Student Success Coaching
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What is Student Success Coaching?
Student Success Coaching is a partnership between the student and coach, that centers the student in reflection and decision making. Coaches will guide students through reflection on their current circumstances, strategies that would support their success, developing an action plan, and addressing accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Advising and Student Success Coaching?
Advising is often more directive than Student Success Coaching, where the advisor is seen as the expert. Advisors assist students in areas related to academic progress and degree progression. In Student Success Coaching, the student is the expert on their experience. Coaches will guide students in reflecting on what challenges they may be facing, and how to identify an action plan to make progress in addressing those challenges.
What happens in a Student Success Coaching appointment?
During an appointment, the student is seen as an expert on their own experience. Coaches will guide students using open-ended questions, strength-based coaching, reflection, and GROW goals, while embracing a growth-mindset. Coaches will use these strategies to coach around an action plan and accountability for a student, as they work to achieve their identified goals.
When is Student Success Coaching available?
Student Success Coaching is a program funded through the Universities of Wisconsin Student Success Mini Grant. Student Success Coaching is at UWL as a pilot program, and coaching services will be offered in the Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Students can schedule with a Student Success Coach in Navigate 360.
Who can schedule a Student Success Coaching appointment?
Students at UWL can schedule these appointments.
How can I become a Student Success Coach?
This was a limited one (1) year grant, funded by the Universities of Wisconsin. Unfortunately, we have already exhausted all of our funding available to train coaches.
I have more questions, who can I reach out to?
Please reach out to Kara Ostlund (kostlund@uwlax.edu) or Amanda Abrahamson (aabrahamson@uwlax.edu ).
Meet UWL's Student Success Coaches
- Student Life Office
- Coordinator of Second Year Experience
