Resources
Academic Referrals
It’s the second week of the semester and you are concerned about a student who is missing class a lot or struggling academically. What can you do? Use the new Academic Care Team Referral Form to send an alert. The sooner we intervene with the student the quicker we can offer help.
The goal of this new faculty referral form is to initiate prompt communication and effective intervention with students who are experiencing academic difficulties. The referral form should be used for first- and second-year undergraduate students only.
Reasons to refer a student:
- Poor attendance and/or consistent tardiness
- Consistently unprepared for class
- Missed, late or incomplete assignments
- Missed exams
- Poor performance on exams or assignments
- Needs to address study skills or time management
- Academic difficulty due to issues outside the classroom
After submitting the form, your report will be forwarded to the Academic Care Team, who will offer targeted academic assistance to the student. In some cases, we will contact the student and recommend meeting with you directly. In other cases, we will recommend academic services such as the Bear CLAW or an academic coach. We recommend sharing with your student that you have made this referral.
For information about the referral form, contact Dr. Kelly Wood, The Center for Academic Success and Transition (CAST), 417-836-8343 or CAST@MissouriState.edu.
MSU Links
- Bear CLAW (Center for Learning and Writing) - The main page for tutoring at MSU.
- The Absent Professor Program - Assistance with study skills and more!
- Peer Assisted Study Session Program (PASS) - The PASS Program (also known as Supplemental Instruction or SI) supports select courses in Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, and Biology.
- Academic Advising and Transfer Center - Advisement for exploratory students.
- Brightspace- The main course management system used at MSU.
- English Language Institute - A place where students can learn English as a second language.
- Adult Student Services - An essential office for returning and/or non-traditional learners.
- My Missouri State - Your portal for managing your academic career.
- MSU West Plains Online Writing Lab - Our sister lab at the West Plains campus.
Citation Methods
Citation and Style Guides (Library guide containing information on APA, Chicago, MLA, Turabian, and Others).
Writing
- Online Writing Lab (OWL): Purdue
- WriteOnline.org - An excellent reference for different academic writing styles.
Assistance with Statistical Information
The RStats (Research, Statistical Training, and Technical Support) Institute offers free assistance writers seeking help with research design, statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation of statistical materials.
Writing & Study Skills Presentations
If you'd like to schedule a presentation for your department, class, or organization, contact the Director of Student Learning Services, Michael Frizell. For more information, visit the Absent Professor Program website.