LFSW$099($Winter $2024)$ Goal Setting Assignment

Overview

This assignment is designed to provide you with an authentic experience in establishing a SMART goal, seeking assistance from a pertinent service unit, and reflecting on the overall experience. In this process you are going to

$1.$ Identify ONE Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time$-$Bound $($SMART$)$ academic or career goal.

$2.$ Engage with a pertinent UCW service unit who can assist you in achieving your goal.

$3.$ Reflect on the effectiveness of your interaction with the service unit.

Follow the three$-$step process outlined below to complete this assignment.

Step $1$: Setting a SMART Goal $(4$ marks$)$

$$ Write a SMART academic or career goal in one sentence. Consult your course content $($Module $1$ and $4)$ if you are not sure how to do this.

Step $2$: Meeting with a UCW Service Unit $(3$ marks$)$

A$.$ Select, schedule and attend a meeting with ONE of the UCW service units listed below

$$ Writing Coaches: https:$//$www$.$myucwest.ca$/$cms$/?$p$=1393$

$$ Academic Advisors: https:$//$www$.$myucwest.ca$/$cms$/?$p$=1834$

$$ Career Advisors: https:$//$www$.$myucwest.ca$/$cms$/?$p$=1776$

$$ Educational Technologist: https:$//$www$.$myucwest.ca$/$cms$/?$p$=1921$

$$ Library: https:$//$www$.$myucwest.ca$/$cms$/?$p$=140$

$$ Peer Tutors: https:$//$www$.$myucwest.ca$/$cms$/?$p$=876$

$$ Learning Strategists: https:$//$www$.$myucwest.ca$/$cms$/?$p$=781$

B$.$ Provide the following details about the service meeting:

$$ Name of the service

$$ Date and time of meeting

Step $3$: Reflecting on the Service Meeting $(3$ marks$)$

In $100$ words or less, explain your experience with the service unit.

A$.$ Discuss to what extent you benefited from the service.

B$.$ Share any new insights gained or changes in your perspective on the service.

Assignment Submission Guidelines

A$.$ Use the provided response template.

B$.$ Ensure clarity, accuracy, coherence, and relevance in your responses.

Assessment Criteria and Rubric

A$.$ Your responses will be evaluated based on:

$$ The extent to which your goal is SMART

$$ Relevance, accuracy and completeness of the service unit meeting details

$$ Coherence and relevance of your reflection on the service unit meeting

B$.$ Refer to the provided rubric to understand how your responses will be graded.