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

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

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

6. 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

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

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

9. Ways to Use the GPS LifePlan
Website
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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Still have questions? Contact one of the Student Experience Directors:
Aarin Distad
Laura King