BE SMART! - Develop Intellectual Competence

• Interact with faculty in and out of the classroom.
  
• Develop and utilize effective learning strategies/study tools.
  
• Develop an on-going relationship with an academic advisor/mentor.
  
• Develop a peer based intellectual community.
  
• Recognize the connections between and across academic disciplines.
  
• Exercise academic integrity.
  
• Gain exposure to a variety of intellectual, scientific and artistic work.
  
• Refine research skills.
  
• Increase technological training and skill development to enhance academic success.

KNOW YOURSELF! - Develop Personal Identity and Philosophy

• Learn about and respect individual differences.
  
• Explore own values and belief systems.
  
• Identify resources that enhance identity development.
  
• Exercise ability to make ethical choices.
  
• Recognize how one’s individual worldview shapes decision making.
  
• Strengthen life skill competencies.

MAKE FRIENDS! - Establish and Maintain Interpersonal Relations

• Make progress towards a successful transition to campus (university) life.
  
• Develop a sense of belonging.
  
• Develop positive relations with members of the campus community and invest in their well being.
  
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of others while interacting with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and viewpoints.
  
• Engage in discussions and exchange of ideas with peers.
  
• Develop an awareness of and a sense of responsibility for one’s own behavior and how it impacts others.
  
• Recognize the impacts of personal growth on relationships.
  
• Expand your personal support system.
  
• Develop skills in conflict management and assertiveness.
  
• Strive toward a balance between technological and social interaction.
  
• Become a responsible and contributing member of the campus community.

BE HEALTHY! - Develop Health and Safety Strategies

• Become aware of health- and safety-related campus and community resources.
  
• Identify and utilize effective stress coping mechanisms to maintain personal balance.
  
• Activate skills, interests and habits that nurture physical and emotional well being.
  
• Identify actions that promote personal and sexual health.
  
• Increase awareness of how drugs and alcohol impact health and safety.

GET INVOLVED! - Participate in Civic and Campus Life

• Learn to navigate the university environment.
  
• Utilize campus curricular and co-curricular resources.
  
• Enhance conflict mediation and communication skills.
  
• Improve and expand leadership skills through involvement in activities.
  
• Exhibit ethical behavior and leadership while engaged in academic and co-curricular activities.
  
• Learn and practice skills for living within a community.
  
• Become aware of and participate in on campus service projects.

PLAN YOUR FUTURE! - Explore Academic and Career Options

• Acquire access to resources that support and guide the development of academic interests.
  
• Make progress towards understanding the relationship between academic interests and career options.
  
• Explore career options.
  
• Develop job seeking tools and strategies.