What is GradesFirst?
GradesFirst facilitates better, stronger collaborations and give you the data to measure those collaborations towards student success. It’s an all-inclusive student support platform that provides you with the tools to identify, intervene, and engage with students to lead them on a successful path, while giving you the ability to measure and assess those relationships to ensure that the intervention in successful.
What can GradesFirst do for you?
GradesFirst seeks to promote academic success for students by:
Top 3 features advisors like most about GradesFirst:
Faculty’s Role
Faculty can easily identify which students need additional help and notify both students and advisors, who can then assist students with additional support, tutoring, or referrals. Since many faculty advise, you might have two roles on GradesFirst: Professor and Advisor.
Secretary/Clerical Staff’s Role
Administrative Staff can run reports to track advising efforts, log office traffic, and manage student worker payroll. GradesFirst also provides the analytical tools to help departments measure the return on investment of their student support activities.
Student’s Role
Have additional questions or need technical support with GradesFirst? Please contact:
Kimberly Megill, Retention Specialist & GradesFirst Administrator
Call: 256.782.8302 or Email: kmegill@jsu.edu or Visit: TMB, room 312