GSU STAR Student Success Network
Here at Governors State University, we take pride in helping students achieve their goals from the time they enter college until they graduate. To that end, GovState has adopted the GSUStar Student Success Network. This palette of tools connects you with faculty, advisors, and GovState services in your success network … all at your fingertips. Utilizing the Starfish platform, the STAR acronym represents four integral elements of this platform:
- Success: Studies show students utilizing Starfish are more likely to succeed.
- Teamwork: In a student’s network, the student, staff, and faculty work together as a team.
- Achievement: We acknowledge students’ achievements.
- Recognition: We give recognition/kudos for those achievements.
Benefits of being a GSUStar student include:
Success Network
Each student has a success network of faculty and staff working together to help you achieve success. Faculty and staff will send you feedback about course progress as well as kudos and stars to acknowledge accomplishments. You’ll also receive early notifications about academic issues such as midterm grades. GSUSTAR allows students to look up their classes, schedule appointments with their advisor, and more!
What are flag alerts?
Throughout the semester faculty can submit a flag alert to GSUSTAR to notify a student when there is a concern about performance or success in a class. Flag alerts are created to warn students that they need to take action to be successful in the course. Some examples of flags are "in danger of failing," "attendance concern," "missing/late assignments," "low quiz scores," or "low participation." The student's advisor and retention coaches also receive the flag alerts to ensure outreach is made to support the student. Some flags result from Progress Surveys and Midterm Grades.
What do I do if I receive a flag alert?
Students who are notified about a flag concern should contact their faculty as soon as possible to get guidance on how to improve in the course. Students can also make an appointment with their academic advisor or retention coach to discuss the flag and get connected with additional support resources.
What are kudos?
A faculty member can submit kudos into GSU STAR any time during the semester to notify a student when they are doing a good job in a class or have recently demonstrated improvement. Kudos are designed as positive reinforcements to encourage the student along their academic journey. We also have kudos for other information that support you as a student and promote your success.
What is a referral?
A referral via GSUSTAR allows instructors or advisors to connect students with additional campus resources.
How do I raise my hand?
Are you a student with a question and don't know who to ask? Raise Your Hand! We can direct you to the campus support services you need.
How can I find my advisor on GSUSTAR?
Students can look up their advisor in the portal or GSUSTAR in your Success Network. Below are the instructions to find your advisor in GSUSTAR.
- Log into GSUSTAR or click on the GSUSTAR logo in the portal or on Blackboard.
- Go to "Network"
- They will be listed as your "Primary Advisor"
How can I schedule an appointment with my advisor on GSUSTAR?
Schedule a meeting with an advisor on GSUSTAR! All students can use GSUSTAR if they would like to meet with an advisor from the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center. Graduate students should consult with their academic/faculty advisors for instructions on how best to schedule an appointment.
- Log into GSUSTAR
- Click "My Success Network" in the menu on the left.
- To meet with your advisor, select the name listed as your "Primary Advisor" to schedule an appointment.
How can I look up support services?
Students are able to look up support services within GSUSTAR such as Advising, Student Disability Services, Career Services, Office of International Services, Academic Resource Center, First-Generation Office, Financial Aid, Registrar's Office, Resident Life, and more.
- Log into GSUSTAR
- Click "My Success Network" in the menu on the left.
- Scroll down to the "My Services" section
- Find a description of support services along with their contact information
Need help with GSUSTAR?
Have a question about GSUSTAR or need help navigating? Please email GSUStar@govst.edu and someone from the GSUSTAR Success Team will respond to provide you with support.