Coaching Circles

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What are coaching circles?

Coaching circles are organized groups of university faculty and staff who come together around a common topic.  Unlike a typical workshop, a learning circle is focused on support and real-world conversation about challenges university faculty/staff are facing.  In a coaching circle, the members actively guide the direction of the discussion and learning.

Why join a coaching circle?

There are a lot of great benefits! A network of supportive peers you can call upon for support, encouragement, and input (a “community of care,” as the Cardinal Principles describe). They offer a focus on a specific topic for deeper exploration of how to address them effectively, and it provides time for listening, asking good questions, and reflecting that helps every member discover their own answers and celebrates the expertise that each person brings to the conversation.

"Open" and "Closed" coaching circles

Some of our coaching circles are considered “open”. These are designed so that you can join at any time for one or all the meetings. Other circles are considered “closed”. This means that once the original deadline is past to apply, there is an established cohort that will then participate in the coaching circle going forward.

Current or Upcoming Coaching Circles

Student Supervisors Coaching Circle

Do you supervisor students? This student supervisor coaching circle will focus on employees that serve in a supervisor capacity to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Details

  • Facilitator: Michelle Henderson, Academic Counselor, Sr., Speed School of Engineering Advising
  • Timing and Platform: Sessions take place on a bi-weekly basis VIRTUALLY on Teams.
  • Dates: Please note the dates/times below. Those that are selected to participate will be notified. In the meantime, please hold the dates/times.
    • Session 1: Tuesday, September 17th, 1:00pm-2:30pm
    • Session 2: Tuesday, October 1st, 1:00pm-2:00pm
    • Session 3: Tuesday, October 15th, 1:00pm-2:00pm
    • Session 4: Tuesday, October 29th, 1:00pm-2:00pm
    • Session 5: Tuesday, November 12th, 1:00pm-2:00pm
    • Session 6: Tuesday, November 19th, 1:00pm-2:30pm
  • Size: The circle is limited to 15 people. If we are unable to place you in the current cohort, we will let you know and be sure to notify you of future opportunities.
  • Apply: Please complete this interest form by Friday, September 13th

Supervisor Coaching Circle

Are you a supervisor? This supervisor coaching circle will focus on employees that are hoping to enhance their supervision skills of full-time employees and connect with others in similar roles. For this coaching circle, supervisor will be defined as serving in the role for over a year and overseeing full-time professionals.

Details

Option #1: Supervisor Coaching Circle, Belknap Campus
  • Facilitator: Dr. Angela Taylor, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs 
  • Timing and Platform: Sessions take place on a bi-weekly basis IN-PERSON on the Belknap Campus
  • Dates: Please note the dates/times below. Those that are selected to participate will be notified. In the meantime, please hold the dates/times.
    • Session 1: Tuesday, September 17th, 10:00am-11:30am
    • Session 2: Tuesday, October 1st, 10:00am-11:00am
    • Session 3: Tuesday, October 15th, 10:00am-11:00am
    • Session 4: Tuesday, October 29th, 10:00am-11:00am
    • Session 5: Tuesday, November 12th, 10:00am-11:00am
    • Session 6: Tuesday, December 3rd, 10:00am-11:30am
Option #2: Supervisor Coaching Circle, Health Sciences Campus
  • Facilitator: Dr. Patty Payette, Executive Director, Quality Enhancement Plan
  • Timing and Platform: Sessions take place on a bi-weekly basis VIRTUALLY.
  • Dates: Please note the dates/times below. Those that are selected to participate will be notified. In the meantime, please hold the dates/times.
    • Session 1: Friday, September 20, 12:00-1:30pm
    • Session 2: Friday, October 4, 12:00-1:00pm
    • Session 3: Friday, October 18, 12:00-1:00pm
    • Session 4: Friday, November 1, 12:00-1:00pm
    • Session 5: Friday, November 15, 12:00-1:00pm
    • Session 6: Friday, December 13, 12:00-1:30pm

Career Coaching Circle

Are you ready to focus on your professional growth, enhance your personal brand, and connect with colleagues? This career coaching circle is designed to provide a collaborative and supportive environment where you can dedicate time to your career development. 

The Career Coaching Circle is a small, organized group of university faculty and staff dedicated to exploring and enhancing their professional journeys. Unlike traditional workshops, this coaching circle focuses on support and real-world discussions, with participants actively shaping the direction of the conversation. It's a space where members connect with peers, share challenges, and collaboratively discover solutions.

Details

  • Facilitator: Mallory Newby, Career Pathways Specialist, Employee Success Center
  • Timing and Platform: Sessions take place on a bi-weekly basis VIRTUALLY on Teams.
  • Dates: Please note the dates/times below. Those that are selected to participate will be notified by Tuesday, September 10. In the meantime, please hold the dates/times.
    • Session 1: Thursday, September 12th | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
    • Session 2: Thursday, September 26th | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Session 3: Thursday, October 10th | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Session 4: Thursday, October 24th | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    • Session 5: Thursday, November 7th | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Size: The circle is limited to 15 people. If we are unable to place you in the current cohort, we will let you know and be sure to notify you of future opportunities.
  • Apply: Please complete this interest form by Friday, September 6th

"Open" Coaching Circles

Social Media Coaching Circle

This social circle is available to anyone who manages social media for their area. Coaching circles are organized groups of university faculty and staff who come together around a common topic, in this case innovative and effective social media practices. A coaching circle is focused on support and real-world conversation about best practices and trends in social media. The group will meet during the fourth week of each month in the spring semester. If you are interested in joining the coaching circle, join the Social Media Coaching Circle Team. Have any questions? You can reach out to Christopher Dye or Amanda James.

Join the Social Media Coaching Circle Team to get login information. 

Campus Event Planners Coaching Circle

Available to anyone who considering how to successfully hold their events in the university’s “new normal.” Join the Campus Event Planners Coaching Circle