College Link’s Coaches

The role of our coaches is the following:

• Individualized support
• Organization and monitoring of coursework completion
• Liaison between student and faculty
• Academic advising
• Facilitate homework and socialization groups
• Monitor students’ coursework daily though Blackboard, course syllabi and regular communication with relevant faculty
• Facilitating the comprehension of course instructions and materials
• Monitoring use of accessible technology for assignments as needed
• Facilitating weekly study groups as needed
• Observing students in the classroom and reviewing appropriate classroom social skills as needed
• Assisting the program coordinator in anticipating stressful environments and addressing anxiety or related behaviors
• Collaborating closely with Project Impact tutors to facilitate abstract or conceptual understanding of material
• Communication and collaboration with student’s family members as needed