W=Word file; P=PowerPoint file; see accessing course files.

WEEK 9

• Refining Your Academic Plan and Course Selections

• TIME – TWO 50 minute periods

Instructional Strategies

• Peer review and critique of schedules.

• Brief student report outs of Semester Planning Charts.

Learning Outcomes

• Expand and refine understanding of course and program major selections.

• Gain experience in giving short presentations.

Faculty Resources/Materials

• W QCC Semesters Planning Chart

• W QCC Course Schedules

• W Course Sequences

• QCC Catalog

• QCC Schedule Booklet for Courses (following semester)

Assessment

• 2 versions of Semester Planning Chart and Course Schedule completed.

Topic/Description

• Creative Careering and Life Roles

• TIME - 50 minutes

Instructional Strategies

• All class, small group or paired activity using Power point.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the process and possibility of combining seemingly

• different careers and interests.

Faculty Resources/Materials

• P Creative Careering

Assessment

Suggested Homework Activities

Topic/Description

• Meet with Academic Advisor

• Conduct and write up Informational Interview

Instructional Strategies

Learning Outcomes

• Establish relationship with advisor.  Utilize QCC resources.

• Begin to build off-campus/community/industry relationships with career professionals.   

• Develop interview skills. Improve writing skills.

Faculty Resources/Materials

Assessment

• Informational Interviews