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IND101 Module 8 Action Plan Template

1. My Academic Action Plan

My Long-Term Academic Goal: Complete my bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity at Excelsior College by 20XX with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Short-Term Goals for Achieving Long-Term Goal	Actions Required	Barriers or Constraints	Resources: Who or What Can Help Me	Target Date for Action
1. Plan out all of my remaining course requirements	Set up a phone call with my academic advisor to plan out my schedule and ask questions	I have limited time in my workday for phone calls, so I will need to schedule time to talk during a lunch break or call during extended advising hours.	My academic advisor John Doe	Within 1 month
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2. My Career/Professional Action Plan

My Long-Term Career/Professional Goal: Work in a Cybersecurity-related position at a company in the Chicago area
Short-Term Goals for Achieving Long-Term Goal	Actions Required	Barriers or Constraints	Resources: Who or What Can Help Me	Target Date for Action
1. Learn more about specific Cybersecurity-related careers	Explore resources online about Cybersecurity positions that require a bachelor’s degree and align to my skills and interests	There are many positions and subfields in Cybersecurity, I will need to narrow my focus based on my skills, interests, and degree level	The Excelsior Career Development resources in Phase 1 Discover and Phase 2 Explore	Within 1 month
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3. Reflection: [Each response should be several sentences]

Do the short and long-term goals I’ve laid out here match my interests, abilities, and values?

What questions or concerns do I still have about my goals? How can I work with others to resolve my concerns?

When I think about achieving these long-term goals, how do I feel?

How has my thinking about my academic and career/professional goals and plans changed during this Cornerstone course?