WPN Webinar: College Completion Coaching – Promising Practices

College Success Foundation (CSF) College Services provides one-on-one and small-group coaching to  2-  and  4-year college students throughout Washington  State. CSF coaches are training on the Fostering Success Coaching Model developed within the Seita Scholars Program, a campus support program for students from foster care at Western Michigan University. The coaching approach was informed by research conducted by Casey Family Programs that identified what supports students from foster care need to persist in college. In 2022, Research Triangle Institute (RTI) completed a 3-year study that tested the efficacy of this model. During this session, we will share highlights from the RTI Promising Practices study, and provide opportunities to provide feedback on the report.

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Presenters: Danette Knudson, Robbie Lang, Dr. Natassia Rodriguez Ott.

Danette Knudson leads program strategy for College Success Foundation’s (CSF) support services delivered from middle school through college completion.  She led the re-design of CSF’s college services model which now serves nearly 4,000 students.  Danette is committed to collaborating with partners, staff, and students to promote the delivery of relevant, high-impact programs.  Danette received her Bachelor of Arts and Master in Business in Administration from University of Washington, Seattle.

Robbie Lang currently serves as Director of College Services at College Success Foundation.  In this role, he oversees program design and improvement efforts aimed at supporting college achievement for more than 4,000 students.  Robbie has a passion for working directly with students, so in addition to program management, he also provides coaching support to students.  Robbie understands that each student is unique and motivated differently.  He enjoys helping students overcome personal obstacles to degree completion.  Robbie has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Communication from Whitworth University and a Master’s in Education in Student Development Administration from Seattle University.

Dr. Natassia Rodriguez Ott  At RTI International, Dr. Natassia Rodriguez Ott conducts research and evaluation on student-centered education and workforce programs. She utilizes participatory data collection and analysis processes to elevate stakeholder voices, develop culturally responsive approaches and materials, and center the needs of historically underserved populations. Dr. Rodriguez Ott specializes in mixed methods research on education and career pathways among high school, postsecondary, and adult learners.