Peirce College: Philadelphia PBI undergoes coaching certification to strengthen retention
The Opportunity
Peirce College, a Philadelphia-based PBI serving adult and working student populations, is committed to serving their learners holistically – ultimately supporting learners to thrive in school, the workforce and beyond. To take steps toward improving retention and support across their student body, Peirce secured a US Department of Education PBI Grant and launched an initiative focused on improving student development and wellbeing, including equipping their staff with InsideTrack’s evidence-based coaching methodology.
The Opportunity
Peirce College, a Philadelphia-based PBI serving adult and working student populations, is committed to serving their learners holistically – ultimately supporting learners to thrive in school, the workforce and beyond. To take steps toward improving retention and support across their student body, Peirce secured a US Department of Education PBI Grant and launched an initiative focused on improving student development and wellbeing, including equipping their staff with InsideTrack’s evidence-based coaching methodology.
The Solution
Peirce College worked with InsideTrack on a comprehensive training and development initiative to embed InsideTrack’s evidence-based coaching methodology into their advising and career services. This included coaching training and certification for staff members across both departments, leadership training for managers, quality assessment and development, and change management.
The Solution
Peirce College worked with InsideTrack on a comprehensive training and development initiative to embed InsideTrack’s evidence-based coaching methodology into their advising and career services. This included coaching training and certification for staff members across both departments, leadership training for managers, quality assessment and development, and change management.
Proven Results
The Impact
Working through department-wide shifts in mindset and processes, Peirce staff committed to embodying a holistic coaching approach – focusing on the deeper motivations each learner has for being in school. The result? All of Peirce College’s advising staff and career counselors were trained and certified in InsideTrack’s evidence-based coaching methodology, which allowed them to speak the same student-support language across departments.
Ultimately, the coaching development and training for staff – as well as Coaching-Powered Leadership certification for managers – helped support staff get to the heart of student challenges and connect with students on a deeper level, ensuring they stay on track to complete their programs.
The Impact
Working through department-wide shifts in mindset and processes, Peirce staff committed to embodying a holistic coaching approach – focusing on the deeper motivations each learner has for being in school. The result? All of Peirce College’s advising staff and career counselors were trained and certified in InsideTrack’s evidence-based coaching methodology, which allowed them to speak the same student-support language across departments.
Ultimately, the coaching development and training for staff – as well as Coaching-Powered Leadership certification for managers – helped support staff get to the heart of student challenges and connect with students on a deeper level, ensuring they stay on track to complete their programs.
Leslie Ballway
Director, Center for Career and Professional Development, Peirce College
April Dunlap
Academic Advisor, Peirce College
Shannon Begley, Ed.D.
Dean, Academic Advising and Registrar, Peirce College
John Maeng
Academic Advisor, Peirce College
Tracey Thomas
Associate Dean, Student Support Services, Peirce College
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