Coaching
One-on-one Academic Coaching is available by appointment in the Learning Commons (virtual appointments on Zoom are available as well.) Walk-in appointments are also an option on a first-come, first-serve basis. In these sessions, our wonderful coaches will work individually with students to identify academic areas of concern and create an action plan for success in a collaborative manner. These plans typically include strategies that target a variety of areas including:
- time management and organization
- effective reading and note-taking of course materials
- study skills
- strengthening communication with faculty
- how to proactively process feedback on work
- finding research tools
- referrals to additional helpful resources on campus
Our coaches are warm, collaborative and eager to help students.
Academic Coaches
The Academic Coaches, along with their available coaching hours, for the 2025-2026 academic year are listed below. Schedule your coaching appointment here!
Dana Sirois
Thursdays: 2–3pm and 6–10pm (in the LC)
Fridays: 4:30–6:30pm (Virtual)
Sundays: 11am–2pm (Virtual)
Grace Hillmer
Mondays: 5:30–8:30pm (in the LC)
Wednesdays: 3:30pm-8:30pm (in the LC)
Sundays: 7–9pm (Virtual)
Weekly Schedule
Mondays: 5:30–8:30pm (Grace)Wednesdays: 3:30pm–8:30pm (Grace)
Thursdays: 2–3pm and 6–10pm (Dana)
Fridays: 4:30–6:30pm (Dana)
Sundays: 11am–2pm (Dana) and 7–9pm (Grace)
What to Know Before Your Coaching Session
- If you are meeting with a coach for time management support:
- please bring your laptop or a written planner
- please bring copies of, or make sure you can access, course syllabi
- For note-taking or reading support sessions with your coach please bring, or ensure you have access to, the readings for which you need assistance in these areas.
- Please Note: academic coaches are not responsible for ensuring that you do your homework. The time spent with a coach should be utilized to work on a specific study skill or time management, and should not be used to get homework done.
- If you unexpectedly need to change your in-person session to a zoom session please email your coach directly.
- If you need to cancel a coaching session please do so at least 24 hours before your session. You can reschedule through the same booking site.
- Thank you for your cooperation!
Need a quick refresher on time management? Be sure to check out our Digital Time Management Tools page. Our Additional Resources Page includes a variety of academic support tips and inspirational TED talks!