Student Success Coaching
Our Student Success Coaches are dedicated to supporting you. In the College of Arts & Sciences, coaches are professionally-trained and earning coaching certification through a nationally-recognized and accredited program. Some ways our success coaches can help include:
- Discovering ways to reach your goals
- Mapping a path to achieve your post-graduation dreams
- Building connections and connecting with resources on campus
- Finding your sense of belonging during your first year at Boise State
- Navigating obstacles and challenges
- Changing your trajectory after a break
- Articulating your purpose and maximizing your time at Boise State
If you do not know where to turn, come to us. We will work with you to help you identify your path forward.
Meet your Student Success Coaches
Our coaches offer opportunities for students to reflect on their experience and create a plan to achieve their goals. Book an appointment today.
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Carl Anderson
Student Success Coach
What I wish I had known when I was a student:
I wish I had known about the available options and resources for navigating difficult situations. I regret not knowing that I had options to prevent losing my scholarship. When I struggled in a math class, I thought the outcome was final. In reality, a few simple conversations could have opened up options to help me maintain my funding.
What I wish I had known when I was a student:
I wish I had known about the available options and resources for navigating difficult situations. I regret not knowing that I had options to prevent losing my scholarship. When I struggled in a math class, I thought the outcome was final. In reality, a few simple conversations could have opened up options to help me maintain my funding.
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Erin Gardner
Student Success Coach
What I wish I had known when I was a student:
I wish I knew that faculty and advisors want to collaborate to help me make the most of my college experience. I thought I had to figure it out on my own and know exactly what I wanted to accomplish.
What I wish I had known when I was a student:
I wish I knew that faculty and advisors want to collaborate to help me make the most of my college experience. I thought I had to figure it out on my own and know exactly what I wanted to accomplish.
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Leslie Carlson
Student Success Coach
What I wish I had known when I was a student:
I wish I had known that not knowing exactly what I wanted my career to be after college was okay AND that there were resources to help me explore.
What I wish I had known when I was a student:
I wish I had known that not knowing exactly what I wanted my career to be after college was okay AND that there were resources to help me explore.
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Brilynne “Bri” Funderburg
Student Success Coach
What I wish I had known when I was a student:
I wish I had known that it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure. As a commuter student, I thought that I had to figure everything out by myself. I thought that my friends who lived on or near campus had it figured out and must be having the dream college experience. I wish I had known that every college student is figuring things out as they go, and that there are so many resources and people on campus who want to help you through your journey.
What I wish I had known when I was a student:
I wish I had known that it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure. As a commuter student, I thought that I had to figure everything out by myself. I thought that my friends who lived on or near campus had it figured out and must be having the dream college experience. I wish I had known that every college student is figuring things out as they go, and that there are so many resources and people on campus who want to help you through your journey.
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Megan Gambs
Project Director – Success Coaching
What I wish I had known when I was a student:
Relationships matter — get to know and learn from your peers, professors, TAs, and campus staff. Build your constellation of mentors that support you and challenge you to grow.
What I wish I had known when I was a student:
Relationships matter — get to know and learn from your peers, professors, TAs, and campus staff. Build your constellation of mentors that support you and challenge you to grow.
You can also call 208-426-2663 or email COAS-studentsuccess@boisestate.edu with any questions.
Looking for academic advising?
Academic advising and success coaching are different. If you are looking for an academic advising appointment to navigate major requirements, plan your courses, or remove a required advising (RAD) hold please book one on the college’s advising page.
Ready to refer a student to Success Coaching?
Boise State faculty and staff are welcome to refer students to COAS Success Coaching.