Academic Coaching = Holistic Advising
Academic Coaching provides individualized support and guidance for undergraduate students who are in a state of exploration and/or are academically at-risk. Academic Coaching assists students who benefit from extended on-going support and one on one sessions specially tailored to their individual needs. Academic Coaches work with each student to explore majors and degree programs, discuss the major change process, complete self assessments (i.e. CliftonStrengths©), create an academic and engagement plan, set strategic goals, and identify campus resources that can help achieve academic goals within and beyond the classroom environment.
The table below illustrates the repertoire of academic coaches.
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Exploratory Advising
(15-30 minute appointments)
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Academic Coaching
(60 minute appointments)
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| Advisement of USC's 140 majors/curricula | X | X |
| Major Exploration | X | X |
| Changing Majors Advisement/Exploratory Advising | X | X |
| Course Planning & Major Guidance | X | X |
| Referral | X | X |
| Navigating Campus Resources | X | |
| Mandate at-risk populations | X | |
| Undeclared Academic Advisor (Undergraduate Studies) | X | |
| Co-Curricular Engagement/Engagement Planning | X | |
| Academic Success Strategies as related to major | X | |
| Interest Exploration | X | |
| Clifton Strengths for Students | X | |
| Self-Assessments | X | |
| Prescriptive Advising | X | X |
| Developmental/Appreciative/Holistic Advisement | X |
Coaching Sessions
Coaches meet one-on-one with undergraduate students to create an academic and engagement plan, set goals, and share resources to help undergraduate students achieve their academic goals within and beyond the classroom environment. Our coaches tailor each session to the needs of the student and areas of focus for any appointment include:
- General Academic Advising
- Academic Planning & Success Strategies
- Strengths Identification
- Engagement Planning & Campus Involvement
- Navigating Campus Resources
We Can Help You
- Complete academic plans for satisfactory academic progress »
- Evaluate and explain your self-assessments »
- Understand academic probation and suspension »