With 75% of Virginia Western students attending part time, often they are juggling family and work responsibilities with their educational pursuits.

Helping students navigate these challenges and achieve success requires a fine-tuned response. To better equip Virginia Western faculty, staff, and administrators, a cross-departmental cohort convened in March for CLEAR Coaching offered by the firm InsideTrack. CLEAR stands for Confirm, Legitimize, Evaluate, and Respond, and the training aimed to facilitate empowering conversations.

“We saw the need to strengthen student support with a practical, research-based approach,” said Vice President of Student Affairs Bernadette “Bern” Battle. “I’m so grateful to our college community for embracing the training during Spring Break. Together, we’re creating more impactful conversations that help students overcome challenges, build resilience, and stay on the path to success.”

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