University Housing & Residence Life

Faculty Opportunities on Campus

Residence Life offers academic coaching for students seeking faculty coaches. The academic coaching program is designed specifically to improve first year student fall to fall retention rate by leveraging both peer and professional mentor relationships. Operated under a case management model, and based on the On Course curriculum, the program focuses on cultivating successful transition into university life through empowerment and personal responsibility.

To find out more information about becoming an academic coach, please email academiccoaching@pdx.edu.

Faculty Partnerships with Student Organizations & Programs

Portland State has a number of Living & Learning Communities. These are areas in residence halls that have students who are interested in a common learning goal or a theme.

For example, there is a Sustainability Living & Learning Community where students take the same freshman inquiry course and plan events and activities that supplement their classroom learning. Faculty can get involved by facilitating an activity and event for the several Living & Learning Communities on campus.

For more information on how to get involved with the Living & Learning Community, please contact the office of Housing & Residence Life. You can email us at reslife@pdx.edu

University Success provides after hours support to all university students including advising, tutoring, workshops, counseling, and study support. Faculty can get involved in facilitating and leading workshops on topics such as resume writing, e-portfolio construction, or other skills-based topics. This is a great resource for students. Faculty are encouraged to partner in any way that can benefit our students. To find out more about partnering with University Success, please visit our website, you can also email us at usuccess@pdx.edu

The University Success program also offers academic coaching for students. Academic coaching is a one on one format with a peer, staff, or a faculty member that meets periodically with students on a number of academic issues. This program is geared towards first year students and issues surrounding their transition into university life. Faculty can participate in this program by volunteering as an academic coach for students. Prior academic coaches have reported that this is an extremely rewarding experience and a great way to give back to the Portland State community.

To find out more information about becoming an academic coach please email academiccoaching@pdx.edu or call 503-725-2952.