What is Success Coaching?
Success Coaches provide students with academic support in the areas found below. They
work individually with students, assess their strengths and needs to develop a personalized
plan of action. Students at any level who are degree-seeking are welcome to meet with
any coach regardless of academic focus. Scheduling a meeting in advance using the
Personal Availability Links below is strongly encouraged.
- Time Management
- Procrastination | Motivation
- Study Skills (test prep, note taking ,etc.)
- Memory Strategies
- Accountability
If you have a Success Plan hold, you should contact a coach to schedule an appointment
as soon as possible in order to maximize your potential for success this semester.
Meet Your Success Coach
Ashok Surender, Success Coach,
Certified Academic Life Coach
ashok.surender@wichita.edu
316-978-6564
Hubbard Hall, room 136
Academic focus areas include:
College of Applied Studies: School of Education, Sport and Leadership Studies, Teacher Apprenticeship Pathways,
Literacy, and Special Education, Intervention Services and Leadership in Education
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Natural Sciences): Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Geology
Chelsea Dey, Lead Success Coach,
Certified Academic Life Coach
chelsea.dey@wichita.edu
316-978-3239
Shocker Success Center, Room 218C
Academic focus areas include:
College of Health Professions: School of Nursing
Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Social and Behavioral Sciences): Anthropology, Communication, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, International Studies,
Linguistics, Political Science, Pre-Law, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public
Administration
Larry Compton, Success Coach,
Certified Academic Life Coach
larry.compton@wichita.edu
316-978-7714
McKnight Art Center, room 31
Academic focus areas include:
College of Fine Arts: All Fine Arts majors
Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Humanities and Undecided): English, Creative Writing, Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures, History,
Philosophy, Women's and Intersectionality Studies, Undecided
Stefanie Coronado, Lead Success Coach,
Certified Academic Life Coach
stefanie.coronado@wichita.edu
316-978-3223
Partnership Building 2, room 119, A112
Academic focus areas include:
College of Engineering: All Engineering majors
Valerie Ellis, Success Coach,
Certified Academic Life Coach
valerie.ellis@wichita.edu
316-978-6852
Woolsey Hall, room 129D
Academic focus areas include:
Barton School of Business: All Business majors
Vacant
If you are studying any of the majors listed below, you are welcome to schedule an
appointment with any Success Coach, regardless of academic focus.
College of Health Professions: Health Sciences, Health Management, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Medical
Laboratory Sciences, Aging Studies, Physician Associate, Dental Hygiene, AEGD, Physical
Therapy, Public Health
College of Applied Studies: Athletic Training, Exercise Science
Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Pre-Med): Chemistry Pre-Med, Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Optometry
Success Teams
Success Coaches lead Success Teams, which are teams who coordinate support around students in a specific academic or
career area of focus. Each team is comprised of the following services: Success Coaching,
Advising, Financial Aid, CARE Team, Shocker Career Accelerator and the University
Libraries.
What Students Say
"Meeting with my Success Coach has boosted my confidence and has also helped me learn
new ways of studying."
"I love my Success Coach. He is super cool and understanding while helping me figure
out what I need to do. He guides me like I ask but helps when I'm stuck."
"The most helpful part of my appointment was actually getting to talk through my problems
in a place where I would be heard and understood, instead of judged. I can look up
study tips online, but feeling free to talk about my struggle was extremely helpful."
"After meeting with my Success Coach my confidence went up and I have a lot more faith
in myself."
"She did an excellent job listening to my concerns and then giving me tips. I received
a 69% on my first exam then on the second exam I used her stress management tips and
received a 92%."
"My Success Coach always takes time to ask me if there's anything upcoming that I
am worried about or struggling with. It keeps me thinking about future assignments
which helps keep it on top of my mind, along with him checking my calendar with me
to make sure I have the proper things scheduled."
