Peer Academic Success Coaching
The Peer Academic Success Coaching program at Western Michigan University helps students perform to the best of their abilities. The goal is to help you attain the highest standards of academic excellence. Through the coaching process, you will work collaboratively with your coach to develop a plan of action to optimize academic performance and achieve your goals. You will learn strategies and techniques and receive support to take the steps necessary to enhance your learning experience at WMU.
Research shows that the most successful students use personal support services such as coaching. The most successful students realize early that asking for and taking advantage of help is a mark of intelligence and not an indicator of weakness.
About the coaching process
As part of the Peer Academic Success Coaching program, you will receive:
Two hours each week of one-on-one sessions with your coach to build study habits and receive individualized content tutoring.
Assistance in developing short-term, mid-range and long-term goals.
Help to remain accountable for progress toward the achievement of those goals.
Assistance with specific academic issues.
Assistance with connections to additional University and departmental resources.
Who should apply?
Coaching is available to any undergraduate student interested in:
- Enhancing their academic skills.
- Making the most of their learning opportunities.
- Receiving one-on-one help with your courses twice a week.
Peer Coaches
Owen Brey
Junior • College of Health and Human Services • Nursing • Goal setting, study skills, self-testing, time management
Ellie Cool (she/her)
Sophomore • College of Education and Human Development • Physical Education/Health K-12 • Study skills, time management, using academic resources
Maya Farr (she/her)
Senior • College of Arts and Sciences • Psychology/Sociology • Goal setting, note taking strategies, motivation, time management
Ethan Kane
Sophomore • College of Education and Human Development • Biomedical Sciences • Stress management, goal setting, focus strategies, time management
Claire Polelle (she/her)
Senior • College of Health and Human Services • Speech Pathology/American Sign Language • Stress management, motivation, self-testing, career planning
Bri Pritchet (she/her)
Sophomore • College of Arts and Sciences • Strategic Communication: Diversity and Inclusion • Stress management, motivation, using academic resources
Amanda Ringewold (she/her)
Sophomore • College of Aviation • Aviation Flight Science • Stress management, goal setting, motivation, time management
Julia Thompson (she/her)
Sophomore • College of Health and Human Services • Social Work • Goal setting, focus strategies, motivation, time management
Megan Peterson
Peer Academic Success Coaching Program Manager
Western Michigan University is committed to supporting you in achieving your academic and personal goals. For specific comments or questions, or to learn more about Peer Academic Success Coaching, contact me directly or reach out to us on Facebook.
Maureen Hueting (she/her)
Peer Academic Success Coaching Assistant Program Manager