If you recieve a SEAN email, don't panic! Receiving a SEAN is not meant to be punitive; it is simply an indication that a faculty member is concerned about some aspect of your academic performance and wants to make sure you have the information and support you need to do your best. As noted above, receiving a SEAN has no direct impact on your grade or academic standing, and a SEAN alert will not become part of your permanent academic record.
Be sure to fill out the response form linked from the SEAN alert email. This will stop the system from sending you reminders and may also help connect you with relevant offices and support services.
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Faculty members are encouraged to submit a SEAN whenever they have significant concerns about a student's academic performance. Below are some of the common reasons for submitting a SEAN:
- Low Exam/Quiz Scores
- Late/Missing Assignments
- Poor Attendance
- Poor Class Performance
- Frequent Illness
The online form give you the opportunity to indicate any specific concerns you have and also provide a recommendation to the student. (For example: "Please stop by office hours so we can discuss study strategies.")
In addition to being sent to the student and their faculty advisor, SEAN Academic Concerns are also reviewed by members of the SEAN Team. When appropriate, a member of this team may reach out to a student to offer additional support or resources. The SEAN Team typically consists of:
- Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs
- Senior Director of Advising (Chair)
- Director of Disability Services
- Assistant Dean of Students or Dean of Students Case Manager
- Advising Center Staff
- Emmons Director of Counseling Services