrigan Drive, Phone: 802-656-2911

UVM Dean of Students, Nicholson House, Phone: 802-656-3380

OTHER STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICES

Student Accessibility Services is available to support students with ANY type of documented disability. A170 Living/Learning, Phone: 802-656-7753

Mosaic Center for Students of Color (MCSC) provides assistance and support to African, Latino(a), Asian, Native American, Multiracial and New American students. E140, Living/Learning, Phone: 802-656-3819

Center for Health and Wellbeing assists students with a wide range of medical issues. 425 Pearl St., Phone: 802-656-3350

Counseling and Psychiatry Services is available to help students with a wide range of personal issues that affect academic performance. 146 South Williams, Phone: 802-656-3340

Tutoring Center offers a number of programs to support students in their academics. 244 Commons, Living/Learning, Phone: 656-4075

• Learning Skills - tutoring to create an efficient study system
• Subject-Area Tutoring - group and individual peer-based tutoring
• Supplemental Instruction - facilitated group study in selected large lecture courses

Prism Center provides advocacy and support to lesbian, gay, bi, transgender, questioning students and allies. 633 Main Street, Living & Learning, C Building, Phone: 802-656-8637, prism@uvm.edu

Office of International Education, B101 Living/Learning Center. Phone: 802-656-4296

Student Health Services assists students with a wide range of medical issues. 425 Pearl St., Phone: 802-656-3350

WAGE addresses women's concerns and promotes opportunities and educational equity for women. 34 South Williams Street, Phone: 802-656-7892, women@uvm.edu

Writing Center offers one-on-one sessions with a writing tutor, writing partners, workshops, and writing mentors. 105 Bailey/Howe Library. Phone: 802-656-4075