How Pairing Academic Coaching With Academic Advising Is Empowering Adult Learners

Megan Arey – Academic Coach – Kirkwood Community College

Business Administration: Management, A.A.S. – FlexFORWARD format

Keeping the End Goal in Mind

I had a lot of free time in the evening at home but need to be at home. Flex allows me to fix both issues. My success coach has helped me make sense of the ins and outs of the school process. It is a lot less confusing with someone to help explain the way things work”.

– Keith, 30, works full-time, part-time student

Time Management

“As a mother of two children, the flexibility of doing my course work on my own time has been incredibly helpful. I know ahead of time what is expected of me and I can create my own schedule to ensure my assignments are completed prior to the end of the course. My coach helps keep me on track and stay accountable”.

– Nicole, 31, full-time stay-at-home parent, full-time student

Holistic Approach

“The staff has been WONDERFUL to work with! From my first interview to apply, to teacher assistance and feedback and my weekly calls with my coach I have always felt like a true student and not just another (student) number. My coach is GREAT!! I really look forward to our weekly conversations, she is very encouraging. In my first class of the semester, I struggled with the work load of the class but my coach was incredibly encouraging. Our weekly conversations aren’t forced, it really feels like I’m talking to a friend”.

– Gina, 42, works full-time, part-time student

“I work over 50 hours a week but wanted to advance my

career. I knew I needed to go to school to do that. I just

wasn’t sure how until I heard about FlexFORWARD.

Did you get my email about your Financial Aid question?

Your faculty member contacted me with this concern…

Someone else I talked to today had that exact same concern.

Connect with your instructor about that one.

FlexFORWARD is an online, CBE, at-you-own pace, adult program