Academic Coaching

The Ò¹À´ÏãÑо¿Ëù Academic Coach is a vital partner in a student's educational journey. Committed to student success, Academic Coaches create a supportive learning environment. They provide easy access to essential programs and services and actively work to remove barriers to enrollment and academic progress. By offering personalized guidance and encouragement, Academic Coaches empower students to set and pursue ambitious goals confidently. This partnership facilitates timely graduation and opens doors to meaningful career opportunities, shaping a brighter future for every student.

The Ò¹À´ÏãÑо¿Ëù Academic Coaches are offering Fall 2025 Walk-in Hours 
Monday, August 18 – Friday, August 29 from 9:00am to 12:00pm & 1:00pm to 4:00pm. 

Walk-in hours are available in-person or virtually.  
Below is the information for each College and exploratory/undecided along with contact information for the Senior Academic Coach.    

Washkewicz College of Engineering - WCE 305 or via Zoom:
Senior Academic Coach - Tiffany Murrell t.i.murrell@csuohio.edu

College of Arts & Sciences - BH 221 or via Zoom:
Senior Academic Coach- Leah Grill l.grill@csuohio.edu

Monte Ahuja College of Business - BH 110 or via Zoom:
Senior Academic Coach - Christine Connors m.c.connors@csuohio.edu

Levin College of Public Affairs & Education - BH 110 or via Zoom:
Senior Academic Coach, Megan LeBarron m.lebarron@csuohio.edu

College of Health - COH 305 or via Zoom for each Academic Coach below. 

Senior Academic Coach, Tiffany Murrell t.i.murrell@csuohio.edu

Exploratory/Undecided - BH 110 or via Zoom:
Senior Academic Coach - Christine Connors m.c.connors@csuohio.edu

Find Your College

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Levin College of Public Affairs and Education Glickman-Miller Hall

Your Academic Coach at Ò¹À´ÏãÑо¿Ëù

Ò¹À´ÏãÑо¿Ëù Academic Coaches enhance student experience by creating a sense of belonging and attachment to people and places while providing academic and personal support for timely graduation and future success.The Academic Coaches are your college academic advisors! Your Academic Coach will get to know you, your academic aspirations, and career goals. This ongoing relationship will help guide you toward success while at Ò¹À´ÏãÑо¿Ëù and through graduation. 
Your Academic Coach will help you:

  • Set academic goals
  • Develop success strategies and outline University supports
  • Develop knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy in academic, personal, and social areas

Standards of Care

With the aid of a Ò¹À´ÏãÑо¿Ëù Academic Coach, all Ò¹À´ÏãÑо¿Ëù students will be able to:

Students in hall

Academics

  • Register for classes!
  • Read and understand my degree audit!
  • Research and identify internships and campus support services related to my degree!
  • Track my progress toward graduation!
  • Submit university registrar forms and petitions!
Students on lawn

College Life

  • Read my tuition account and financial aid information!
  • Locate and sign-up for campus resources that support my individual academic and social emotional needs!
  • Identify on campus student groups & organizations that will increase my sense of belonging to the campus community!
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Communication

  • Understand the meaning and purpose of any holds on my account!
  • Communicate with my Academic Coach on Starfish!
  • Request the type of meeting I need with my Academic Coach!

Contact Information

Mailing Address
Academic Coaching Office
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2121 Euclid Avenue, BH110
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214

Campus Location
1899 East 22nd Street, BH110
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214
Phone: 216-687-2402
Fax: 216-687-5420

Exploratory Advising
expacadcoach@csuohio.edu