COACHE Strategy Workshop July 2026

As part of COACHE’s research-practice partnership mission, we invite COACHE partners to join us at the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s campus this summer!

Event Information: 

Event Name: COACHE Strategy Workshop
Dates: July 30-31, 2026
Location: Harvard Faculty Club, Main Room
Time:  July 30th, 9:00am - 4:30pm and July 31st, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Event Contact: Deborah Ruiz, Deborah_Ruiz@gse.Harvard.edu
Who is eligible to attend?  COACHE partners who participated in the Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey administered in February 2026 and COACHE partners planning to participate in the Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey in February 2027.  
Is there a registration fee? There is no cost for participation in the Strategy Workshop. However, partners must cover the cost of their travel, lodging, and meals. 
Travel and Accommodations:  COACHE does not block rooms for the Strategy Workshop.  For hotels in the Harvard Square area, visit the HGSE accommodations page.  
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/1CjikYEBg85xYEHc6

Agenda: [print version]

Day 1 – Thursday, July 30, Harvard Faculty Club 
9:00 am – 9:45 am  
Light Breakfast & Registration 
Continental breakfast, including pastries, fruit, coffee, and tea, will be provided.  
Report Tech Support: Partners who completed the survey launch in February 2026 are expected to download and bring all report documents to the workshop. Should you need technical support to access or open your report, our team can assist you during this time. 
Welcome Remarks & Workshop Overview: COACHE staff intro and road map to the day. 

9:45 am – 10:45 am  
COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey: Basic to Advanced  
Partners who will launch the survey in February 2027: Ms. Shabreena Danz Lopez (Room 205) 

  • Survey Administration Timeline + Q&A
  • Intro to COACHE Team Building  

Partners who launched the survey in February 2026: Dr. Jeannie Kim (Main Room) 

  • Unpacking Your Report: Overview
  • Report Analysis and Interpretation 

10:45 am – 11:00 am 
Break!  
All COACHE partners are to reconvene in the main room. 

11:00 am – 12:30 pm 
Communications Planning Activity- Day 1 
This session will guide you through your specific stage of communication planning using a COACHE-provided workbook. By the end, you will have a well-organized, presentation-ready slide deck tailored to effectively engage your stakeholders—whether your goal is to encourage survey participation or communicate key survey findings. 

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm 
Harvard Faculty Club Buffet Lunch 
Enjoy lunch with your colleagues at the Harvard Faculty Club 

Guest Speaker Presentations: 
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm  
Tera Jordan, Assistant Provost for Faculty Success, Iowa State University  
Strengthening Institutional Success Through Collaboration: Insights from Iowa State University 

2:45 pm – 3:30 pm 
Laura Palucki Blake, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research and Effectiveness, Harvey Mudd College 
Karl Haushalter, Dean of the Faculty, Harvey Mudd College 
Designing for Voice: Using Custom COACHE Questions to Drive Faculty-Centered Change 

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm  
Addrain Conyers, Assistant Provost for Faculty Development, Marist University 
From Action Plan to Action Taken: Charting Next Steps with COACHE at Marist 

4:15 pm – 4:30 pm 
Debrief and Parking Lot 

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm 
Harvard Faculty Club, Cocktail & hors d'oeuvres Reception 
If your plans permit, please join the COACHE team and fellow partners at the Harvard Faculty Club for a cocktail reception before your personal dinner plans.  
 

Day 2 - Friday, July 31, Harvard Faculty Club 
9:00 am – 9:45 am  
Light Breakfast  
Continental breakfast, including pastries, fruit, coffee, and tea, will be provided.  
Workshop Overview: Road map to the day. 

9:45 am – 10:45 am 
COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey: Basic to Advanced  
Partners who will launch the survey in February 2027: Ms. Shabreena Danz Lopez (Room 205)

  • Population File Deep Dive: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Data Gathering
  • Custom Questions + Passthrough Variables
  • Data Options (why to receive or not unit-level data) 

Partners who launched the survey in February 2026: Dr. Jeannie Kim (Main Room) 

  • Next Steps: Leveraging Comparative Data Benchmarks and Peer Learning 

10:45 am – 11:00 am 
Break!  
All COACHE partners are to reconvene in the main room. 

11:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Communication Planning Activities- Day 2 
This session will guide you through your specific stage of communication planning using a COACHE-provided workbook. By the end, you will have a well-organized, presentation-ready slide deck tailored to engage your stakeholders effectively—whether your goal is to encourage survey participation or communicate key survey findings. 

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 
Lunch break (on your own) 
Attendees are encouraged to explore and enjoy lunch in Harvard Square.  

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm 
Talk and Treats 
In this final session, participants will join moderated small-group discussions on pressing issues in higher education. While enjoying treats, attendees will explore timely topics such as AI in education and research, support for the international academic workforce, and adapting leadership styles—a thoughtful and flavorful end to the day.  

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm 
Wrap-up, Debrief, and Parking Lot 
COACHE team remarks and end-of-event wrap-up.


*Last updated 4/28/26