What is an Achievement Coach?
The role of the Achievement Coach is to help students succeed with their education and career goals. This is accomplished by problem solving to eliminate barriers to their education and to find their strengths. The overall goal of the Achievement Coach is to help retain students in classes.
When do I refer a student to an Achievement Coach?
Refer students for any obstacle that is preventing them from being successful in your class. If we are not able to help the student directly from our office, we will find a the campus or community resource to help the student. Below is a list of common referral areas:
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Academic coaching & intervention
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Excessive absences
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Dropping a class
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Failing a class
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Program and course information
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Time management
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Study skills
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Balancing school and other responsibilities
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Career and educational planning
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Basic financial aid questions
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Scholarship information including emergency scholarships for items that impact retention such as books, transportation, and fee waivers.
What are some of the community and CNM resources that are utilized by the Achievement Coach?
When is the Achievement Coach available?
Contact the Achievement Coach for your school directly to find out their availability.
How do I make a referral?
Faculty members make referrals several different ways. One way is to give the student the division Achievement Coach's office location, phone number or email address and have them contact the Achievement Coach directly. Some faculty members will email or call the Achievement Coach and ask us to follow up with the student. Feel free to use which ever method is easiest for you.
