Student Success Day – Spring 2011 – February 8, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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