Title V PACE Mentoring and Academic Coaching (MAC)
Mentoring and Academic Coaching: Foundations for Student Success at Texas State University was a five-year award from 2012-2018 from the U.S Department of Education Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program.
Activity 1
Enhancing Student Success through Mentoring
Activity 1 projects were designed to enhance student retention and persistence during the first year of college. To improve academic achievement in the freshman year, mentoring was provided to students who benefit from an academic "nudge." This program targeted students identified according to information provided at admission, which estimated their likelihood of academic success. In addition, this new initiative received CRLA International Mentor Training Program Certification as programs and services are aligned with best practices standards.
Activity 2
Strengthening Achievement and Developing Financial Literacy through Academic Coaching
Activity 2 was designed to enhance student persistence and retention during the first year of college. Academic coaching helped students assess their personal strengths and weaknesses and develop a plan for academic recovery, which allowed them to be retained to their sophomore year. Supplementing academic coaching with participation in a comprehensive financial education program for first year students improved their awareness and understanding of budget and financial planning; overspending; dealing with debt and credit cards; and preventing identity theft and other topics.
