Demonstrate setting a S.M.A.R.T. goal and identify resources to help you achieve your goal.

Directions

1.Select one aspect of yourself that you would like to develop while you are in college (academic, interpersonal, physical, spiritual, etc.) Select one that is personally meaningful and is key to you becoming the person you want to be as a college graduate. For example, an aspect of yourself that you may want to develop is to be a good leader so you can get a job in management.

Respond to the following questions:

• Turn that aspect into a S.M.A.R.T. goal (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely).
• What strengths do you have that can help you progress toward your goal?
• What internal/external roadblocks or obstacles could keep you from accomplishing your goal?
• How can you use your strengths to overcome those roadblocks/obstacles?
• What College resources or people in your life can help you reach your goal?

2. Read the posts of your classmates and respond to at least two. Is their goal specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely? Can you relate to their roadblocks or obstacles? Can you suggest additional College or other resources that may help them reach their goal?

Before posting, please review the following guidelines for successful participation in this discussion:

• Provide a well-thought out response that fully addresses the questions or points presented. Try to include information or examples from the assigned readings and videos. Your initial post should be a minimum of 100 words.
• When responding to the posts of your classmates, make a valuable contribution to the discussion. Simply agreeing or disagreeing adds little to the discussion and doesn't promote a mutually beneficial learning environment. Expand on the original post in a meaningful and relevant way. Please remember to keep your posts respectful to contribute to a friendly and helpful learning environment. Your response posts should be a minimum of 50 words each.
• Write in complete sentences and check for grammar.
• Write in your own words. Copying another's work is considered plagiarism per the syllabus. Utilize the citing sources located in Library Resources.