What is Pima Connection? Pima Connection is a new advising tool that - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

What is Pima Connection?

Pima Connection is a new advising tool that will revolutionize how Pima connects with our students. Pima Connection will be piloted in Fall 2017 and fully launched in Spring 2018.

• Uses Hobson’s “Starfish” software
• Will provide an easy way to raise concerns about students or to

send kudos their way

• Supports early intervention by advisors, counselors, faculty
• Provides students with an easy way to reach out to their

personal community of advisors and faculty

• Supports a communication network so that various units in the

College can be aware of and engaged in supporting students

• Provides a simple way for students to make appointments with

advisors or faculty during their office hours

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What are our Goals?

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• Short Term
• Faculty/staff training Fall 2017
• Pilot mid-Fall 2017
• Increased participation in improved Early Alert

process – More automated, Less manual

• Increased advising/communication with students
• Streamlined referrals to resources
• Longer Term
• Increased year-to-year persistence/retention
• Increased certificate and degree completion
• Improved cross-departmental notes system

“FLAGS” WITH A NETWORK OF SUPPORT

Attendance Concern In Danger of Failing Low Quiz/Test Scores Missing/Late Assignments

Student Affairs Advisor Counselor Veteran’s Staff Financial Aid Staff Program Advisor Faculty

• Anyone "connected" to the student can raise a flag and take action.
• Faculty and staff can receive notification once flag is resolved
• HELPFUL STARFISH VIDEOS

GOAL – Quickly reach those who need help the most! ☺