Page 34 of Antelope Valley College 1998-1999 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

32 Goals Goals Goals point the way to success. The goal of AVC is to assist you in achieving successful educational and personal goals. The college is committed to providing you with top notch support services which can be helpful to you. The purpose of the orientation program and this handbook is to introduce you personally to AVC and its support services. Jointly, we can establish your educational goals and guide you to the successful completion of them. GOALS FOR THE SEMESTER 1. 2. 3. GOALS FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS Websters dictionary defines a goal as the end toward which effort is directed. Goals must be realistic and within our sight and our dreams. Goals add purpose to life and they give us direction. But how do we set goals? Try the BCP method, which stands for brainstorming, consolidating and prioritizing. When brainstorming, write down all your goals, no matter how large or small. If it seems like a goal that you would like to someday accomplish, write it down. Try to be somewhat realistic. The next step is to consolidate similar ideas and group these goals into one goal. By consolidating your goals, you can be realistic about which goals are attainable. The final step in the BCP method of goal setting is to prioritize your goals. In other words, what goals should be met first in order to effect the outcome of your remaining goals. How you prioritize your college goals can have a major impact on all aspects of your life. Take a few moments to consider some of your goals. Now, list them in the section provided. GOALS FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS

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