1. Randy LaFoy

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

3. 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.

5. 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

8. Google? Or GPS?

9. 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

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

12. Plan

13. 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

14. 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 `

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

19. 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

20. stress

22. 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

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

24. 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.

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. Still have questions? Contact one of the Student Experience Directors:
Aarin Distad
Randy LaFoy