Lion Alert was developed as part of our Student Success Initiatives to provide support and interventions for students who have been identified as academically at-risk. The focuses of the Lion Alert efforts are on actions taken by the student and on behalf of students early in their semester and early in their college studies. Early referral and early response allows for resources to be provided before any prolonged struggle. Referrals are made online through Missouri Southern's Lionet portal.
In order to support Missouri Southern State University's commitment to student success, mid-term grades were adopted. Midterm grades are indicators of a student's progress. They are equally important to the potential Dean's List student, the student on probation and the marginal student. In each case, the student's efforts can be directed to achieve his or her goals. Midterm grades are not recorded on official student transcripts and as such, will only be changed in the event of a data entry or calculation error.
A student will be considered academically at-risk if his/her midterm grade point average (average based on that term's midterm grades) falls below 2.0. A student at-risk (in this situation) is encouraged to meet with his/her advisor to discuss options and implement a course of action to improve the student's academic performance. Mid-term grades are reported to students through the university's Lionet portal.
Academic Recovery is an early warning program designed to assist freshmen students who are academically at-risk. The program aims to enhance academic success through a variety of academic success services including personalized academic success plans, individual academic coaching, strategic workshops and periodic progress checks. This program is not a class; it is an academic support system.
The Student Success Center's outstanding team of CRLA certified peer tutors assist students in learning effective study skills, understanding your homework assignments, or preparing for a quiz or test. Tutoring is free to all MSSU students. Walk-ins are welcome, or students can sign up for an appointment by contacting the Student Success Center. Tutoring is available in many subjects, including math, writing, chemistry, and biology. The Tutoring Lab also provides computer access with designated study spaces for students.
The Disability Services Coordinator is located in the Student Success Center and can assist students with documented disabilities who need accommodations. Students who may qualify for an accommodation for class can stop by the Student Success Center to see what help is available.
