Alerts

Question about issuing an Alert (reporting a concern or sharing resource information) for a student? 

Check out each of the Alert Reasons below, and learn about what each does by clicking each Alert Reason.

Alerts may be added or modified as needs are identified. Please check this page for resource information on all current and upcoming alerts.

Click each Alert "reason" below to learn more about what happens with each alert and why you might submit it.


PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY COMMENTS YOU INCLUDE WHEN ISSUING ANY ALERT WILL BE VISIBLE ON THE STUDENT PROFILE FOR ANYONE WHO HAS ACCESS TO THAT STUDENT'S INFORMATION (ADVISORS, PROFESSORS, ETC). 
PLEASE USE DISCRETION WHEN REPORTING SENSITIVE INFORMATION. 
A SEPARATE EMAIL MAY BE APPROPRIATE TO PROTECT STUDENT PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY.

Academic Concern (other than Attendance) - Describe Outreach
*Most common alert used by faculty and staff*

WHEN TO SUBMIT: 

Student is not responding to requests from faculty/staff to discuss various academic performance or engagement concerns

*If concern pertains to the student's attendance, then the Not Attending Class alert should be issued instead.

ALERT ACTIONS: 

ADMIN USE ONLY: Out of Class due to COVID [do not submit this alert]

DO NOT SUBMIT THIS ALERT 

This alert is issued by administrators in order to notify faculty that students will not be in class due to quarantine/isolation. Students are expected to contact their faculty to make arrangements.

ADMIN USE ONLY: Health - Notice of Missed Classes [do not submit this alert]

DO NOT SUBMIT THIS ALERT 

This alert is issued by administrators in order to notify faculty that Health Services has received information indicating the student will miss class during a certain timeframe. Students are expected to contact their faculty to make arrangements.

ADMIN USE ONLY: Personal - Notice of Missed Classes [do not submit this alert]

DO NOT SUBMIT THIS ALERT 

This alert is issued by administrators in order to notify faculty that Student Support Services has received information indicating the student will miss class during a certain timeframe. Students are expected to contact their faculty to make arrangements.

BECC Prerequisite Not Met [BECC Faculty/Staff ONLY]

This alert should only be submitted by faculty/staff in the Business and Engineering Convergence Center.


ALERT ACTIONS: 

AUTOMATIC MESSAGE TO STUDENT:

A prerequisite is missing for {$course_number}{$course_name}.

Since you do not satisfy the prerequisite, please drop {$course_number} and discuss alternatives with your academic advisor. 

If you completed the prerequisite (or the equivalent course) outside Bradley University, please make sure it is transferred to Bradley University before classes begin. Otherwise, you may be dropped from {$course_number}.

Advisor(s) receive a copy of this message; though students are expected to initiate any follow-up.

Financial (can't buy course materials, tuition concern, etc)

WHEN TO SUBMIT: 

When student reports concern for ability to access materials required for course(s) or expresses concern about ability to pay tuition or fees.

ALERT ACTIONS: 

AUTOMATIC MESSAGE TO STUDENT:

Take a look at some options to help out in the event of financial concerns...

If none of the above describes the problem, please contact Student Financial Services at 309.677.3120 or by email at stufees@bradley.edu to discuss your options.

Not Attending Class

WHEN TO SUBMIT: 

Student has been absent for multiple class meetings.

ALERT ACTIONS: 

AUTOMATIC MESSAGE TO STUDENT: 

{$completer_name} has noticed you have not been attending {$course_number}. We want you to be successful at Bradley, so please be sure to contact {$completer_name} to inform them of any challenges that might be impacting your ability to attend class and to learn what you may need to do to get caught up. Please do not reply to this email. Please contact {$completer_name} directly.

In addition, you may wish to contact your advisor for more information about resources to support you, including Student Support Services and the Academic Success Center

*The bracketed tags are filled in with the name of the person issuing the alert and the specific course the alert pertains to. When issuing this alert, please be sure to select the appropriate class from the dropdown menu next to Is this associated with a specific class?



Personal Emergency

WHEN TO SUBMIT: 

When student reports personal emergency (health, weather, family, etc) that might impact ability to engage with coursework or University services/activities. Student Support Services will email the student offering relevant resources and support.

ALERT ACTIONS: 

Student Affairs Only

WHEN TO SUBMIT: 

FOR STAFF IN THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS ONLY. Use this to request outreach through Student Support Services.

ALERT ACTIONS: 

Student Technology Concern

WHEN TO SUBMIT: 

When student reports hardware or system issues preventing access to online coursework

ALERT ACTIONS: 

AUTOMATIC MESSAGE TO STUDENT:

Having troubles with technology? Take a look at the troubleshooting options below.

If none of the above describes the problem, please contact the Service Desk (Monday through Thursday between 8am-10pm; Friday between 8am-5pm; or Sunday between 2pm-10pm [closed on Saturdays]) at (309) 677-2964 or visit https://support.bradley.edu to submit a ticket that will be reviewed by technical staff on the next business day.   

Transfer Work Approval Needed [Registrar's Office Staff ONLY]

This alert should only be submitted by staff in the Registrar's Office.


ALERT ACTIONS: 

AUTOMATIC MESSAGE TO STUDENT:

An official transcript has been received but is missing an approved Transfer Work Approval Form.

Please complete form found on the Bradley Registrar’s webpage and route to your advisor. 

https://www.bradley.edu/offices/academic/registrar/forms/

Please contact your advisor concerning any questions. 

Advisor(s) receive a copy of this message; though students are expected to initiate any follow-up.