SUPPORT YOUR STUDENTS

(AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH ASSOCIATION)

The number of students needing support outside of their classes, in order to be successful in their classes, is increasing. Faculty do well to increase their knowledge of what services are available on campus to support our students. Nearly half of all PFW students are First Generation and may have limited knowledge of support services.

Academic Misconduct: Clearly define to students what does and does not constitute academic misconduct. Update your syllabi statements and in class conversations to include appropriate uses of AI in your class. AI Text Generators (like ChatGPT) and AI Text Analyzers (like ChatPDF) offer potential learning gains at least as much as learning (cheating) pitfalls. Discuss with your students in class what are and are not acceptable uses in your particular class. Understand that these rules are not clear-cut. Students need direction.

Finding and Citing Credible Sources: Provide students with instruction and/or information from Helmke Library and Purdue OWL about how to find and properly cite sources.

Student Support Offices: Faculty need also to know how to refer students to these offices including but not limited to the below:

• ITS for technical needs

• DAC for Accessibility needs

• Center for Student Counseling

• First Year Advising Center for Advising needs

• Q Center a learning environment for LGBTQIA+ students

• The Writing Center for writing support

• The Tutoring Center for various academic needs

• The Pantry for food needs

• Additional resources include those found through Student Care and Conduct

Brightspace Student Success Tools: Identify and communicate with struggling students through Brightspace features including Intelligent Agents, Class Engagement Tool, Class Progress, and keeping your gradebook clean and up to date.

Be Cognizant of Your Students’ Wellbeing: An increasing number of our students come in with and/or later recognize mental health needs. According to Inside Higher Ed, 73% of students struggle with time management, 68% with anxiety/depression, 60% with financial insecurity, and 42% with fitting in. Reach out to students when they miss an assignment and/or do not show up for class to encourage them to get back on track. Be empathetic and understanding when they get off track. To the point that it is fair to you, to the other students, and to the point that it fosters learning, be flexible. Be aware of changes in student behaviors and follow up or submit a CARE referral when you are concerned.