OAR Coaching Services assist students in identifying and achieving measurable outcomes
as they move forward in their college career and beyond. Coaching is a partnership
in which a coach and student work together to set goals, become empowered to overcome
challenges, build new skills to navigate transitions, and apply strategies to successfully
achieve the student’s professional and personal goals.
OAR Coaching G.E.T.S. Results!
GETS stands for Goal-setting, Empowerment, Transitional support, Success.
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OAR Coaching Services assist students in identifying and achieving measurable outcomes
as they move forward in their college career and beyond. Coaching is a partnership
in which a coach and student work together to set goals, become empowered to overcome
challenges, build new skills to navigate transitions, and apply strategies to successfully
achieve the student’s professional and personal goals.
Quick Facts About Coaching
- Coaching is voluntary. The student initiates and actively participates in the process.
- Coaching focuses on concrete skills and strategies with measurable goals. Coaches may refer students to campus resources for skill-based training based on
their individual needs.
- Coaches ask questions without judgement. Together, the student and coach design how the student will accomplish their goal
and be held accountable.
- Coaches do not provide therapy to students. To inquire about a counseling appointment with Counseling and Psychological Services
(CAPS), call 828.227.7469 or stop by the office (225 Bird Building). The office is
open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Coaches do not tell the student what to do. The student and coach work through the coaching process together to determine a plan
for how the student can make positive changes and progress towards accomplishing their
goal.
Examples of Coaching Topics
- Planning steps towards completing goals
- Promoting the student’s self-advocacy skills
- Managing time efficiently and utilizing tools for optimizing organizational skills
- Communicating effectively with instructors, classmates, and others
- Exploring recreation and leisure opportunities on campus and in the local community