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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 a 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

Marjoree Harper, M.A.
Marjoree Harper, M.A.
Learning Specialist, Instructor
Location: ED II, 3/121
Phone: +1 (501) 526-4257
Email: MMHarper@uams.edu
Website: Make an Appointment

Designated areas: 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 and Respiratory Care Programs)

Marybeth Norcross, M. S. Ed
Marybeth Norcross, M. S. Ed
Teaching and Learning Specialist, Assistant Professor
Location: ED II, 3/119
Phone: (501) 526-2297
Email: MNorcross@uams.edu
Website: Make an Appointment

Designated areas: Faculty Development and Student Learning Services. Student Learning Services for College of Health Professions (Physician Assistant Program).

Lian Taylor, M.S.Ed
Lian Taylor, M.S.Ed
Learning Specialist, Instructor
Location: UAMS Northwest
Phone: 479-322-0208
Email: LTaylor3@uams.edu
Website: Make an Appointment
Designated areas: UAMS Northwest.
Jasna Vuk, M.D., Ph.D.
Jasna Vuk, M.D., Ph.D.
Learning Specialist, Associate Professor
Location: ED II, 3/120
Phone: 501-686-7347
Email: JVuk@uams.edu
Website: Make an Appointment

Designated areas: College of Public Health, Graduate School, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Laboratory Sciences.

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Dechantria D. Wallace, Ph.D., CHES®
Learning Specialist, Instructor
Location: ED II, 3/118
Phone: 501.686.5141
Email: ddwallace@uams.edu
Website: Make an Appointment

Designated areas: College of Pharmacy, MSiPH Post-Bacc program, College of Medicine (LR Campus M1, M3, M4s)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Academic Coaching FAQ’s
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