Career Coaching
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March 3, 2009
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Welcome to the Academy Package:
A Junior Faculty Career Development Program
This interactive longitudinal program is tailored to the needs of junior faculty. The goal is to support junior faculty in their career development and future success in achieving tenure.
The first several years in the Academy can be the most challenging and the choices you make lay the ground work for your success as you move toward your third year review and ultimately tenure. Investing in your career at the onset is investing in the ideal future you have worked hard to achieve. Most people find that when they work with an experienced career coach for an extended period of time they are better able to develop and adhere to their tenure timeline.
This package combines individual coaching, unlimited email, participation in webinars and access to a private forum with interviews and video clips with tenured faculty designed to provide you with the strategic guidance and support necessary for your academic career. The package begins in August and ends in April.
In order to provide each person with the personalized career coaching they deserve, this highly interactive career development program is limited to 15 participants.
Month / Topic
August: Welcome to the Academy!
Each participant will have an opportunity to schedule an individual 45 minute phone conversation to explore personal goals, hopes and concerns as you embark upon the new academic year. This initial conversation will allow me to know you as an individual and be better able to tailor the coaching feedback and support I provide to you throughout the year. Forum opens for group interaction.
September: Creating a Six Year Plan to Tenure
Webinar September 28th 4:00 - 5:00
Materials and exercises for planning your tenure timeline will be available on the forum throughout the month.
October: Keeping Your Career on Course
A 30 minute coaching call and email support and feedback as you develop your six year plan for tenure. This plan will serve as a compass for you and serve as a tool for keeping your academic career on course. The goal is for each participant to have a plan developed by Nov 1st
November: Creating a Balanced Life in the Academy; Time Management and Realistic Strategies You can Apply to Your Life!
Webinar November 9th 4:00 - 5:00:
Interactive forum opportunities and podcasts / videos on topics such as scheduling for productivity, managing service requests, meeting competing role demands, stress management and work/life balance issues will be available throughout the month.
December: A Time for Reflection.
Email support and feedback as you contemplate your successes and challenges in the first semester of the year.
January: Navigating the Politics in Your Department; the Art of Managing Difficult Conversations
Webinar January 11th 4:00 - 5:00
A 30 minute coaching session and email support will also be available throughout the month to privately trouble shoot any particular concerns individuals may be experiencing within their department / institution.
February: Writing for Success
Interactive forum opportunities with panelists on topics such as how to avoid procrastination and write efficiently, strategies for keeping papers in the pipeline and how to achieve success in your writing efforts. Email support available for those who wish to set up specific writing goals and timelines for the winter semester.
March: Developing Successful Collaborations Within the Academy
Webinar March 8th 4:00 - 5:00
Ongoing email support and forum discussions / videos throughout the month on developing mentoring relationships with senior faculty, networking effectively at conferences and creating collaborative relationships necessary for your success.
April: Leadership Development; Preparing for the Future
Individualized leadership development assessments and reflective exercises will be provided along with interactive forum discussions and webcast videos. A private 45 minute coaching session will be available along with unlimited email throughout the month in order to provide each participant support in further enhancing their leadership skills in Academe.
Cost
A onetime fee of $1000 paid at the time of registration. Compare this cost to conferences and other coaching services and you will find that this fee is not only 50% more cost effective but it is also significantly more accessible and convenient for your hectic schedule because you set the coaching appointment time that works best for you, the webinars are accessible both as a "live" discussion and a slideshow and the private group forum can be accessed at any time. Reserve your spot and save $100 by registering before September 15th!Register Now:
Prepay for career coaching appointments.
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