At the beginning of each semester, every student prepares a learning plan to outline the course of study he or she intends to pursue. Preliminary planning for the semester is essential to the educational process. As students determine their own courses of study in conjunction with their faculty advisors, it is essential to prepare a plan which outlines not only a course of study but also goals and learning objectives for the semester. Learning plans help students to conceptualize, define, organize, plan, carry out, analyze and document their learning experiences. In addition to helping the student plan the semester, the learning plan also functions as a sort of contract between the student and his or her advisor. The credits and evaluations the student receives at the end of the semester are based upon how well the student has carried out the agreed upon learning activities.

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