Student Support Services

Our Approach: Our priority is to ensure students return to and/or remain in Good Academic Standing here at GSU. Students experiencing challenges in pursuit of their degree can connect with ARC Retention support staff to obtain the tools needed to succeed. ARC Retention support staff assist students in creating a goal orientated, success plan to address any obstacles impeding on their academic and personal success.

Academic Coaching

  • In alignment with NACADA’s “Advising as Coaching” model, our academic coaching approach supports students in constructing their own personal decision making and academic, career planning.
  • We aim to assist students in establishing a success plan that builds on their existing strengths and provides connections to campus resources.
  • ARC Retention Student Support staff are equipped to provide guidance administering success strategies including, but not limited to, building effective time management, note and test taking skills, study habits

Academic Coaching is provided in both one on one & group formats. For additional information, please contact arcretention@govst.edu 

 Students who have questions about course selection and degree planning should meet with their academic advisor. Unsure who your academic advisor is? No worries, we are happy to assist in connecting you! 

  • Meet the ARC Retention Team!

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    Lorena Diaz, College of Arts & Sciences[CAS] Retention Coach

     ldiaz5@govst.edu

    Daisy Lozano, College of Business & College of Education Retention Coach

    dlozano3@govst.edu

    Lester Moody, General Studies [GENST] Retention Coach

     lmoody2@govst.edu

     Reeya Patel, Graduate Student Assistant 

     Kara Lester, College of Health & Human Services [CHHS] Retention Coordinator

     klester2@govst.edu

     

  • Student Handbook & Academic Standing

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    To learn more about academic standing requirements here at GSU, please visit: Policy 14

    Student Handbook 

     

  • Pathways to Academic Recovery Course

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    This course provides students with the tools and resources needed to overcome challenges affecting their academic success. To learn more, please visit Pathways to Academic Recovery Course!

  • Save My Semester

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    • Welcomes ALL students, no matter academic standing and is offered once each semester
    • Provides great opportunity to check-in on academic progress, brush up on success skills and establish a plan to maximize chances successfully completing your semester
    • Check Campus postings for workshop details around midterms!

     

  • Student Success Workshops

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    Presented By ARC Retention, Student Success Workshops are open to all students seeking to enhance their academic skills this term to achieve their goals! Be sure to check back in August for our Fall 2024 schedule!!! 

     

  • Back on Track

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    Supports students in successfully transitioning back to GSU. Student participants will receive correspondence to complete Back on Track program requirements from their ARC Retention Coach. For additional information and/or questions please contact  arcretention@govst.edu. 

     

  • Student Success Resource Library

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    We know first hand how important it is to have the tools and resources needed to be successful. Check out our Success videos to ensure your best semester yet! 

     

     

     

  • Student Feedback

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    I learned how to manage my time and form new study habits.   

    I learned that I can have someone to talk to when I feel like I’m struggling or need extra support   

    I'm grateful just for making it through the Fall 2022. The team was wonderful and very helpful and encouraging.   

    I also realized that it’s okay to ask for help. Everyone struggles and if you have a question just ask it because someone could be thinking and struggling with the same thing that you are   

    "After all these weeks, lectures, and questions, I am glad that I had the opportunity to take this class [Pathways] and be able to freely speak about my experiences, life lessons and more"    

     

    I will take what I learned to stay motivated and use it as a reminder to do good in school. 

     

    "I intend to use this information to be academically and personally successful beyond this course by just academically being focused and stuck like glue to my work." 

  • Ways to Engage With Us!

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  • Contact Us!

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    Email:  arcretention@govst.edu

    Location: Academic Resource Center, B1215 

    Phone: 708-235-7413