Call the LAH office at (512) 471-3458 to make an appointment for registration advising. The course schedule will come out on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 5pm – you may make your appointment before or after the schedule comes out.
Registration for Spring classes will take place from October 29 to November 29.
LA 325: Introduction to College/Career Coaching Theory & Practice
Instructor: Dr. Katharine Brooks • Wednesdays 3-6 pm • Location: CLA 1.104 • Unique #: 30003 • Student Eligibility: Liberal Arts major; upper-division status; and 60+ credit hours
Course Description:
Coaching skills are invaluable in a variety of work settings, and are particularly important for managers and leaders in organizations. This course focuses on the theories, current research, and techniques of evidence-based coaching systems. Positive psychology and appreciative inquiry will be the primary approaches, but humanistic, behavioral, and NLP techniques and theory will be discussed as well. A particular emphasis and focus will be on coaching as it applies to college students.
The class structure will be a combination of lecture/discussion, in-class exercises and activities, and practice sessions where you will apply the theories you are learning. During each class you will also complete worksheets and other activities designed to further your knowledge and understanding of the subject matter as well as develop your own academic and career goals. Your performance will be assessed through take-home tests, class worksheets/activities, and a final paper.
By completing this course you will be well-prepared to apply your coaching skills to your chosen career path. You may also apply your skills and knowledge to various student leadership roles (TA’s, peer mentors, tutoring, etc.) you currently hold or hope to attain.
The course instructor, Dr. Brooks, is a board certified coach, licensed professional counselor, and nationally certified counselor. She teaches coaching courses to professionals in the career services field through the National Association of Colleges & Employers.
The Fall Liberal Arts Council Study Abroad Scholarship is offered to Liberal Arts students who are studying abroad in Spring 2013.
Restrictions: Minimum 2.75 GPA and 15 hours in residence
Deadline: October 15th by 11:59 pm
Application:
For more information, please contact
or visit www.utlac.com
The Study Abroad Office is very pleased to announce that our PLANNING SCHOLARSHIPS website and application form is now available.
http://world.utexas.edu/abroad/funding/scholarships/planning
Key Features:
· Deadline: December 11, 2012
· Award Period: Funding can be applied to programs between fall 2013 and summer 2015
· Award Amounts: $2000 – $3000 per student
Planning scholarships have been developed to encourage students to apply for funding in advance of selecting a program. We have designed these scholarships in this way so that students have the guarantee of funding before having to select and/or commit to a program.
Applications are now being accepted for merit-based, research and study abroad scholarships for fall 2012.
See if you are eligible on the Liberal Arts scholarship website:
http://www.utexas.edu/cola/student-affairs/Programs/Scholarships.php
Deadline for most scholarships is October 15, 2012
Contact Priscilla Ebert for more information. ebert@austin.utexas.edu
If you will study abroad in Spring 2013, you are eligible to apply for the LAH study abroad scholarship through Global Assist.
We do give priority to students working on foreign language acquisition, but will give consideration to students participating in other types of programs. Good luck – we look forward to reading your applications!
On Thursday, October 18th, at 7 p.m., former U.S. Congressman Mickey Edwards will visit the Joynes Reading Room to discuss the current election and his new book, entitled The Parties Versus The People: How to Turn Republicans and Democrats into Americans. Edwards represented Oklahoma’s 5th District in the U.S. House of Representatives for 16 years, and served on the Budget and Appropriations Committees. He is now director of the Aspen Institute, a nonpartisan think tank. He has taught graduate courses on politics and government at Harvard, Princeton, and George Washington University. A limited number of copies of The Parties Versus The People are available for free to honors students who commit to attend his talk in the Joynes Room on the 18th. To claim a free copy of the book, inquire in person at the front desk of the Joynes Reading Room (CRD 007). For other questions about this event, call 512-471-5787 or write to mvalentine@austin.utexas.edu.
On Thursday, October 18th, at 7 p.m., former U.S. Congressman Mickey Edwards will visit the Joynes Reading Room to discuss the current election and his new book, entitled The Parties Versus The People: How to Turn Republicans and Democrats into Americans. Edwards represented Oklahoma’s 5th District in the U.S. House of Representatives for 16 years, and served on the Budget and Appropriations Committees. He is now director of the Aspen Institute, a nonpartisan think tank. He has taught graduate courses on politics and government at Harvard, Princeton, and George Washington University. A limited number of copies of The Parties Versus The People are available for free to honors students who commit to attend his talk in the Joynes Room on the 18th. To claim a free copy of the book, inquire in person at the front desk of the Joynes Reading Room (CRD 007). For other questions about this event, call 512-471-5787 or write to mvalentine@austin.utexas.edu.
New Student Services is seeking a diverse group of talented students to develop, plan, and execute the 2013 Summer Orientation program and we need your help!
Any student who is looking for a fun and rewarding leadership opportunity, working with a diverse and socially conscious group of campus leaders, should consider applying to become an Orientation Advisor (OA). OAs are important representatives for all incoming students – they are among the first people new students and families meet!
Interested students must attend one of the following information sessions next week inorder to obtain an online application:
• Tuesday, October 9- 8:30 – 9:30 p.m., Student Services Building (SSB) G1.310
• Wednesday, October 10- 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., North Office Building A (NOA) 1.126
• Sunday, October 14- 8:30 – 9:30 p.m., Jester Auditorium (JES) A121A
If you are unable to attend one of the above meetings, please contact New Student Services (512-471-3304) to set an appointment between Monday, October 15 – Friday, October 19, 2012, to obtain an application. Complete applications are due by Wednesday, October, 24 at 4pm.
Thank your for your support!
-New Student Services