Success Coaching
College can be overwhelming at times but with the help of success coaches, students studying 100% online receive the support and guidance to navigate the journey. Through personalized one-on-one sessions, success coaches keep learners on track to reaching their goals.
Success coaches are here to guide you
Success coaches are enthusiastic, caring, and open-minded individuals ready to offer support throughout the college journey.
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Aside from dedicated enrollment coaches and advisors, fully-online students receive one-on-one success coaching providing:
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Navigate college with confidence
Success Coaches tailor personalized action plans to help each student stay on track, addressing their unique goals and challenges.
Schedule and attend an advising appointment |
Stay on track with encouragement and motivation |
Get support in setting and achieving your goals.
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Find balance with work, life and school |
Master test prep and time management skills. |
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Did you know?In Spring 2024, online students with success coaching were more likely to continue to the next semester than those without it. This personalized support not only helped them stay on track but also boosted their confidence and motivation, proving that coaching can make a significant difference in a student's academic journey. |
"My success coach always has a friendly and helpful attitude. Most of all, she’s invested on how I am doing, both academically and in my personal life. I enjoy my conversations with her.”- Alamo Colleges fully online student participant |
Meet the dedicated coaching team
Dedicated coaches are here to guide students toward achieving their college goals.
Emma Welker Student Success Coach Office Phone: 210-740-0466 x0297 Text Only: 210-942-9880 Email: emma.welker@ga.alamo.edu |
Sharon Dominguez Student Success Coach Office Phone: 210-740-0466 x0294 Text Only: 210-942-9880 |
Sherronia Dorsey-Walker Student Success Coach Office Phone: 210-740-0466 x0310 Text Only: 210-942-9880 |
Unlock achievements with coaching
Earn a digital completion badge to showcase your readiness for academic success.
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Yes, students can earn a digital badge with success coaching! To earn your badge, fully online student participants must complete the following success strategies within the semester of participation:
A digital badge can be showcased on social networks or added to a resume as a mark of achievement. |
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Connecting with a success coach
During the semester, coaches will conduct weekly outreach with each participant to review different goals and ensure learners are on track for semester success. Expect personalized support via:
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Emails |
Phone calls |
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can email your success coach and let them know you do not plan to participate.
If you completed all success strategies within the semester of your participation, watch the video below to see how you can obtain your digital badge.
Success strategies include:
- MyMission Statement
- Online Orientation (OLRN)
- Registration for the next semester
- Advising appointment within the active semester
- Success Coach Survey
- Student Success Plan
Each student is assigned an academic advisor. You can locate your advisor in ACES.
You can make an appointment in ACES. Follow the steps under Make an appointment.
Grades are due the Monday that follows the last day of the semester. You can view grades in ACES in Web Services under Student Tab.
Click on Student Records and select Final Grades. Be sure to select the correct term.
Be sure to meet with your academic advisor and discuss Transfer Articulation Agreements (TAGs).
These are designed course pathways that the university has deemed transferable. The goal is to ensure you take the correct courses that will transfer.
Each college has a graduation deadline. You must meet with an academic advisor to apply for graduation. Upon applying, students can choose to participate in commencement ceremonies.
About AlamoONLINE
What "fully online" means for youYou can earn your college degree or credential online with a learning style that fits you best. Our five Alamo Colleges offer online courses in two learning modes: Asynchronous online learning Synchronous online learning No matter which mode you select, our Alamo Colleges are here to ensure you meet your goals. |
At the Alamo Colleges DistrictAlamoONLINE represents the range of opportunities for students pursuing degrees, certificates, or other offerings delivered 100% online from:
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