Automated Attendance Monitoring and Intervention for Student Success

Studies show that classroom attendance directly correlates to student success. Accordingly, the University of Mississippi has implemented an automated system to track attendance in lower-division classes using barcode scanners for student ID cards. This system reduces the faculty and administrative burdens and removes the need to use class time for bookkeeping tasks. Attendance reports are available in real time to faculty, students, and administration through the campus management system, which allows for immediate action by vested parties to intervene and provide necessary support to facilitate student success.