Peer Academic Coaching

Support for your first year...and beyond

SCAA Peer Academic Coaches (PACs) help first-year students make a smooth transition to CSU East Bay. PACs work with students one-on-one to help with navigating academics and getting the most out of the college experience. PAC has four pillars of support: Time Management, Planning & Prioritization, Communication with Faculty & Staff, and Effective use of Campus Resources. Select a tile below to learn more.

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Time Management

Peer Academic Coaches can help you find time management strategies that work for you (this may include calendars, apps, lists, etc.). We can help you hone those strategies to balance everything you have to keep track of in life within and beyond CSUEB! Working with a coach may help you avoid procrastination and can hold you accountable to your goals.
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Planning & Prioritization

The amount of assignments in college can be overwhelming, and it can be hard to know where to start! Peer Academic Coaches can help you break down big assignments, figure out where to start, take it step by step, and evaluate what to focus on. They can also help you plan and prepare for tests. Let us help you study more effectively!
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Communication With Faculty & Staff

It can be intimidating to communicate with faculty and staff. You may not know how or what to share when you're struggling. Peer Academic Coaches can help you draft emails, make email templates, and prepare questions for office hours. All of this can help you feel confident advocating for yourself and making strong and lasting connections with faculty and staff.

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Effective Use of Campus Resources

When you're feeling stuck, it can be hard to know how to get unstuck. No matter what challenge you’re facing, Peer Academic Coaches can help you find the resources you need on campus, within and beyond the SCAA. Coaches can also help you prepare to ensure you get the most out of your resources.

Other Skills and Supports

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  • Peer Academic Coaches are placed in courses where first-year students can learn techniques and skills that will help them develop academic confidence, a sense of belonging, and a community of support on campus. Throughout the semester, course-embedded coaches facilitate various activities and connect one-on-one with students. They can serve as a bridge between students and professors. Engaging with a PAC typically helps students apply effective communication skills while navigating campus resources. 

  • Peer Academic Coaches are not advisors, but during registration windows every semester, coaches can help you search for, review and enroll in the classes that you need. They can show you how to navigate advising and registration platforms and can help you find answers to questions that come up in the process. They can also help you connect with your academic advisor.

  • Many things happen online these days and campus systems are not always easy to navigate. Maybe you need help figuring out the Canvas platform to upload an assignment or make a discussion post. Maybe you're having a hard time navigating MyCSUEB. Maybe you've never made a PowerPoint for a presentation. Peer Academic Coaches can help you learn the systems you need to use to be a successful student.