Given the growing awareness of the value of SEL, colleges and universities are beginning to integrate these skills into degree programs to build healthy learning environments and high-performing departmental teams. As we’ve learned through the pioneering EQ for C&U virtual conference (which commenced in 2016), social emotional learning (SEL) creates benefits across the institution.
Research suggests many SEL initiatives in higher education operate in silos, whereas a systematic integration offers greater benefits. Equipping educational changemakers for this systems approach is the basis of the EdD with SEL Specialization – a partnership between Six Seconds and Antioch University. Six Seconds is the leading provider of emotional intelligence frameworks, curriculum, and assessments to fully integrate EQ across the institution in three key areas:
Campus Climate
The whole campus uses EQ to build a thriving learning community. What structures and processes will empower all students, faculty, and constituents to succeed?
Academic Practices
EQ integrated into coursework to enhance learning. How can I infuse SEL into academic instruction, course interactions, and research?
Personal Development
EQ integrated into coursework to enhance learning. Which SEL competencies do I need for success in my role as the college or university community member?
Innovative Tools to Learn and Grow Emotional Intelligence
More than “a program,” Six Seconds’ methodology builds capacity in proven frameworks and measures so professionals at the institution are equipped to design solutions that work for their context. With SEL initiatives in 200+ countries, we’ve found this systemic, customizable approach to be more culturally responsive and sustainable, and better aligned to each institution’s values and mission. Building blocks include:
Learning Resources
Hands on tools, videos, cases, books, lessons, and curriculum ranging from brief leadership development modules, to workbooks to the full “Know, Choose, Give” program.
Assessments
From the introductory Brain Profiles to in-depth EQ assessments to leadership multi-raters to team and organizational metrics, Six Seconds’ normed & validated tools offer insight and support for action.
Certification Training
To grow your team of internal EQ experts, Six Seconds’ certifications range from the introductory Unlocking EQ course through to full certification in coaching, facilitating, or consulting.
Higher Education Implementation Strategies
Six Seconds has worked with…
Medical Schools
Teachers Colleges
Counseling and Psychology
Engineering and Design
Veterinary Schools
Nursing Schools
Business Schools
Communications
Family Studies
Athletic Programs
Modes of implementation…
First Year Experience (FYE)
3-Credit Course
Residence Life programming
Student-led EQ Clubs and Seminars
Counseling and Campus Health Services
Faculty-led book groups and support
Annual Conference
Development of faculty expertise
to integrate EQ across department
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