Individual Academic Coaching and Peer Mentoring

Coaching VS. Mentoring

Academic Coaching offers each student an opportunity to work with a professional who is trained in providing academic support, customized to each student's own strengths and goals.

Peer Mentoring Peer Academic Mentors translate their own experiences into statements that are easily understood and accepted by students.

Professional Academic Coaching

One-on-one sessions provide individualized attention for students to establish expectations and set learning goals. The Academic Coach encourages students to take ownership of their academic experience by identifying individual challenges and developing plans for success.

Goal of weekly coaching: Students work towards becoming effective self-regulated learners.

Peer Academic Mentoring

The Peer Academic Mentors are successful students whose experience provides valuable advice from a peer perspective. Throughout the semester, they monitor student progress and need. Their mentorship aids the development of academic success and self-advocacy.

Goal of weekly mentoring: By developing trust, the peer mentor is in a unique position to challenge and question, leading to the student’s self-actualization.