Contact Information

If you have been referred to Success Matters by a professor and are trying to reach us, or if you have questions regarding the Success Matters program, please contact:

Shayne Koplowitz

Assistant Director
The Learning Center
860.832.1911
Willard-Diloreto Hall, D316

For questions regarding Success Matters notifications from Student Affairs, please contact:

Student Affairs
860.832.2372
Davidson Hall, Rm. 103

Success Matters

What is the Success Matters program?

Success Matters connects The Learning Center, The Office of Student Affairs, and the Registrar's Office with Central faculty and staff members to connect students with relevant and timely resources. Success Matters provides an official channel to share concerns regarding students. Faculty and Staff can use Slate to submit a Success Matters concern for students. Student Affairs will reach out to students regarding personal issues that they may be experiencing that are impacting their academics. Student Affairs will meet with these students and work with them and get them connected with campus resources that will aid in their success.

Why Success Matters?

Student Success Matters at Central! This program identifies students who are struggling during the semester and allows us to intervene early. Faculty and staff can now track the progress of a submission, and determine what resources the student has been connected with following their appointment or interaction with the relevant department.

Success Matters connects students with assistance and resources that increase their network of support and chances of success.

  • Improving the likelihood that students will persist at Central
  • Improving student effort and academic performance
  • Preventing students from withdrawing from or getting D’s or F’s in their courses

When to refer a student?

Faculty and staff members are encouraged to share a a concern or kudos based on observations during class or interactions with the student. Below are some examples of concerns or kudos:

Concerns

  • Never Attended Class
  • Poor Academic Performance
  • Poor Attendance
  • Personal Problems
  • Late or Missing Assignments
  • Low Exam/Quiz Scores
  • Poor Class Motivation/Attitude/Lack of Purpose

Kudos

  • Acceptance into an academic program
  • Major improvements between exams
  • Acceptance of an internship or major professional development opportunity
  • Exceeds all expectations of a particular assignment