Spartan Support Network
Spartan Support Network brings students together with specific campus resources promoting academic success. This process will allow faculty and staff to refer students who need to connect to various student support services such as peer tutoring, peer mentoring, student workshops, academic advising (either to a GE advisor, major advisor, or to the appropriate student success center), and counseling. The early intervention is critical in assisting the student’s success, retention, and graduation.
Who should be referred to Spartan Support Network?
Any student who may be in need of academic or personal support would be a good candidate for referral. Referral reasons may include:
- Excessive class absences or tardiness
- Behavior which disregards the Student Code of Conduct
- Lack of participation
- Poor or a change in academic performance
- Personal concerns
- Health concerns
- Financial concerns
- Needs tutoring
- Needs mentoring
You can also positively acknowledge a student for their good work through this system.
Who can make referrals to Spartan Support Network?
Referrals are accepted from university faculty, staff, and closely affiliated community members (e.g. parents, guardians). Students are encouraged to self-refer by coming to Peer Connections (http://peerconnections.sjsu.edu) or speaking with their academic advisor if they feel they will benefit from Spartan Support Network services.
When can referrals be made?
Student referrals are accepted at any point during the semester. Referring students early in the semester allows Peer Connections and Advising professional staff member(s) to establish a Student Success Plan with the student so that they can achieve their highest potential for the semester. Those students referred toward the end of the semester may work with a Peer Connections staff member or Advisor on establishing a Student Success Plan for the following semester.
How do I refer a student?
There are a number of ways to refer a student, this link (https://sjsu-its.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EAB/overview) takes you to a website that has a tutorial manual on how to use Spartan Connect and answers many of the frequently asked questions. If you are faculty, please click on resources for faculty on the left hand side and review the options that fits your situation best.
