Early intervention encompasses the “systematic method of recording and communicating student behaviors that contribute to student attrition” and “effective intervention at the first indication of academic difficulty” (Tampke, 2013). Intervention initiatives can be:
- Faculty initiated (Progress Reports and Ad Hoc Alerts)
- Campus partner initiated (Scholarship Risk)
- Advisor initiated (Ensuring Degree Applicable Credits)
Regardless of where and how interventions originate, academic advisors are uniquely suited to provide intrusive and individualized interventions to students in their caseloads and within their colleges and departments. The UAC’s intervention efforts are based on relevant literature and national best practice.
UAC Interventions
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Non-Registered in Upcoming Term
Outreach to students who have not registered for the upcoming term in a timely manner
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Progress Reports & Alerts
Outreach to students about "at-risk" status in identified courses
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Ensuring Degree-Applicable Credit
Reducing the number of students enrolled in incorrect and/or unnecessary classes
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Scholarship Risk Intervention
Outreach to students at risk of losing their scholarship(s)
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Merit Scholarship 15-Hour Alert
Alerts to students with merit scholarships who drop below 15 credits hours in a semester
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Advisor Referrals
Guidelines for effective referrals and a listing of frequent referral partners
Advisor-Facilitated Intervention: Red Flags at USC
Academic Advisor Outreach
Intervention Calendar
Visit the USC Advisor Calendar for a more detailed view.
Ensuring Degree Applicable Credit - Ongoing through Add/Drop (2/16/2024)
Progress Reports & Alerts - Launch in early February
Scholarship Risk Intervention - Launch on Monday, May 6th (tentative based on release of information from Financial Aid)
Non-Registered Initiative - Launch on Monday, May 6th (tentative based on collection of final grades and graduation information)
Spring 2024 Interventions and Global Communications Calendar
Ensuring Degree Applicable Credit - Ongoing through Add/Drop (8/30/2023)
Progress Reports & Alerts - Launch in early September
Non-Registered Initiative - Launch on Monday, December 11th
Ensuring Degree Applicable Credit - Ongoing through Add/Drop (1/17/2023)
Progress Reports & Alerts - Launch in Mid-February
Scholarship Risk Intervention - Launch on Monday, May 15th (tentative based on release of information from Financial Aid)
Non-Registered Initiative - Launch on Monday, May 15th (tentative based on collection of final grades and graduation information)
Spring 2023 Interventions and Global Communications Calendar
Ensuring Degree Applicable Credit - Ongoing through Add/Drop (8/24/2022)
Progress Reports & Alerts - Launch in Mid-September
Non-Registered Initiative - Launch on Wednesday, December 14th
Ensuring Degree Applicable Credit - Ongoing through Add/Drop
Progress Reports & Alerts - Launch in Mid-February
Fewer than 13 Credit Hours - Launch on Tuesday, March 1st
Readmission Outreach - Launch Monday, April 25th
Non-Registered Initiative - Launch on Monday, May 9th
Scholarship Risk Intervention - Launch on Monday, May 16th
Ensuring Degree Applicable Credit - Ongoing through August
Progress Reports & Alerts - Launch on Monday, September 13th
Fewer than 13 Credit Hours - Launch on Monday, October 4th
Non-Registered Initiative - Launch on Wednesday, December 15th