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G oals + P lans = S uccess

A planning tool that helps students develop and achieve goals and plans while attending Century College. It includes 5 sub-plans in areas of career, education, finance, leadership, and personal development. Visit www.gpslifeplan.org/century for more information.

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G oals + P lans = S uccess

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  1. 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

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

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

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

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

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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Need Help with Your GPS LifePlan? • Student Experience Directors • Explain resources • Point you in the right direction • Located in the GPS LifePlan cubicle in the West campus Main Commons • 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

  11. 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

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