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Academic Coaching

Sometimes working harder isn’t enough to guarantee academic success. If you find there are never enough hours in a day or if you study for hours but still don’t know the material, then you may benefit from Academic Coaching, a series of personal meeting with a Learning Specialist to help you improve your skills and academic performance. Coaching sessions can help you manage your time, prepare for tests, improve study skills, and set academic goals.

Contact Information

Zeketra Grandy, Ed. D
Learning Specialist, Colleges of Medicine (Baccalaureate), Pharmacy, & Public Health
Phone: 501-686-5141

Make an appointment

Marybeth Norcross, M.S.Ed.
Learning Specialist, College of Health Professions (Physician Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Respiratory Care)
Phone: 501-526-2297

Make an appointment

Marjoree Harper, M.A..
Learning Specialist, Graduate School, College of Nursing, & College of Health Professions ( Audiology/Speech Pathology, Dental Hygiene, Dietetic Internship, Genetic Counseling, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nuclear Medical Imaging Sciences, & Radiologic Imaging Sciences)
Phone: 501-526-4257

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Jasna Vuk, M.D., Ph.D.
Learning Specialist, College of Medicine
Phone: 501-686-7347

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Lian Taylor, M.S.Ed
Learning Specialist, UAMS Northwest
Phone: 479-322-0208

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Browse through the Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about Academic Coaching and how it might benefit you.

Academic Coaching Frequently Asked Questions

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