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The TRiO Tribune
An Illinois College Weekly Newsletter, Since 2011
Volume 1, Issue 6
Fall 2011
Weekly Quote: “You cannot expect to achieve new goals or move beyond your
present circumstances unless you change.” ~ Les Brown
November 7, 2011
Table of Contents
-Meaning: page 1
-Workshop: page 1
-TRiO of FB: page 1
-TRiO Hours: page 1
-Guest Column: page 2
-Weekly Tip: page 2
-Contribute: page 2
-Upcoming: page 2
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Meaning, Purpose, and Goals
The tricky part about life meaning is that there is
no final destination. Every time you undergo a
life transition, the prior meanings that you relied
have to be renewed—and often rediscovered
completely. Meaning is attached to destination;
however, our destinations, or environments,
constantly change.
“Purpose is what gives life a meanTransitioning from high-school to college is a
ing.”
major life transition that challenges the
~ Charles H. Perkhurst
meanings you attach to your life, which in turn
challenges your identity. As you experience and learn new things, as you embark
on new roles, consider different majors and different careers, you experience tiny
shifts in your identity to fit the new information, new life roles, and even potential
life roles.
These shifts may leave you feeling adrift, lost, unsure of yourself. But through
continual active, and purposeful exploration, you will find a new balance, and with
that balance a new self, informed by a new or different meaning.
It is hard to go through this process, and you may experience a longing for the old,
the safe. But that old safety will never allow you to reach your goals.
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Meaning, Purpose, and Goals Workshop: Tuesday!
On Tuesday, November 8, at 4:30, in Kirby 108,
Reverend Katrina Jenkins will present the Meaning,
Purpose, and Goals workshop!
In the midst of changing life meanings, learning the skills
and steps necessary to create and achieve goals will help
you to create new life meanings. See you Tuesday!
A complete workshop listing for the fall semester can be
found at http://www.ic.edu/RelId/622610/ISvars/default/
Guest Column: Rev. Katrina Jenkins, IC Chaplain
Realizing Your Dream! (Setting Goals)
We all have dreams. The question is how do you achieve your dreams? “The most
One way to do so is by setting goals. Studies have shown that 80% of
important
people who have set goals have more of a success rate in achieving
thing is to
them than those who do not.
What is a goal? I call it a dream realized. One of the important things
about setting goals is to be SMART about it.
S-Specific
M-Measurable
A-Achievable
R-Results Oriented
T-Time Limited
The most important thing is to write down your goals. This way you can check your
progress and make adjustments if needed.
write down
your goals.
This way
you can
check your
progress
and make
adjustments
if needed.”
TRiO Tip of the Week
“In truth, you don’t need to know how to achieve a goal or dream when you first think of it. What you do need
is unwavering commitment fueled by a strong desire. Once you promise yourself you’d do whatever it takes to
accomplish your goals and dreams, you often discover the method for achieving them.”
~ Skip Downing, 2011
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
Making Positive Changes Issue!
Students are the collective
conscience of Illinois
College. The individual
voices give meaning and purpose to the school as a
whole. Therefore, consider contributing your voice.
What are your successes, obstacles, and challenges
as an IC student?

The elements of choice.

Learn the steps to make and commit to
positive changes.

Tips on not only talk-the-talk, but also to
walk-the-walk.
The only requirement is that you be yourself.

Why enacting changes can be challenging.
Contact Jason Stalides—[email protected], 217
-291-1621—for more information!
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And more!
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