UCollege Goal Setting
What went well academically your last semester of school?
What changes will you make or are you already making this semester to further achieve academic success at
UMKC?
Connect, where you’re one click away from tutoring, advising, and support services! Log onto Blackboard,
click the Connect tab. Your schedule of classes will also show links to tutoring or support services related to
each course. Additional resources are found under the “Services” tab. In the space below, please list support
services, walk-in hours available, and/or note the appointment process for each of the support services
available to you this term:
What is your semester G.P.A. goal? _______
If reached, what will be your new cumulative GPA ?_____
List the letter grade beside each of your courses you need to achieve in order to reach your GPA goal:
*GPA Calculator: http://www.umkc.edu/registrar/gpa_calculator.asp
Do you know the attendance policies for each course this term and consequences for absences?
Are you in good academic standings or on probation? ______________ My minimum GPA requirement this
term to remain in good standings or to continue enrollment next term on probation is: _________
UCollege Goal Setting
SMART Goal Setting: S – Specific M – Measureable A – Attainable R – Realistic T – Timed
Next, reflect on these questions then set a S.M.A.R.T. goal for each course keeping in mind support services.
Course:
Confidence in your ability to earn grade goal on scale of 1(zero confidence) to 10 (100% confidence):
What possible barriers could get in the way of reaching this grade goal:
S.M.A.R.T. GOAL:
Course:
Confidence in your ability to earn grade goal on scale of 1(zero confidence) to 10 (100% confidence):
What possible barriers could get in the way of reaching this grade goal:
S.M.A.R.T. GOAL:
Course:
Confidence in your ability to earn grade goal on scale of 1(zero confidence) to 10 (100% confidence):
What possible barriers could get in the way of reaching this grade goal:
S.M.A.R.T. GOAL:
Course:
Confidence in your ability to earn grade goal on scale of 1(zero confidence) to 10 (100% confidence):
What possible barriers could get in the way of reaching this grade goal:
S.M.A.R.T. GOAL:
Course:
Confidence in your ability to earn grade goal on scale of 1(zero confidence) to 10 (100% confidence):
What possible barriers could get in the way of reaching this grade goal:
S.M.A.R.T. GOAL:
UCollege Goal Setting
Please mark an “X” by anything below that you may need to management in order to earn your goal GPA.
_____ Poor high school preparation
_____ Difficulty managing time
_____ Lack of Study Skills
_____ Unable to understand material
_____ Unhappy with instructor’s skills
_____ Too heavy of a course load
_____ Poor test preparation
_____ Poor follow-through on work
_____ Test anxiety
_____ Conflicts with social obligations
_____ Employment
_____ Financial difficulties
_____ Physical illness or injury
_____ Substance or alcohol use
_____ Anxiety or constant worry
_____ Loneliness
_____ Overwhelming emotions
_____ Lack of motivation overall
_____ Possible learning disability
_____ Numerous class absences
_____ Poor nutrition
_____ Sleep difficulties
_____ Overinvestment in the Internet,
computer games, TV, etc.
_____ Involvement with student
organizations, greek life, etc.
_____ Adjustment to America
_____ Adjustment to college
_____ Separation from home, family &
friends
_____ Housing/roommate issues
_____ Home or family problems
_____ Difficulty making friends
Others:
Please describe coping strategies you use now. In addition, please review the campus resources on page one
and identify the UMKC resource that is available to support you.
Finally, create an optimal schedule to service as a baseline to manage your time on a weekly basis including
these three steps:
1st) block courses and plan for 100% attendance
2nd) block study time labeling each courses study hours* (*2-3 hours for each hour in class)
3rd) block work hours or other personal obligations
Baseline Schedule for Optimal Time Management
Sunday
6:00
6:30
7:00
7:30
8:00
8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
Noon
12:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
5:30
6:00
6:30
7:00
7:30
8:00
8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
Total hours in class =
Total study hours =
Total work hours =
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday