"Enhancing Transparency for Under-Represented Students Through Academic Life Coaching"
2024 Student Success Conference - Rio Salado College
October 25, 2024
Join Gabriela Holt and Clarice Wziatek as they unveil the transformative power of academic life coaching through the federally-funded Avanzar Program. In this dynamic session, discover how a $2.9M Title V grant is revolutionizing support for underrepresented students—and learn practical strategies you can implement immediately on your campus.
Through real student testimonials and evidence-based coaching tools, attendees learn practical strategies to enhance transparency and create pathways to success for underrepresented students.
What You'll Leave With:
🎯 Crystal Clear Distinction
Life Coaching vs. Counseling - Know exactly when and how to use each approach to maximize student success
💡 The Barrier-Breaking Blueprint
8 Critical Obstacles Identified - Recognize and address the specific challenges underrepresented students face (imposter syndrome, cultural mismatch, system unfamiliarity, and more)
🔧 Proven Coaching Toolkit
Evidence-Based Strategies from three powerhouse programs:
Gallup CliftonStrengths methodologies
Coach Training EDU frameworks
Stanford Design Your Life techniques
⚡ The Odyssey Ideation Experience
Hands-On Transformation Tool - A powerful exercise for helping students envision multiple life paths and make informed decisions
📊 Grant Success Strategies
Title V Program Insights - Learn how a $2.9M federal investment creates measurable outcomes (improved retention, completion rates, and student confidence)
🎁 Bonus Takeaway
Student Testimonial Templates - Real examples of transformation to inspire your own program development
Bottom Line: Walk away with immediately actionable strategies to enhance support for underrepresented students and create the kind of transparency that leads to authentic student success.
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