Coach Overview – UNIV 411

• A dynamic, 1-credit hour course for upperclassmen who have at least a 2.5 GPA
• You are trained as mentors to help first-year students adjust to the college experience
• Focuses on self-awareness and personal advancement to promote academic success
• Class meets just once a week

Why Be A Coach?

Just one semester of coaching can make a huge difference to you:
• Practice your mentoring and leadership skills through organized and well-designed exercises
• Beef-up your resume with important career skills you learn while coaching
• Gain confidence by sharing what you know
• Earn 1-credit hour each time you Coach (UNIV 411 can be repeated 3 times for academic credit)
• It’s fun and you can make an important difference in the life of a first-year student

Hear What Others Are Saying

“Springboard helped me with identifying with someone who is different from myself, and also made me more efficient in group work and public speaking. I think that it will make me a stronger leader in the future, in all aspects of my life."
                                                                      - Maria D'Abate, Fall 2006 Coach

“Spring board has made me more aware of the importance of being able to strike up a conversation and getting to know a person. I believe the knowledge and experience I have gained can help me become a leader in organizations I am involved with. I also feel more comfortable with one on one conversations with people I do not know; as such that will help me with future interviews.”
                                                                      - Meghann Ford, Fall 2006 Coach

Check out more on our student Reflections page.