Success Coaching is personalized academic support coaching open to students in Blazing Start and Blazer Boost as well as any student enrolled in an online course at UAB.
Success Coaches can help students address personal or academic concerns through a variety of techniques geared toward:
- improving instructor communication
- study skills
- time management
- other challenges affecting academic performance
Students are highly encouraged to take advantage of Success Coaching by reviewing the resources below or scheduling an appointment today:
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Success Coaches
Alex Bushery, MAEd
Online Success Coach
Toni Reeves, MEd
Freshman Success Coach — Blazer Boost
Makeda Royal, MSEd
Freshman Success Coach — Blazing Start
Logan Thornton, MS
Freshman Success Coach — Blazer Boost
Testimonials
“Thanks so much for the encouragement as well as reaching out to make sure I am doing well in my classes. It has been very helpful and makes me feel really good knowing someone out there is concerned about my grades and how my classes are going.”
“I just wanted to let you know I passed all my courses and I am looking forward to graduation in the fall! Thanks for checking in and keeping track with me.”
FAQ
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Who is Success Coaching for?
Success Coaching is for students in Blazing Start and Blazer Boost as well as any UAB student enrolled in an online course.
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What academic topics or issues can a Success Coach help with?
Success Coaches can help students overcome barriers such as time management, motivation, note-taking, and study strategies. Further, Success Coaches can refer students to appropriate campus supports, as needed.
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Can a Success Coach provide tutoring for my classes?
No. But UAB has several free tutoring resources available to all students. Learn more about tutoring opens a new website.
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Will a Success Coach contact my instructor on my behalf?
No. But a Success Coach can assist you in preparing for a conversation with your instructor or help with composing an email to them if you aren’t sure where to start or what to say.
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Can a Success Coach help me with problems other than low grades, such as finances or mental health issues?
Yes! The Student Success Team can provide a connection to non-academic resources available through UAB as well as additional community resources, if needed.
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