TLC (A Tradition of Learning and Caring) is a set of retention programs designed to identify and assist students who are struggling academically and personally so that they can succeed at Simpson College.

TLC has several components:

• The TLC Group
• Early Alerts
• I Have a Student Who . . . (faculty & staff resources)

What is the TLC group?

The TLC group is a committee on campus dedicated to helping students have a successful academic year. It consists of members from Counseling & Career Services, Religious Life, Registrar’s Office, Hawley Learning Center, Student Development, the Associate Academic Dean, and the Dean of Students.

What are some forms of Early Alerts?

Students often find themselves struggling academically due to poor decision making, including skipping classes, not turning in homework, and not taking responsibility for their actions. These behaviors are much easier to fix earlier in the semester, rather than later. Unfortunately, by the time these behaviors are noticed, it is often too late.

The Registrar’s Office issues a “students in difficulty” roster for each class the third week of each semester in an attempt to identify students at risk from these detrimental behaviors. Instructors are asked to indicate whether students have missed classes or turned in late work, and also asked to mark whether the student has received feedback on these behaviors.

If the Registrar’s Office is notified by any instructor at any time that a student is missing class and/or struggling academically then tracking forms go out to all the student’s instructors & the student’s advisor. The Associate Academic Dean will also e-mail the student.