Supervision Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Susan Burks (Curriculum Vitae)Office Location
R. E. Byrd Business Building 332
Office Hours
Professor Susan Burks
Spring 2026 Office Hours
Office: BYRD 332
Office Hours:
In person walk-in hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. No appointment needed.
Virtual office hours are available for all students in online and hybrid classes. These are very flexible and I am available whenever you need me as I know your class, work, and family obligations vary. You can email me 24/7. If we need to visit over the phone, via Google Meet, or in person we can schedule a mutually convenient time. I will provide a Google Meet link in your class in Blackboard to meet virtually.
Email:
Current students are expected to email me through your course messages in Blackboard. Make sure you are in your course and click the envelope next to my name on the right side menu of your course. IF Blackboard is down, you can email me directly.
All others can email sgburks@actx.edu.
If you email me directly, always provide your first and last name, class and section number if currently enrolled or student id if not currently enrolled. Unless Blackboard is down, currently enrolled students are expected to email me from the course.
You can address me as Professor Burks or Mrs. Burks in your email.
Course Information
Recording Policy
Disability Statement
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:
Administrative Drop Policy
N/A
Student Withdrawal Procedures
N/A
Privacy Statement
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Course
BMGT-1301-002 Supervision
Prerequisites
Course Description
A study of the role of the supervisor. Managerial functions as applied to leadership, counseling, motivation and human skills are examined.
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Department Expectations
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
Online Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
\ Supervisory Management: The Art of Inspiring, Empowering, and Developing People, Mosley, Mosley, and Pietri 8th Edition.
\\ ISBN: 978-0-538-73707-4
Supplies
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Student Performance
\ COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
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- \ Explain the need and roles, characteristics, and skills of managers and supervisors. SCANS* Information C5 \
- \ Define and discuss the principles of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling at the supervisory level. SCANS* Information C5, Resources C4, Interpersonal C12, Systems C16, Personal Qualities F13, F16 \
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Identify and discuss the human skills necessary for supervision including the following:
\ A. Understanding job descriptions, job assignments, and work schedules. SCANS* Resources C4
\ B. Interviewing, selecting, and training employees. SCANS* Resources C4
\ C. Delegating. SCANS* Interpersonal C10
\ D. Identifying problem employees, classifying disciplinary problems, managing conflict and stress, and showing knowledge of how the disciplinary due process works. SCANS* Thinking Skills F12
\ E. Decision making. SCANS* Thinking Skills F12
\ F. Team development. SCANS* Interpersonal C10
\ G. Managerial control function. SCANS* Information C6
\ H. Motivation, leadership, and coaching techniques used by a supervisor. SCANS* Thinking Skills F12, Interpersonal C10 \
- \ Explain motivational techniques and give examples of how they can be utilized by a supervisor. SCANS* Thinking Skills F12 \
- \ The student will discuss ways to structure a working environment which will provide a variety of ways for employees to become motivated. SCANS* Interpersonal C9 \
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*Meets Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)
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Resources:Identifies, organizes, plans, and allocates resources (time, money, materials and facilities, and human resources).
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Information: Acquires and uses information.
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Interpersonal: Works with others, serves clients, exercises leadership.
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Systems: Understands complex interrelationships (evaluates, monitors, improves social, organizational and technological systems).
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Thinking Skills:Thinks creatively, makes decisions, solves problems, visualizes, knows how to learn, and reasons.
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Personal Qualities:Displays responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, integrity, and honesty.
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect Portal
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
\ Meet your deadlines.
\\ Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Any plagiarism or "group efforts" on quizzes and/or exams may result in a failing grade for the assignment or the course.
Grading Criteria
\ Students will be graded on the four periodic exams covering all 16 chapters of the text in addition to quizzes and discussion board responses.
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Discussion Board Participation - 30% of course grade
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Quizzes - 30% of course grade
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Exams - 40 % of course grade
\ The instructor reserves the right to subjectively influence the final grade relative to class participation and effort.
Attendance
Attendance Policy: Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class by logging in on a regular basis.
You must meet all course deadlines including discussion board posts, quizzes, and exams as posted in the course on Blackboard. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The quizzes will open on Monday of the first week of each unit. The quizzes will close on the day of the exam for that unit.
Exams will be open from Thursday through Sunday on the week it is scheduled.It is important that you note deadline dates.
Discussion Boards are due WEEKLY. Initial posts are due on Thursdays and replies are due on Sundays. You MUST meet the deadlines each week.
Please make note of all course deadlines listed on the course calendar in the syllabus and in the course on Blackboard.
It is YOUR responsibility to meet ALL course deadlines. This class is very doable, but you have to manage your time wisely. These deadlines are firm and are non-negotiable. Make whatever arrangements you need to with work, family, activities, and vacations to make sure you meet ALL deadlines. Make sure you are using Firefox or Chrome as your browser. It is YOUR responsibility to make sure the computer you use to complete course requirements, quizzes, and exams will allow you to complete the requirements as posted. I will not accept "my computer crashed" or "I forgot" as reasons you do not meet deadlines.
Calendar
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BMGT 1301 - Supervision |
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Chapters 1 - 5 |
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Week 1 |
Introductions & Chapter 1: Supervisory Management Roles and Challenges |
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Week 2 |
Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Planning |
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Week 3 |
Chapter 3: Decision Making, Problem Solving & Ethics |
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Week 4 |
Chapter 4: Fundamentals of Organizing |
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Week 5 |
Chapter 5: Delegating Authority: Empowering Others / Exam 1 |
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Chapters 6- 9 |
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Week 6 |
Chapter 6: Communication |
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Week 7 |
Chapter 7: Motivation |
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Week 8 |
Chapter 8: Leadership |
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Week 9 |
Chapter 9: Group Development, Team Building & Conflict / Exam 2 Chapters 6 - 9 Quizzes and Exam CLOSE Sunday, October 26 |
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Chapters 10 - 12 |
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Week 10 |
Chapter 10: Conducting Meetings & Facilitation Skills |
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Week 11 |
Chapter 11: Coaching for Higher Performance |
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Week 12 |
Chapter 12: Managing Change, Time & Stress / Exam 3 |
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Chapters 13 - 16 |
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Week 13 |
Chapter 13: The Art of Controlling |
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Week 14 |
Chapter 14: Controlling Productivity, Quality & Safety |
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Week 15 |
Chapter 15: Selecting, Appraising & Disciplining Employees |
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Week 16 |
Final Exams / Exam 4 Chapters 13 - 16 Quizzes and Exam CLOSE Tuesday, December 9 |
Additional Information
It is the responsibility of the student to initiate drop or withdrawal procedures through the registrar's office. Students who stop attending class but do not officially drop or withdraw from this course will receive a letter grade at the end of the semester.
Withdrawal (drop) deadline - Tuesday, November 18
How to get started:
Once you are enrolled in the course, you will have access on the first day of the semester. Go to the Amarillo College website at www.actx.edu and click on the "AC Connect" link on the left of the page. Once the AC Connect login screen appears, enter your Username and Password. Click the Log On button. Once logged in, all of your current semester classes will appear on the middle of the screen. Click on BMGT 1301 - Supervision. Once you are in the course, click on the "Lessons" tab at the left of the page to begin the course.
If you need assistance to log on to the course, you may obtain technical support as follows:
AC Connect / Blackboard Support Information
For telephone support, call AskACat 371-5000.
For hands-on technical support, visit the Student Help Center.
Also see the AC Connect Student Resources online help.
Syllabus Created on:
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Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM