Perspectives from Graduate Peer Coaches : A Panel Discussion

INSTITUTION: Princeton University LEAD PRESENTER: Laura Murray CO-PRESENTER: John Schulz SESSION DESCRIPTION: As academic life and learning coaching in higher education becomes more common, there remain two populations’ perspectives not often considered: graduate students and coaches themselves. In this panel discussion we’ll attempt to address this gap in knowledge by facilitating a panel discussion with…

Grow Your Coaching Program

INSTITUTION: University of Denver LEAD PRESENTER: Allison Weihrauch SESSION DESCRIPTION: Do you want to establish a new coaching program or expand an existing coaching program at your institution? Learn how the Student Success Coaching program was developed within the Office of Academic Advising at the University of Denver. Strategic topics include graduate student staffing models,…

The Benefits of Academic Coaching

INSTITUTION: The Ohio State University LEAD PRESENTER: Paul Gregor SESSION DESCRIPTION: Academic Coaching has been shown to benefit college students by providing one-on-one support in a non-judgmental environment. Part of the allure of academic coaching is that students attend with specific challenges or needs. Less discussed is the interpersonal skills that an academic coach brings…

Planning and Reflecting Conversations Modeled by Undergraduate STEM Peer Coaches

INSTITUTION: University of West Florida LEAD PRESENTER: Laura Swann CO-PRESENTERS: Dr. Jonathan L. Hall and STEM Peer Coaches SESSION DESCRIPTION: Join us to experience the navigation of undergraduate students thinking in creating success in their initial STEM coursework. STEM Peer Coaches will demonstrate how to use a planning and/or reflecting conversation to shift undergraduate students’…

Eager to Launch! A Collaborative Approach to Activating an Equitable Academic Coaching Program

INSTITUTION: The Pennsylvania State University LEAD PRESENTER: Neill Johnson CO-PRESENTER: Denise Poole SESSION DESCRIPTION: This session provides insight into a collaborative, multi-unit approach to developing an equitable academic coaching program at a large, public, research-intensive institution. Participants will learn about foundational action steps—from conducting a needs assessment, a literature review, and bench-marking interviews to writing…

Developing a Culture of Student Success in a Post-COVID Reality

INSTITUTION: Kansas State University LEAD PRESENTER: Jessica Kerr SESSION DESCRIPTION: In this round-table discussion, we are excited to connect with the larger coaching community to surface the strengths and limitations of our models in the face of the global pandemic, but also hear how being grounded in our coaching philosophy and values allows us to…

The Human Under the Hat

INSTITUTION: The University of Arkansas LEAD PRESENTER: McKenzie Reaume SESSION DESCRIPTION: The presentation will create a space for participants to identify their multiple roles and learn habits for healthy transitions between them. We will start by defining boundaries and our limits as humans. Using our everyday hats as academic coaches, we will discuss the role…

Supporting Online Post-Traditional Adult Learners through Coaching with Presence: A Systems View

INSTITUTION: Oregon State University Ecampus LEAD PRESENTER: Aaron Worley CO-PRESENTERS: Robin Fifita and Bethany Ulman SESSION DESCRIPTION: Our success coaches utilize high touch practices to help improve online learners’ persistence and support students in their journeys to achieving academic success. The unique structure and positioning of Ecampus within the university provides multiple support resources in…

Expanding the Footprint of Academic Coaching in Higher Education

INSTITUTION: University of Colorado Boulder LEAD PRESENTER: Rowie Wolfe CO-PRESENTERS: Anna Hemming, Nicole Travis, Amber Mazurana, and Danielle Hix SESSION DESCRIPTION: Higher Education coaching has seen different academic support models. These models have included everything from the peer coach to professional coach. This presentation and panel discussion will include an overview of the structure of…