Our Program:
We believe in supporting students to reach their full academic potential. The Peer Academic Coaches are a team of students from different academic years and faculties who provide learning skills support to fellow UBC students. Peer academic coaching focuses on skills such as time management, exam preparation, note-taking, textbook reading, and general study skills. We provide one-on-one support to help students develop strategies for academic success. We also provide referral support to direct students to a variety of services and resources both within the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and across campus.
Who We Are:
Peer Academic Coaches are a team of student leaders representing a broad range of academic years and faculties who provide one-on-one peer coaching to fellow UBC students. With specialized training in goal setting, communication, and interpersonal skills, we work hard to support all students. The PAC team looks to inspire and motivate their peers to make positive changes in their lives, and to continue to strive for academic success.
What We Do:
- Co-host the Coaches Corner in the Chapman Learning Commons (Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Level 3) together with Science Peer Academic Coaches
- Provide one-on-one peer academic coaching to students in order to help peers develop strong study skills and learn strategies for academic success
- Turn online and print academic learning resources into useful learning tools for the UBC community
- Promote and encourage a healthy and balanced approach to student life here at the University of British Columbia
Our Website:
Peer Academic Coaching (click here to learn more about Coaches Corner and peer coaching)
Chapman Learning Commons (click this link to learn more about the amazing academic resources available to students at the Chapman Learning Commons – IKBLC, Level 3)
For more information:
Nick Thornton
Student Development Coordinator, Chapman Learning Commons
nick.thornton@ubc.ca
604-827-4811
