Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a unique repertoire of emotional skills and competencies that a person uses to navigate everyday challenges of life. EI skills can assist students in adapting to the demands and pressures of the college environment, promoting effective student learning, and contributing to college success.

This session will highlight an innovative and collaborative approach that significantly contributes to student success and college retention. College employees (staff, faculty and administrators) utilize their leadership and EI skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of college students. In their role as ‘College Coach’, they encourage students to develop those EI skills that are paramount for being academically successful. In doing so, college employees expand their own personal repertoire of EI skills which leads to personal and professional growth.

Participants will learn:

• Gain an understanding of emotional intelligence and the value of utilizing a coaching approach
• Identify specific emotional intelligence competencies related to student success
• Learn and explore strategies and techniques that encourage students to cultivate emotional intelligence competencies
• Explore an approach that is cost-effective, highly transferable to any post-secondary institution, requires minimal employee time commitment, and produces significant impact within the college community

• Faculty
• Vice Presidents of Academic Affairs
• Vice Presidents of Student Affairs
• VP for Enrollment Management
• Dean/Director of Admissions
• Deans of Academic and Student Affairs
• Student Success Staff
• Retention Specialists
• Student Development Retention Coordinators
• Academic Advisors
• Directors of Enrollment Services
• Directors of Student Development Services
• First Year Experience Coordinators
• Students in Transition Coordinators