What is COMPASS

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COMPASS includes both a CD-ROM and multiple links to resources related to a variety of topic areas relevant to students.    Specifically, a CD-ROM provides information on 31 different topics, from stress management to exercise, and from spirituality to alcohol. Each of these topics has been carefully chosen, as this compilation is relevant to college students’ success. At Mason, we are providing this to help you make healthier choices, and to connect you with the vast array of resources that exist. The CD-ROM also has, for each of these 31 topics, some worksheets that you can use for your own reflection, as well as for planning. You can print these out and record your own comments for them, and to review them at various times in the future. Some additional resources are found on the CD-ROM: inspirational quotes, a downloadable screensaver, Mason’s catalog, and more.

In addition to the CD-ROM, each of the topics is linked to this website. For each topic, the link provides a summary of Mason resources, local resources, and national resources that are related to the topic. Thus, if you’re interested in time management, you can read what’s on the CD-ROM, and you can also link to the website that provides brief descriptions of Mason-specific, local and national resources on time management; virtually all of these resources have their own websites, with linkages to their information.