Student success coaching provides holistic student support to any JMU student. Everyone and anyone can benefit from coaching, helping you better accomplish your goals. We support students across academics, well-being, basic needs, and social support. We leverage appreciative inquiry to inform our strength-based approach to appreciative coaching. 

Common topics for student success coaching:
Academics Well-being Social Basic Needs
  • Time management
  • Study skills 
  • Learning strategies 
  • Organization & planning
  • Self-advocacy 
  • Stress management 
  • Mindfulness 
  • Goals & purpose 
  • Social anxiety 
  • Campus connections 
  • Navigating conflict 
  • Health communication 
  • Identifying resources
  • Budgeting 
  • Technology access 
  • Food and nutrition access

Making appointments 

One on one coaching sessions are available and easy to schedule through MyMadison Connect, links below!

When? Monday through Friday from 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm

Where? Individual appointments are typically held within the Learning Centers in SSC 

Who?

Ashley Gerhardt: Schedule in Person SSC 1102 | Schedule Virtual via Zoom
Maddie Martin: Schedule in Person SSC 1104 | Schedule Virtual via Zoom

Upcoming Events  

Tabling at Memorial Hall March 25, 2026 9-11am 

Organization and Learning Strategies March 26, 2pm-3pm The Union, Taylor 305 Register here! 

Tabling at Student Success Center March 30, 2026 11am-1pm

Organization and Learning Strategies April 7, 2026 12pm-1pm The Union, Taylor 306 Register here!

The Well-being Advantage April 9, 2026 2pm-3pm The Union, Taylor 404 Register here!   

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Student Success Analytics
Roop Hall
MSC 1208
60 Bluestone Drive
Room 200
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807