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GPS LifePlan: Student Success Day - Century Spring 2011

Planning tool aiding students in goal setting & planning at Century College. Covers 5 sub-plans for academic, personal & career dev. Website: www.gpslifeplan.org/century

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GPS LifePlan: Student Success Day - Century Spring 2011

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  1. Student Success Day – Spring 2011 – February 8, 2011

  2. Goals + Plans = Success • Planning tool that assists students in developing and achieving their goals and plans while attending Century. • There are 5 sub-plans that were created to meet the needs of students in all areas of academic, personal and career development. CareerPlan – EducationPlan – FinancePlan – LeadershipPlan - PersonalPlan

  3. Topic Areas • Self-Assessment - Interests - Skills - Work Values - Personality • Career Research • Links to Education • Integration • Decision-Making

  4. Topic Areas • Degree/Program • Course Planning • Links to Education • Study Skills • Learning Styles • Grade Issues • Transfer Planning • College Readiness

  5. Topic Areas • Financing Education - Financial Aid - Scholarships - Tax Related Benefits • Budget • Debt Management • Saving for the Future • Credit Management

  6. Topic Areas • Leadership Skills • Resources for Leading • Civic Engagement • Service Learning • Global Competence

  7. Topic Areas • Life Transitions • Stress Management • Relationships • Fitness and Physical Health • Child Care • Housing • Transportation • Mental Health

  8. Ways to Use the GPS LifePlan • Website • www.gpslifeplan.org/century • eFolio • Electronic portfolio to capture, organize and manage information • Workshops • Offered each semester • Less than one hour long • FREE • No need to sign up ahead of time • Completion certificates for each workshop attended

  9. Ways to Use the GPS LifePlan continued • Student Success Day • Day each semester to support and celebrate student success • Course Integration • Many faculty integrate into class work and courses • Budget analysis and getting out of debt • Career exploration • Transitioning to college • Resume writing • Study Skills • Mental health issues

  10. Ways to Use the GPS LifePlan continued • Student-Faculty Interaction • Encouraged to talk with instructors - they can assist you by: • Answering questions about class assignments, papers and/or exams • Clarifying a point that may have been confusing during class • Discussing how you are progressing in the course or what your grades are • Sharing study strategies to help you be more successful in class • Referring you to appropriate services on campus

  11. Need Help with Your GPS LifePlan? • Student Experience Directors • Explain resources • Point you in the right direction • Located in the new GPS LifePlan Center (lower level of west campus) – effective February 23, 2011 • Counselors • Can help you develop your EducationPlan, CareerPlan and PersonalPlan. • You can schedule a time to meet with them. • Located in the West Campus Main Commons or call 651-779-3285

  12. Still have questions? Contact one of the Student Experience Directors: Aarin Distad aarin.distad@century.edu 651.747.4051 Laura King laura.king@century.edu 651.747.4050

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