Peer Academic Coaching Program
Being a Peer Academic Coach is a Designated Experiential Learning Opportunity. Students who successfully complete these designated experiences earn points toward the Beyond the Classroom Challenge and the ThinkAchieve Graduate Recognition, among other awards. For more information and other ways to earn points, please feel free to check out this infographic: https://www.utc.edu/sites/default/files/2020-09/thinkachieveinfographic.pdf or our website at: utc.edu/beyond
Peer Academic Coaches assist students in becoming independent, self-assured learners. Through on-going conversations, a Peer Coach can help you develop and implement strategies to achieve your academic goals. Coaches help students achieve success by providing structure, study-skills building, and accountability. Services are entirely free to currently enrolled UTC students.
Coaches are available for personalized, one-on-one appointments to cover topics such as (but not limited to):
- Tips for New/Incoming Students
New to campus? Need help with UTC Learn or finding campus resources? Let an experienced student set you off on the right path for getting the results you want. - Time Management and Planning
Having trouble getting it all done? Tired of living in crisis mode? Learn practical systems for analyzing what needs to be done, breaking down tasks into manageable steps, and prioritizing to get everything done in the amount of time you have. - Introduction to Effective Study Strategies
Are your study methods not quite getting you the results you want? Learn a variety of proven study strategies that you can apply to meet your goals. - Improving and Maintaining Motivation
In a slump? Donât know where to start? Just canât get yourself going? Learn motivational activities to get youâand keep youâmoving toward your academic goals. - Effective Concentration
Are you having difficulty paying attention while you study or take in new information? Itâs a common problem, and we have some strategies to help. - Planning for Tests and Final Exams
Major tests coming? Coaches can help you prioritize, break down the preparation process into manageable steps, and plan your time to ensure readiness.
To view instructions for scheduling a meeting with a Peer Academic Coach, click here!
"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 his or her personal and/or professional goals in order to relate them to his or her academic/educational goals."
-National Academic Advising Association(NACADA)
What do UTC students say about meeting with a Peer Academic Coach:
- "I liked the different strategies that she presented! Not the typical lecture that I expected and she was very chill through the whole meeting."
- "She gave me a lot of tips about how to manage academic stress that I have incorporated into my daily routine and have helped me better navigate my academics."
- "They were able to answer any questions that I had even if they had not necessarily dealt with it before and gave me alternative solutions that were helpful."
- "My coach assisted in finding the root of why I am struggling to study so I can make a more conscious effort of avoiding those behaviors."