Academic Coaching
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences aims to provide a safe space for students to voice their concerns, confide in someone, and be provided with resources that may help in resolving any difficulties including and beyond academic probation.
To this end, CAES partners with the UGA Office for Student Success and Achievement to provide an in-house Academic Coach to give students the support they need to achieve academic success at UGA.
The CAES Academic Coach, Jocelyn Jimenez-Ruiz, has the privilege to work with CAES students as they navigate their academic journey towards success at UGA. She emphasizes to students the importance of maintaining/establishing a healthy balance in their work, school, and social life. Jocelyn is a Miami native with Nicaraguan roots and was raised in Buford, GA. She received her B.S. in Psychology from UGA, which allows her to be very familiar with the UGA student life and all the resources available to students, both on and off-campus. She also has an M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri–Columbia. She is now working towards her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at the University of Georgia. Aside from grad life, she enjoys traveling, trying new cuisine, and reading whenever possible.
Academic Coaching is here to:
- Assist any undergraduate CAES student.
- Help students identify the source(s) of academic difficulties and design a plan of action to resolve the issue(s).
- Refer students to resources on campus and in the community.
- Provide information about tutoring.
- Help retain students who are at risk for academic probation and dismissal.
Information about Academic Coaching for:
Academic Coaching welcomes referrals from academic advisors or direct appointments by students.
Students scheduling an appointment for Academic Warning or Academic Probation are required to fill out this form prior to making an appointment in SAGE. Meetings are by appointment only.
Spring 2024 Office Hours:
Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
CAES Academic Coach
