Transformative Coaching for Faculty and Staff in Higher Education

This wide-ranging collection explores how to integrate coaching into higher education in ways that tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing institutions today. By embracing coaching as a powerful tool for growth and change, faculty and staff can navigate complexities, foster innovation, and cultivate thriving academic communities.
Drawing on the expertise of seasoned academic coaches, the authors provide a rich, multifaceted exploration of coaching's potential to drive individual transformation and institutional success. With insights grounded in diverse roles and perspectives, the chapters showcase how coaching can empower faculty and staff at every career stage. From creating authentic connections and building resilience to promoting inclusivity and inspiring structural change, this lively book is packed with the practical tools, real-life examples, and thought-provoking reflection questions necessary to develop a core, functional understanding of coaching in higher education.

Karen Gonzalez Rice is Professor of Art History at Connecticut College, USA.
Susan Hrach is Director of the Faculty Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning and Professor of English at Columbus State University, USA.
Kathryn E. Linder is Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Innovation and Strategy at the University of Colorado Denver, USA.
Katherine S. Maynard is Director of the Teaching and Scholarship Hub at the University of Richmond, USA.