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Laser Focus for Students: Institutional Companion Guide. Evidence-Based Protocols for Academic Support, Advising, Student Success, and High-Performance Learning. A Practical Companion for Students, Academic Advisors, Tutors, Faculty, Learning Coaches, and Student Success Centers

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Title: Laser Focus for Students: Institutional Companion Guide. Evidence-Based Protocols for Academic Support, Advising, Student Success, and High-Performance Learning. A Practical Companion for Students, Academic Advisors, Tutors, Faculty, Learning Coaches, and Student Success Centers
Language: English
Authors: Alex Tolm
Source: Online Submission. 2026.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 122
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Evidence Based Practice, Academic Support Services, Academic Advising, Academic Achievement, Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level, Attention, Burnout, Higher Education, College Students, Cognitive Psychology, Tutoring, Coaching (Performance), Intervention, Program Implementation, Check Lists, Time Management, Test Anxiety, First Year Seminars, Referral, Progress Monitoring
Abstract: This institutional companion guide provides evidence-based protocols for academic support, advising, and student success centers. Based on the Laser Focus system, the guide addresses the challenges of cognitive overload, digital attentional capture, and academic burnout in higher education. It offers structured, non-clinical protocols--such as the "180-Second Entry" and "Error Into Data" frameworks--designed to assist students in self-regulation and intentional action. The guide translates principles from cognitive psychology and self-regulated learning (Zimmerman's model) into practical tools for academic advisors, tutors, and faculty. It emphasizes coherence, recovery, and structured action, providing a framework for "high-performance learning" without inducing additional stress or shame. This resource is intended for educational professionals seeking scalable, practical methodologies to enhance student persistence, focus, and academic resilience.
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