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The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are around the corner, where amazing athletes from around the world will gather in Paris to show us the results of years of hard work and training. And as we watch in awe and marvel at their incredible feats, it is easy to overlook a key contributor to their success. Ever-present but often in the background, coaches are an immensely important part of honing an athlete's potential and skill to take them to even greater heights.

Much like Olympic athletes, students are also filled incredible potential and skill, and while they may succeed on their own, they will find even more success by working with a coach. Enter the Academic Success Center at National University! In addition to a large collection of self-directed resources to help students in areas such as writing, math, and more, academic coaches are also available by chat, email, and individual/group coaching sessions to support students along their academic journey.

Don't just take our word for it though! Here's what one student had to say about their experience working with a coach from the Academic Success Center.
 

"I wanted to express my heartfelt appreciation for Coach Pallavi Mittra from the Academic Success Center's outstanding support and dedication. As I work diligently on my dissertation, Coach Pallavi Mittra's guidance and assistance have been instrumental in my progress and success.

Coach Pallavi Mittra's commitment to my academic journey has been truly remarkable. Their willingness to go above and beyond to provide personalized support and guidance has significantly impacted my ability to navigate dissertation writing challenges.

Their expertise and encouragement have not only helped me stay focused and motivated but have also provided invaluable insights and strategies that have enhanced the quality of my work. I am deeply grateful for the time and effort Coach Pallavi Mittra has invested in me, offering constructive feedback, sharing resources, and providing guidance every step of the way.

Coach Pallavi Mittra's passion for supporting students' academic success is evident in their unwavering dedication and genuine care for their student's well-being. Their approachable nature and willingness to listen have created a supportive and nurturing environment that has made all the difference in my academic journey."

Are you ready to elevate your experience at National University to find new levels of success in your courses? Connect with the Academic Success Center today!

Meet Anastacia McCloskey, a librarian on our OER & Curriculum Support team! Anastacia came to National University with 15+ years of experience as a librarian. She has served as a Library Webmaster, Digital Services Librarian, Library Canvas LMS Course Administrator, and eLearning Liaison Librarian.

Anastacia has extensive experience curating OER for courses. Her educational background is prolific with degrees in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Library and Information Science, and History, as well as certification in the VALE NJ OER Program.
 

She currently lives in New Jersey with her adorable pups, Nyah and Lola. Her hobbies include gardening, crafts, and creating digital content.

When not at work, you can find find her walking her dogs along the beautiful waterways of the Jersey Shore.

Meet Dr. Jackie Lewis, an academic coach here at National University! In this guest post, Dr. Lewis tells us a little bit about her experience as a student at National University and the support that she received from the Academic Success Center (ASC), the department that she now works in.
 
I am an academic writing coach in the Academic Success Center (ASC) and a recent NU graduate. As a graduate student with disabilities, the help and support received from the ASC was most beneficial and uniquely designed to meet my needs! The coaches always encouraged and cheered me through my successes and challenged me to grow. Because of the ASC support, I developed scholarly skills and became a self-directed, confident learner and researcher.

Online students must develop academic scholarly skills and be made aware of the support they need. The learning process takes commitment and persistence. I utilized the ASC over 400 times to take advantage of the coaching services and the resources provided. There is value in students asking for help and seeking meaningful support from the ASC. I am a product of the ASC and a skilled academic coach.