Flags & Kudos
Flags are alerts that are either automatically generated or can be raised created by faculty, advisors, and staff members.
The automatically generated flags are "Grade below 70%" and "No Course Access 10 Days". These require to be reviewed and could require possible outreach. These flags will automatically clear once a student logs into their class or their grade improves above 70%. Flags that were raised by faculty or staff will need to be manually cleared individually.
Raising A Flag
Raising a flag will alert the student's faculty and staff who are associated with the student. You can raise a flag from the student's profile to alert parties of academic and non-academic risks.
NOTE: Faculty, advisors and staff members who raise flags should note that they are disclosable under FERPA. If a student wants to request records, they can see the information on the raised flags.
Flag Definitions:
Automatically Generated Flags
Course Below 70%: This flag automatically alerts when a student's grade has fallen below 70%. The flag will automatically clear once the student's grade has risen above 70%.
No Course Access for 10 Days: This flag is automatically raised when a student hasn't logged in or participated in their class (in this case Canvas) for 10 or more days. The flag will automatically clear when the student logs into their course.
Manually Generated Flags
Participation Concern: This flag can be used at the beginning of the term to ensure students are attending and participating in their first two weeks of class. If a student misses a class or turning in their first assignment, faculty can raise this flag to alert student advisors.
General Concern: Faculty can raise this flag when they have a concern about a student that does not warrant an immediate withdrawal. Examples include but are not limited to concerns like a student who misses turning in multiple assignments, a student who's missed classed with an excused absence (car accident, illness). If not addressed and resolved with the student, this flag could lead to future, more serious concerns.
In Danger of Failing: This student shows serious signs of failing their course. Raising the flag can trigger attempts to remediate and pass the course before it ends.
Immediate Withdrawal Concern: Student shows major indicators of withdrawing from their course and perhaps even the institution. Faculty or staff can raise this flag if their student has talked about withdrawing or shown signs of withdrawing. Signs of withdrawing could include issues such as family emergencies, financial issues, loss of employment, death, medical emergencies, childcare issues, etc.
Urgent Behavioral Concern: A flag should be raised by faculty or staff when the student shows irregular behavioral signs. Examples include anger, depression, aggressiveness, and anxiety. A flag should be raised if the student is also showing signs of possible abuse, isolation, and bullying.
Kudos
Activity
The facilitator will review a mock student’s academic situation, providing the participants with the information they need to determine which flag is the most appropriate one to raise. After the facilitator reviews the mock situation, they will begin to list the different flags. Participants will raise their hand when they’ve heard the correct flag spoken. Students won’t be grouped in this activity. After this portion, the facilitator can immediately review any lacking areas of the professional development before moving onto the next portion. This check-in should take an estimated 5-10 minutes.
The intended outcome for learners in this activity is to demonstrate flag and kudos meaning and the ability to raise the flag and kudos in Starfish and check for understanding.
Kudos: As flags are early alerts to concerns in the classroom, the Kudos feature is an alert where faculty can give positive encouragement to students. It should be used for students that are performing well or have recently improved in class.