Academic Coaching at the CSL
What is Academic Coaching at the CSL?
"Academic Coaching is an interactive process that focuses on the personal relationship created between the student and the coach. The coach challenges the student to think about...personal and/or professional goals in order to relate them to... academic/educational goals. In this learning process, it is important for the coach to encourage the student to become more self‐aware by understanding...strengths, values, interests, purpose, and passion."
‐‐National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
"A one‐on‐one interaction with a student focusing on academic strengths, interests, goal setting, engagement, study skills and academic performance."
‐‐University of South Carolina ACE (Academic Centers for Excellence) program
Academic Coaching in the CSL:
There are three types of academic coaching available to students:
Staff: CSL professional staff meet with students who request assistance with self-management, goal setting, and study skills, for one time or recurring appointments.
SMART Coach: Trained peer staff meet with students who request assistance with self-management, goal setting, and study skills, for one time or recurring appointments.
PAC Coach: Trained peer staff meet with students whose academic contracts require weekly meetings for assistance with self-management, goal setting, and study skills.
Students can meet with an academic coach by requesting an appointment here. Appointments are scheduled in rotation with CSL professional staff. Please note: while a student may indicate their preference to meet with CSL professional staff OR a peer SMART coach, appointments are made based on first availability.
Questions about CSL SMART Coaches? Contact Lindy Coleman at colemanm@cofc.edu or call 843-953-5635.