Earning Criteria

• Awarding of this power skills workshop series credential occurs when understanding and application of strategies, tools, and actions have been committed to academic practice in goal-setting, time management, organization, and note taking.
• Goal Setting: Goal setting is a valuable power skill that provides focus and intention for short and long-term planning. The holder of this SCAD badge successfully completed the SCADextra Set Your Goals workshop and demonstrated commitment and the ability to: write a SMART goal; achieve positive outcomes of a goal-setting practice; to learn and understand the parts of a SMART goal.
• Note Taking: The skill of effective note taking relies on the application and practice of both practical and creative strategies. The holder of this SCAD badge successfully completed the Energize Your Note Taking workshop and demonstrated commitment and the ability to: optimize notetaking skills in class lectures and client meetings; evaluate different notetaking formats; to practice active listening while note taking; create personalized iconography/shorthand.
• Organization: Academic and professional organization is based on practical strategies, effective use of tools, and mindful habits that enhance proficiency in college and beyond. The holder of this SCAD badge successfully completed the Organize Your Actions workshop and demonstrated the ability to: apply the benefits of adopting an organization routine; practice using a physical and digital planner; and understand various approaches to organizing physical and digital materials and spaces.
• Time Management: Time management is perhaps the most sought-after power skill due to its comprehensive impact on creative projects. The holder of this SCAD badge successfully completed the Management Your Time workshop and demonstrated commitment and the ability to: understand the positive results of effective time management; to break down a large task into multiple smaller tasks and use this to schedule time effectively.