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Peer Academic Coaching

Academic coaching is one-on-one individualized assistance available to all students at any point in their academic career.  Peer Academic Coaches (PACs) are fellow Illinois State students who receive training on supporting their peers through the academic and personal challenges that college students face. 

Peer Academic Coaches can help you develop and refine your academic skills, set (and achieve) your own goals, and design personalized strategies for academic success.  They function as guides, listeners, and accountability partners not as tutors, academic advisors, or counselors. 

Peer Academic Coaches assist with:

  • Time management & prioritization
  • Organization
  • Study strategies
  • Textbook reading
  • Test preparation
  • Motivation and procrastination
  • Manage large projects or papers
  • Note-taking strategies
  • Goal setting
  • Using your resources
  • Communicating with faculty

Get Started 

Students interested in working with an Academic Peer Coach will need to schedule an initial intake appointment with program staff.

Coaching Drop-Ins

Don't have an appointment? No problem! Drop-in and chat with a Peer Academic Coach via Zoom. To receive the Zoom room code ask your Academic Advisor or call 309-438-3217.

    • Mondays: 3-5 p.m.
    • Tuesday 3-5 p.m.
    • Wednesdays 12-2 p.m.

Faculty/Staff Referral

Faculty and staff members can refer a student for peer academic coaching by submitting the form below. A staff member will contact the student to arrange their initial intake appointment. 

Questions about the peer academic coaching program can be submitted to Lisa Lawless. 

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