[Student Name]
Cornerstone Module 8 Action Plan Template
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My Academic Action Plan
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My Long-Term Academic Goal: [Example: Complete my bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity at Excelsior University by 20XX with a GPA of 3.0 or higher] |
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Short-Term Goals for Achieving Long-Term Goal |
Actions Required |
Barriers or Constraints |
Resources: Who or What Can Help Me |
Target Date for Action |
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1. [Example: Plan out all of my remaining course requirements] |
[Example: Set up a phone call with my academic advisor to plan out my schedule and ask questions] |
[Example: I have limited time in my workday for phone calls, so I will need to schedule time to talk during a lunch break or call during extended advising hours.] |
[Example: My academic advisor John Doe] |
[Example: Within 1 month] |
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My Career/Professional Action Plan
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My Long-Term Career/Professional Goal: [Example: Work in a cybersecurity-related position at a company in the Chicago area] |
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Short-Term Goals for Achieving Long-Term Goal |
Actions Required |
Barriers or Constraints |
Resources: Who or What Can Help Me |
Target Date for Action |
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1. [Example: Learn more about specific cybersecurity- related careers] |
[Example: Explore online resources about cybersecurity positions that require a bachelor’s degree and align with my skills and interests] |
[Example: There are many positions and subfields in cybersecurity; I will need to narrow my focus based on my skills, interests, and degree level.] |
[Example: I will use the Career Readiness Center resource XYZ to help with this.] |
[Example: Within 1 month] |
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Reflection: [Each response below should be several sentences]
Do the short and long-term goals I’ve laid out here match my interests, abilities, and values?
What questions or concerns do I still have about my goals? How can I work with others to resolve my concerns?
When I think about achieving these long-term goals, how do I feel?
How has my thinking about my academic and career/professional goals and plans changed during this Cornerstone course?
