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Student Strengths Development

On-Campus Seminars

For information on the cost of seminars or to schedule someone from our team to present a seminar on your campus, please contact Karin Klinger.

Taking your Strengths Program to a Deeper Level

This program is geared to campuses that have implemented a strengths-oriented program and are now seeking more information on how to make the program more meaningful to students. This session will present a strengths development model and practical resources for expanding a program‘s emphasis from strengths identification to development.

Campus Consultation

The Commons Group brings a wealth of information on the development and assessment of a strengths program on a college campus. Over the past ten years, campuses at the forefront of the strengths movement have been finding their way to building effective strengths programs. A great deal has been learned regarding best and not-so-great practices. The Commons Group can help your campus integrate the strengths approach in the most cost-effective and impactful manner.

For information on the cost of seminars or to schedule someone from our team to present a seminar on your campus, please contact Karin Klinger

Retreat in a Box (Coming Soon!)

Introducing Strengths to Student Leaders

If your campus‘ Strengths program is going to be a success, you need students to buy into the concept, language, and perspective of Strengths. There‘s no better way to create Strengths buzz on your campus than to capture your student leaders! Whether you are working with Resident Assistants, student government officers, student organization leaders, or student workers in your office, the Student Leader Strengths Retreat in a Box is a great way to get started. This retreat will introduce your students to the concept and language of Strengths as well as provide activities to help your students internalize and synthesize the information. The retreat is designed to help you connect with your student leaders and to facilitate their connections with one another through the framework of Strengths. Retreat includes:

  • StrengthsQuest online assessment codes (optional - if your students have already completed the assessment, there‘s no need for them to retake it!)
  • Icebreaker activities (all materials needed for activities included)
  • Strengths-oriented discussion guide (facilitator‘s guide included)
  • Team-building activities (all materials needed for activities included)
  • Two post-retreat follow-up meetings/activities
  • Tips for continuing the discussion

For more information on the cost of this Retreat in a Box, please contact Karin Klinger.