Starfish

The Quality Enhancement Plan, christened ‘Students Taking Education Personally’ (STEP Project), was designed to enhance the student learning environment and persistence among a select group of at-risk students. Using Starfish is one step in this effort.

Starfish is a student retention system that is holistic, proven, and measured. It is based on the following philosophy:

1. Success is a moving target
2. Success entails academic achievement
3. Success requires engagement
4. Success must be measured

With Starfish, faculty and staff can form closer connections with students, encourage engagement, provide more timely feedback regarding course performance, and provide opportune information on campus resources.

For help or questions regarding Starfish contact Sha’Nelle Lawson at 409.839.2043 \e-mail: snlawson@lit.edu

Or Christine Marsh at 409.839.2017 \ e-mail: cmmarsh@lit.edu

• Students

  Accessing Starfish
  
  Tutorials and Help Guides

  • Student Profile
  • My Success Network & Scheduling Appointments
  • Student Dashboard
  • Courses
  • Requesting Help

  Printable Help

  • ​​​Getting Started - Student
  • Schedule an Advising Appointment
  • Making an Appointment with an Instructor

• Faculty and Staff

  Accessing Starfish

  Tutorials and Help Guides

  • Videos
    • Respond to a Progress Survey
    • Email Notifications for Appointments & Tracking
    • Updating your Profile
    • Preparing for a Productive Student Meeting
    • Faculty Features in Starfish
    • Updating your Office Hours
    • Closing the Loop and Clearing Flags
    • Taking Attendance
    • 5 Things you can do in Starfish Early Alert Only
  • Handouts
    • Setting Office Hours
    • Editing Your Office Hours
    • Clearing Flags 
    • Cohorts
    • Printing a Grade Report in Starfish
    • Attendance Guide
    • Guide to use the Starfish Attendance Report
    • Starfish Attendance Report Template
    • Starfish Detailed Guide for Faculty and Staff
    • Online FAQ