Florida State University College Life Coaching Institute 2022

 

 

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 Forward Together. This concept encapsulates a significant transition across higher education into the future. For the past two years, we have continued to develop new ways to aid the student experience in unfamiliar circumstances. Yet, while higher education has made progress, we recognize the COVID pandemic is still ongoing. Educators and staff must still identify innovative ways to support students and ensure the best overall experience. Join us in collaborating on how coaching can support our students and communities to move forward together.

About

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The 2022 Florida State University College Life Coaching Institute will take place virtually June 1-3.

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:

  • engaging role plays in which participation is expected and encouraged
  • 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

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
  • Support from current practitioners and leadership to attain realistic movement beyond the institute

 

Keynote Speaker – Mark Zeigler

Mark Zeigler, Teaching Professor in the School of Communication, knows the value of the Advising First College Life Coaching program because both his niece and nephew were the participants while they were freshmen at Florida State University. Mark has taught communication courses since 1993, receiving the Distinguished Teaching Award in 2009 and three other university teaching awards during his career at FSU. In addition to teaching speech, rhetoric, and communication theory courses, he serves as the Faculty Director for the Bryan Hall Living Learning Community. As a public speaker, he has delivered keynote addresses for high school and college graduations, the Department of Children and Families, the Juvenile Justice System and Department of Corrections. He also has given invited lectures at Stetson University, Clemson University, the University of Tennessee, the University of Texas and others. He is thrilled to be with us this year for our College Life Coaching Institute.

Registration

Early Bird Registration will be Monday, January 31, 2022 to Friday, March 20, 2022
Standard Registration will be open Saturday, March 21, 2022 to Friday, May 15, 2022

  Early Bird Registration
(February 1-March 20, 2022)
Standard Registration
(March 21-May 15, 2022)
GARNET TRACK $225 $275
GOLD TRACK $325 $375

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.

Registration Payments

It is highly recommended that all registrants, particularly former FSU students, pay with a credit card through the link provided immediately after registration.

If you choose to pay afterward, you will need to save your customer number which is located on your registration confirmation and follow the directions in your registration confirmation email. Payment attempts made after the fact may encounter issues with username and password or require a check for payment rather than a credit card.

If you encounter a problem with making a payment, please reach out to register@capd.fsu.edu

Refund Policy/ Registration Transfers

Receive a full refund up until May 16th. All refund requests should be sent to register@capd.fsu.edu. No refunds after May 16th.

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 13th.

Contact

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by phone or via e-mail: