Navigating Student Engagement with the GPS LifePlan (Goals + Plans = Success) Presented by: Michele Jersak, Counseling Faculty at Century College and MnSCU GPS LifePlan Coordinator

Slide 2 Brief History College Version Developed at Century College in 2006 – used by over 20 institutions in MN State Colleges and Universities beginning 2007 Military Version Developed in Partnership with MnSCU, the MN National Guard and the MN Department of Veterans Affairs in 2009 WorkForce & Secondary Developed in Partnership with MnSCU, DEED, ISEEK, ABE Staff, MN WorkForce Center Staff, High Schools, Girl Scouts and Junior Achievement in 2011

Slide 3 Program Components Website eFolio Campus Activities Curriculum Integration Student Success Day Student-Faculty Interaction

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Slide 7 Topic Areas Self-Assessment - Interests - Skills - Work Values - Personality Career Research Links to Education Decision-Making Marketing Yourself - Job Search - Resume and Cover letter - Networking - Interviewing Managing Job Loss and Transitions

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Slide 14 Topic Areas Degree/Program Course Planning Study Skills Learning Styles Grade Issues Transfer Planning College Readiness Library and Research Resources

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Slide 21 Topic Areas Financing Education - Financial Aid - Scholarships - Tax Related Benefits - Military Education Benefits Budget Debt Management Credit Management Identity Theft Saving for the Future

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Slide 27 Topic Areas Leadership Skills Resources for Leading Civic Engagement Service Learning Global Competence

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Slide 31 Topic Areas Life Transitions Stress Management Relationships Fitness and Physical Health Child Care Housing Transportation Mental Health Health Insurance Information Legal Resources Reintegration for Veterans

Slide 32 Topic Areas Life Transitions Stress Management Relationships Fitness and Physical Health Child Care Housing Transportation Mental Health Health Insurance Information Legal Resources Reintegration for Veterans

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Slide 34 Integration Throughout Campus  New Student Orientation  Counseling appointments  Workshops throughout the semester  Student Success Day  eFolio  Student Life  Curriculum Integration

Slide 35 Curriculum Integration Examples  Developmental English ― Budget Analysis, Understanding Your Credit, Getting out of Debt, Goal Setting, and Scholarship applications (FinancePlan) ― Creating your Own Vision Mission (CareerPlan)  Marketing ( Professional Development ) ― Leadership Styles (LeadershipPlan) ― Stress Management Project (PersonalPlan)  Dental Hygiene ― Learning Styles Assessment and Class Instruction (EducationPlan) ― Develop a S.M.A.R.T. goal to identify a study skill the student would like to improve (EducationPlan)

Slide 36 Curriculum Integration Examples  Developmental Reading ― Multiple Intelligences, Bloom’s Taxonomy of Critical Thinking (EducationPlan) ― The Differences Between High School and College; Resiliency Activity and Mental Health Issues (Personal Plan)  Public Speaking ― Leadership Philosophy, Articulating a Vision (LeadershipPlan) ― Interests, values, skills, possible careers, major of study (CareerPlan) ― Persuasive speech on finance related topic (FinancePlan)

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Slide 38 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) 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 Transition Needs: 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

Slide 39 GPS LifePlan Resources for Claire 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

Slide 40 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) 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 Transition Needs: 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

Slide 41 GPS LifePlan Resources for Danny 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

Slide 42 Scenario 3 – Ashley S. First semester student Location: Duluth Age: 18 Previous education: Recent high school graduate Dependent: None 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 Has recently lost her health insurance coverage due to parent’s circumstances Transition Needs: 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

Slide 43 GPS LifePlan Resources for Ashley 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

Slide 44 Active and Collaborative Learning Students can interact though creating eFolio & topic discussions 44 Student-Faculty Interaction Faculty learn more about students and students feel more validated Student Effort Increase in motivation and student ownership Academic Challenge Meaningful connections to course objectives Support for Learners Study Skills, Transition to College, Health Resources, Time Management

Slide 45 Benchmarks for Century College Change 2005 to 2011 Active and Collaborative Learning Student Effort Academic Challenge Student-Faculty Interaction Support for Learners Community College Survey of Student Engagement

Slide 46 Reading 0080 AQIP Project Re-enrollment fall to spring rate

Slide 47 How faculty Use the program Century College Faculty Survey Fall 2006 (N=130) 14% 37% 38% Required 19% Extra 10% 16% 12% 38% SP09

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Slide 51 Faculty support of the program and view it as worthwhile (F2006) Century College Faculty Survey Fall 2006 (N=130)

Slide 52 Faculty support of the program and view it as worthwhile (SP 2009) Century College Faculty Spring 2009 (N=150)

Slide 53 Student rating of the program to help with career and education plans Century College Student Online Graduation Orientation Survey 2007 N=99

Slide 54 Student rating of the program to help with career and education plans Century College Student Online Graduation Orientation Survey 2009 N=2031

Slide 55 Student rating of the program to help with career and education plans Century College Student Online Graduation Orientation Survey 2009 N=1259 Note: Response of students who used the program

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Thank you! Contact information: Michele Jersak or