Fall 2025 is well underway. It’s great to see students and faculty back on campus.
During the academic year, you will receive a monthly MAVS message intended to help you help our students move toward their goal – graduation. MAVS messages will include:
Monthly reminders – timely dates and information to share with students
Active student engagement resources – ideas to enhance student interaction and learning
Vital Support – highlighted student support services
Spring 2026 enrollment is just around the corner! Enrollment is more than just picking classes — it’s about exploring opportunities, setting goals, and building momentum toward graduation.
Now is a great time to:
Encourage students to take a class you will teach in spring.
Have a conversation during class or post a course announcement that starts, “If you like this course, you might like others offered by my department next semester.”
Remind students that enrolling early gives them the most options for the courses they want and need to take.
Share the following early enrollment dates with students.
October 20th – graduate students
October 22nd – seniors
October 24th – juniors
October 28th – sophomores
October 30th – freshmen
The midpoint of the semester often meansdedicating a significant amount of time to grading. Use these tips on how to engage students in the grading and feedback process.
Pair timely, concise commentary with actionable steps. Grading comments are more likely to be read when they link directly to future assignments.
Incorporate dialogue, such as one-on-one meetings or ask-and-respond prompts.
Teach students how to interpret grades and act on your comments. This empowers them to use feedback as a tool rather than ignore it. Spending 5 or 10 minutes of class time to do so can save you and your students time and avoid frustration on future tasks.
