Week 6 Journal
Complete Worksheet
Emergency Management
(Resources available via your academic advisor)
Ø Complete FERPA Form to establish an emergency contact.
Ø Learn about the Student Assistance Program.
Ø Learn more about Walden drop dates (if necessary, you will need to complete a Withdrawal Form); understand what a leave of absence means.
Ø Learn how to contact Disability Services for any ongoing medical concerns.
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What are your plans for Emergency Management? Discuss what, how, and when you’ll accomplish these tasks as part of your success plan. (address at least 2 of these) |
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Family Life
Clearly explain your educational goals to your family and closest friends.
Identify childcare options, if necessary, so you are able to focus on your school work.
Establish a dedicated study area and print your course schedule, so you know what is due on a weekly basis.
Discuss your new academic priorities to those who matter most to you.
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What are your plans for Family Life? Discuss what, how, and when you’ll accomplish these tasks as part of your success plan. (address at least 2 of these) |
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Classroom Management: Walden Resources Available
Ø If you need to request an extension on an assignment, contact your instructor within the classroom and provide evidence for your request.
Ø Review the class syllabus in Week 1, note all due dates on the schedule so you can see potential conflicts with work and life obligations.
Ø Review Walden’s Academic Calendar.
Ø If you have questions or concerns about classroom expectations, contact your faculty and your advisor.
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What are your plans for Classroom Management: Walden Resources Available? Discuss what, how, and when you’ll accomplish these tasks as part of your success plan. (address at least 2 of these) |
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Self-Enrichment
Plan a routine to take care of yourself.
Develop a support circle of friends and family to encourage you to move forward in your degree.
Identify a health mentor (colleague, friend, health professional, or guidance counselor) to whom you can go to for guidance.
Make time for healthy food decisions and regular exercise.
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What are your plans for Self-Enrichment? Discuss what, how, and when you’ll accomplish these tasks as part of your success plan. (address at least 2 of these) |
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Technology Support & Plan
Create a plan for if your internet goes out or your computer goes down; know how to back-up assignments.
Identify the software that is new to you that you need to practice; recognize any gaps in your technology tool kit, and ask about additional resources.
Locate a technology mentor to help you (face to face or virtual; learn about Walden’s student support services).
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What are your plans for Technology Support & Plan? Discuss what, how, and when you’ll accomplish these tasks as part of your success plan. (address at least 2 of these) |
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Professional Guidance
Establish a financial plan for your time in college.
Consider your program and potential career path during and after your degree.
Update your resume (Walden’s Career Services offers a free software called Optimal Resume).
Identify and catalog your professional skills; determine what skills are necessary to obtain your professional goals.
Sign up for a Walden Career Services Webinar.
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What are your plans for Professional Guidance? Discuss what, how, and when you’ll accomplish these tasks as part of your success plan. (address at least 2 of these) |
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Time Management
Ø Schedule an appointment with your advisor, and look closely at your competing obligations.
Ø Contact and review resources on time management at Walden’s Career Services Website.
Ø Utilize time between terms for designing an action plan; work to make school a crucial space in your intellectual life.
Ø Make steps to create a space for learning in your life, and never miss an opportunity to gain useful knowledge when it is presented to you.
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What are your plans for Time Management? Discuss what, how, and when you’ll accomplish these tasks as part of your success plan. (address at least 2 of these) |
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Short Term and Long Term Goals
Think about why you are here at Walden.
What do you hope to gain: academically, professionally, personally?
What do you hope to learn and apply?
How do you think you can plan to include social change in your personal and/or professional life?
What specific ways to this class and the assignments you’ve completed help you form these goals?
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Use this space to write at least 2-3 paragraphs about your Short Term and Long Term Goals. |
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