GPS

What is GPS?

• SMC's GPS (Gateway to Persistence and Success) is an online platform to support student success and retention.
• Faculty can proactively reach out to students to get them involved and supported in their academic success.
• Students can access Support Services, Counseling, Tutoring, and other services more quickly than the existing channels of support on campus.

This 60 second video explains how GPS is here to support students in their academic success. 

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Student Guide to GPS

Instructional Faculty Guide to GPS

Counseling Faculty Guide to GPS

Admin Guide to GPS 

The Main Features of GPS

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Kudos

Kudos are positive reinforcement that faculty send to students for doing well in their class.

Flags

Flags are raised by faculty when a student may be struggling. This gives students an opportunity to address the issue with their professor.

Referrals

Referrals are when faculty refer students to counseling or other support services on campus for more hands-on guidance. 

Raise a Hand

Students can use the Raise a Hand feature to proactively request information or support. If support is requested, a counselor will call the student back within 48 hours. 

Appointments

If an instructor has enabled Appointments through GPS, students can then schedule appointments directly with their instructors. Learn more about making an appointment.  Please note that tutors are no longer using GPS for sceheduling.

What Faculty and Students Are Saying

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“I got immediate responses from two students when I raised flags for missing assignments."

How does GPS Benefit Students?

Watch this 50 second video of student Alex R.'s reaction to receiving a kudos from her professor. 

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Questions or Concerns?

Email us at gps@smc.edu