Athletic academic staff meet weekly with student-athletes to review the student’s canvas account together, document academic progress, and assist the student with time management and study skill techniques. The addition of Canvas Observer will not change that process – full-time academic staff members are already viewing Canvas content for students during these meetings.
The observer status will allow staff to view Canvas accounts when students need assistance but are unable to meet in-person. With frequent team travel and academic assistance required at non-traditional hours, this function will allow academic counselors to view Canvas and assist students remotely.
Additionally, for student-athletes who are utilizing objective-based study, observer status will allow full-time staff to verify course assignment submission without an additional student meeting required.