{"id":123,"date":"2023-03-17T14:40:09","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T14:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/?page_id=123"},"modified":"2023-12-12T14:01:46","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T14:01:46","slug":"academic-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/academic-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Support\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-academic-coaching\">Academic Coaching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>What is academic coaching?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/nacada.ksu.edu\/Resources\/Clearinghouse\/Academic-Coaching.aspx\">National Academic Advising Association<\/a> (NACADA) defines academic coaching as an advising approach that helps students set and pursue goals, interests and passions. The primary focus is helping students achieve academic success so that they persist towards graduation. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>Why does MSS provide academic coaching?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>MSS\u2019 goal in offering academic coaching is to help The Citadel do its best to retain students currently at-risk of not meeting The Citadel\u2019s minimum GPA of 2.0 for continuance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>What does a typical coaching appointment look like? <\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>During an initial coaching session, we&#8217;ll review the pre-coaching questionnaire you filled out. From there we&#8217;ll pinpoint areas you&#8217;re struggling with such as study habits, notetaking, goal setting and time management and identify strategies for improvement. Moving forward, the focus of each appointment will be different based on the specific issues you would like to discuss. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>How can I prepare for my coaching meeting?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>You can prepare for your meeting by scheduling an appointment in WCOnline, completing MSS\u2019 pre-coaching questionnaire and reviewing DegreeWorks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>Am I able to meet with MSS outside of my regular coaching timeframe?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>  Of course! Just send an email to <a href=\"mailto:kgaillia@citadel.edu\">kgaillia@citadel.edu<\/a> to make an appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-african-american-alumni-mentoring-program\">African American Alumni Mentoring Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>What is the purpose of the African American Alumni Mentoring Program (AAAMP)?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>The purpose of the mentoring program is to foster a culture that connects cadets and alumni mentors through a framework of encouraging productive conversations around academic, professional, and life goals; empowers alumni mentors to engage students in critical thinking that is reflective and strategic; and rejuvenates communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills for alumni mentors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>When did the African American Alumni Mentoring Program start?<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>AAAMP officially launched in 2017.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item\"><details><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__title\"><strong>Who can I contact if I am interested in joining the mentoring program? <\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p>For more information about AAAMP contact Tony DeWitt, &#8217;77 at <a href=\"mailto:tonydewitt77@hotmail.com\">tonydewitt77@hotmail.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2023\/02\/Citadel-170087285-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Louis Brems - The Citadel 2017-18 SY, African American Alumni Dinner, Greater Issues Room\" class=\"wp-image-265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2023\/02\/Citadel-170087285-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2023\/02\/Citadel-170087285-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2023\/02\/Citadel-170087285-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2023\/02\/Citadel-170087285-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2023\/02\/Citadel-170087285-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Louis Brems &#8211; The Citadel\n2017-18 SY, African American Alumni Dinner, Greater Issues Room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2023\/02\/A9209954-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cadets and alumni attend the African American Alumni Association reception on Friday Aug. 12, 2022 in Charleston, South Carolina. ** Mandatory Credit (Claire Thomas\/The Citadel) **\" class=\"wp-image-264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2023\/02\/A9209954-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2023\/02\/A9209954-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2023\/02\/A9209954-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2023\/02\/A9209954-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2023\/02\/A9209954-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cadets and alumni attend the African American Alumni Association reception on Friday Aug. 12, 2022 in Charleston, South Carolina. ** Mandatory Credit (Claire Thomas\/The Citadel) **<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2023\/02\/A9209935-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cadets and alumni attend the African American Alumni Association reception on Friday Aug. 12, 2022 in Charleston, South Carolina. ** Mandatory Credit (Claire Thomas\/The Citadel) **\" class=\"wp-image-260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2023\/02\/A9209935-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2023\/02\/A9209935-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2023\/02\/A9209935-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2023\/02\/A9209935-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/miss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2023\/02\/A9209935-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cadets and alumni attend the African American Alumni Association reception on Friday Aug. 12, 2022 in Charleston, South Carolina. ** Mandatory Credit (Claire Thomas\/The Citadel) **<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Academic Coaching African American Alumni Mentoring Program<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":556,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-123","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.8 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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