The Nighthawk Navigator peer coaches are upperclassmen who are trained to work in partnership with our professional Academic Success Coaches. Peer coaching is a focused meeting between a Navigator and a student with the purpose of providing tools important to academic success. Peer coaching is NOT subject specific; rather, it focuses on skills and strategies for more effective learning in any course.
A student who engages in peer coaching will receive:
Through ongoing meetings with a peer coach, students have the opportunity to strengthen academic skills, increase productivity and motivation, and become better problem-solvers.
Peer coaching is available to any student interested in enhancing their academic skills, making the most of their learning opportunities, and benefiting from the knowledge of a more experienced peer.
The use of student success services like academic coaching is a proven strategy for improving performance in college, and engaging with a more experienced peer is a great first step. Successful students recognize that seeking out and taking advantage of these services is not an indication of shortcomings, but rather a key strategy for their success.