GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY’S COMMUNITY Becoming A Master Student

Success Of A Master Student Support And Services Provided By: Faculty Staff Students Alumni Family & Friends

Critical Thinker Graduate New Student Does not consider the issues involved Bias in thought Well Adjusted Student Often ask the Why? What? And How? And What if? Makes connections and adjust to the various perspectives Graduate Open minded Systematic

Effective Communicator New Student Does not know his/her communication style Never used APA format for academic writing Well Adjusted Student Learns and practices various types of communication styles with slight hesitation due to old habits Begins to actively listen enhancing the ability to effectively communicate Graduate Understands and uses various types of communication styles (Second Nature) Actively listens and provides helpful and intuitive feedback

Responsible Leader New Student Always declines taking the lead on any project Afraid to take risks Well Adjusted Student Volunteers to take lead on projects and various other activities Enjoys challenges and provides initiative into a new project or task Graduate Accounts for all the team members needs Effectively adapts to change

Global Citizen New Student Well Adjusted Student Graduate Never volunteers Slow to except other cultures Well Adjusted Student Explores the various ways to serve the community Sets a good example for the community Graduate Organizes and facilitates help for the community Offers insightful recommendations A pillar for the community

Master Student Academically Challenging Christian Values-based Curriculum Community Out-reach Programs Student Centered Environment

Purpose Motivation Strengths/ Weaknesses Learning/ Confidence/ Empowerment Learning/ Communication Styles

Ellis D. (13th Ed. ). (2011). Becoming a Master Student. Boston, Ma Ellis D.(13th Ed.). (2011). Becoming a Master Student. Boston, Ma. Wadsworth Cengage Learning. Grand Canyon University. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.gcu.edu