Student Name

sara
Course and Section Number

Program of Study

SLS1105

criminal Justice

Strategies for Success

SLS 1105
Week 1 Individual Work
Success Plan
Assignment Instructions
To complete this assignment:
1. Answer all of the questions below. Use the shaded boxes for your answers. They expand to
accommodate your writing.
2. Reflect on the information presented in this weeks lesson and provide an insightful response to
each question using several complete sentences.
3. Each answer should be detailed and contain a minimum of 3 sentences.
4. An example of an excellent response is given for you.
Save and Submit to Dropbox
1. Save your work as a Microsoft Word 2010 (.docx) file that includes your name, course code, and
title in the file name. For example: JaneSmith_ABC1234_Week1.docx.
2. To submit your assignment, go to the Dropbox and click "Submit Assignment."
3. Click on the drop-down menu to select the Week 1: Individual Work basket in the Dropbox.

Objective: Demonstrate appropriate self-care skills including health maintenance and stress
management.
Introduction: This personalized Student Success Plan will help you reflect on past positive
accomplishments you have made as a student and obstacles you have faced and overcome in previous
terms. Once you identify your current status, you will analyze what you want to accomplish and how you
will get there. You will also see that you are not alone on your educational journey. Your instructor is
committed to helping you succeed in addition to the many resources provided by Everest.
By completing the information below, you are taking accountability and responsibility for your own
success! The Student Success Plan is an effective tool that you should complete for each of your
courses at the start of every term.

Reflect on your past academic experiences as a student:

Positive accomplishments with previous experience(s)
I have had many positive experiences previously. When I work hard,enjoy and I am studying things that
interest me. I am a very personable person and enjoy learning new things. By doing activities myself I
learn much faster and more acurately. I have already achieved forty-two credits at a community college.
Obstacles faced in previous experience(s)
The obstacles I had to face while going to school at mid michigan community college were when I was
extremely sick. I had to withdrawl from my classes which in turn effected my financial aid. I was not
allowed to attend college again until my loans were out of default. This was very frustrating for me.
Ways you overcame the obstacles
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I overcame my obstacles by taking the medicine I needed, now I'm doing great. I also had to pay for my
student loans consequtively for six months straight before I could qualify for another grant, loan,
scholarship. My loans are now out of default and I receive a grant. This also helped my credit score as
well.

Analyze your strengths and motivations:

What strengths or personal characteristics do you possess that will help you succeed as a college
student?
I have been blessed with a fewvery positive personal characteristics. I feel that my friendly, outgoing
personality that I posses helps me get to know different personalities in society which is essential when
dealing with the public in any way. I am a very determined person and set short term goals that help me
achieve the big goals. My motivation to be a paralegal is very strong.
What is your biggest motivation for completing your college education?
The biggest motivation for me is myself and being able to support my son with a degree I enjoy. I want to
accomplish and utilize my intelligence to help other people. My biggest motivation would definitely have to
be supporting myself and my son. I am very determined to finish up with a degree that I am very proud
of.
What is your ultimate goal as a college student?
My ultimate goal as a college student is getting my degree as a paralegal. I have and always enjoyed
Laws. I would like to get a batchlers and maybe a minor in criminal justice. Another goal for me is
learning to work the computer better. Hopefully I accomplish a good understanding of this class.
What is one goal you want to accomplish in this course?
One goal I want to accomplish is to finally finish with a strong career.

Analyze your current obstacles and how you plan to overcome them:
Will college require you to alter your responsibilities and juggle other responsibilities in your life?
Yes college will alter my responsabilities and I am also juggling numerous other responsabilities as well. I
am very excited to go back to school. I have noticed already my responsabilities have been alter. Not to
a point of discouragement but I just need to get use to the new routine and it will all fall into place.
What challenges do you face as a college student?
I don't really feel like I'm facing challenges, or bad ones at least
What other obstacles do you think you may face this term?
The only thing I can see having obstacles with would be maybe not understanding the assignment. I
would always ask for help before I started slipping. This is something I have wanting for queite somtime.
This is what I enjoy and the more knowledge the better. I absolutely love intelligent individuals.

Analyze your needs as a student:

What type of assistance do you need from your instructor?
As a student I need very clear directions, patience, understanding of the material. I really also appreciate
when the instructor takes time out to work with students. I can always tell a genuine teacher whom loves
the students and truly wants to take time out to educate in a proper manner.
What is the best method and day/time for your instructor to call you?
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The best method for my instructor to call me would be my cell phone at anytime. I figure if it's important
enough to have the instructor call me Its important enough for me to answer. My phone number is
(989)330-3127. The alternate number to contact me I can be reached at 707-888-4048.

Analyze, schedule, and plan your time:

How many hours per week will you spend on completing the weekly Learning Activities, readings
and assignments this term?
I will spend as many hours as necessary to complete my homework sucessfully. I would say a good
estimated time to complete everything properly is approximately 4 to 5 hours.
How will you adjust your schedule this term to fit this in?
I have a pretty flexable schedule so this should not be a problem for me at all fitting in my schedule. I
also enjoy working on it.
How many hours per week are you going to spend doing things other than school?
I will probably spend 45 to 50 hours doing extracurricular activies such as sports, movies, etc.
How many total hours per week are you going to be able to devote to your courses?
I will be able to devote as much time as necessary to perform the best ability I know how.

Using the examples below, fill in the chart to plan out your weekly schedule throughout the entire term.
Include all activities that require your time. This is a tool that you should complete and use on a weekly
basis to effectively manage your time.
Scheduled Day & Time to
Activity
Time Needed to
Complete
Complete
Example: Work day
Example: Review Learning Activities for SLS
1105

8 hours
2 hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

Monday 8:00 p.m. 10:00
p.m.

1105: Work on individual assignment

2 hours

Monday-10:00pm -12:00pm

Commitments to your success:

Instructor commitments to you:
I will be with you throughout the entire course and provide timely responses
I will work with you and provide you with the support you need
I will provide you with feedback on what you are doing well and what you need to improve on
I am here to help you succeed
Student commitments:

Student Commitments

What level of commitment

can you give this term?
(my all, average, or
minimal)

What is the reason for

this level?

Commit and dedicate time to work through this

course week by week
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Complete assignments and meet weekly

participation requirements
Contact me if you need help at any time
Communicate professionally in all areas of the
course
Be held accountable for your participation in this
course
Everest resources available to you:

Everest resources
available to you:

Have you used this resource? Will

you use this resource this term?

What have you used this

resource for? What will you use
this resource for this term?

Academic Tutoring and

Success Center

Everest Online Library

CARE

Smarthinking

Phone Homework Help

Group Homework Help

Resources Available to Help You

Academic Tutoring and Success Center (Click on the Tutoring link under the Course Home)
(https://sites.google.com/site/myacademicsuccesscenter/Home)
o Request Live Webcam Tutoring and tutoring for multiple courses
o Request a Success Coach
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Watch helpful webinars

Smarthinking has a variety of services (Click on the Tutoring link under the Course Home)
o Access live tutors or schedule a personal tutoring session 48 hours in advance for:
Writing (paragraph development),Reading Comprehension, Math, Accounting,
Finance, Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology, and Microsoft Office Programs

Access Everest Universitys Online Library from the course by clicking Everest Online Library
under the Course Home.
o This is the one stop access point to useful resources for research, writing and citing
papers, getting help with a class or finding a job. Your quest for information begins here.
Please take some time to review all of the available resources.

CARE FREE Student Assistance Program - available 24/7, 365 days-a-year

o CALL: (888) 852-6238 or EMAIL: info@EverestCARES.com
o The CARE Student Assistance Program will work together with you to find a solution
o The CARE helpline can assist you with:
Managing stress, financial difficulties, family and personal conflicts, relationship
issues, childcare & eldercare, legal issues, staying focused and motivated,
substance abuse, depression and anxiety, loss and grief issues

Please review the Weekly Plan below to help you get started on the work for every week.
1. Get to know your classmates: Under Course Home, click on Student Autobiographies and
introduce yourself. Make connections with your peers.
2. Read the Announcements: Click on Course Home and begin reading each of the
announcements posted.
3. Review the Assignments: Read the assignments listed for the week. These may include
Individual Work, Class Discussion, and a Quiz. Estimate how much time each assignment will
take you to complete and plan out your week. Contact your instructor if you have any questions
about the assignments so you can work through it together.
4. Review the Course Material: Go through each of the Learning Activities and take notes on the
information you may need to complete your assignments.
5. Post your Main Post in the Class Discussion (if applicable): Try to post your main post by
Wednesday so that your classmates and instructor have time to respond to you. Remember to
answer every part of the discussion prompt using several complete sentences.
6. Respond to your Classmates (if applicable): Be sure to read your classmates posts and
respond to at least two of these. Remember to use several sentences and thoroughly explain
why you agree or disagree, what you liked about the post, ask any follow up questions or share
any other comments you may have regarding the topic.
7. Complete your Individual Work (if applicable): Review the provided instructions for Individual
Work. Be sure to save your assignment and upload it to the Dropbox. Contact your instructor if
you have any issues and you can walk through the process together.
8. Complete your Quiz (if applicable): Quizzes are based on your Learning Activities.

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