About Success Coaching and Learning Strategies

Success Coaching and Learning Strategies is part of the Student Success Pathways unit in the Academic Assistance and Tutoring Center (AATC). 

Coaching for Confidence and Growth

Success Coaching is a one-on-one, student-centered support model focused on action, reflection, and progress. Our framework of practice is centered around the International Coaching Federation (ICF) core competencies. Coaches partner with students to explore their goals, habits, and challenges—using active listening and powerful questions to foster self-awareness and forward movement. Rather than giving answers, coaches help students discover their own solutions.

Through coaching and workshops, UC Davis students (undergraduate and graduate) gain tools to take control of their academic, personal, and professional success. Services include self-assessment, skill building, goal setting, action planning, and progress monitoring—all designed to support holistic, student-driven growth.

Our Priorities

  • Empower Self-Awareness
    Support students in reflecting on their strengths, values, and goals to guide intentional growth
  • Promote Goal-Oriented Action
    Help students identify clear goals and create personalized plans to achieve them
  • Strengthen Learning Systems
    Encourage students to evaluate and refine their study habits and academic strategies
  • Foster Confidence Through Practice
    Build student confidence by supporting consistent implementation and reflection
  • Encourage Forward Thinking
    Guide students to imagine future outcomes and apply strategies with purpose

Meet Your Success Team 

Our team includes professional, graduate and undergraduate student staff. 

Workshop Facilitators

Success Coaches

Student Staff

  • Melanie Mendez, Undergrad Student Assistant

Contact, Hours and Location 

Information for Faculty and Staff

Support 

Please Consider helping us promote our services is the following ways:

  • Add us to your syllabus
  • Refer students to our services
  • Request a class visit

Syllabus 

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Success Coaching and Learning Strategies can help you take control of your academic, personal, and professional success through one-on-one appointments and a quarterly workshop series. Workshops cover time management, academic skills, and goal setting topics. Popular workshops include Designing a Weekly Schedule, Reading in the Research University, Study Smarter, Not Harder, and Strategies for Test Taking. Visit successcoaching.ucdavis.edu for more information.

Student Referrals 

Students can schedule appointments online in the Advising Appointment System (OASIS). Appointments can also be requested by phone (750-752-4936) or email (successcoaching@ucdavis.edu). The self-assessment tool can help direct students to services based on their needs.

Students can request proof of attendance, should workshop attendance or a coaching referral be required.

Class visits 

Classroom visits can be requested to share a brief overview of our services, or to present our Thrive vs. Survive workshop (50 minutes). This workshop serves as an academic wellness assessment, and provides best practices across various learning strategies and study habits. Students will also be introduced to the full range of workshops we offer.