CoachDiversity Institute recognized Maryville University for its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the collegiate workplace with the prestigious Impact Award.
“Through this award, we seek to honor trailblazers who are uniquely leveraging the power of coaching through their work, thereby empowering diverse communities,” said Towanna Burrous, president of CoachDiversity Institute.
Over the past several years, Maryville has intentionally worked toward building a more diverse campus community. Now, an added focus is to break down barriers for individuals desiring to attend college. To this end, Maryville has effectively implemented a life-coaching model that takes a holistic approach toward positively impacting student success.
The Maryville life coach team helps students every step of the way. Each student works closely with a life coach who serves as a knowledgeable academic adviser and mentor. Life coaches are confidants and sources of support when concerns arise, and they are eager to celebrate successes above all. Maryville life coaches also guide students through academic and career planning decisions, helping to ease the personal transition into, during and beyond the Maryville experience.
“We are thrilled to be recognized for our work by CoachDiversity Institute,” said Jennifer McCluskey, PhD, vice president for student success. “The Maryville student experience has truly been transformed through the work of our life coach team. Coaching is the singular most cutting-edge tool that has led to the University’s expansive 97 percent career outcomes rate. Recent surveys also indicate it is a compelling reason why students are choosing Maryville over other competing brands of higher education.”