Academic Coaching Role
Who are your fellow ACE Coaches?
Aaliyah Brown, Chance Faulkner, Monica Rivera, Vicki Westra
What color was the original door of SARC?
Red
What year of school are the students in the Access program in?
Freshman (First year)
What does ACE stand for?
Academic Coaching and Engagement
Who can schedule an ACE coaching session?
All undergraduate and graduate students at UCF.
What time(s) of the year does Study Union occur?
How long does the Access Program last?
Six weeks (Summer B).
Who is the ACE coordinator? Who is the ACE Graduate Assistant?
Jessica Johnson (Coordinator), Madison Verdone (GA)
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How many Academic Success Workshops are available for the summer?
Three: Master of Time, Unlock Your Potential, and Motivation & Persistence
How long are the group coaching sessions that you will be facilitating?
50 minutes.
What division at UCF does ACE (and SARC) fall under?
Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB)
What are two requirements to become an ACE Coach?
At least one academic year at UCF and a 3.0 or higher GPA.
What are the five categories of online resources provided through SARC's website?
Study Skills & Test Preparation, Textbook Reading & Notetaking, Stress & Wellness, Time Management, and Motivation & Persistence.
What class will students in your group coaching session be taking?
MUL 2010 (Enjoyment of Music)
What are two essential components of an ACE session?
Assess students for strengths and areas of growth, and collaborate to develop academic strategies.
List 3 potential needs of a student who scheduled a session with an ACE coach.
Learn new methods for studying, reading, writing, and notetaking; Adjust to new school policies; Learn independence; Learn how to focus on academics.
What are the five other services offered by SARC?
Peer tutoring, Admissions Exams Prep Tutoring & Workshops, Supplemental Instruction, Academic Success Workshops, and Study Union
What are the seven required components of the Access Program? (Full credit for naming at least 5).
Access Orientation, Week 1 Seminar, Summer Classes, Learning Support, Group Peer Mentoring, Friday Fuel-Up Sessions, Student Success Conference.
List four intentions for the students who participate in the ACE program. (Full credit for 3/4)
Students will: Identify SARC services and other UCF resources; increase their self-awareness about their academic strengths and areas for growth; develop more effective and efficient academic strategies; set goals and create an action plan for the academic year.