
Sign Up for Coaching
Sign up for coaching on the CAE scheduling website, WCOnline. Once you have created an account and logged in, click the drop down menu "Limit to:" and select "Academic Coaching" to see the coaches' available times.
Academic Coaching.
The Academic Coaching program at the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) focuses on individual student needs to develop independent student success at no additional cost.
Academic coaching provides assistance outside of content areas for students in need of organizational and study skills based assistance. Coaching helps students develop independent methods for success. Coaches’ assistance includes developing academic plans or working in line with CAE support services like the University Writing Center to help you with planning out your research paper timeline.
While coaching and tutoring have some similarities, the two provide different kinds of help. Tutors provide help in one subject or class, such as Algebra or U.S. History. Coaches provide guidance in academic skills that span many different subjects. If you are having trouble learning how to conjugate Spanish verbs, you might want a tutor. If you are having trouble taking notes, you might want an academic coach.
You might also want an academic coach for struggles with time management, procrastination, or test preparation that affect multiple different courses, especially in different fields of study.
Drew’s peer academic coaches are trained to cultivate skills that students can transmit across content/subject areas throughout their college career. Coaches will help students:
Sign up for coaching on the CAE scheduling website, WCOnline. Once you have created an account and logged in, click the drop down menu "Limit to:" and select "Academic Coaching" to see the coaches' available times.
All Academic Coaching Workshops are listed on WCOnline, on our Individual Tutoring schedule. They are one-hour, free and open to all Drew students. Students do not have to make an appointment or RSVP to attend these workshops. Times of sessions are listed on the Individual Schedule by searching “Study Skills” in the Limit To drop-down menu.
All workshops are designed to help students develop more effective organizational and study skills. Strategies, tools, and techniques for managing time, stress, and procrastination, as well as maintaining motivation and a growth mindset, will be discussed. All Drew students, faculty, staff, and alumni are welcome to attend these workshops.
Learning happens best when we are interested in what we learn and feel it has relevance to our life goals. With Fall registration coming up soon, it is an ideal time to think about what you want to learn based on your interests and past experiences. This workshop may be especially helpful if you are feeling a lack of motivation or if you are trying to decide on a major. Join the CAE over zoom on March 23rd from 6:30 to 7:30 as we host a workshop to help you discover what makes learning relevant for you.
When: Tuesday, March 23rd from 6:30 to 7:30
Join the CAE for a time management workshop! Learn more about the different organizational tools available and how to confidently prioritize tasks. Through a demo on google calendar, we will create a monthly calendar, weekly study schedule, and to-do list.
When: Monday, April 5th from 7:00 to 8:00
Where: Zoom Room TBA
Join the CAE for a workshop over standardized tests. Led by one of our academic coaches who has experience with the law standardized test, the LSAT, we will go over strategies to prepare for standardized tests and provide tips for dealing with test anxiety.
When: Thursday, April 8th from 7:00 to 8:00
Where: Zoom Room TBA
Students (both undergraduate and graduate) can apply to work as subject tutors, writing or language specialists, peer academic coaches or desk staff.