What is Success Coaching? Success Coaching focuses on helping students recognize and address issues that can get in the way of their success. It connects students and a coach in a collaborative relationship that encourages students to consider how their personal and professional goals relate to their academic goals. Students become more aware of their strengths, values, interests and passion while practicing strategies for solving problems, eliminating barriers and setting priorities. Success coaching emphasizes the positive, builds on each student’s strengths and seeks to do more of what’s working.During coaching sessions, the coach:Guides students in assessing practices that help or hinder

their progressSuggests alternatives that would increase each student’s

opportunities for successConnects students to college and community resourcesEncourages students to actively pursue and achieve their

own goalsCoaching is usually done in person but can also be done online, by phone or via email.

Which students benefi t from Success Coaching?Students who are required (due to scores on placement exams) to take English 0096, Math 0052 or Math 0090 and all eCampus students can opt to work with the Success Coach. Faculty and staff are encouraged to refer students with the understanding that, if coaching is to be successful, it must be the student who decides to participate and commits to the process.

What are the goals of Success Coaching?Our goal is to provide student-centered, strengths-based services that guide students to successfully complete their programs by helping them set academic goals, develop their skills and make wise decisions.

What is a typical session like?The irst three student-led sessions, which last about 30 minutes each, focus on exploring and de ining success; prioritizing goals and identifying potential barriers; and identifying the resources needed to succeed. The end result is an individualized Student Success Plan.In subsequent sessions, each lasting ive to 10 minutes, students re lect on what’s working and consider alternative strategies.

How long do students par cipate in Success Coaching?Success coaching usually continues for a full semester, and students have the option of further participation during subsequent semesters.

Want more informa on?

Contact: Victoria McWane-CreekM State Student Success Coach218.736.1531victoria.mcwane-creek@minnesota.edu

SUCCESS COACHING

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funded by a Department of Educa on

Title III Grant