Student Resource: Academic Coaching Groups Now Available!

Naropa now offers Academic Coaching Groups!

 

What is an Academic Coaching Group?

An Academic Coaching Group is a collaborative, instructive conversation and learning group, focused on goal setting, deepening awareness of students’ strengths and challenges, taking action to reach academic goals, and maintaining accountability. Students in the group will benefit from the peer learning through discussion and problem-solving with others, and can gain insight into their own experiences by way of the collective knowledge and strategies of the group.

Each week, the group meeting is centered around an anchoring theme that will guide the focus of the session (based on the general needs of the group), such as procrastination, over-scheduling, stress, or self-care. Group members are given the opportunity to hear other students’ experiences of similar difficulties, as well as a variety of perspectives on how to work with these difficulties. The group members can also work to integrate the weekly themes and discussions into their overall goals for the semester.

 

When are the ACP Groups held?

Mondays beginning Feb. 16:
9:30 — 11:00 AM (Group #1) and 5:00 — 6:30 PM (Group #2)

Wednesdays beginning Feb. 18:
1:30 — 3:00 PM (Group #3)

Note: All groups will accept new members through February 25^th.

 

How do I sign up?

Send an e-mail to academiccoaching@naropa.edu with a note about which group time works for you.

Student Resource: Find Writing Support at the Naropa Writing Center!

The Naropa Writing Center (NWC) would like to welcome you to the spring semester! As you settle into the rhythm of your courses and start planning your semester, we would like to take this opportunity to tell you a bit about this free academic service.

The Naropa Writing Center provides one-on-one writing support to all Naropa community members. We are happy to work with you at any stage in your writing process, from brainstorming to drafting, revision to citation review. Rather than functioning as an editing service, our goal is to support the development and refinement of your writing skills. Writing Fellows may make recommendations and act as guides in the process of writing development; however, the final decision concerning your writing remains in your hands.

Location (Primary): 

The Learning Commons–2nd floor of Wulsin Hall, Arapahoe Campus 

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday, 10 AM — 5 PM

Friday, 10 AM — 2 PM

NWC Open Hours:

Monday-Wednesday 4 PM — 5 PM

This semester we are excited to introduce NWC Open Hours. Our Open Hours format allows writers to come work in the writing center in a dedicated study environment. A Writing Fellow will be on-call to answer quick questions and check in on writers as they work. We have implemented this pilot program based on feedback from writers. If you don’t need an appointment for a specific writing goal, but would like to benefit from the NWC’s environment and resources, these Open Hours are for you!

Appointment Scheduling:

http://naropa.mywconline.com or MyNaropa>Student>Naropa Writing Center>Schedule an Appointment

NWC @ Paramita 

The NWC is pleased to be able to continue to offer on-site writing support on the Paramita campus for the spring semester.

Hours of Operation: Monday, 9 AM –– 1 PM

Location: Paramita 1320

Scheduling: Visit http://naropa.mywconline.com, and select “Spring 2015 Paramita Schedule” from the drop-down menu

Check out our MyNaropa page on the Student tab for more details about our service and writing resources, including handouts on citation guidelines, grammar, and more!

We look forward to working with you!

Sincerely,
The Naropa Writing Center Staff

Student Resource: Connect with Naropa’s Academic Coaching Program!

Are you interested in receiving additional academic support?

If so, please take a minute to learn more about
Naropa’s Academic Coaching Program and how it can help you!

The Academic Coaching Program (ACP) offers individual and group academic coaching session focused on a variety of areas, including:

· reading speed and comprehension skills
· organization skills
· effective time management
· study habit skills
· goal setting
· academic motivation
· individual learning style assessment and resourcing
· test anxiety
· presentation skills
· basic technology literacy skills and more!

Individual Academic Coaching:
You will meet weekly (or bi-weekly) one-on-one with an Academic Coach throughout the semester. Your Academic Coach will seek to understand your academic challenges, while also honoring your strengths and goals. Through this partnership you will explore various proven strategies, techniques, and tools to support your academic success.

Group Academic Coaching:
The Academic Coaching Group is a collaborative, instructive conversation and learning group, focused on goal setting, deepening awareness of students’ strengths and challenges, taking action to reach academic goals, and maintaining accountability. Students in the group will benefit from the peer learning through discussion and problem-solving with others, and can gain insight into their own experiences by way of the collective knowledge and strategies of the group.

Academic Coaching Groups will be offered during the following times:
Mondays Beginning on 1/26: 9:30-11:00 AM (Group #1)
5:00-6:30 PM (Group #2)

Wednesdays Beginning on 1/28: 1:30-3:00 PM (Group #3)

IMPORTANT: The week of February 2nd is the final week that you are able to join this series of Academic Coaching Groups.

To get set up with an Academic Coach or join an Academic Coaching Group, please e-mail academiccoaching@naropa.edu and include a list of your general availability during the school week, or which Academic Coaching Group you would like to join.

Check-out our new and improved MyNaropa page: Student > The Learning Commons > Academic Coaching Program.

We look forward to working with you!

Warmly,
The Academic Coaching Program Staff

Location: Basement of Wulsin Hall (Arapahoe Campus)
Email: academiccoaching@naropa.edu
Phone: 303.546.3503