Success Coaching
Success Coaches help students create and commit to their success. We understand that success looks different for everyone during the college journey. Coaches meet with students one-to-one to address challenges and create an individualized success plan.
Learn about your options below!
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DROP IN DURING
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FALL 2024 HOURS: TUESDAYS, 9-11 a.m. & WEDNESDAYS, 2-4 p.m. Not sure where to start, but feel like you need extra support? Walk-in Success Coaching hours are a great way to get introduced to the process and have a solution-based supportive conversation. No appointment needed! For any questions about Walk-In Hours, contact Danielle Stephenson. |
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SCHEDULE WITH A PEER SUCCESS LEADER |
Shepherd students can to meet one-to-one throughout the semester with upper-level students known as Peer Success Leaders (PSLs). PSLs can share their personal experiences, challenges, and tips they’ve learned as a Shepherd student. These meetings are to make sure you are comfortable and connected to the campus environment and its resources. |
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SCHEDULE WITH A SUCCESS COACH |
Meet our team of Success Coaches here and schedule an appointment. Read below for more details about how a Success Coach can help you. |
A COACH IS…
| An accountability partner to help you handle the academic workload, build academic skills, earn strong grades, and more | Equipped with resources to address your concerns, make a plan, and connect you with key campus staff and faculty |
| Guided by our “80/20 rule”: 80% of a session is your lead, your concerns, and your perspective. Your Success Coach covers the remainder with purposeful questions, thoughtful support, and productive action steps | Different than your Academic Advisor! Your advisor will help you with building a class schedule, registering for classes, understanding degree requirements for your major or minor, the course catalog, and other important academic policies to help you stay on track toward your degree. |
Watch this video featuring Shepherd students sharing their experiences!
COACHING WORKS BEST WHEN YOU…
| Bring open and honest communication to the session for productive conversations (and we promise to provide you with trust and patience!) | Come prepared with assignment sheets, syllabi, or other items that help the meeting focus on a desired topic | Show commitment to the process to help you achieve your goals |
BENEFITS…
| Personalized and consistent low stress, comfortable meetings | Managing stress and maintaining motivation to help conquer academic and life pressures | Practicing academic strategies tailored to the specific way you learn |
| Reading, writing, and study strategies to help you earn strong grades | Learning to advocate for yourself and become the best student you can be | So much more! |
Meetings are an opportunity to discuss topics that matter to you—here are more examples of what our coaches can cover:
| Organization | Goal-setting | Connecting with campus resources |
| Handling the workload | Note-taking and test-taking strategies | Communicating with professors |
| Time management | Study techniques based on your unique learning style | And more! |