What is Peer Success Coaching?
Peer Success Coaching, offered by the Center for Student Success & Thriving (CSST), is an individualized support service designed to help undergraduate students succeed at DePaul. Through regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings, Peer Support Coaches work with students to address challenges that may hinder one’s academic and personal success.
During a success session, Peer Support Coaches help students with executive functioning skill development & academic strategies, including goal setting, time management, note-taking, learning & study strategies, identifying CliftonStrengths, and campus resource navigation.
Peer Success Coaching services are provided by CSST.
Contact csst@depaul.edu for more information or to get connected with a Peer Support Coach.
Program Goals
Students who participate in success coaching will….
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Apply knowledge of executive functioning skills & academic strategies to their academic success.
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Create plans to proactively seek academic and personal support.
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Generate meaningful relationships with others through the experience of connecting with their Peer Support Coach.
Students interested in participating in Peer Success Coaching can contact csst@depaul.edu or open a case in the MyDePaul internal portal. Walk-ins are also welcome. Faculty or staff can refer students for Peer Success Coaching by submitting a case through MyDePaul.
A CSST staff member will then contact the student via email inviting them to complete the program intake form. Upon completing the intake form, the student will be matched with a Peer Support Coach who will contact them within a week to introduce themselves and schedule their first success coaching session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Peer Support Coaches are experienced DePaul students who have demonstrated the ability to excel academically and have a passion for helping others succeed.
During the initial success session, your Peer Support Coach will spend some time getting to know about your academic and personal goals. They’ll ask you about what’s working well and where you’d like to improve.
Your Peer Support Coach will work together with you to create a success plan including goals with actions steps to help you in your journey towards success. They’ll conclude the session with a recap of topics discussed and review your next steps.
No, Peer Success Coaching can’t supplement academic advising or tutoring services. Peer Support Coaches can assist with goal setting, time management, note-taking, learning & study strategies, identifying your CliftonStrengths, and campus resource navigation.
Students are encouraged to meet recurringly. Some students benefit from weekly success sessions, while others meet with their Peer Support Coach a few times a quarter.
Meetings are available at the Loop campus, Lincoln Park campus, and online.
Yes, students participating in Peer Success Coaching are assigned a Peer Support Coach who will remain consistent throughout the academic year.
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