Everything we can do to support student is important. We aren't at this alone, either. Take some time to look at the different levels of student support, Consider as well, how you will convey that to students.

Supporting Your Students

Identifying the support structures available for students is necessary. You will use this information in your course shell, syllabi, and week-to-week communication with students.

Class support structures.

What class specific support services do you provide for your students (e.g. office hours -- consider explaining what this actually means)?

Program support structures.

What programmatic/disciplinary support services do you provide for your students?

Institutional support structures.

What institutional services are most relevant for your students (eg. Academic Support Services, mental health services, library services, the food pantry)?