Success Coach | Summer 2026

Read our students' feedback!

  • “Having Chloe as a part of my support system this past school year was crucial in my success. She truly is such a gem of a coach and a human being. I cannot say enough great things about her, and I cannot thank the Success Coaching office for matching us!”

    ~Aidan, Class of 2027

  • “Success Coaching is helpful to any student. They are here to support the students to make sure that they are using their full potential.”

    ~Sammy, Class of 2026

  • “Chloe has been very patient and understanding. I recommend her so much to anyone looking for guidance or advice!”

    ~Grace, Class of 2027

  • “I would highly recommend my success coach. After a while she became less of a coach and more of a friend that I can turn to help me get back on track with my work. I feel comfortable voicing personal issues I’m going through with her on top of academic concerns, and she was a huge help. Truly couldn’t have done as well as I did this semester without her.”

    ~Will, Class of 2025

  • “They are personable and understanding. They'll help you organize yourself and break down work you're struggling with.”

    ~Jacob, Class of 2027

  • “My coach is a nice guy, and he helped me a lot on my journey; Both academically and mentally. Even if you think you don’t need help with anything, it’s still nice to have someone to talk to. He created an open and welcoming atmosphere. So, I never felt judged, if anything, it felt like I had someone in my corner encouraging me and helping me along the way!”

    ~Miprecious, Class of 2027

  • “Chloe’s ability to connect and relate shared experiences was very beneficial to me; I felt so much less alone knowing that I had her support.”

    ~Avery, Class of 2027

Senior Success Coach

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Emilia Dunn(She/Her), Senior Success Coach

  • Current Major/Program: Master of Education in School Counseling (M.ED.)
    • Undergrad Major & Minor: B.A. in Social Work and Criminology, Psychology and Sociology minors
  • Hometown: Chester Springs, PA
  • Biggest Challenge as an undergrad: Connecting with my peers as a transfer and commuter student, but joining clubs and organizations helped me meet new friends and feel apart of the community!
  • Biggest Success as an undergrad: I earned Summa cum laude and the Annie E. Gorman award for excellence in Sociology
  • Fun Fact: I’m a huge Taylor Swift fan!
  • Reason for becoming a Success Coach: I chose to become a Success Coach because I know firsthand how overwhelming college can feel. I had mentors who guided me, and their support made all the difference. Coaching gives me the chance to pay that forward and help students navigate challenges with confidence.
  • Favorite study tip or productivity hack: Teach the material to a friend (or even your pet). If you can explain it simply, you’ve understood it. If you get stuck, that’s the area you need to review.

Success Coaching Leadership

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Dominique Bennett (She/Her), M.A., Associate Director of Academic Coaching & Case Management

Dominique Bennett is a seasoned higher education professional with experience in the onboarding and training of 15 graduate assistants in a former role as Resident Coordinator at La Salle University. She was responsible for directing programming, maintaining a budget, establishing a procedure around crisis intervention and follow up, and collecting and analyzing data to improve services. Dominique holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Arts in Adult and Community Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Dominique is in her seventh year at WCU. In her previous role as Student Success Coordinator to the College of Health Sciences, she conducted individual and group advising sessions for the Department of Kinesiology and the Department of Nutrition while providing support for all the other departments in the College of Health Sciences. Dominique also provided mentorship and coordinated care to students on academic probation or at risk of dismissal.

Dominique provides supervision on the individualized academic skills sessions and group academic success workshops offered by our graduate assistant Success Coaches. Dominique assists in the marketing and assessment of Success Coaching and provides guidance on outreach to students and appropriate case referrals in the EAB Navigate CRM platform.