Semester-based or academic-year guidance for students from the transition to college through graduation.

College can feel overwhelming when students are navigating unfamiliar systems, expectations, and processes. This ongoing support helps students build confidence, understand university systems, access resources, and develop the skills needed to successfully navigate college.

Details 

Dr. Carla DeLucia focuses on helping students establish a strong foundation for success while developing the student's own support network, personal confidence, and self-advocacy skills. 

Through personalized guidance, students receive support to:

• Successfully transition to college and understand university expectations

• Navigate academic policies, administrative processes, and campus systems

• Identify and utilize appropriate campus resources

• Develop strategies for planning, organizing, and prioritizing academic responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with faculty, advisors, mentors, and campus staff

• Develop self-advocacy skills and communicate effectively

• Advocate for their needs, including academic accommodations when applicable

• Make informed decisions about courses, academic opportunities, and campus involvement

• Explore leadership opportunities, internships, research, study abroad, and career preparation

• Advocate for their needs, including academic accommodations if applicable. 

Through personalized guidance, students develop the confidence and self-advocacy skills they will rely on throughout college and beyond.

Schedule a Complimentary 30-minute College Navigation & Success consultation today!

Student Advocacy Support

Sometimes students and families encounter complex academic or administrative situations that require a deeper understanding of university policies, procedures, and processes. Dr. Carla DeLucia provides personalized guidance to help students and families understand their options, determine next steps, and navigate challenging situations with confidence.

Details

This support helps students and families navigate situations such as:

• Academic integrity matters, including allegations, hearings, written statements, and appeals

• Student conduct matters, including disciplinary meetings, hearings, and appeals

• Academic advocacy, including grade grievances, formal complaints, university grievance procedures, and academic standing concerns

• Financial matters, including financial aid appeals and loan repayment

Dr. DeLucia offers strategic guidance to help students and families prepare for and respond to complex academic and administrative situations. Together, you will develop a clear understanding of university policies and procedures, evaluate options, and create an informed approach for moving forward.

How Student Advocacy Support Works

Step 1: Review & Research
Dr. DeLucia begins with a thorough review of the documentation provided, research into the institution's policies, procedures, and relevant processes and an assessment of the circumstances to develop an informed understanding of the situation.

Step 2: Consultation & Strategy
During a personalized consultation, Dr. DeLucia helps students and families evaluate options and responsibilities, understand potential next steps, and develop a strategy for navigating the process.

Contact Dr. Carla DeLucia to inquire about Student Advocacy Support Services. To encourage self-advocacy, this inquiry form should be completed by the student whenever possible.