Flag and Kudo Comment Overview for Academic Early Alerts

This guide is a quick reference to flag and kudo comment templates designed to support student success through MU Connect and the Academic Early Alert process. You’ll find links to articles with short, customizable messages in three tones:

• Formal – professional and polished

• Friendly – supportive and conversational

• Direct – clear and to the point

Students are more responsive to personalized and specific messages, and the information aids follow-up for staff and advisors. These messages are designed to fit into larger email messages sent to the student (the templates are also included in each article) to help you quickly share feedback and encourage students to take action.  

How to Use This Page

1. Click on the link to the flag or kudo you want to use.

2. Choose a tone that matches your teaching style or the situation.

3. Copy the message and paste it into the comment box in MU Connect.  Personalize the message with additional context or specific feedback.

Remember: Personal messages = better student response and follow-up!

What’s Inside Each Article

1. Brief explanation of when to use the flag or kudo

2. Comment templates in 3 tones (formal, friendly, direct)

3. Action suggestions you can copy/paste or refer to in class

Quick Access Table of Contents

🚩 Flags

• Attendance Concern

• In Danger of Failing

• Low Exam Score

• Missing Assignment

• Participation Concern

• Poor Class Performance

🌟 Kudos

• Keep Up the Good Work

• Outstanding Academic Performance

• Showing Improvement

Additional Help

• Flags and Kudos can be raised any time using Zoom In or My Students in MU Connect — not just during progress surveys.  Any participation counts in Academic Early Alert calculations!

• For instructions, see Completing a Progress Survey or Raising Flags and Kudos.

• Need a refresher on timing? See Progress Survey Overview, Timeline, & Tips.

• Want to suggest a new message or tone? Email us at MUConnectSupport@missouri.edu