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The Student Life Coach for first year students
In addition to the academic support offered at the Centre for Academic Success, the Student Life Coach is here to help you explore your individual strengths so you can achieve your academic goals
What we do:
- 1:1 regular meetings to develop your skills and monitor your progress
- Bespoke sessions tailored to your own individual needs
- Continuous support throughout the year
We focus on:
- Goals setting
- Time management
- Study skills
- Motivation
- Campus resources
- Exam and revision techniques
We expect you to:
- Attend meetings
- Complete your Coaching Portfolio
- Be honest about your progress
- Reflect on your academic work
- Respond to emails promptly
- Keep in regular touch with us
You can book your appointment:
- Via Moodle in the slots provided
- By emailing your StudentLife Coach at coaching@bcu.ac.uk
- By phoning CAS reception 0121 313 7685
Need support with developing your academic study skills? See what else the Centre for Academic Success can do. Or Emotional Support? See Enabling and Wellbeing Team.
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Student Life Coaching Workshop Programme
| Date | Time | Title | Campus | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 11 Nov | 13:00 | Goal setting and keeping motivated | South | SCT235 |
| Tue 12 Nov | 12:00 | Goal setting and keeping motivated | City Centre | C585 |
| Wed 13 Nov | 13:00 | Smart learning | City Centre | C586 |
| Tue 19 Nov | 13:00 | Smart learning | South | SCT251 |
| Tue 19 Nov | 13:00 | Academic writing: instructional words | City Centre | C317 |
| Wed 20 Nov | 12:00 | Assessment planning | City Centre | C585 |
| Mon 25 Nov | 13:00 | Assessment planning | South | SCT254 |
| Tue 26 Nov | 12:00 | Smart learning | City Centre | C582 |
| Wed 27 Nov | 13:00 | Improving grades and using feedback | City Centre | C582 |
| Mon 02 Dec | 12:00 | Improving grades and using feedback | South | SCT254 |
| Tue 03 Dec | 13:00 | Assessment planning | City Centre | C317 |
| Wed 04 Dec | 12:00 | Academic writing: instructional words | City Centre | C319 |
| Mon 09 Dec | 12:00 | Academic writing: instructional words | South | SCT233 |
| Tue 10 Dec | 12:00 | Revision techniques | City Centre | C581 |
| Wed 11 Dec | 13:00 | Revision techniques | City Centre | C588 |