Success Coaching
HSC is offering in-person and virtual Success Coaching appointments.
Holman success coaches are professional, full-time staff and graduate assistants who:
- Are personal trainers for college
- Have experience meeting with students
- Assist you in creating a personalized academic plan, including setting short- and long-term goals
- Can help you learn to arrange and prioritize your academic life
- Can connect you to other services when needed
- Can demonstrate 'how-to-study' techniques
- Offer one-on-one skill-building workshops
Why You Should Meet with a Success Coach
Meeting with a success coach is an excellent way to get you on track academically and personalize your education. We assist students in navigating the University system, as well as assisting in tracking progress toward both academic and personal goals. If you need a hand in developing a plan of action to tackle academic challenges and attain personal achievement, we are here to help!
Student Testimonial
My experience with the Holman Success Center has been unmatched in its utility and profundity. When I met with my success coach, Alexandra Kubiak, I was almost down and out entirely. However, we discussed the basic building blocks for creating a strong semester. Things like organization, time management, and attendance were some of the weaker aspects of my college career. These life skills are transferable directly to my day to day, and my future career goals. Once Alex and I figured out what I was lacking, and why, we began to develop a tailored solution for me. This took into account my job, my current grades, my overall GPA, my post-grad goals, and even my personality and inability to focus. Through consistent meetings, goal setting, application of said goals, and persistent work, I managed to complete a total of 5 classes with 4 A’s and a B+. I am proud of myself and of the work I put in. I am also grateful for having Alex as my mentor and success coach. Honestly, this past year has been life changing, eye opening, and most certainly educational all thanks to the brilliance of Alex.
- EMU Student, Winter 2020
How to Connect
Log in to Starfish inside my.emich.edu and check your Connections. Don't see a Success Coach listed? Contact us! We can recommend someone great to work with you on your continued success.
Now taking new students!
Caitlin Mahoney, Graduate Assistant and Success Coach
Caitlin Mahoney earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Dayton in 2022. She is currently pursuing her Master's of Science in General Clinical Psychology here at Eastern Michigan University. Before starting graduate school at EMU, Caitlin has worked in ABA therapy, psychiatric facilities, and administering educational tests to students. She is passionate about supporting student's mental health in order to improve their livelihood and success in education.
When not busy working on her studies or at the Holman Center, Caitlin enjoys artistic pursuits, specifically sewing, photography, and needle arts, and spending time with her animals.Juwan Holley, Graduate Assistant and Success Coach
Juwan Holley graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelors of Applied Arts in communication with a minor in broadcast and cinematic arts. He is currently enrolled in the theatre arts program pursuing a Masters of Arts with an emphasis in applied drama and theatre for young audiences. He plans to own his own youth theatre company and video-film production company which will offer media, theatre and other arts classes to the public. He has a deep passion for helping students succeed and can not wait to meet and help you.
Andrea Kelly, Graduate Assistant and Success Coach
Andrea is a Success Coach for the Holman Success Center. Andrea graduated from Michigan State University in 2018 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She is currently in the College Counseling program at Eastern Michigan University. Before coming to Eastern, Andrea spent two years in AmeriCorps working as a nutrition educator and assisting first-generation college students with the college application process. In her free time, she loves reading, going for walks, and trying new restaurants and coffee shops. Andrea is passionate about working with college students and excited to help them discover their strengths and meet their goals.
Aly Wojtylko, Graduate Assistant and Success Coach
Aly is a Success Coach for the Holman Success Center. In 2021, she received her bachelor's degree in Children and Families from Eastern Michigan University. She is currently working towards her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Before becoming a Success Coach, she worked as a Peer Academic Coach for the Holman Success Center, where she would meet with students and work with them on finding ways to be successful in their undergrad experience. Her overall goal as a Success Coach is to ensure that students are creating and reaching achievable goals.
Rachel Barry, Graduate Assistant and Success Coach
I am a Graduate Success Coach for the Holman Success Center. I am currently earning my Masters in Clinical Mental Health. I earned my BS in Integrated Neuroscience from Binghamton University in New York, which is where I am from. I love to travel, be outdoors, and read in my free time. I look forward to meeting with you and helping you reach your goals to be successful in your college journey!
Kim Jones, Success Coach
Kimberly Jones has earned her master's in educational leadership: higher education student affairs (HESA), a graduate certificate in higher education: academic advising, a bachelor's degree in psychology, and a bachelor's in literature; all from Eastern Michigan University. Kim has spent over 10 years working with the EMU Alumni Association and has spent the past two years as the Eastern Michigan University Black Alumni Association (EMUBA) president. Kim is dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and professional goals in life while maintaining a fun and engaged work-life balance. In her spare time, Kim is a devoted mother to her children and works on the board of her high school alumni association.
Scott Kardel, Success Coach
Scott Kardel earned his master's degree in Social Work here at EMU in April of 2022 as well as his bachelor's degree in social work from EMU back in 2017. Scott spent two years as a success coach while completing his master's degree and now has returned as a full time success coach here at the Holman Success Center. Scott is passionate about student success and is dedicated to helping students achieve their goals academically and professionally while also making the most of their college experience personally. In his free time, Scott loves to explore, travel, and spend time with friends and family. If you are new to the area, ask Scott for his coffee picks!!