Introductory Starfish Workshop

 

Introductory  Starfish  Workshop  

Today’s  Agenda   •  •  •  •  •  • 

Launching  Starfish     Expecta9ons  for  Users     Ge=ng  Started  with  Starfish     Group  Ac9vi9es     Hands-­‐on  Prac9ce     Food  (Not  Panera)!  

What  Is  Starfish?     Early  Warning  &  Student  Tracking  System  

•  Student  concerns  can  be  manually  flagged  when   observed  or  through  periodic  surveys.   •  Recommenda9ons  can  be  communicated  to    the   student.   •  Appropriate  personnel  are  informed  of  flags  raised   and  cleared.   •  Close  the  loop  with  faculty  when  progress  is  made.   Stella and Charles Guttman Community College | guttman.cuny.edu

Why  Are  We  Using  Starfish?       Success  is  a   moving  target  

Our  students  need   different  kinds  of   encouragement     at  different  9mes    

  Success  is   measurable  

We  want  to  9e   specific  ac9vi9es  to   outcomes  

 

Success  depends   on  academic   par;cipa;on  

We  want  to  understand   student  performance  

Success  requires   engagement   Everyone  is  busy,  so   we’re  making  it  easy   to  connect  and  stay   connected  

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Expecta9ons:  Faculty   All  users  should  be  familiar  with  Starfish  and  understand  its  value  to  the   ins9tu9on  and  the  student.      

•  Raise  flags  when   appropriate.   •  Adhere  to  standards  for   raising  flags.   •  Send  kudos  oXen.   •  Submit  progress  survey   when  emailed.    

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Expecta9ons:  Academic  Advisors   All  users  should  be  familiar  with  Starfish  and  understand  its  value  to  the   ins9tu9on  and  the  student.      

•  Monitor  and  clear  flags  in   a  9mely  fashion.   •  Bring  faculty  kudos  into   advising  conversa9ons.     •  Support  instruc9onal   team  or  program  of   study  faculty  in  their  use   of  Starfish.   •  Teach  students  about   Starfish.  

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Expecta9ons:  Students   •  Read  email  no9fica9ons   about  flags  and  kudos.   •  Respond  to  contact  from   advisor.     •  Talk  with  advisor  and  faculty   about  progress.     •  Contact  Gu[man  offices  to   get  support.     Stella and Charles Guttman Community College | guttman.cuny.edu

Expecta9ons:  Administrators  and  Staff   All  users  should  be  familiar  with  Starfish  and  understand  its  value  to  the   ins9tu9on  and  the  student.      

Be  familiar  with  Starfish  system   Raise  behavioral  concern  flags  for  students   Award  kudos  to  students   Evaluate  effec9veness  of  Starfish  for  faculty,  staff,  and   students   •  Share  findings  with  all  stakeholders   •  Support  faculty  and  advisors  use  of  Starfish  in   instruc9onal  teams  and  in  programs  of  study     •  •  •  • 

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The  Starfish  ePorBolio   Logging  in  to  Starfish   The  Home  Page   Configuring  your  Profile   Finding  your  students  and  courses  

   

Ge@ng  Started    

Kudos  and  Flags   Kudos   Given  to  recognize   exemplary  academic   performance  or  behavior   Examples:   •  Academic  Performance   •  Good  Par9cipa9on   •  You’re  GLO-­‐ing  

Flags   Raised  when  there  are   academic  or  behavior   concerns   Examples:   •  Math  Prepara9on   •  A[endance/Lateness   •  In  Danger  of  Failing   •  Behavioral  Concern  

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Introduc;on  to  Kudos   and  Flags  Small  Group   Ac;vity     Slide  11  

Progress  Surveys   •  Periodic  Surveys  sent  to  faculty   to  give  kudos  and  raise  flags   •  Email  no9fica9ons  and   reminders   •  Summer  Bridge     •  End  of  Week  1  (3  days)   •  12-­‐Week  Session   •  Week  3  (open  7  days)   •  Week  8    (open  7  days)   •  6-­‐Week  Session   •  End  of  Week  1  (open  3  days)   •  End  of  Week  3  (open  3  days)  

Viewing  a  Student’s  Folder   Giving  Kudos  and  Raising  Flags   Progress  Surveys  

More  Hands-­‐On  Prac;ce  

Using  Starfish  in  Instruc;onal  Teams   and    Programs  of  Study    

What  the  Student  Sees   •  Need  a  screenshot  here  

What’s  Next?    

•  Con9nue  offering  Introductory  Starfish  Workshops  to  full-­‐ 9me  and  adjunct  faculty,  graduate  coordinators,  advisors   •  Launch  Starfish  Use  in  Summer  Bridge   •  Progress  Survey  for  SB  faculty/staff   •  Introduce  to  students  in  LaBSS   •  Provide  Resource  Materials  and  Ongoing  Support   •  Respond  to  Ques9ons   •  Solicit  Feedback  on  Experiences  From  All  Users   •  Examine  Effec9veness   •  Share  What  We’re  Learning   Stella and Charles Guttman Community College | guttman.cuny.edu

What’s  Next?  

Educa;onal  Support  Networking  System     •  Bring  on  Academic  Support  and  Student  Engagement  Staff     •  Online  scheduling  for  in-­‐person  mee9ngs  –    both  individual  and  group   appointments.   •  Appointment  confirma9on  by  email.   •  Documenta9on  of  contact  with  students  through  private  and  shared  notes.  

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Starfish  Resources  and  Help  

Email:  starfish@gu[man.cuny.edu   Stella and Charles Guttman Community College | guttman.cuny.edu

Ques9ons  and  Conversa9on   •  Thank  You  For  Your  Par9cipa9on  in  Today’s   Workshop!