Debra James
Director, Academic Support and Success
Academic Standing Support
256-782-8224
dmjames@jsu.edu
Houston Cole Library 213
Success Coaching
Success Coaches work with students to help them thrive and overcome obstacles as they adjust to college life and expectations! We work with our students to help keep them on track and provide ideas for goal setting, action planning, time management, organizational skills, motivation, self-advocacy, study skills and more! We help match students with on campus resources and reinforce a growth mindset through any challenges you face in achieving your educational goals.
Where can I find a Success Coach?
We are located on the second floor of the Houston Cole Library in the Student Success Center! Success Coaches are split by last name and appointments can be made through your Navigate app!
What to expect
Our Success Coaches start with an initial interview to get to know you! Together we evaluate your goals for the semester and set up a plan to reach them. Throughout the semester we will help you work through any issues you come across and target areas of need. Each session with your success coach is tailored to you!
Preparing for your first appointment
As you prepare for your first Success Coaching appointment, you may want to jot down any questions or concerns that have come up in your time on campus. Consider any long or short term goals you have for your time at Jax State. Be sure to bring your planner and computer!
Who is my Success Coach?
Jordan Lostutter
Coordinator, Success Coaching
256-782-8228
jlostutter@jsu.edu
Houston Cole Library 215
Tabitha Romine
Retention Specialist, Academic Standing Support
256-782-8227
tbromine@jsu.edu
Houston Cole Library 216
Kelcy Williams
Success Coach, Second Year Freshman
256-782-8549
kwilliams63@jsu.edu
Houston Cole Library 207B
Jamey Smith
Graduate Assistant, Peer Success Coach
Social and Behavioral Sciences, Business and Industry, Health Professions and Wellness
jsmith96@stu.jsu.edu
*Peer success coaches (graduate assistants) are available for all other students. Contact Debra James at dmjames@jsu.edu if you would like more information regarding the Success Coaching program.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will take the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) 3rd ed or the Life 101 as a pre and post assessment within one academic year after receiving interventions.
- Students will be made aware of any at-risk scales (scores of < 50%) on the LASSI or Life 101 pre assessment.
- Students will complete at least one worksheet/intervention for every at-risk scale (scores of < 50%) based on his/her LASSI or Life 101 pre assessment scores. Purpose of worksheet and responses will be discussed during private success coaching meetings.
- Students will identify his/her preferred learning style.
- Students will identify at least three learning techniques for his/her preferred learning style.
- Students will create a calendar each semester.
- An academic plan will be created for students who are on academic warning or probation. This plan will include recommended tutoring/SI hours, success coaching visits, and other campus support options.
- Students will know and understand the advisement process at Jacksonville State University (i.e. advisor expectations, how to schedule an advising appointment via JSU Navigate or email, appropriate discussion topics during an advisement appointment, and the importance of maintaining a major checklist in addition to his/her academic advisor).
- Students will know how to locate and contact support services at Jacksonville State University. This includes Counseling Services, Military and Post Traditional Services, Financial Aid, etc.
- Students will know where all Student Success Center departments are located and know and understand how to locate operating hours for each location each semester; this includes Academic Advisement, Tutoring Services, Learning Services (EdReady Math/English placement), Testing Services, Disability Resources, First and Second Year Experience, and the Writing Center.