1. Setting Goals Workshop An online workshop facilitated by: Academic Success Center UL Lafayette Junior Division

2. Hard Facts While on academic probation, students must make a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher. If a student does not meet this semester GPA requirement, the student will be suspended from the university. **To learn more about academic probation and available campus resources, click on the following link: Academic Safety Net Academic Safety Net

3. How is academic success and goal setting related?

4. Goal Setting Decreases the difficulty of passing classes Increases skills of goal setting for after college Positively affects other areas of life, not just academics Decreases stress and anxiety Increases concentration, self-confidence, performance, and overall enjoyment of college life Leads to a quicker graduation date College costs too much money and time to risk failure!

5. What is a S.M.A.R.T. goal? Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic. Timeline

6. How do I set goals?

7. Starting Line Goal Setting takes: 1. time 2. energy 3. thought 4. preparation A goal should have: 1. an action statement 2. an action plan 3. a target date (deadline)

8. How do I start? State the goal as an action statement: –Ex: “I will understand my assigned chapters by…” Specify how the action statement will be accomplished by using an action objective: –Ex: “I will understand my assigned chapters by reading and writing outlines…” Measure the outcome in numbers –Ex: “I will understand my assigned chapters by reading 10 pages and writing 1 outline each night.”

9. How can goal setting help me again?

10. Goal setting can help you improve... Memory Stress levels Note taking Problem-solving Time management Listening and communication Test preparation and test taking Self-motivation and determination

11. But, I do not know where to start! Start by considering these examples to more effectively study.

12. Examples of Effective Study Skills Improve reading skills Study regularly (2 hours of study for every hour in class per week) Find a study place Learn to balance obligations Be consistent and keep commitments Plan assignments in advance Improve time management Ask questions in class Reduce alcohol and/or drug use, including caffeine Get a good night’s sleep Take advantage of tutoring Form study groups with people in class Ask for help Participate actively in class Be familiar with your class syllabus

13. What if I fail?

14. You can start by considering some reasons why goals fail: Not written Not specific Not believable Not realistic Lack of commitment Lack of support Lack of rewards Lack of motivation Changes with the weather

15. Motivation

16. How can I keep myself motivated? Lack of motivation = fear of failure or fear of change MOTIVATION –all those factors that make people work towards a goal –different types of motivation: achievement, recognition, growth, enjoyment, etc. KEEP YOURSELF MOTIVATED BY: –Treating yourself well –Giving yourself rewards –Keeping track of your accomplishments –Setting goals and sticking to them –Planning ahead

17. Great job! You have completed the Setting Goals Workshop. Now it is time to put your knowledge into action... Below is a link to your Academic Action Plan worksheet. Complete and see an academic counselor today: Academic Action Plan