...school, my professor said something that changed how I had previously regarded my education. She said, "unlike undergrad, graduate school is not about you. Grad school is about your clients. It is about becoming the best clinician you can be for them." These words have stuck with me, and provided perspective throughout the past 6 months. I learned that grades are not the most important part of my education, nor are they solely indicative of my current, or future success. While maintaining my GPA is important for graduation, it no longer motivates me to succeed. Rather, my educational goals are, and should be directly correlated with my career goals. For the sake of my clients, my goal is to learn as much as I can...
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...One of my educational goals is to receive my masters in sustainable agriculture or ecology. I would also like to receive my teaching credentials. Once I graduate I want to work on research projects in my field; specifically, conservation projects. I also would like to teach botany, plant science, and pedology, soil science, to high school and college students. I plan on sustaining my 3.475 GPA so that I can transfer to either UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, Humboldt, or Cal Poly. Because I only earn $15,000 annually, I need supplemental help to pay for the expenses of college. I plan on saving any scholarship money I earn at Diablo Valley College to pay for the tuition I will soon owe at the four-year institution I transfer to. I will also use the...
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...responsibility. I have set out specific goals that will have a direct impact on my education, career, and family life. My educational goal is to obtain my bachelor’s degree in 2016. In order to meet this goal, I must have a good attendance record and receive good grades. Not having a bachelor’s degree automatically disqualifies me from furthering my career goals. Fulfilling my educational goals will hopefully provide opportunities in the near future by allowing me to promote from within the company I currently work for. I’m hoping that education combined with my work experience will give me and edge in the work place. Two key factors that will contribute to my success is the ability to balance my work and family life along with my school obligations. Being a mother of two, having a full time job, and school needs will create obstacles along the way but I am hopeful in making the best of what the near future has in store. I believe that by attending the University of Phoenix educational program instead of the traditional school route, I will be able to better manage my educational and family needs in the next couple of years. There are some habits that I plan to use as tools for my educational success. One of the greatest challenges I hope to improve on is my time management skills. This tool is critical in being successfully productive in all aspects of my life. Including my job, educational, and parenting obligations. I currently use my Outlook Calendar to...
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...SMART Goals Organization and Leadership MGT - 605 May 28, 2014 SMART Goals A person needs motivation to achieve goals. It is a desire from within us that needs to be satisfied. Maslow (1943) stated that people are motivated to achieve certain needs. When one need is fulfilled a person seeks to fulfill the next one. Attaining goals is gratifying to our souls. Motivation is power that keeps us trying one more time, when everything around us says give up. It is the driving force for all types of success. Personal Goal One of my personal goals is to slow down the process of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) in my health. I have a very strong family history and background of DM. Diabetes is a disease in which a person has a high blood sugar. Diabetes is due to pancreas not producing enough insulin or the body does not respond properly to the insulin produced. Controlling the progression of diabetes in my health will prolong my life expectancy. Prevention involves modification in diet, physical exercise, and avoiding the use of tobacco or smoking. A yearly physical examination and regular monitoring of blood sugar as well as laboratory work for diagnosis of diabetes are routinely done by my primary doctor. All these measures aid me in regulating my blood sugar and achieving my goal to delay the progression of diabetes in my system and prolonging my lifespan. My only challenge that I face for not reaching my goal is when my motivation fades and declines because of changes in my attitudes...
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...Strategies to Achieve Educational Goals Shirley Lemacks HCS/301 October 3, 2011 Karen Benjamin Strategies to Achieve Educational Goals Setting goals can make life an interesting journey; however, taking the first step toward a goal may prove to be very difficult. Educational goals, along with any goal set must be specific. Decide what the goal is to be and be sure that it is understood what exactly it consists of. Determine what they will do after the goal is accomplished as it could take them into a different chapter in their lives. Another importance is to make the goal realistic and achievable along with measureable and timed. Failure comes when a goal is unrealistic and impossible to achieve. Give it a time line obtainable in the near future, not 20 years from now. As an older adult the wish to become a cardiac surgeon this year would be an example of an unrealistic goal. Once a goal is set, prepare for obstacles and hurdles to cross over. Decide how long it will take to accomplish this goal. After this goal is achieved, repayment would be spread out over time. Time is a valuable asset and commitment is a must. Construct a chart to keep up with academic progress and obtain a superior support system by involving family and friends. According to a study by Templeton research, “Once a goal is chosen, the mind has many processes to promote its pursuit” (Masicampo, 2011, p. 672). Educational and Personal Goals After working as a nursing assistant for many years in...
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...My degree at Florida Tech will help me accomplish my dream of becoming a Computer engineer for NASA. For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to become an engineer but at the time I did not know how many types of engineers there where. Then in high school I decided that I wanted to become a computer engineer simply because math excites me and I love working on computers. In order to achieve my dream, I will utilize my skills and use my learning style preference to my advantage. My support system will also help me to succeed. In order to reach my educational goal, I will effectively utilize my time by organizing and prioritizing my tasks each day. I will also draw on my past experiences and current skills to succeed. The time frames activity log is a great aid when trying to manage your life and create some consistency. The tool allows you to list all of your activities from sleep, to family, to even recreational time and then decided on which ones are the most deserving of your time for that particular day. I have worked several tech jobs over the years and from my experiences in the IT fielded I have developed several skills from networking, data migration, ticketing management, and Project management. I have also obtain a few certifications to back these claims, for example CompTIA networking + and CompTIA A+. Each one of the skills I described, a few not listed will allow me to achieve my goal of one day becoming I computer engineer. With a degree from FIT, sheer...
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...Phoenix Material Map Out an Important Goal 1. Short-Term Educational Goal My specific goal: Become adjusted to being back in school. Set up reading, study, and assignment schedules. Change and adjust my schedule to coordinate the best time management for my schedule between work, school, and my personal life. a. Actions I plan to take to achieve my goal. What will I do to support my goal . . . 1) Today I finished all of the assigned reading for week one and I will finish the first written assignments. I also created folders on my computer for the course and each week of the course. I also loaded the reading assignment as audio books on to my I Pod because in my job I drive frequently and can listen to the reading assignments on my daily journeys. 2) This week I will write out my schedule for class, study, and reading for the next week. I will continue listening to the audio books during the times I am on the road. Finish my second written assignment by Tuesday. I will check with my academic counselor and enrollment counselor to make sure all of my transcripts have arrived at the university and my financial aid is in order. 3) This month I will continue to stay ahead of my reading and course assignments and rework my daily schedule, if needed, so as to help me obtain a good system for all of my future classes. I will continue to keep in contact with my academic and financial counselors to make sure all of my matters are in line and where they should...
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... Map Out an Important Goal 1. Short-Term Educational Goal a. Your specific goal: My short-term educational Goal that I have set is to finish GEN200, Foundations for General Education with a B grade. b. Actions you plan to take to achieve your goal. What will you do to support your goal . . . 1) Today? Today I will review all the resources available to me, and complete assignments. 2) This week? I will answer both discussion questions; respond to my classmate’s discussion question responses four out of the seven days and do two substantial responses on each of those days. I will also complete the Educational Goals Mapping assignment and post my individual biography. I will get a head start on my homework, and schedule a conference with my mentor Tina. Log onto the web site and get familiar with it. 3) This month? I will answer each week’s discussion questions and post the required responses to receive full participation credit. I will complete all assignments on time and do my share of the work for team assignments. 4) This year? I will complete 8 classes this year with a grade average of a B 2. Long-Term Educational Goal a. Your specific goal: Earn my Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management by b. Actions you plan to take to achieve your goal. What will you do to support your goal . . . 1) Today? 2) This week? 3) This month? 4) This year? 3. Goal Development Analysis ...
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...Map Out an Important Goal 1. Short-Term Educational Goal a. Your specific goal: Obtain information on starting a small business. b. Actions you plan to take to achieve your goal. What will you do to support your goal . . . 1) Today? Begin a time management plan to help me keep track of my goals and to mark off or highlight milestones that have or have not been completed. 2) This week? Identify techniques that can assist me in becoming a more effective manager of my time. 3) This month? Employ the technique and modify and adapt as necessary to achieve the desired outcome. 4) This year? Continue to refine and adapt learned techniques of time management into my personal, educational, and professional life. 2. Long-Term Educational Goal a. Your specific goal: Obtain my Bachelor Degree in Small Business Management. b. Actions you plan to take to achieve your goal. What will you do to support your goal . . . 1) Today? Identify the Strength’s and Weakness’ of previous small business owners and determine what traits I share. 2) This week? Brainstorm my perceived notion about what is required to be a successful business man. 3) This month? Gather information from local business leaders about their experiences. 4) This year? Refine my knowledge of what I have learned and determine if I am on the correct path to achieve my personal goal. 3. Goal Development Analysis Please respond to the following questions. Your response should be at least...
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...Personal Responsibility for Educational Success GEN 200 January 26, 2014 Dawn Baker-Ingram Personal Responsibility for Educational Success Since we were kids, our family and society teach us how to be behave in a responsible manner. They teach us values in order to feel, think and act with respect for ourselves and others. The objective of this learning is to generate independent and productive individuals that are responsible for their actions and that they work every day to improve, contribute and succeed in all aspects of their lives (family, work, education and community). For me, personal responsibility is the accountability for all activities and decisions we made every day, accepting the consequences that come from those actions and how it impact those around you. Ruyter (2002) states that personal responsibility is to be responsible to themselves and to the necessities and safety of the society. In the present time, studies reveal that people tend to refuse take responsibility for their actions and blame others for their mistakes (Doherty, 1998). This is why is very important that families and schools encourage children, adolescents and young adults to practice personal responsibility in every aspect of their life (Mergler, 2007). Every member of the society has a responsibility with the community, with family, with school and for every action they perform. Each area involves a different set of accountabilities and duties...
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...Educational Goals Martha Edsotne GEN/2E0 (BDDK1FUB46) March 16, 2015 Kellu Smidden Educational Goals Even though there are many other important areas of concerns, besides setting goals for academic success, the benefit of creating educational goals is that you have created a solid road map to lead you there. The writing process is this map, and all you need to do is follow it. The benefit of creating educational goals and how to follow them. Once you have set your educational goals, you will then need to find out what your strengths are. Upon discovering those, you can then capitalize upon them. In the writing process, my strength is in Doing. In Doing I have at my side feeling, with them blended, I like to take what I have practiced, and put that to work. I will always seek ways to apply any newly gained skills. One good thing is that my goals are changeable; I can adjust them at any time because they are not set in stone. In Doing, According to Dalton (2009)” Our priorities change at different times in our lives. Thus, once your goals are set, remind yourself that they are not set in stone. It is absolutely essential to reevaluate your goals periodically to assure that they are consistent with your current situation and priorities” The writing process is a roadmap to success. All you need to do is follow it. Along this road map, you may need some extra help, and a great place to find this is at the University library. This is one of the...
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...Title Topic: Career Plan Name: Glenda Alleyne ID Number: 2015060064 Course: IDSC110-JC College Success and Career Planning Due Date: 2nd December 2015 Resume NAME: Glenda Alleyne DATE OF BIRTH: February 14, 1991 TELEPHONE CONTACT: 343-5788 STATUS: Single EDUCATION: Roxborough Anglican Roxborough Composite School (2003-2008) QUALIFICATIONS: Providing scheduling and testing for students to assist in their immediate and long-term educational objectives and career goals. Offer individual counselling, crisis intervention, vocational counselling. Life skill training, career/ college counselling administer and interpret guidance assessment instruments that measure interests, learning style, personality and personal awareness. Partner with teachers, parents, and students to mitigate academic concerns and ensure personal and educational success. CARIBBEAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL: SUBJECT GRADE Electronic Document Preparation Management 2 Mathematics 2 Office Administration 2 Principles of Business 3 Human and Social Biology 2 ...
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...steered you toward this major? How is your intended major tied to your long-term goals? Additional questions I would hope that all of the hard work I have put into my education over the past years have helped prepare me for this moment, the moment where I move from a community college to a university. My readiness for upper division courses in my major, which is Sociology, include me taking all of my general requirements, of course, but also being very focused...
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...criticism well, always early to my job, I try to always keep a positive attitude. I like helping people, it makes me feel good. I love spending time with my husband and children. I love being around people and crowds. | | | | Personality Traits | Your Personal Values | Your Attitude Toward Working Full-Time | 1. My family always comes first. | 1. I value my family more than anything. | 1. I enjoy working full-time. | 2. I always look for the best in people. | 2. I value my Christianity. | 2. I like having a routine, which comes with having a full-time job. | 3. I go out of my way to help people and expect nothing in return. | 3. I value my marriage and work hard at it every day. | 3. | 4. I work hard at anything I do. | 4. | 4. | Long-Term Personal Goals (Use Slide 8 of the Life Plan Preparation PowerPoint to complete this section) Personal Goal(s) | Time Frame to Achieve this Goal | Barriers that may Prevent Me from Achieving this Goal | 1. Be debt free. | 1. 5 years | 1. Emergencies that may come up. Not following my budget. | 2. Build a House | 2. 5 years | 2. Not able to get a mortgage loan, not have all our debt paid off | 3. | 3. | 3. | 4. | 4. | 4. | Long-Term Career Goals (Use Slide 9 of the Life Plan Preparation PowerPoint to complete this section) Career Goal(s) | Time Frame to Achieve this Goal | Barriers that may Prevent Me from Achieving this Goad | What’s the process to achieve this goal?(educational institutions, etc.) | Career Promotions...
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...accountability for any and all of my actions. Understanding personal responsibility is the key to successfully reaching my goals of getting a degree. I need to understand that study time is very important while balancing other roles like study time, personal time, and family time. Learning how to balance these roles will help me become a successful college student. As a college student I want to know what is expected of me because this will help me balance my personal responsibilities during school. Getting feedback early in the college term will help me improve as student and better manage my educational responsibilities. To be successful in school, I will develop a workable schedule that gives me personal time and reserves times for me as well as my family. Responsible students recognize how to accomplish a balance educational plan; as a student I have to understand that developing this plan will take discipline and patience. So, how will I balance college and my family? I will take some time during the day to build a timeline of my daily or weekly schedule. Developing a timeline will help me establish a clear picture of exactly where I am wasting time. Whenever setting up a plan, I need to ensure time for myself, my family, and school. To be successful in my educational goal I will need to ensure there is plenty of time to spend with my family because family is the most important factor in my life. Understanding how to balance my educational goals and my family needs will assist me...
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