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Setting GoalsWorkshop
An online workshop facilitated by:
Academic Success Center
UL Lafayette Junior Division
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Hard FactsWhile 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
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How is academic success and goal setting
related?
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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!
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What is a S.M.A.R.T. goal?
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic.
Timeline
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How do I set goals?
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Starting Line
• Goal Setting takes:1. time2. energy3. thought4. preparation
• A goal should have:1. an action statement 2. an action plan3. a target date (deadline)
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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.”
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How can goal setting help me again?
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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
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But, I do not know where to start!
Start by considering these examples to more effectively
study.
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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
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What if I fail?
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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
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Motivation
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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
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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