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For this assignment, you will answer a series of questions designed to help you find and plan your purpose. These questions are broken into an Academic Plan, a Spiritual Plan, and a Career Plan. Please respond to each of the questions directly on this document (the boxes will expand as needed). Following the Career Plan, there are also two reflection questions to answer.

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Academic Plan: To help you get the most out of your campus experience, explore your major and program on the university’s website. Complete the table below by indicating your program of study or planned enrollment, identifying core courses you look forward to, and discussing which courses you anticipate will be most challenging and why. This reflection helps clarify your academic goals and prepares you to navigate your educational journey with awareness of potential obstacles and motivations.

Spiritual Plan: GCU’s mission emphasizes integrating faith into all aspects of life. After reviewing GCU’s “One Foundation” and watching the videos featuring President Brian Mueller and Dean Jason Hiles—covering topics such as “Integration of Faith, Learning, and Work,” “Ethical Positions Statement,” and “Doctrinal Statement Introduction”—reflect on your key takeaways. Write 50-100 words on how these messages influence your spiritual perspective and how you plan to incorporate faith into your experience at GCU. Additionally, consider what service outside of the classroom means to you and how you can practice service through campus involvement, community outreach, or other avenues during your time at GCU, expressing your thoughts in 50-100 words.

Career Plan: Utilize GCU’s career services tools to explore potential career paths, build a professional resume, and search for employment opportunities. Complete the Career Compass survey using the provided access code. This assessment encourages reevaluation of your goals to ensure alignment with your growth. After completing the survey, research at least three job descriptions relevant to your interests and skills, providing details about each. Reflect on any surprises you encountered from your results or explain why none were surprising. Finally, describe your plan after completing your current program—whether pursuing graduate studies, internships, entering the workforce, or other pathways.

Reflection Question 1: Reflect on the self-management and self-leadership strategies you intend to employ to achieve your purpose plan goals. Discuss specific approaches such as goal setting, accountability, time management, or other methods, and explain how you will implement them in your academic and personal life. Incorporate insights from relevant weekly readings, such as “Goal-Setting and Action Planning,” “Personal Accountability for Excellence,” “Juggling Act,” and “The Power of Accountability,” to support your plan.

Reflection Question 2: Identify GCU opportunities or resources you plan to engage with to support your purpose plan. These could include campus organizations, mentoring programs, workshops, faith-based activities, or other services offered by the university. Describe how participating in these resources will help you achieve your academic, spiritual, and career goals.

References

  • Grand Canyon University. (n.d.). One Foundation. https://www.gcu.edu/about-gcu/our-mission
  • Mueller, B., & Hiles, J. (2020). Integration of Faith, Learning, and Work. GCU Heritage Videos.
  • GCU Academic Programs. (n.d.). Find your major and core courses. https://www.gcu.edu/academics
  • Myers, D. G. (2014). Exploring Psychology (9th ed.). Worth Publishers.
  • Podsakoff, P. M., MacKenzie, S. B., & Podsakoff, N. P. (2018). Leader self-regulation and accountability. Journal of Applied Psychology, 103(3), 251–268.
  • GCU Career Services. (n.d.). Career assessments and resources. https://www.gcu.edu/student-life/career-services
  • Snyder, C. R., & Lopez, S. J. (2002). Handbook of positive psychology. Oxford University Press.
  • Lee, E., & Rudd, J. M. (2019). Time management strategies in higher education. Journal of College Student Development, 60(4), 439–454.
  • Schunk, D. H. (2012). Motivation in education: Theory, research, and practice. Pearson Higher Ed.
  • GCU Student Handbook. (2023). Resources and support services. https://www.gcu.edu/student-handbook

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