GVSU is dedicated to assisting our students to succeed. In an attempt to connect directly with 1st year students GVSU is utilizing a program called MAP-Works to connect with you. Those of you who are new to GVSU please log in at the address below and complete the survey. It will help us help you. Read more below for a better description of what it is all about. gvsu.edu/mapworks/ MAP-Works is an innovative web-based program that helps to improve your transition to college. This program fits right in with Grand Valley’s long standing focus on you, our students. The program is based on helping students with 4 major concepts: • Learning (Expected grades, grades earned in the past, basic study skills, maximization of study skills) • Connections (Student activities and residence hall life) • Making Healthy Choices (Time management, eating healthy) • Knowing Yourself (Academic abilities and self-management) Student Report: A personal GPS Upon completion of the program, you will receive a personalized report in an easy to understand format. The report will compare you to your first or second-year peers to help you better understand your attitudes and strengths and weaknesses. The feedback will also include academic strategies and help connect you to valuable university resources. Map-Works Advising Team Support The MAP-Works advising team will also review some reports and will be providing you with useful information about how to make the most out of your Grand Valley State experience.
Posted on: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 18:37:00 +0000