How do I know if Success Coaching is right for me?
- Success Coaches offer guidance and support throughout a student's college experience. During coaching sessions, you'll get personalized attention focused on developing the skills and strategies you need to succeed academically and beyond.
- Coaching may be a good fit if you're open to partnering with a coach to create a personalized action plan and discover solutions for academic success.
How do I schedule a coaching appointment?
- Visit the RCBC Success Coaching website rcbc.edu/success-coaching
- Click the “Schedule an Appointment” button (or this link) to find the Coaching Calendar.
- Choose the day and time that works best for you.
How often can I meet with a coach?
- After your first appointment, you can schedule appointments with a coach weekly, biweekly, monthly, or on an as-needed basis.
Should I have more than one coaching appointment?
- The number of sessions depends on your academic and personal goals.
- One session can provide you with resources and help you to get started.
- Repeated appointments allow the coach to get to know you better, help you stay accountable, and work with you through any roadblocks on your path to success.
Should I meet with the same coach each time?
- It may be beneficial to meet with the same coach, as it gives them the opportunity to become more familiar with you and your goals.
- However, not every coach may be a perfect fit or available at the right time, so students are able to schedule with a different coach at any time.
Is there anything I should bring to my appointment?
- It will be helpful to consider the topics that you want to focus on during your session.
- You will also want to bring a pen and paper for taking notes, your class syllabuses, and anything that you feel would be helpful.
- If you've met with a coach before, please bring your Coaching folder and anything that you've been working on together.
How is Success Coaching different from other campus resources?
- Academic Advisors: Coaches do not assist students with course selection, major declaration, monitoring degree requirements and academic progress, withdrawal, or leave of absence.
- Counselors: While issues that impact student success are relevant coaching topics, coaches are primarily focused on motivation and skill building. This generally requires an emphasis on present and future goals rather than discussing challenges in the past. When necessary, coaches can make the appropriate referral to another resource on campus and assist students with appointment scheduling.
- Tutors: If a student is facing challenges with specific course content, the coach can assist the student in connecting with the Tutoring Center for support.
