What is Academic Access and Leadership Development (AALD) Student Success Coaching?

AALD Student Success Coaching provides undergraduate and graduate students the knowledge and tools to develop key skills and strengthen habits that contribute to their academic, personal, and professional success. We combine a structured framework with holistic strategies and meaningful relationships to help students unlock their full potential at Mizzou and beyond.

What services are available?

• Personalized (one-on-one) and cluster coaching
• “Focusing on You” student success workshop series and group sessions
• Professional development and career coaching
• Resource connections

What does student success coaching provides

• General consultation and student support
• Goal planning, assessment, and accountability partnership (academic, career, and personal)
• Student success strategies (e.g., study skills, maximizing the student experience, and preparing for “real life” after college)
• Career exploration and skills development

Meet our coaches

Velma Buckner

Student Support and Program Engagement Manager
Student Success Coach
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Tristian Kalanges

Student Success Coach
Career and Professional Development Coordinator
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