Instructor Coach Program

Program Goals

  • Serve as "first responders"
  • Bridge gap between students and resources available on campus.
  • Foster a sense of belonging for at-risk students
  • Facilitate the building of communities that match students' interests
  • Empower students to advocate for themselves
  • Assess student progress and engagement
  • Ensure students have a support network and feel valued on campus

Instructor Coach Focus

GUIDANCE
An Instructor Coach is a guide between students and the resources available to them on campus.

PERSISTENCE
An Instructor Coach enables students to persist from term to term and ultimately graduate.

ADVOCACY
An Instructor Coach is an advocate for the student to help them identify, organize, and prioritize their needs.

Fulbright Instructor Coach Program

At the University of Arkansas, an instructor coach is a faculty member who spends most of their time teaching (about 75%) but also sets aside dedicated time (about 25%) just for you, the student, to support your college journey.  Our instructor coaches are like personal guides, helping you find your way around campus, discover all the resources available to you, connect with groups that match your interests, and learn to speak up for yourself. 

Guidance

An Instructor Coach is a guide between you and the resources available to you on campus.

Advocacy

An Instructor Coach is a student advocate, helping you identify, organize, and prioritize your needs.

Persistence

An Instructor Coach enables you to persist along the path to graduation.

 

Meet the Coaches