Wraparound Student Support
360° coaching approach addresses interconnected barriers to student success by supporting the whole student—academic progress, personal well-being, career goals, and life circumstances—helping them stay on track to graduate and achieve their goals through comprehensive, personalized guidance.
Siloed Support
Traditional systems operate in isolation, addressing individual issues rather than recognizing interconnected challenges
Student Navigation
Students struggle to balance college with work, family responsibilities, and financial constraints
Institutional Gaps
What’s often framed as student failure is actually institutional failure to provide comprehensive support
Proof Points
360° coaching provides integrated support acknowledging students’ whole lives while ensuring consistent, personalized assistance to navigate both academic and life challenges.
- 22.4% increase in retention among minority male students when combining comprehensive coaching with data-driven support
- Black students 8% more likely to remain enrolled for one year, 18% for two years
- 12% increase in credential completion with consistent coaching relationships
- 97% student satisfaction rates with comprehensive coaching services
George Mason University implements 360° coaching through their Student Success Coaching unit, where coaches use holistic methodology focusing on eight areas impacting student success. Their personalized approach achieves 97% student satisfaction rates, with coached students returning at higher rates than non-coached peers across multiple populations including transfer, out-of-state, and off-campus students.
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Benefits
360° coaching ensures students receive comprehensive support addressing all aspects of their lives while helping institutions create more effective, coordinated support systems that improve outcomes for diverse populations.
Comprehensive Care
Addresses academic, personal, financial, and career challenges through integrated support
Consistent Relationship
Designated coach provides ongoing, personalized guidance throughout student journey
Proactive Intervention
Early identification and response to challenges before they become barriers to success
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