Through personalized coaching, one-on-one support, and interactive workshops, students can strengthen time management, study strategies, and overall academic confidence. From navigating online courses to balancing school, work, and life responsibilities, our team provides practical, student-centered support designed to help you stay engaged, organized, and on track to reach your goals.

Online Student Support Coach

An Online Student Support Coach works specifically with students taking a fully online, Hybrid or LVL course.

They can help you:

• Understand expectations for online learning
• Build productive routines for asynchronous classes
• Stay engaged and organized in online courses
• Manage multiple deadlines and course platforms
• Develop strategies for success in a virtual learning environment

This support is intentionally designed for how online students actually learn—independently, asynchronously, and often while balancing work and family 

Academic Support Specialist

An Academic Support Specialist works with students across all learning formats to strengthen the skills that support academic success.

They can help you:

• Improve time management and organization
• Develop effective study and note-taking strategies
• Create plans to keep up with assignments and deadlines
• Overcome procrastination and stay motivated
• Build confidence and accountability as a college student

These sessions are personalized and focus on practical strategies you can use in any course, learning modality or program.

Who Can Use These Services?

Online Student Services & Academic Support is available to:

• Any STLCC student seeking to strengthen learning skills and academic habits
• Online and hybrid students
• Students taking class on any campus
• First-time college students
• Returning adult learners
• Career and technical education students

Meet With Your Online Student Support Coach or Academic Support Specialist

Request for Online Course Override

Areas of Support

We assist students with developing skills that directly impact academic success, including:

Learning & Study Skills

• Time management and weekly planning
• Organization and task tracking
• Effective study strategies
• Note-taking techniques
• Test preparation and study planning
• Learn independently and self-monitoring

Online Learning Skills

• Understanding expectations for online and hybrid courses
• Managing coursework in Canvas or other learning platforms
• Building productive learning routines
• Staying engaged in asynchronous classes
• Developing consistency in participation and assignment completion

Academic Behaviors & Accountability

• Attendance and participation habits
• Assignment planning and follow-through
• Overcoming procrastination
• Building self-discipline and motivation
• Strengthening academic confidence

Personal Success Strategies

• Managing stress and academic pressure
• Balancing school, work, and family responsibilities
• Communicating effectively with instructors
• Developing self-advocacy skills
• Transitioning to college or returning after time away 

Services Available to Students

One-on-One Student Support

Students can meet individually with an academic coach or support specialist to:

• Identify challenges impacting academic progress
• Develop personalized success strategies
• Create manageable action plans
• Build accountability and follow-through

Appointments are conducted virtually to support students across all STLCC campuses.

Workshops & Group Sessions

We offer interactive workshops throughout the semester on topics such as:

• Time management for online learners
• Staying motivated in virtual classes
• Beating procrastination
• Stress management during the semester
• Preparing for midterms and finals

Workshops are open to all STLCC students.

Early Alert Support & Outreach

Online Student Services & Academic Support works collaboratively with faculty and college support teams to assist students who may be experiencing challenges related to:

• Engagement or participation
• Organization and time management
• Course pacing and follow-through
• Academic confidence

Early outreach helps students connect with support before challenges impact academic standing.

Online Tutoring

STLCC Online is committed to supporting students in mastering their course material and achieving academic success. All online students have 24/7 access to online academic support through Tutor.com sign into your Canvas course. Work one-on-one with a subject expert through text, voice or video whenever and however you need it.

Online Learning Experience

• STLCC online classes allow for flexibility in participating and completing your assignments.
• Most online courses are asynchronous. They have no set log-in times, you can work at your own pace, as long as you meet syllabus deadlines and due dates.
• You have access to 24/7 online tutoring, tech support, Canvas “Learning and Succeeding” tutorials and more.
• You’ll receive direct and individualized support from faculty, and a team of online specialist 100% online. 

 

Online Student Services & Academic Support Contact Information

Email: stlcconline@stlcc.edu 

Phone: (314) 513-4326

Review the Online Learning Policies and Student Success Guide