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Explore real-life scenarios for student success, tailored to different needs for education, finance, career, and personal growth. Prepared by Michele Jersak, counselor and coordinator. Access resources to build a comprehensive life plan.
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(Goals + Plans = Success) Prepared by Michele Jersak, Century College Counselor and MnSCU GPS LifePlan Coordinator Scenarios for Application and Discussion
Program Components • Website • eFolio • Campus Activities • Curriculum Integration • Student Success Day • Student-Faculty Interaction www.gpslifeplan.org
Scenario 1 – Claire K. Displaced homemaker after 15 years of marriage Location: Metropolitan Area, MN Age: 35 Previous education: GED and 10 semester credits earned in her early 20’s Dependents: Son (6 yrs) Transition Needs: • Situational • Readjust to a new budget • Determine resources to finance education • Seek funding for after school day care • Needs more affordable housing and transportation • Requires legal resources for pursuing child support • Educational and Career • Assess how her interests, values, skills, and personality align with various fields • Explore labor market needs and job opportunities in the Metro Area • Research which education programs prepare her for the chosen career path • Determine how previous credit applies toward her chosen education path
FinancePlan: Create a budget FinancePlan: Financing options for her education LeadershipPlan: Leadership style assessment PersonalPlan: Child care options PersonalPlan: Housing resources PersonalPlan: Legal resources CareerPlan: Career assessments CareerPlan: Career exploration CareerPlan: Exploring education options EducationPlan: Determining education goals EducationPlan: Transfer information for credit review EducationPlan: Time management GPS LifePlan Resources for Claire
Scenario 2 – Danny T. U.S. Army Veteran (Five Years Service) Location: St. Cloud Age: 28 Previous education: High school diploma and military training Dependent: Spouse and Daughters (2 and 5 yrs) Transition Needs: • Situational • Returned from service working as automotive production supervisor past 4 years • Currently laid off, has wife, two children, and mortgage – needs retraining • Eligible for unemployment benefits and has severance package • Severance package includes 6 months training benefit • Needs to explore other state, federal, and VA displaced worker/training programs • Educational and Career • Investigate what and where are the job opportunities in the St. Cloud area • Explore educational programs closely related to his military/professional experience • Determine where to get maximum education credit for military/professional work • Struggles with test anxiety – needs to explore strategies
FinancePlan: Veteran’s benefits FinancePlan: Seeking financial help LeadershipPlan: Leadership philosophy PersonalPlan: Grief and loss PersonalPlan: Managing stress PersonalPlan: Change and resiliency CareerPlan: Career networking CareerPlan: Training options CareerPlan: Exploring education options EducationPlan: Determining education goals EducationPlan: Transfer information for credit review EducationPlan: Test preparation and anxiety GPS LifePlan Resources for Danny
Scenario 3 – Sonja S. First semester student Location: Duluth, originally from St. Paul Age: 18 Previous education: Recent high school graduate Dependent: None Transition Needs: • Situational • Having roommate difficulties • Has many questions about relationships • Has been feeling lethargic and unmotivated after the first 10 weeks of the term • Parents financial situation has changed and so she needs to find a PT job • Feeling home sick and missing her hometown community • Educational and Career • Is undecided – needs to learn more about herself and explore her options • Decide which classes to take next semester even though she is undecided • Struggling with her academics, needs to learn more about academic support, learning styles, and study skills
FinancePlan: Financial aid FinancePlan: Tax related benefits LeadershipPlan: Campus involvement PersonalPlan: Roommate tips PersonalPlan: Managing stress PersonalPlan: Depression screening test CareerPlan: Exploring education options CareerPlan: Job postings CareerPlan: Resume and interviewing EducationPlan: Determining education goals EducationPlan: Study skills and strategies EducationPlan: Learning styles assessment GPS LifePlan Resources for Sonja S.
Scenario 4 – Stephen College Athlete: Transfer student Age: 21 Previous education: High Diploma and has transfer credits for three other schools Transition Needs: • Situational • From Bemidji originally and was recruited to out-of-state university on an athletic scholarship – did not like being out of state • Completed some online courses, struggled but wants to take more • Needs to seek resources to finance education • Undecided in career and major • In a serious relationship but having difficulties • Would like to further develop leadership skills – enjoys leadership roles • Educational and Career • Assess how his interests, values, skills, and personality align with various fields • Research which education programs prepare his for the chosen career path • Determine how previous transfer credits applies towards chosen degree
FinancePlan: Financial Aid FinancePlan: Scholarships LeadershipPlan: Leadership philosophy LeadershipPlan: Leadership resources PersonalPlan: Managing stress PersonalPlan: Personal relationships PersonalPlan: Change and resiliency CareerPlan: Career networking CareerPlan: Exploring education options EducationPlan: Determining education goals EducationPlan: Transfer information for credit review EducationPlan: Online Learning Skills GPS LifePlan Resources for Stephen
Small Group Discussion • How might you use the GPS LifePlan in the work you do with students or others?
Small Group Discussion • How might the GPS LifePlan be used on an institution or organizational level to better serve the needs of your students or clients?
Small Group Discussion • What resources (staff, finances, services, programs, etc.) could be leveraged at your institution or organization to support the use of this program?
