Randy LaFoy

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

History Development at Century College National Community College Survey of Student Engagement Results Retention concerns Streamline student experience Best practice visit to Valencia Community College Counselor sabbatical created CareerPlan Steering Committee New student orientation (rolled out spring 2006) Collaboration with Office of the Chancellor (Minnesota State Colleges and University System) Additional information to add about the OOC is that we developed an advisory group with representatives across the system and system partners to take the Century content and adjust it to meet a state-wide need.

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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Market yourself Marketing Yourself and Finding a Job Resumes Portfolios Cover Letters The Job Search Process Career Networking Job Postings Interviewing Essentials Presenting Your Best Self The Hiring Process

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

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Study Skills Study Skills and Strategies Academic Integrity Critical Thinking Skills Language Learning Learning Disabilities Learning Styles Note Taking and Listening Online Learning Skills Reading Strategies Speaking and Working in Groups Study Skills for College Test Preparation and Anxiety Time Management Writing for College

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

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

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

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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

Ways to Use the GPS LifePlan continued Student Success Day Day each semester to support and celebrate student success

60-70 presentations one day 2 times a year Tenseless Test Taking Learning Abroad and Other International Education Opportunities Are You READI For An Online Class? EFOLIO Showcase How to Choose a Major How to Ace Your Next Interview Yoga Attention Deficit Disorder and The College Student Procrastination: Understanding and Conquering the ―Beast SMART Networking Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter For The Over 30 Crowd Plagiarism vs. Paraphrasing Student Success Day Another component of the GPS LifePlan is Student Success Day. There is one in the fall and there is one in the spring. On each day, there are 60 to 70 presentations, and teachers meet with their students as well.

Many faculty integrate into class work and courses 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

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

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) 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

Still have questions? Contact one of the Student Experience Directors: Aarin Distad aarin.distad@century.edu 651.747.4051 Randy LaFoy Randy.lafoy@century.edu 651-779-3363