COMPASS @ Mason

COMPASS: A Roadmap to Healthy Living is an innovative resource prepared by Mason faculty and staff, with an aim of assisting first-year students, in particularly during their transition to college.  Its aim is to promote a productive and enjoyable year.  The unique approach with COMPASS is its proactive emphasis on healthy decision-making, through the use of technology.

The materials and resources prepared with COMPASS are designed to help students with a wide range of issues.    COMPASS contains information on 31 different topics (such as time management, financial management, study skills, alcohol, sleep, and more); it also has ‘worksheets’ that help students reflect upon their past, and make plans for their future.   Further, each topic has a web link to Mason, local and national resources.    COMPASS contains 360 inspirational quotes, the current Mason catalog, and a downloadable screen-saver.   Ultimately, COMPASS is designed to help students help themselves, providing some direction and resources as they chart their own course during their years at Mason, and beyond.  

While COMPASS is designed particularly for new students, many returning and transfer students also find it helpful for its resource assistance and stimulation.  While all materials and resources are available on the web, CD-ROM versions are also available upon request.  Students can get involved by suggesting “cool links” as well as be filmed to provide their reactions to various topics or offer comments on their personal legacy. COMPASS can be an integral part of your journey for a productive present and future!  

Click here to begin your journey!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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