(Goals + Plans = Success) Prepared by Michele Jersak, Century College Counselor and MnSCU GPS LifePlan Coordinator Scenarios for Athletes

Slide 2 Scenario 1 – Teresa K. College Athlete: Softball – Third Year Student Age: 20 Previous education: High School Honors Student – has completed several Advancement Placement (AP) Courses Situational Needs to balance life and school commitments to maintain health Seek additional resources to finance education Wants to further develop leadership skills in athletics and other opportunities Undecided about career - thinking about becoming a nurse Wants to pursue bachelor degree but unsure of major Transition Needs: Educational and Career Assess how her interests, values, skills, and personality align with various fields Research which education programs prepare her for the chosen career path Determine how previous AP credit applies towards her chosen education path

Slide 3 GPS LifePlan Resources for Teresa FinancePlan: Create a budget FinancePlan: Financing options for her education LeadershipPlan: Leadership style assessment PersonalPlan: Transitioning to College PersonalPlan: Stress Management PersonalPlan: Health and Fitness CareerPlan: Career assessments CareerPlan: Career exploration CareerPlan: Exploring education options EducationPlan: Determining education goals EducationPlan: Transfer information for credit review EducationPlan: Time management

Slide 4 Scenario 2 – John G. College Athlete: Baseball U.S. Army Veteran (Five Years Service) Location: St. Cloud Age: 23 Previous education: High GED and military training Dependent: Spouse and Daughter (3 yrs) Situational Returned from deployment service working in infantry for the past 18 months Currently laid off from civilian job, has wife, child and mortgage – needs retraining Eligible for unemployment benefits and dislocated worker program Was a star athlete in high school but did not earn diploma – had to drop out to work 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 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 5 GPS LifePlan Resources for John 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 6 Scenario 3 – Ashley S. College Athlete: Volleyball - First semester student Age: 18 Previous education: Recent high school graduate – average academics 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 7 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 8 Scenario 2 – Stephen College Athlete: Basketball – Transfer student Age: 21 Previous education: High Diploma and has transfer credits for three other schools Situational From St. Paul 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 Transition Needs: 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

Slide 9 GPS LifePlan Resources for Stephen 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