Initiative for Student Success Continues

STEPS TO LEAPS IS A FRAMEWORK WITH A SET OF FIVE CONVENIENT SELF-ASSESSMENT PILLARS TO HELP STUDENTS BUILD LIFELONG HABITS THAT LEAD TO A GROWTH MINDSET AND MORE RESILIENCY, SELFCONFIDENCE AND FINANCIAL LITERACY.

Created by students for students under the auspices of the Office of the Provost, Steps to Leaps speaks to the heart of students’ struggles in today’s world and strives to nurture perseverance, vision, intention and the formation of social support groups, all while reducing stress. Steps to Leaps plays a crucial role in unlocking the development of students’ abilities and their limberness in the face of change to enhance their success at Purdue and throughout their lives.

EVERY STUDENT CAN EXCEL ON THEIR OWN TERMS

Steps to Leaps is a unique framework in that Purdue University sees every student as a person who can excel on his or her own path to achieve personal goals. Steps to Leaps is a positive affirmation of each student’s past, present and future. No goal or dream is too small or too large.

ABUNDANT RESOURCES TO HELP

No two students come from the same type of background. With Purdue’s support and resources, each student is capable of fostering a growth mindset. Steps to Leaps provides fully-scripted lesson plans for students and facilitators that lead to a variety of more resources to enhance success.

GROWTH MINDSET

People are born with unique genetic structures, meaning they may be initially better than others at different tasks. However, individuals with a growth mindset understand that their abilities can be developed. One can always improve, catch up to or even surpass others’ natural talents. Steps to Leaps is grounded in the philosophy of the growth mindset.

As much as talent counts, effort counts twice.” —Angela Duckworth, author of Grit

Purdue university is ever evolving to support a culture of thriving students. Steps to Leaps provides fully-scripted lesson plans within each of five pillars to support students academically, psychologically and socially. As a university, we strive to emulate the five pillars of Steps to Leaps in all areas of campus to unify Purdue’s voice around student well-being. Learn more about Steps to Leaps by visiting purdue.edu/stepstoleaps.

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