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At Florida State University, we value critical thinking and strive to be on the cutting edge of higher education innovation. We designed the College Life Coaching Institute to be appealing to both the student/academic affairs professional looking to gain new skills to enhance student meetings, as well as those holding leadership positions looking for ways to innovate and motivate their departments. We encourage you to explore our website to find out more about how the Coaching Institute can support your goal to improve retention at your institution. Our theme this year is Coaching in Today’s World. This theme encompasses all of the challenges we all recently faced in supporting our students in the midst of a global pandemic and civil events. Some of our students are treading water as they accept and become accustomed to our new normal. Join us at the Coaching Institute to collaborate on how coaching can support students as they navigate their unique college experience.
About
Check out what our students had to say on this podcast and in this article!
The 2021 Florida State University College Life Coaching Institute will take place virtually June 2-4.
To sign up for the Listserv and receive updates, please email us at ugs-collegelifecoaching@fsu.edu
What is College Life Coaching?
Since 2009, the Florida State University Advising First Center for College Life Coaching has worked with students to define their transition to the collegiate setting, engage in their professional development path and overcome obstacles that may lead to their withdrawal or dismissal. The program, comprised of a seventeen-member team, consistently works with roughly 1,800 students over the course of the academic year to create and implement individual plans linked to academic and personal success. Coaches aim to promote growth and awareness in students so that students can adjust to the college setting while establishing their independence, professional development, and academic expectations. At Florida State, coaching improved the retention rate of first-year populations and second-year first-generation students.
Who can benefit from this Institute?
The FSU College Life Coaching Institute (FSUCLCI) is comprised of two tracks, Garnet and Gold, for those interested in making a positive impact at their institution:
The Garnet Track specifically benefits academic advisors/coaches and other student affairs professionals who would like to incorporate coaching techniques into their practice. This track equips attendees with College Life Coaching skills and a framework to transfer each of these skills into meetings with students. Attendees can expect the following:
- interactive role plays
- scenario-based instruction to navigate complex situations and diverse populations
- an authentic repertoire of useful language to move conversations forward
- advanced tutorials on how to build and strengthen connections with students
- space to share challenges and best practices
The Gold Track is for leaders who work in roles such as program managers, directors, and other university administrators. Gold track is for those who would like to start or grow an existing coaching program. This track covers the essentials of program development, and provides each attendee with a personalized action plan that will help them meet the various longitudinal goals of their institution. Session topics of discussion include
- identifying retention and involvement research
- hiring, supporting and developing coaching team
- certifications, training content and methodologies
- program outcomes and success markers
- discussion panel with administrators (separated based on program status)
How does the FSUCLCI differ from other conferences and institutes?
The developers of this curriculum are aware that, just like students, everyone has different needs and goals within their profession and their school’s mission. To ensure we meet participants’ needs, the institute contains the following:
- More discussions, as opposed to lectures, to share and learn with others in the field
- Opportunities for participants to ask questions and learn about emerging trends, obstacles, and the future of coaching in higher education
- Skills to build individualized approaches
- Assistance in the development of a plan to implement coaching skills or program structure
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Support from current practitioners and leadership to attain realistic movement beyond the institute
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – DR. CHRISTIAN VAN NIEUWERBURGH
You can follow him on Twitter (@christianvn) or on Instagram (@coachonamotorcycle).
The following articles were written by Christian van Nieuwerburgh:
‘Hope’ isn’t mere wishful thinking – it’s a valuable tool we can put to work in a crisis
Six evidenced-based ways to look after your mental health during a second lockdown
Why optimism can be dangerous during a pandemic
COVID vaccines will be here soon – in the meantime, here’s how to stay resilient
Registration
The College Life Coaching Institute will take place virtually on June 2-4, 2021.
Early Bird Registration will be from Monday, January 25, 2021 to Sunday, March 21, 2021
Standard Registration will be open from Monday, March 22, 2021 to Friday, May 14, 2021
| Early Bird Registration (January 25-March 21, 2021) |
Standard Registration (March 22-May 14, 2021) |
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|---|---|---|
| GARNET TRACK | $200 | $250 |
| GOLD TRACK | $300 | $350 |
Registration full
We have reached full capacity for our event and wait list. Therefore, we are no longer adding to our wait list. If you would like to be on our mailing list for future events, please email us at ugs-collegelifecoaching@fsu.edu.
FSU Alumni Registration Payments
It is highly recommended that former FSU students pay with a credit card through the link provided immediately after registration. If you register and choose to pay at a later date, the system will default to your student login account and cause delays in payment.
Payment Website Access
After successfully submitting your registration, you may use the link provided to pay immediately with a credit card. If you choose to pay afterward, you will need to save your customer number which is located on your registration confirmation. This will be needed for access to pay on the website fees.fsu.edu (cfprd.its.fsu.edu/dsa/Fees).
If the system detects a possible match to a previous record, it may require additional assistance from the registrar. Your registration has been captured, but the ability to pay will be affected until the match has been verified. You will receive an email confirmation once this has been successful.
Refund Policy/ Registration Transfers
Receive a full refund up until May 14th. All refund requests should be sent to register@capd.fsu.edu. No refunds after May 14th.
If you are no longer able to attend the FSU College Life Coaching Institute and wish to transfer to another person, please do the following:
If you have an unpaid registration, the new attendee should complete the online registration, and the original attendee should cancel their registration by contacting register@capd.fsu.edu.
If you have a paid registration, the new attendee should complete the online registration. The original attendee should email register@capd.fsu.edu to cancel their registration and provide the name of the new attendee and request a transfer of payment. Fees will be adjusted if the transfer is to the other track.
Transfers to another person may be made up until May 14th.
Contact
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by phone or via e-mail:
- 850-645-2847
- ugs-collegelifecoaching@fsu.edu