Have you ever thought...
“ I am always running out of time to finish assignments and projects.”
“ I study long and hard, but my grades do not reflect that.”
“ I do not feel motivated to start a task.”
“ I get distracted easily and can’t focus on my tasks.”
You are not alone! College life can be demanding and challenging due to the fast pace of the quarter system, the volume, and the complexity of the material presented. Students are expected to learn more efficiently and effectively, and Executive Function skills are essential to accomplish that.
Executive Function Coach support will work with students to address common challenges like:
- Procrastination
- Time management
- Goals setting
- Study schedules
- Organization skills and strategies
- Study strategies
An Academic Advisor assists students in choosing majors and minors, creating academic plans, reviewing the SCU Core Curriculum, and explaining academic policies. An EF Coach will work within these parameters (i.e., student’s choice of a major) by equipping the student with strategies and tools to manage their workload, setting SMART Goals, elevating their study skills, etc.
A Tutor will focus on a single subject or course that is challenging to the student whereas, the EF Coach will partner with the student to work on EF skills (i.e., task initiation, combating procrastination, study strategies, etc.) that will impact their academic performance holistically.
EF coaching is not a grade-focused support and will not enforce the completion of homework. Those will be the byproduct of identifying and practicing executive function skills such as initiating and completing tasks, time management, priority setting, extending focus, etc. Coaching sessions are individualized and consider the specific needs of the student. The coach will partner with the student to develop EF skills that can be applied to all areas so a growth mindset is at the center of this process.