Turning Roadblocks into Stepping Stones
Our success coaches help guide you on your pathway to success. Coaching sessions may include:
- Developing Strategies for Academic & Future Success
- Creating an Academic Action Plan
- Reviewing Academic and Study Skills
- Managing Your Time
- Staying Motivated
- Setting and Achieving Goals
- Connecting to College Resources
Meet Our Success Coaching Team
Josh DiPrima (he, him, his)
Student Success Coach
M.A. Candidate, Rutgers University
While an undergraduate student at Rowan University, Josh was a success coach and a teaching assistant (TA). During this adventure, he learned how to manage his newfound independence. With school, jobs, and a social life, creating a schedule was a learning process, and he is excited to share his experiences and expertise!
Josh defines a success coach as someone who helps students create and achieve their goals, as well as improve study strategies, increase motivation, and develop good habits.
In his spare time, Josh enjoys videogames, rock-climbing, hiking, and playing the piano. His favorite quote: "I am a slow walker, but I never walk back." ― Abraham Lincoln
Sophia Filosa (she/her/hers)
Success Coach Intern
M.S.W. Candidate, Rutgers University
Sophia found a love of learning about and connecting with a variety of people and communities during her undergraduate studies at Rutgers University. Focusing on students’ strengths, Sophia enjoys helping students work through their challenges to achieve their goals. She is also an intern in the Office of Student Support which focuses on disability services and counseling resources.
In her free time, Sophia enjoys spending time with friends, working out, doing arts and crafts, and cooking.
Victoria Bowman (she, her, hers) 
Student Success Coordinator
M.A., Rutgers University
As a first-generation student, Victoria believes in the power of education and feels passionately that students are in control of their journey to succeed in college and beyond. As a success coach and college instructor, she encourages her students to find opportunities, make connections, and embrace growth.
Her favorite quote: “I saw that my life was a vast glowing empty page and I could do anything I wanted.” ― Jack Kerouac
Meet Our Peer Mentors
Information to come.
What People Are Saying!
"I was impressed by the Success Coaches' ability to facilitate goal-oriented material while enhancing the team atmosphere, and making relevant, personal connections with the students." ― Professor Gina Yanuzzi, Composition, Literature, and Film
