

Student Success Program
Empowering your success, one step at a time.
The Student Success Program (SSP) at the School of Information Technology (SoIT) is here to help you navigate your academic journey and set you up for success both in college and beyond! Whether you need help with time management, study strategies, or professional communication, SSP is your go-to resource for building a foundation for success.
What We Offer
- One-on-One Coaching: Work with trained Student Success Coaches—fellow students who understand the challenges of college life. Coaches are here to help you manage time, set goals, improve study habits, and develop professional communication skills.
- Project-Based Approach: Modeled after the UC Athletics academic success program and project management principles, the SSP helps you tackle each course like a project. Tools like the Course Game Plan and Course Scorecard help you organize tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
- Peer Mentorship: Get guidance from a coach who’s been in your shoes and can offer tips on everything from getting involved on campus to navigating the classroom experience.
Who Can Use SSP?
- First-Year Students: All new students are assigned a Success Coach to help them transition to college life.
- All SoIT Students: No matter your semester, you can join SSP anytime by opting in and requesting a coach.
Why Choose SSP?
We’re more than just a resource; we’re a support system. Whether it’s advice on managing your workload, strategies to improve your grades, or just a friendly face to talk to, SSP is here to empower you to succeed at UC.
Request a Coach Today!
Take the first step toward success! Trained Student Success Coaches are available to help all School of Information Technology students build successful college practices. For help with getting organized, learning how to be efficient and effective with your study time, and much more fill out the Coach Request Form or contact us at stusucpro@ucmail.uc.edu to get started.
Student Success Program Schedule
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
9-10AM | Sage Bushstone Samhita Madireddy Alex Stromberg Varun Grandhi |
Srinivas Kadira Alex Stromberg Ruksha Khadka |
Somyani Ghimire Alex Stromberg Rashmi Devoka |
Srinivas Kadira Siinboon Daba Rashmi Devoka |
Varun Grandhi Somyani Ghimire Ruksha Khadka Srinivas Kadira |
10-11AM | Sage Bushstone Samhita Madireddy Alex Stromberg Varun Grandhi |
Srinivas Kadira Alex Stromberg Ruksha Khadka |
Somyani Ghimire Alex Stromberg Rashmi Devoka |
Srinivas Kadira Siinboon Daba Rashmi Devoka |
Varun Grandhi Somyani Ghimire Ruksha Khadka Srinivas Kadira |
11-12AM | Thomas Busick Samhita Madireddy Varun Grandhi Simant Dahal |
Thomas Busick Alex Stromberg Ruksha Khadka |
Thomas Busick Siinboon Daba Alex Stromberg Rashmi Devoka |
Prashansa Dhakal Srinivas Kadira Rashmi Devoka |
Samhita Madireddy Srinivas Kadira Varun Grandhi Ruksha Khadka |
12-1PM | Thomas Busick Simant Dahal Varun Grandhi Ruksha Khadka |
Thomas Busick Siinboon Daba Varun Grandhi Rashmi Devoka |
Thomas Busick Siinboon Daba Varun Grandhi Rashmi Devoka |
Prashansa Dhakal Ruksha Khadka Rashmi Devoka Somyani Ghimire (12:30) |
Ruksha Khaka (12:30) Samhita Madireddy Prashansa Dhakal (12:30) Sage Bushstone(12:30) Simant Dahal |
1-2PM | Simant Dahal Abhiram Sunil Ruksha Khadka Rashmi Devoka |
Thomas Busick Siinboon Daba Varun Grandhi Rashmi Devoka |
Abhiram Sunil Siinboon Daba Varun Grandhi (30 min break) Sage Bushstone Thomas Busick |
Prashansa Dhakal Somyani Ghimire Samhita Madireddy Ruksha Khadka |
Sage Bushstone Abhiram Sunil Prashansa Dhakal Simant Dahal |
2-3PM | Prashansa Dhakal Abhiram Sunil Ruksha Khadka Rashmi Devoka |
Siinboon Daba Varun Grandhi Rashmi Devoka |
Sage Bushstone Abhiram Sunil Varun Grandhi |
Somyani Ghimire Simant Dahal Samhita Madireddy Ruksha Khadka |
Sage Abhiram Prashansa Simant |
3-4PM | Prashansa Dhakal Abhiram Sunil Ruksha Khadka Rashmi Devoka |
Varun Grandhi Rashmi Devoka |
Sage Bushstone Abhiram Sunil Varun Grandhi |
Somyani Ghimire Simant Dahal Samhita Madireddy (3:30) Ruksha Khadka |
Student Success Coaches Contact Information
For the best experience with the Student Success Program or general questions, please contact us via email (stusucpro@ucmail.uc.edu) or fill out the Coach Request Form prior to reaching out to a coach.