Title: SuccessSeneca The College Coach Approach
1Success_at_SenecaThe College Coach Approach
- EI C The Best You Can Be
- Presented by Steve Fishman
- Lisa Decandia
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3Seneca College
4 Emotional intelligence is the ability to
sense, understand, and effectively apply the
power and acumen of emotions as a source of human
energy, information, connection and influence.
-- Robert K. Cooper, Ph.D.
5Students who develop and enhance emotional
intelligence are more likely to experience success
Guiding Principle
SUCCESS
- Motivation
- Self-discipline
- Communication
- Goal Orientation
- Perseverance
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Interpersonal
- Adaptability
- Stress Management
6College Coaching
- A professional partnership between a college
employee and a student - Based on the students expressed interests, goals
and objectives - Encourages students to develop action plans
intended to achieve their goals
7College Coaching
- Imparts specific insights and skills to empower
students towards their goals - Utilizes questions and listening methods,
clarification of issues, and creating options - Is not counseling, therapy, consulting, or
advising - Refers students to other college services and
resources as required
8EI C
SUCCESS
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal
- Time Management
- Stress Management
- Emotional Control
- Self-Awareness
- Optimism
9College Coach System
- Seneca staff who
- Choose to participate in the program
- Take an active interest in students college
progress - Willing to assist students in exploring services
that can improve their skills - Motivate students to successfully complete their
academic journey - Keep the students connected, on track, goal
oriented and motivated
10College Coach Training Support
- Training sessions
- Success _at_ Coaching online portal
- Lattes with Lisa
- PD Opportunities
- Monthly prizes
- Ongoing support
- College Coach Week
11College Coach Manual
- Introduction to College Coaching
- Qualities of a College Coach
- Role of College Coach
- Tips for Effective Coaching
- The Coaching Process
- College Coach Self-Evaluation Form
12EI C The Best You Can Be
- Positive attitude toward college studies
- Higher levels of self-confidence
- Increased motivation
- Increased ability to connect with others
- Increased academic and personal achievement
- Sense of responsibility towards academic, career
and personal life tasks - Increased ability to manage time and stress
- Increased ability to solve problems
13Student Feedback
- Every time I met with my coach, she made me feel
like I was the most important person in the
world - I became more aware of my strengths, things I
had to work on, and that I could do it. - Thanks for being there and listening to me.
- If it wasnt for my coach, I dont think I would
have stepped outside the box.
14Coach Feedback
- Quotes from Coaches
- it just makes our being here so much more
meaningful and I am grateful for the opportunity
to make a difference to a young person. - It just feels good to help someone ..
- I have been at the college for many years and
this is the first time that I felt a part of
something meaningful. I am proud to be part of
this team.
15Administration Feedback
- As a result of the student-coach relationship
our students made significant progress in their
ability to take responsibility, communicate with
professors, manage their school and personal
tasks, solve problems, reach out to the college
services when needed and to persevere through the
challenging times - Thanks to our College Coaches, our students feel
welcomed, engaged and encouraged to succeed in
their studies and all aspects of life
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17Program Highlights
- Significantly contributes to student success and
college retention - Engages a diverse and sizeable employee
population - Promotes the development of emotional
intelligence skills - College culture that reflects a sense of
connection and pride - Requires minimal employee time commitment but
produces significant impact within the college
community
18SUCCESS_at_SenecaContact Information
- Lisa Decandia lisa.decandia_at_senecac.on.ca
- 416-491-5050 ext.2923
- Steve Fishman steve.fishman_at_senecac.on.ca
- 416-491-5050 ext.2923
- www.senecac.on.ca/success