Why are we utilizing Excelling@Iowa?
We want our students to succeed, and we want our students to feel that they matter and belong at Iowa. Through the Excelling@Iowa Transition Survey and other system functions, we can identify students who may be struggling with their transition to UI early in the semester and throughout the year. Iowa faculty and staff can then provide early support and intervention by connecting students who are having difficulties with resources to aid in their transition.
What do we do with the information?
After a student responds to the survey, they may be contacted by staff around the university offering specific resources to help a student succeed at Iowa. Additionally, university administrators take the data from the entire first-year class to make decisions on how to best provide services to students.
WHY DO I HAVE TO TAKE THIS SURVEY?
Currently, over 600 University of Iowa faculty and staff serve as Excelling@Iowa system users. In addition to housing information about the new student transition gathered through the Excelling@Iowa Transition Survey, the Excelling@Iowa platform also supports an institution-wide referral platform, emailing capabilities, and additional campus integrations.
Faculty and staff may request access to the system to support students, and are granted a level of access most appropriate to their unique roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am a faculty or staff user. How do I log into Excelling@Iowa?
To log in to Excelling@Iowa, users can visit excelling.uiowa.edu and log in with HawkID and password.
I am a faculty or staff user. I am having issues logging into the system. How do I fix my access?
All users must complete FERPA training and sign their Employee Confidentiality Certificate annually after January 1. If both of these items have been completed, please contact excelling-UI@uiowa.edu and explain your issue. Please include screenshots, if applicable.
How can I request data about the student experience?
Visit the Consultations section of the website and complete the Pathways to Excellence Data Team Request form.