Synthesis Group Coaching

Want to grow as a leader alongside your peers?

Our Synthesis Group Coaching program brings together small groups of student leaders to reflect, grow, and collaborate alongside a professional leadership coach. You’ll gain perspective and support, all while building connections with other campus leaders.

What is Synthesis?

Synthesis is a group coaching program where students meet five times over a semester with a professional leadership coach.

  • 5–10 peers in a supportive group
  • Five 90-minute sessions with a professional coach
  • Assess your leadership strengths with the Student Leadership Practices Inventory
  • Reflect and learn together in group debriefs
  • Create a personalized leadership plan to reach your goals

New to Doerr?

Activation is the perfect place to start.

You’ll gain fresh insight into who you are as a leader, define the impact you want to make at Rice, and create a big-picture vision for your growth. This program is only offered once during your time at Rice (with the exception of Student Ambassadors), making it a unique opportunity to invest in yourself early.

Returning to Doerr?

If you’ve already taken other Doerr programs, Activation helps you evaluate where you are now and chart your next steps. It’s especially powerful if you’re currently in a leadership role—you’ll bring real experiences and challenges into your coaching sessions and walk away with strategies you can put into action immediately.

Join a Spring 2026 Group

Undergrad Only (In-person)

Experience a transformative opportunity to enhance your leadership skills in a collaborative environment.

  • Session 1: Wednesday, February 4th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
  • Session 2: Wednesday, February 18th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
  • Session 3: Wednesday, March 4th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
  • Session 4: Wednesday, March 25th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
  • Session 5: Wednesday, April 8th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Graduate Only (In-person)

Experience a unique opportunity to elevate your leadership capabilities and receive tailored feedback and support with a concentration on the specific challenges and opportunities faced by graduate students.

  • Session 1: Thursday, February 5th, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
  • Session 2: Thursday, February 19th, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
  • Session 3: Thursday, March 5th, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
  • Session 4: Thursday, March 26th, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
  • Session 5: Thursday, April 9th, 5:00 – 6:30 PM

Undergraduate/Graduate Mix (Virtual)

Experience a unique platform where undergraduate and graduate students come together to enhance their leadership skills and learn from each other’s diverse perspectives.

  • OFFERING 1:
     
    • Session 1: Tuesday, February 3rd, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
    • Session 2:Tuesday, February 17th, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
    • Session 3:Tuesday, March 3rd, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
    • Session 4: Tuesday, March 24th, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
    • Session 5:Tuesday, April 7th, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
       
  • OFFERING 2:
     
    • Session 1: Tuesday, February 3rd, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
    • Session 2:Tuesday, February 10th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
    • Session 3:Tuesday, March 3rd, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
    • Session 4: Tuesday, March 24th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
    • Session 5:Tuesday, April 7th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Spring 2026 Registration is Open!

Spots fill quickly—secure your place now to get first access to the Spring 2026 programs.

Deadline: January 30th

Questions? Contact leadership@rice.edu

Register