National Consortium for Nursing Academic Coaches

I agree that the March 2026 Conference was very good! I found it very helpful to connect with other professionals in the academic success role and how they have benefitted their students and program overall. Our role is somewhat of a niche in my geographical area, and often times misunderstood by faculty and students. We are not tutors nor content instructors, but rather a much-needed, long-awaited bridge between material presentation, comprehension, and (everyone's favorite!) critical thinking application. This has driven how I designed my program's Fall 2026 academic success program. Looking forward to our conference in 2027! Any word on when/where that will be?

I use many principles of Appreciative Advising, with some modifications to fit the unique needs of our College of Health Sciences. I would also highly encourage you to explore Stress First Aid. There was an excellent presentation on the topic at the conference, and we have already begun implementing the program at our college.

Creighton University offers outstanding Stress First Aid resources and training opportunities that are well worth reviewing. Identifying students stress levels early in a session can help guide you as you work with a student. If their stress levels are high, that needs to be addressed first. CU Stress First Aid Resources

I would be more than happy to talk with you about the program. We brought trainers from Creighton University to campus to facilitate a four-hour workshop with our Student Affairs team and several other key campus partners. Our hope is that this approach continues to grow and eventually becomes a campus-wide initiative.

As for specific intake questions, I have found AI to be an incredibly helpful tool for generating and refining those. It has been a great resource for developing questions that encourage meaningful conversations and help identify students' needs more effectively.

Any advice for a first timer? I'm flying in through Atlanta then driving to Auburn.