Student Accessibility Services

Coaching with SAS

SAS Provides Individualized Coaching

Coaching is an individualized support that focuses on your academic and personal goals. SAS Coaches work with you, one-on-one, to create a plan that fits your needs— they’re not tutors or academic advisors—they’re partners in help you reach your full potential! For resources to help you stay focused, build confidence, improve habits, learn skills, and more, meet with an SAS Coach.

Coaching through SAS is available to anyone who identifies a need they believe we can support. Students are not required to be registered with SAS or have formal accommodations in place to utilize and benefit from coaching. Coaching could be the missing piece to success and a tool that is needed for access!

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Examples of Coaching Meeting Focus Areas

Accountability/Check-in meetings
Organization and planning skills
Disability Identity exploration and reflection
Goal Setting
Motivation/Procrastination
Academic skills (note taking, test taking)

Our Coaches

Samantha McLeer

Samantha is working towards her masters of science in clinical mental health counseling. She completed her undergrad at St. Olaf College and lived in Texas for a year. Samantha looks forward to engaging with students and providing support in goal-setting, enhancing time-management skills, and fostering self-confidence and independence.

Drew Boom

Drew has worked in Student Accessibility Services at St. Cloud State University for the last 16 years. Drew is the Lead Sign Language Interpreter responsible for communication access needs across campus. He has an A.A.S. in Sign Language Interpreting/Transliterating from St. Paul College, a B.A. in Communication Studies from Florida Gulf Coast University, and a M.S. in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from St. Cloud State University. Drew loves hunting, fishing, and cooking.

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Sebastian Niles

While also working as the Associate Director, Sebastian has a background in assistive technology and psychology. He completed his degrees at Iowa State and Central Washington University. He looks forward to helping students create plans that can help them accomplish their goals.

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5 Reasons to Meet with a Coach

Student Centered

Tailored to fit your unique identified needs for support. We follow your lead, providing support that you want.

FREE! 1-on-1 Sessions

Individual meetings ensure the focus is on you. Sessions are confidential and focus on a range of topics/skills as you decide.

Explore Ideas

Process through assignments, ideas, concepts, etc. and get your questions about college answered.

Accountability

Coaching sessions help track progress, plan for the week, and check in with a student advocate who believes in your success.

Challenge Mindsets & Habits

Reflect on aspirations, ideas, and challenge current mindsets/habits that may be getting in the way of continued growth as you work toward positive change.

Coaching Approach

Our student driven coaching approach prioritizes collaboration and encourages self-awareness, self-advocacy, and skill-building to equip students with the tools necessary to navigate current and future challenges. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment that cultivates a sense of belonging. Our ultimate goal is to promote equity and accessibility for students with disabilities.