What follows is a list of artifacts students are required to have in their ePortfolios at Queensborough.  Students are also encouraged to add samples of extracurricular achievements, images and other kinds of artifacts to their ePortfolios. 

My Academic Plan (MAP)
The MAP is a survey of interests and goals that aids students as they chart an academic path for themselves with the help of their academic advisor.  The MAP, which is made available through the Office of Academic Advising, will guide students as they accomplish their goals and is one of the main components in the Plan for Integrated Education.  Both ePortfolio and MAP offer powerful tools for students to begin to see learning as a self-motivated trajectory. Both also provide a place students can go to gain a more vivid sense of their past, present and future learning experiences.  

Introductory Statement
Sometimes referred to as a personal narrative or narrative of learning, this statement should have a unifying theme and should provide the reader with a sense of the students’ identity and goals as they pertain to his or her education and/or career choice.  For example, students may choose to highlight the struggles they’ve had and how they were overcome, or focus on a person who has inspired and nurtured their growth.   It is advised that the statement be proofread by a faculty member or tutor before the student uploads it into his or her ePortfolio.

Reflections
Reflections on academic samples often contain an analysis of the problem a student was presented with in class and an explanation of how it was solved.  Faculty may want to have students write about the skills they acquired during the completion of the assignment and how these will be useful to the student outside of college.  Faculty may also find it rewarding to have students write reflections before and after an assignment is completed.  Reflections enhance a students’ awareness of his or her learning style and experience while developing analytical thinking and communication skills.  

Resume
One way to get students started on their resume is to have them choose a resume template in Microsoft Word.  They should also visit the Office of Career Services in Library Room 429, for help with their resume.  The resume requirement offers a great incentive for students to take advantage of this support service.