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It’s Time for a Break!

Dear Students,

As Student Success Coaches, we would like to take this opportunity to reach out and communicate with you directly. We understand that your academic journey can be challenging, but please know that we are here to support you every step of the way.

We want to remind you that your success is our top priority. We are here to provide you with guidance, resources, and support to help you achieve your academic goals. Whether you need assistance with time management, study skills, or navigating the university, we are here to help.

It is important to remember that you are not alone in this journey. For this reason we have created this entry to provide you with a direct message and to be able to contact us more directly. I hope you enjoy.

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It’s Time for a Break!

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Springtime! And with spring comes…Spring Break! (Wild applause!) So relax, breathe, have some fun. Take that break. You deserve it! After spring break, you may find it hard to get your head back into the game, and that is normal. But if you just take a moment to remember your goal and your purpose. Remember your “why”. Why are you in school? What is it that you want? Why do you want it? Can you see it? What does life look like once you have it? In other words, what does your success look like to YOU? If you keep those pictures in your head, it will be easier to step back into the academic routine with your head in the game! As usual, we are cheering you on every step of the way.
FocusQuest is focused on you. Our desire is that YOU are also focused on you!

Dr. Ndala Booker

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Stay the course…

Dear Students,

As Student Success Coaches, we would like to take this opportunity to reach out and communicate with you directly. We understand that your academic journey can be challenging, but please know that we are here to support you every step of the way.

We want to remind you that your success is our top priority. We are here to provide you with guidance, resources, and support to help you achieve your academic goals. Whether you need assistance with time management, study skills, or navigating the university, we are here to help.

It is important to remember that you are not alone in this journey. For this reason we have created this entry to provide you with a direct message and to be able to contact us more directly. I hope you enjoy.

Student Success Coaches

Stay the course…

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As we still consider this year new, make this time about continuing to grow “you.” Not outcomes (or even incomes)- you. Anything you want starts with you anyway! Consider the Be-Do-Have model: who a person needs to BE to accomplish the goal; what a person needs to DO to accomplish the goal; what a person will HAVE in accomplishing the goal. Truth be told, most of us function from Have-Do-Be [once I have, I’ll do, then be] or Do-Have-Be [the more I do, the more I’ll have, the better I’ll be] models, oftentimes setting ourselves up to live passively and with reliance on external factors out of our control. But we are not bystanders in and of our lives!

When we start with BE-coming the person we need to be, we acknowledge our power. With this model we renew our thinking, our will, and our emotions (BE), to walk in the fullness of a blueprint (DO) designed with fruitful expectation (HAVE). And as we reciprocally engage our works and our faith, we magnetically influence the world around us to meet our needs. So no matter when, make time and review your plans NOW to ensure that they start with you living as the best version of yourself for the life you desire and deserve. Because regardless of what you may think, you are the most powerful model for your life. So become the leader that you want to follow- from there is where it all flows. Are you with me?

Dr. Jaché Williams

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Welcome to 2023!!

Dear Students,

As Student Success Coaches, we would like to take this opportunity to reach out and communicate with you directly. We understand that your academic journey can be challenging, but please know that we are here to support you every step of the way.

We want to remind you that your success is our top priority. We are here to provide you with guidance, resources, and support to help you achieve your academic goals. Whether you need assistance with time management, study skills, or navigating the university, we are here to help.

It is important to remember that you are not alone in this journey. For this reason we have created this entry to provide you with a direct message and to be able to contact us more directly. I hope you enjoy.

Student Success Coaches

Welcome to 2023!!

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And just like that, a new year has begun! Welcome to 2023! No matter where you are on your academic journey, January always seems to represent fresh newness, a chance to do something different and set new goals. Whether you are in you second semester of your Freshman year, or in your Senior year and 5 months from graduation (YES!!)…carve out space to refocus on your plan for success. Reaffirm your goals. Revamp if necessary. And don’t feel bad if you have to! Successful people are constantly reviewing their previous goals and making them stronger. As you create, reaffirm or revamp your goals, add a few things. Promise yourself that this year you will Be KIND to yourself. Be HONEST with yourself. And SUSPEND YOUR JUDGEMENT of yourself. Allow yourself to be HUMAN. Make mistakes and LEARN from those mistakes. Turn failures into OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH. 2023 is going to be a new adventure for all of us. I’ve heard it said that life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. May this year be filled with those beautiful, adventurous moments! Here’s to a FANTASTIC 2023!!

Happy New Year!!!

Dr. Ndala Booker

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All the Benefits of Having a Student Success Coach

All the Benefits of Having
a Student Success Coach

A Student Success Coach (SSC) is an individual with experience and knowledge in a certain vocation, profession, or field of study. SSC provide guidance and support to students, who seek their advice and counsel. Together, the a Student Success Coach and the student work to identify strengths, weaknesses, and strategies for accomplishing short- and long-term goals.

Support for Growth
Individuals often seek out a SSC when beginning a new career or enhancing their skills in a certain field. The best SSCs understand the complexities of each mentee’s path and provide the support to keep them encouraged and motivated. Whether you’re starting from scratch with zero experience or building upon your current career, a SSC acts as a pillar of support for your individual growth.

Helping with Setting Goals
Goal setting helps to create clear expectations and a plan for executing those goals in the future. Learning a new skill or trade can feel daunting, but a SSC helps you create obtainable goals and track your progress. Most introductions with a SSC begin with laying out your goals and determining milestones or timelines to work within to achieve those goals. For instance, the graduate Lyndsie Jones reflects on how her SSC helped create a manageable checklist to earn her degree: “Listening to my SSC was critical. I was overwhelmed every single day, but I knew if I did a little bit that my SSC asked me to complete, it would add up to finishing each step.”

Holding You Accountable
Accountability is a key aspect of the SSC-student relationship. It’s important to have regular check-ins to assess goals and determine areas of improvement. Oftentimes, SSC set a schedule to meet with their mentees in person, by phone, or via email. These meetings provide accountability and a time to assist if the mentee needs help getting back on track with their goals. Practicing active accountability in this manner is a valuable tool for self-improvement in your personal and professional life.

Making Connections
Coaches also help in building their SSC’s professional network, connecting them to potential opportunities or individuals. Many SSCs are seasoned experts in their fields, and a reference from them has the potential to open doors to internships or job opportunities. Moreover, the practice of finding an established advisor in your field to connect with and learn from is beneficial long-term.

Receiving Constructive Feedback
Constructive feedback is an essential process of growth. SSC help provide an objective perspective on the areas an individual may not be able to see clearly themselves. Unlike the sometimes biased feedback received from a friend, a SSC holds your success and personal growth as the highest priority. Additionally, the practice of receiving constructive feedback from a SSC helps the mentee have a healthier outlook on feedback via employer reviews in their career.

Different Learning Strengths
Every individual has their own unique needs and style of learning. SSC are often trained to help understand, support, and advocate for their mentee’s individual differences. For example, a SSC hosting an evening study group for a working mom who is going back to school can be life changing. With a wealth of resources at their fingertips, SSCs can guide individuals to understand their learning needs and build a plan of action around those strengths. Furthermore, working one-on-one with a SSC helps cultivate your verbal communication skills, which is important for collaboration in the workplace.

How to Choose a Student Success Coach
Unlike traditional models of higher education, where the majority of the responsibility for success is on the student, FQ’s SSCc provide customized support for each student to reach their highest potential. The SSC role is one of support and guidance with regular check-ins, accountability, course advising, and connection to resources. The SSC and student work collectively to set goals and take action towards achieving academic success.

Your road to success starts here, we will help you find the SSC you are looking for.

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