Welcome to the Activate Engineering Communication Coaching Schedule!

Who can use our services? 
All students, faculty, and staff in the George R. Brown School of Engineering are welcome to schedule coaching appointments with Activate coaches.

What communication projects do we support?
Our coaches provide communication support for a wide range of oral, visual, and written communication projects, including posters, presentations, job application documents, research articles, and more. Check out our Coach Bios to find a coach with the communication expertise you're looking for. 

How do I schedule a coaching session?
If this is the first time you are using our coaching services, you will be asked to fill out a registration form before you can schedule your session. If you have any questions about using the scheduler, please contact Tracy Volz: tmvolz@rice.edu

If you're seeking general communication coaching, please select the Activate Engineering Communication schedule. 

After scheduling a coaching session, you will receive a confirmation email. 

Please reserve a study room or a conference room (e.g., Fondren Library) for your session and then update your appointment form with the building/room at least two hours before your session. To update your appointment form with the location information, sign-in to WCOnline, click on your scheduled appointment, and click the blue "edit appointment" button. Scroll to the last question (above the document attachments) and add your location information. Click "save changes." 

Are sessions in-person or online?
Coaching sessions are offered in-person or online. The format (in-person or online) depends on the coach you're booking. Please read and fill out the appointment form carefully. If you have questions about the location of your session, contact your coach or Tracy Volz: tmvolz@rice.edu

Where are in-person sessions held? 
If you would like to meet with a coach in-person, you should reserve a study room in Fondren Library. Design teams can reserve conference rooms using the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen's website. If you have trouble reserving a room, contact Tracy Volz: tmvolz@rice.edu.  

• Note: After you reserve a room, please update your appointment with the building/room at least two hours before your appointment. To update your appointment form with the location information, sign-in to WCOnline, click on your scheduled appointment, and click the blue "edit appointment" button. Scroll to the last question (above the document attachments) and add your location information. Click "save changes."  

How should I prepare for my coaching session and what should I bring?
At least two hours before your coaching session, please attach your document(s) to the appointment form to ensure your coach can briefly review your work.  To attach your documents, sign in to WCOnline, click on your scheduled appointment, and then click the yellow "attach file" button. Attach your files and click "save changes." 

Please bring your laptop or tablet to your appointment. We also encourage you to bring hard copies of your documents for in-person consultations.

Questions about coaching or scheduling?
Please contact Tracy Volz: tmvolz@rice.edu