Academic Coaching at ACU is a program designed to help students identify and address their academic barriers while simultaneously increasing their academic skills and learning strategies. The focus is not on classroom content, but rather the skills and techniques necessary to be a successful college student. Academic coaching is for anyone who is looking to improve their learning processes and therefore their overall classroom performance. Students must actively participate, engage, and prepare for academic coaching sessions to be effective. 

UAP has also created a free-standing resource for students to engage in on their own time. To enroll in the Canvas course, please click this link. There are no assignments associated with the course. 

Program Structure for Residential (Abilene) Students

A maximum* of four 30-minute academic coaching sessions per semester** will be provided to students in this category. The first session will cover the intake form filled out by the student prior to the meeting and the establishment of an Academic Success Plan (ASP). 

Subsequent sessions will address any major areas of concern (time management, organization, study skills, etc) and the final session will evaluate the students progress and make changes to the ASP if necessary. Students will complete a final survey to evaluate their progress and any additional sessions will be scheduled. 

Program Structure for ACU Online (remote) Students and Residential Graduate (Abilene) Students 

A maximum* of two 30-minute academic coaching sessions per term/semester** will be provided to students in these categories. During the first session, the coach will review the intake form filled out by the student prior to the meeting and the establishment of an Academic Success Plan (ASP). 

The second session (typically held 1-2 weeks following the first) will revisit the ASP and make any needed adjustments. If a student is remote, sessions will be held via Zoom. Students will complete a final survey to evaluate their progress and any additional sessions will be scheduled. 

UAP has also created a free-standing resource for students to engage in on their own time. To enroll in the Canvas course, please click this link. There are no assignments associated with the course. 

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*Academic coaches may request the student continue with sessions if it is determined that the objectives of the ASP have not been met. 
**Academic coaching sessions are free to students.