College & Career Planning (GUST 1270)

GUST 1270

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Develop an academic/personal/professional Action Plan, to include long-term goals, with detailed emphasis on time spent at HCCS.

Objectives for this SLO should include but not be limited to:

1.a     Have a Degree Plan on file, and signed off by your professor. (application)

1.b     Write and prioritize short-term and long-term goals related to your academic/personal/professional development related to your time at HCC.  (analysis)

1.c     Write an Action Plan for those priority goals related to your HCC experience.  (analysis)

1.d     Explain the difference between a job and a career, and the purpose of and preparation for each.  Clarify which of the two   brings you to HCC.  (analysis)

1.e     Explore career options, incorporating the use of career related search tools.  (application)

1.f     Relate the characteristics of a Life-Long Learner, and how you can develop such characteristics in your own life.  (synthesis)

1.g     Demonstrate that you are capable of being an Independent    Learner.  (application)

2. Identify and use various student services at HCCS.

Objectives should include but not be limited to:

2.a     Discuss your educational/career plans with a counselor and   relate  other services available through the counseling office.      (application)

2.b     Access system publications, including the student handbook, college catalog, and semester schedules.  (application)

2.c     Select classes for the next semester using a degree plan and online registration.  (application)

2.d     Access the Learning Web.  (application)

2e.     Describe the pros and cons of distance education.  (comprehension)

2.f     Use your student email account to communicate with professor.     (application)

2.g     Obtain a student identification card and parking pass (as needed).  (application)

2.h     Meet with a financial aid officer and discuss your financial aid options.  (application)

2.i      Utilize tutoring services provided on-campus and/or online to receive advisement on at least one assignment.  (application)

2.j      Attend a library orientation session and access resources  available on campus and on line.  (application)

2.k     Attend at least one system-sponsored special event or student organization meeting.  (application)

3. Use classroom skills, including test-taking, note-taking, time management, etc.

Objectives for this SLO can include, but should not be limited to:

3.a     Explain the basic learning process.

3.b     Complete a week-long activity log and identifying at least one area where adjustments could be made to improve the student’s use of time.  (application)

3.c     Complete a schedule showing the length of time it will take to complete their degree plans using their current course load.

3.d     Participate in at least one pair/share activity with other students or a modeling activity with an instructor in order to identify key        ideas and supporting evidence from a variety of textbooks and possibly journal articles.  (application)

3.e     Write notes over one chapter or section of a chapter using at least two or more different note-taking styles. (application

3.d     Adapt memory strategies by coming up with at least three different mnemonics for key information from a specific   textbook chapter.  (synthesis)

3.e     Word process and correctly format at least half of the written assignments for class.  (application)

3.f     Use the computer to find at least three professional articles or reputable websites to be used in a career report or project.           (analysis)

3.g     Demonstrate listening skills appropriate to the college classroom.  (application)

3.h     Describe how to prepare for and answer a variety of question types found on typical tests.  (comprehension)

3.i      Describe techniques for recognizing and alleviating test anxiety.  (comprehension)

4. Identify and develop personal/professional characteristics sought by professors/ employers.

Objectives for this SLO include but are not limited to:

4.a     Identify and describe values for both personal and professional life.  Relate those values to college and professional decision          making.  (analysis)

4.b     Work in collaboration with others.  (application)

4.c     Network.  (application)

4.d     Apply time management strategies and techniques. (application)

4.e     Prioritize immediate and future activities.  (analysis)

4.f     Identify and locate resources necessary to personal/professional success.  (application)

4.g     Identify and demonstrate communication skills appropriate for the college and professional settings.  (application)

4.h     Successfully interact with a diverse population.  (application)

4.i      Critically analyze selected materials.  (analysis)