UCONN-GHC Counseling & Wellness Center
G.O.A.L.S. Program Life-coaching Service
FACT SHEET
The Counseling & Wellness Center is pleased to announce its new G.O.A.L.S. Program, a free life-coaching service for
UCONN-Greater Hartford campus students.
G.O.A.L.S. Signifies. . .
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G.enerate . . . . develop short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals
O.rganize . . . . .establish/manage system for completing tasks by deadlines
A.ssess . . . . . . .evaluate strengths, weaknesses, priorities and values
L.earn . . . . . . . .acquire knowledge and skills required to achieve goals
S.trategize . . . .devise action plans/activities for achieving success
Program Objectives:
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The G.O.A.L.S. Program is designed to maximize student success during college and beyond. Students will gain
the knowledge and skills required for achieving their personal, academic and/or career goals.
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Students will be encouraged to develop personal accountability for their progress (and ultimate success),
which will build self-confidence and perpetuate an empowered and proactive mindset. Qualities such as positive
attitude, diligence, self-motivation, commitment, persistence, flexibility, and resilience will be fostered during the
life-coaching process.
Student Eligibility Requirements:
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GHC students who apply to the G.O.A.L.S. Program must complete the Student Application Form. Once this
requirement has been fulfilled, the Life-coach will schedule consultation sessions with the students in order to
determine whether the Program is appropriate for them. Students will be able to begin the life-coaching process
once they consent to the terms of the Student Agreement Form.
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GHC students must be enrolled at the Greater Hartford campus and have earned at least (30) academic credits
(sophomore class standing or above), and have a minimum 2.8 GPA.
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GHC students must be goal-oriented and committed to attending (5) weekly consecutive sessions (Program
Module 1) and an exit interview, as well as perform the weekly life-coaching assignments.
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GHC students who do not meet the G.O.A.L.S. Program eligibility requirements at this time may try again at a
later date.
Student Evaluation:
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There are no grades associated with the G.O.A.L.S. Program, so students can concentrate on the tasks at hand.
Note: in addition to the Exit Interview session, students will be asked to complete the Student Survey upon
completion of Program Module 1. The student feedback will be used to enrich the G.O.A.L.S. program for future
student participants.
Cost of Program:
 No charge for G.O.A.L.S. Program Life-coaching Service. *NOTE: students must meet the eligibility requirements
outlined above.
Program Summary:
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Goal-setting Options: Students may choose to pursue personal, academic or career goals.
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Consultation Session: Students who are interested in the G.O.A.L.S. Program will be required to meet with the
Life-coach for a consultation session (refer to description below).
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Session Content: Life-coaching sessions will be customized based on students’ needs and goal objectives. Students
will receive support as required during the life-coaching process in order to sustain motivation and momentum.
o The sessions will include time for learning (knowledge/skills), discussion, and student reflections.
Homework will be assigned after each session including a weekly Journal for the purpose of
self-reflection and recording progress/setbacks.
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Length of Program: Students will be attending (5) weekly consecutive sessions (Program Module 1).
If students require more time to gain the knowledge and skills from their weekly life-coaching sessions, they will
have the opportunity to request a ‘program extension’. If students are unable to attend one or more of the weekly
sessions, additional sessions will be required in order to complete Program Module 1.
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Length of Sessions: 45-60 minutes.
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Exit Interview Session: It is important for students to take time to reflect on their life-coaching experiences,
as well as evaluate their progress towards achieving their goals.
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Program Module 2:
If students would like to continue working with the Life-coach, they may apply to participate in
Program Module 2, where they select a short-term goal to achieve, and practice utilizing the life-coaching lessons
they learned from Program Module 1.
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Terminating Life-coaching Service:
Students may terminate the life-coaching service at any point in the process with written notification to the
Life-coach (email is acceptable). If circumstances change and students would like to reapply to the G.O.A.L.S.
Program, they will need to undergo the reapplication process.
Consultation Session:
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The purpose of the consultation session is for the Life-coach to confirm the students’ eligibility requirements,
as well as to assess their readiness to proceed with the G.O.A.L.S. Program. At the same time, students have
the opportunity to ask questions, as well as assess their own emotional/mental preparedness to participate in the
life-coaching process.
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Prior to the G.O.A.L.S. Program consultation session, students will complete the Student Application Form and
read the Student Agreement Form. The Life-coach will review both forms with students to ensure that they
understand the terms of the G.O.A.L.S. Program. Once students agree to the terms, they will sign the
Student Agreement Form, which will demonstrate their commitment to the life-coaching process.
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Once the paperwork has been completed, the Life-coach will provide students with an overview of the G.O.A.L.S.
Program, and the goal-setting process.
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Towards the end of the consultation session, students who will be participating in the G.O.A.L.S. Program will
schedule their life-coaching appointments. It is recommended that all (5) weekly appointments be scheduled at
the same time in order to reserve a regular time period, as well as establish consistency and commitment to the
G.O.A.L.S. Program.
Application Process:
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Students who would like to inquire about the G.O.A.L.S. Program should contact the CWC at
ghccwc@uconn.edu. The Life-coach will email a packet of information and required forms to students who are
interested in participating in the G.O.A.L.S. Program.
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*Life-coaching content/forms adapted from The Lifestyle Counselor, LLC