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Semester Project – Objectives Develop your process to be successful! Set your goal(s), which major to chose at UAA, graduating, etc.  HW#1, HW#2 Strengthen your commitment to your goal(s)  HW#1, HW#2 Clarify your goal(s)  HW#1, HW#2 Set ‐ up a "Road Map", a plan to guide you over the next years to graduation  HW#10

Semester Project – Objectives Develop your process to be successful! Be prepared to deal with adversity Outline what attitudes and behaviors you need to change/add to be successful  all HW, especially 3, 4, 8, 9! Enhance your self ‐ awareness and improve your skills to practice academic success strategies  HW#4, HW#5 Build relationships, making effective use of your peers  peer review of journals

Semester Project – Objectives Develop your process to be successful! Manage time and tasks  HW#6 Organize your learning process  HW#3, HW#4 Co ‐ curricular activities Navigate the UAA system, resources and academic advising  HW#7  add at least 3 additional objectives you perceive are important for your success

Semester Project – Objectives Develop your process to be successful! To develop your process to be successful, evaluate each topic/objective based on: a.Where are you currently on implementing these topics/objectives b.Where a "world ‐ class" engineering student would want to be on each of these objectives c.What you need to do to move from where you are to where you want to be

Chapter 6 Personal Growth and Development

“The Common Denominator of Success” – Albert E.N. Gray Successful [people] are influenced by the desire for pleasing results. [They] have a purpose strong enough to make them form the habit of doing things they don’t like to do in order to accomplish the purpose they want to accomplish. Failures are influenced by the desire for pleasing methods and are inclined to be satisfied with such results as can be obtained by doing things they like to do.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Self- Actualization – “Do your best” Esteem Needs – self respect, reputation Social Needs – friends, family, support from others Safety Needs – security, freedom from fear, order Physiological Needs – food, water, air, shelter

“Needs” and “Wants” Needs are things that you must have, things that are essential. Wants are things that you desire. Do you really need it? Or just want it?

With whom would you like to be acquainted? Person A has a low self-esteem Person APerson B Blindness to realityRealism Fear of the new and unfamiliar Willingness to admit mistakes Hostility towards otherCooperativeness Overcontrolling behaviorBenevolence

Your college years provide a unique opportunity for you to enhance your self- esteem by building both your self-efficacy and your self respect! I have low self-esteem Is it because you suck?

Your Engineering Education Will Enhance Your Self-Esteem Building self-efficacy: – Develop problem-solving skills – Technical knowledge – Work with other in teams/groups Building self-worth – Academic success will bring positive feedback from professors and fellow students (self-respect) – Scholarships, internships, officer in student organization, design competition,…

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator What Personality Type are You? E-Extrovert or I-Introvert S-Sensing or N- Intuiting T-Thinking or F-Feeling J-Judging or P-Perceiving

Guardian ESTJ – Supervisor(2) M % F - 6.3% T - 8.7% ISTJ – Inspector(1) M % F - 6.9% T % ESFJ – Provider M - 7.5% F % T % ISFJ – Protector M - 8.1% F % T % Artisan ESTP – Promotor M - 5.6% F - 3.0% T - 4.3% ISTP – Crafter M - 8.5% F - 2.4% T - 5.4% ESFP – Performer M - 6.9% F % T - 8.5% ISFP – Composer M - 7.6% F - 9.9% T - 8.8% Idealist ENFJ – Teacher M - 1.6% F - 3.3% T - 2.5% INFJ – Counselor M - 1.3% F - 1.6% T - 1.5% ENFP – Champion M - 6.4% F - 9.7% T - 8.1% INFP – Healer M - 4.1% F T - 4.4% Rational ENTJ – Field Marshall(5) M - 2.7% F - 0.9% T - 1.8% INTJ – Mastermind(3) M - 3.3% F - 0.8% T - 2.1% ENTP – Inventor M - 4.0% F - 2.4% T - 3.2% INTP – Architect(4) M - 4.8% F - 1.8% T - 3.3% Number in () are the most frequent personality type found among engineering students

Guardian ESTJ – Supervisor(2) 8.1% (5) ISTJ – Inspector(1) 11.5% (2) ESFJ – Provider 5.8% ISFJ – Protector 4.6% Artisan ESTP – Promotor 0% ISTP – Crafter 1.2% ESFP – Performer 2.3% ISFP – Composer 1.2% Idealist ENFJ – Teacher 10.4% (3) INFJ – Counselor 3.5% ENFP – Champion 3.5% INFP – Healer 2.3% Rational ENTJ – Field Marshall(5) 10.4% (3) INTJ – Mastermind(3) 28.7% (1) ENTP – Inventor 4.6% INTP – Architect(4) 2.3% Based on: Jung Typology Survey Results, ENGR A151, Fall 2012

Benefits of Knowing Your Personality Type and Learning Styles Guide you in selecting the engineering job functions you are most suited to Guide you in creating your own learning experience to meet your needs Assist you in appreciating your own uniqueness Assist you in appreciating the uniqueness of others

Employers Want More National survey of over 1,000 engineering employers revealed that industry’s #1 concern was: To give engineering students more instruction in written and oral communication.

Oral Communication Demands of an Engineer Oral progress reports Formal presentations Project and committee meetings Team collaborations Short courses and training seminars Guest lectures at engineering schools or professional society conferences Oral evaluations of subordinates

Writing Demands of an Engineer Letters, memoranda, and correspondence Design specifications Requests for proposals (RFPs) Proposals submitted in response to RFPs Contracts, patents, and other government documents Written progress reports Technical reports Publications in professional engineering journals Written performance evaluations of subordinates

Developing Your Communication Skills Importance of communications skills in engineering Employers want more Developing a positive attitude Developing a plan to improve your communication skills

Develop a Plan to Improve Your Communication Skills Take courses in oral and written communications (COMM A111, 235, 237, 214; ENGL A111, 211, 212, 213, 214, 311, 312, 414) Look for opportunities to write (keep a journal, write a poem or short story, send s) Read – anything and everything (newspaper, magazines, technical journals, novels) Look for opportunities to speak (student organizations, high school class, regular class)

Tips for Good Health Eat nutritionally Engage in regular aerobic exercise Get adequate sleep Avoid drugs Remember the 3 steps: Knowledge, Commitment, Implementation

 Strike a balance between immediate and future gratification Too much immediate gratification – Don’t get work done; feel guilty Too much delayed gratification – feelings of deprivation and resentment can sabotage your commitment Find a proper balance between work and play which works for you!

Group Discussion Topic Positive Aspects of being a College Student In your group, brainstorm a list of the positive aspects of being a college student. Then discuss each item. Appoint a leader to keep the discussion on topic Make sure you note the important conclusions in your journal. Date: 11/13/2012 Group Discussion–Positive aspects of being a college student

Assignments due by Monday 11/19 Read Chapter 8 sections 8.3, 8.4, 8.5 of the textbook – Note your opinions of the sections in your journal – Note questions, issues or perspectives you have/gained Homework #9: a)Read the handout “Stress and the College Student” (posted on blackboard) b)Do the “How do you respond to stress” test on page 3. Write a 1 page reflection on effective ways of coping with your stress reactions. c)Determine your stress score using the test on page 7. Write a short paragraph what this score tells you. Homework #9 needs to submitted as doc(x) or pdf file through blackboard ( submissions will not be accepted) Hand in your attendance form!