Academic Early Alert Processes

Information regarding Progress Surveys, raising and resolving Academic Early Alerts using Zoom In and My Students tabs, etc.

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Flag and Kudo Comment Templates and Examples

This folder contains categorized examples of flag and kudo comments, organized by tone (formal, friendly, direct), to support instructors in providing clear, effective feedback through MU Connect. Each article also includes the full student-facing email templates for each flag and kudo type.
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Academic Early Alert Overview, Timeline, and Tips

Overview of the Academic Early Alert process, when progress surveys are sent each semester, tips for instructors.

Academic Early Alerts & MU Connect: A Quick Guide for New Faculty

Completing a Progress Survey

Step by step instructions on how to complete a progress survey. Include a video.

Fall 2025 Progress Survey Dates

Flag and Kudo Comment Overview for Academic Early Alerts

Guide to writing effective comments for Flags and Kudos. Includes a link to each flag and kudo (examples of comments to use, and full email templates).

Flag Outreach Quick Reference Guide

Overview of the outreach process and a step by step guide to conducting outreach to students who receive flags.

Flag Tier Guide and Kudos & Referrals Overview

Outline of the flags included in each Tier, when outreach occurs, and the resolution/clearance policy for flags, kudos, and referrals.

Flag Tiers (infographic)

Raising Flags and Kudos

Step by step guide on how to raise flags and kudos using the My Students and Zoom In tabs.

Reviewing Progress Survey Course Lists

Using the "No Canvas Activity" flag

Overview of how to view the flag and how to incorporate the flag into outreach for academic early alerts.