Thursday Night Throw Down

Register Now for Thursday Night Throw Down

Price: $495 (Includes all materials and tools)
Date: Thursdays, February 19, February 26, March 5, and March 19
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Art Annex on Lincoln and Weinbach Avenues
Instructors: Drs. Kristina and Cris Hochwender

Join us for Thursday Night Throw Down, a fun and relaxed four-week pottery workshop designed for adults of all skill levels. Whether you’re brand new to clay or looking to build on your existing experience, this hands-on class offers the perfect creative outlet.

Under the instruction of Drs. Kristina and Cris Hochwender, you’ll learn essential techniques in:

• Hand building
• Wheel throwing
• Glazing and surface design

Students will complete several projects during the workshop and leave with finished pieces they created themselves. Experienced potters are welcome to work at their own pace with guidance and support from the instructors.

Space is limited to 12 participants to ensure personalized attention.

Leadership Coaching Bootcamp (non-degree seeking): Four-Session Series

Register Now for Leadership Coaching Bootcamp (non-degree seeking): Four-Session Series

Price: $395
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: J. Henry Schroeder Boardroom, Library Second Floor
Instructor: Timothy A. Dickel, PhD

Leadership coaching is an effective approach to develop employees through customized development plans, setting expectations, providing regular feedback, and having one on one conversations. The goal of this program is to apply a coaching approach to leadership that will build up the capacity of managers and supervisors to improve the performance of their direct reports.

This series begins on March 17, 2026, and meets again on March 31, April 7, and April 21.

SESSION 1:

• Introduction to leadership theory
• Characteristics of effective leaders
• What is coaching? What is not coaching?

SESSION 2:

• Introduction to behavioral change
• How leaders can help change behaviors

SESSION 3:

• Applying effective leadership and behavioral change to coaching
• Framework for leadership coaching

SESSION 4:

• Application of leadership coaching
• Providing effective feedback
• Tools for leadership coaching

A 10% discount is available to organizations sending six or more participants. Call 812-488-1046 for more details.

Dr. Timothy A. (Tad) Dickel serves as the Executive in Residence in Leadership and is the faculty director of the Master of Science in Leadership program at the University of Evansville. In addition, he is the President of T.A. Dickel Group, LLC and serves as a leadership and strategy consultant for businesses, universities, and nonprofits.

Navigating Organizational Change

Register Now for Navigating Organizational Change

Price: $65 (Lunch Provided)
Date: March 18, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Eykamp Hall, Room 252, Ridgway University Center
Instructor: Timothy A. Dickel, PhD

Leaders play a critical role in ensuring that change is successfully implemented. This workshop will equip leaders with practical tools to understand the human side of change, communicate effectively, and strengthen team alignment with changes.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify common reactions to change and the factors that drive resistance
• Apply practical frameworks for leading teams through changes
• Communicate change with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose
• Strengthen team engagement and support employees throughout the change process

Dr. Timothy A. (Tad) Dickel serves as the Executive in Residence in Leadership and the Faculty Director of the Master of Science in Leadership program at the University of Evansville. In addition, he is the President of T.A. Dickel Group, LLC and serves as a leadership and strategy consultant for businesses, universities, and nonprofits.

Delegation: An Essential Skill for Enhancing Leadership and Teams

Register Now for Delegation: An Essential Skill for Enhancing Leadership and Teams

Price: $65 (Lunch Provided)
Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Eykamp Hall, Room 252, Ridgway University Center
Instructor: Timothy A. Dickel, PhD

Delegation is a critical leadership skill that empowers teams, builds capacity, and allows leaders to focus on what matters most. This practical workshop explores how to delegate effectively by matching tasks to team strengths, avoiding common pitfalls, and ensuring accountability. Participants will gain tools to delegate with clarity and confidence—unlocking greater productivity, engagement, and leadership growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the role of delegation in leadership development
• Identify what and when to delegate
• Match tasks to team member strengths
• Avoid common delegation pitfalls
• Ensure accountability and follow-through

Dr. Timothy A. (Tad) Dickel serves as the Executive in Residence in Leadership and the Faculty Director of the Master of Science in Leadership program at the University of Evansville. In addition, he is the President of T.A. Dickel Group, LLC and serves as a leadership and strategy consultant for businesses, universities, and nonprofits.