**Alerts** serve as an early warning system to identify students who might need additional support or attention. When faculty or staff notice potential concerns during their interactions with students, they can issue alerts to flag these situations.
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Students can be flagged for various reasons, such as risk of losing financial aid, need for academic support through tutoring, or expressing intentions to withdraw from the institution. It's important to understand that raising an alert doesn't automatically trigger formal action - it simply helps identify students who might need attention.
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However, in cases where more structured support is needed, certain alerts will initiate a case management process. These cases are then directed to specific departments or staff members who will follow up with appropriate interventions and support services.