CoachRICE: A Leadership Coaching Program

• Coaches interested in pursuing a professional credential with the International Coaching Federation
• Internal organization coaches who want to enhance their skillset
• Managers and leaders who want to coach and develop their employees
• Professionals in allied fields who want to add coaching skills to their portfolio
• Human resource (HR) and organizational development professionals (OD&T) who want to deepen their expertise

This program includes instructional modules, partnering coaching, mentor coaching, a self-study, and a performance evaluation. The program is delivered through a combination of instruction, presentations, discussions, dyadic exercises and other interactive methods and independent studies. All required modules, including pre-class hours, are completed over a period of ten months. This program is offered in English.

The upcoming 2024 Online Cohort that begins in January will be facilitated virtually via Zoom.

The 2024 In-person Cohort that begins in August will be predominantly facilitated in-person on the campus of Rice University. Mentor Coaching sessions will take place virtually via Zoom. 

All modules are delivered in Standard English (U.S.). Students must be able to fully commit to the schedule. If a class is missed, students are required to wait and attend a future module that corresponds to the missed content and will be charged $500 for up to 4 hours of make-up instruction and $750 for up to 8 hours of make-up instruction.

2024 Online CoachRICE for Professionals Program Dates & Times: 

Orientation- January 24, 6:00-7:00 pm CST

Group EQi Debrief- January 31, 5:00-7:00 pm CST

Module 1- February 14, 1:00-5:00 pm CST, February 15, 8:00 am- 12:00 pm CST, February 16, 8:00 am- 12:00 pm CST

Mentor Coaching Practicum 1- March 6, 5:00-6:30 pm CST

Module 2- March 27, 1:00-5:00 pm CST, March 28, 8:00 am- 12:00 pm CST, March 29, 8:00 am- 12:00 pm CST

Mentor Coaching Practicum 2- April 17, 5:00-6:30 pm CST

Module 3- May 15, 1:00-5:00 pm CST, May 16, 8:00 am- 12:00 pm CST, May 17, 8:00 am- 12:00 pm CST

Mentor Coaching Practicum 3- May 29, 5:00-6:30 pm CST

Module 4- June 26, 1:00-5:00 pm CST, June 27, 8:00 am- 12:00 pm CST, June 28, 8:00 am- 12:00 pm CST

Mentor Coaching Practicum 4- July 10, 5:00-6:30 pm CST

Mentor Coaching Practicum 5- August 7, 5:00-7:00 pm CST

Graduation- October 16, 5:00-7:00 pm CST

Module One: Introduction to Leadership Coaching 
Introduction to Coaching will cover an in-depth overview of the practice of coaching. Topics will include self-awareness and personal development as a coach, emotional intelligence for leaders, and core competencies such as coaching presence and establishing agreements.

Module Two: Essential Tools and Methodologies for Coaching
This module focuses on the process of coaching and examines various models that support a coaching conversation. Participants will practice the listening and communication skills necessary for cultivating trust and evoking awareness with a client.

Module Three: Facilitating Client Growth
This module focuses on goal creation, accountability and managing progress with a client. Participants will explore the common barriers, challenges and mindsets encountered in leadership coaching.

Module Four: Inclusion Practices in Coaching
This module will increase coaches’ sensitivity to issues of diversity, equity and cultural competency and examine the importance of the ICF Code of Ethics. Participants will be evaluated on all ICF core competencies and provided with an overview of the ICF-credentialing process.

All content was created by the Doerr Institute using evidence-based techniques and is supported with research-validated outcomes.

Fee: $12,845
Tuition includes leadership coach training, mentor group sessions and practicum hours. Tuition does not include the cost of textbooks (estimate of $200). A reading syllabus will be provided to accepted applicants of the program.

After admissions decisions are announced, students will have about 3 weeks to provide a minimum 50 percent installment to confirm enrollment and full tuition is due approximately 1 month prior to the start date of the program. If tuition will be paid by a company and additional time is required to process, the student must provide a $1500 good faith deposit by the first payment deadline to confirm enrollment. The deposit will be refunded in full when the funds are received. No exceptions can be made.

Refund Policy
Attendance in the CoachRICE program requires significant advance preparation, so we ask that you provide written notice of cancellation at least 30 days prior to the program start date to be eligible for 75% refund. At our discretion, qualified substitutes for confirmed registrations may be accommodated prior to the program start date with written notice and will incur no fee for substitution. Notice given after 30 days prior to the program will not be eligible for a refund.

Reschedule Terms
I understand that if I miss a class, I am required to wait and attend a future module that corresponds to the missed content. I will be charged $500 for up to four hours of make-up instruction and $750 for up to 8 hours of make-up instruction. The Doerr Institute for New Leaders will generate the invoices for the missed sessions and must receive payment prior to attendance of the make-up module.

Mentor Coaching Reschedule Terms
I understand that if I miss one of the scheduled group Mentor Coaching sessions, I will be responsible for making up two hours with my mentor coach at the rate of $275/hour. Additionally, I understand that if I fail to give my mentor coach 48 hours notice before cancelling an individual one-on-one session, I will need to pay the mentor coach for the rescheduled make up session at the rate of $275/hour. These payments must be made directly to the mentor coach.

Financial Aid
CoachRICE for Professionals is a non-degreed, certificate program. Although accredited by the International Coaching Federation, program completion does not earn college credits toward a post-secondary degree program. As such, Rice does not accept traditional financial aid for CoachRICE such as federally-funded student loans and VA educational benefits. Many participants receive full or partial sponsorship from their organization or accept private loans to support their participation. Rice Business Executive Education and the Doerr Institute for New Leaders are pleased to offer a 10% discount to current Rice staff and faculty, as well as Rice University Alumni.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum five years of experience with preference given to those who have worked in human resources, organizational behavior, organizational development, or a related field
• Leadership experience -- It is not a requirement that the applicant be in an official supervisory position. Rather, we recognize that participants will benefit from being able to reflect on past leadership experiences in a variety of professional or community-based situations (e.g. team leader for a project, role in a civic organization, opportunity for influence in a sports or religious organization, etc.)
• Application must be completed by the application deadline and include all information requested including an up-to-date resume or CV
• In order to maintain a focused learning environment, participants should work to minimize distractions during class and mentor coaching sessions. Modules and sessions begin on time, so participants should be in the assigned place and ready to learn when the modules/sessions begin. Participants must join live virtual modules, mentor coaching sessions, and any other live, virtual activities from a location with stable internet. Participants may not join live virtual sessions if they are in transit (driving, riding in a vehicle, walking), or in a public setting (airport, restaurant, etc.). Participants must join in a private space with no background noise or distractions. Cameras should be on for the duration of live, virtual sessions. Participants should be polite and respectful to everyone, including participants, instructors, administrators, support staff, and visitors. Rice reserves the right to ask participants who behave in a disrespectful way to leave the program.

Application, Decision & Payment Dates:

Applications Due | Friday, November 3, 2023

Admission Decisions Announced | Friday, November 17, 2023

First Payment Due | Friday, December 15, 2023

Full Payment Due | Friday, January 12, 2024

Program Dates: January 2024 - November 2024

Orientation- January 24, 6:00-7:00 pm CST

Group EQi Debrief- January 31, 5:00-7:00 pm CST

Module 1- February 14, 1:00-5:00 pm, February 15, 8:00 am- 12:00 pm, February 16, 8:00 am- 12:00 pm CST

Mentor Coaching Practicum 1- March 6, 5:00-6:30 pm CST

Module 2- March 27, 1:00-5:00 pm, March 28, 8:00 am- 12:00 pm, March 29, 8:00 am- 12:00 pm CST

Mentor Coaching Practicum 2- April 17, 5:00-6:30 pm CST

Module 3- May 15, 1:00-5:00 pm, May 16, 8:00 am- 12:00 pm, May 17, 8:00 am- 12:00 pm CST

Mentor Coaching Practicum 3- May 29, 5:00-6:30 pm CST

Module 4- June 26, 1:00-5:00 pm, June 27, 8:00 am- 12:00 pm, June 28, 8:00 am- 12:00 pm CST

Mentor Coaching Practicum 4- July 10, 5:00-6:30 pm CST

Mentor Coaching Practicum 5- August 7, 5:00-7:00 pm CST

Graduation- October 16, 5:00-7:00 pm CST