Student Quotes
"[My coach] helped me apply better study methods that helped to improve my situation
greatly ... She always came in with a wonderful attitude, too, and I feel like that helped to
boost my confidence and made it very easy for me to ask her questions if I had any."
"This program has helped me tremendously! ...
I lost sight of my goals and how to achieve them.
[My coach] was there to guide me back and I am
very thankful."
Mentor Quotes
"The thing I love most about being a mentor
is seeing the progress of students and the effects
of our meetings."
"I really like the teamwork with the other
coaches and the learning specialists and being
able to help people feel more confident about their work."
Peer Academic Coach Appointments
What is Peer Academic Coaching?
Peer Academic Coaching matches interested students with a trained peer coach for ongoing advice
on how to study effectively for UT courses.
What happens in a PAC session?
Each session is tailored to a student's particular needs, but common topics addressed in a session
include the following:
- knowing how to study
- understanding your learning style
- managing your time
- reading efficiently and taking notes
- preparing for and taking tests
- maximizing memory
- setting goals and self-motivating
- using campus resources to get the academic results you desire
Students bring class materials to sessions to ensure that they can use new study techniques immediately.
How often does a student meet with a coach?
Participants meet once a week for an hour with their peer coach, typically for the duration of a semester.
Are peer coaches trained?
Yes. Peer coaches are certified by the College Reading and Learning Association and are supervised by professional
learning specialists. They receive, on average, thirty hours of training annually.
How much does the program cost?
The cost of the program is currently covered by the UT Learning Center.
What do I have to do?
- Remain open to learning about and trying new study strategies.
- Give honest feedback about the effectiveness of new strategies.
- Actively collaborate with the coach in prioritizing and finding solutions to my own questions.
- Respect appointment times and avoid cancellation with less than a day's notice.
- Agree to be financially responsible for the cost of any sessions missed without a day's notice ($13.50).
- Meet weekly with a peer coach for input on academic matters and inform the mentor directly of any desire to end the program early.
- Give honest feedback about my experience in the program via mid-semester and/or end-of semester program surveys.
- Agree to bring class materials to sessions so that the coach and I can apply new study ideas to my coursework.
How do I sign up for Peer Academic Coaching?
Students new to the University should visit the UT Learning Center in Jester A332A; all other students can complete a
questionnaire to request participation in PAC, through our online services. Once you are logged
in, click on "Academic Coaching - Get A Coach." Students who have never used UT Learning Center Services will need to start
with "Claim a Password" when first visiting this site. If you need assistance, call 471-3614 between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday.
Participants are accepted into the program on a rolling basis until the program is full.
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