Records and Information Management I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

POFT-1319-001 Records and Information Management I

Prerequisites

Course Description

Introduction to basic records information management filing systems including manual and electronic filing.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Records and Information Management Fundamentals of Professional Practice 2nd Edition – William Shaffady, Ph.D
\ ISBN# 978-1-936654-00-0

\ Current textbook selections are available at the Washington Street Campus bookstore.

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Supplies

\ Textbook - Records and Information Management Fundamentals of Professional Practice 2nd Edition – William Shaffady, Ph.D
\ ISBN# 978-1-936654-00-0

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Student Performance

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1. Identify the scope, elements, and objectives of records management.
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2. Become familiar with a records inventory, a records retention and disposition schedule, and the many legal issues associated with them.
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3. Become familiar with a vital records protection program as well as a disaster preparedness program.
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4. Understand the various records classification systems and how to implement them.
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5. Become familiar with records management related equipment and how to use them effectively.
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6. Become familiar with forms design and control.
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7. Become familiar with the use of microfilm and other records and information management technologies.
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8. Become familiar with reprographics management.
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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".

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Grading Criteria

GRADING SCALE:  90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; <60 = F    

Discussion Participation: (20% of grade)
Each chapter has a discussion question.  The student is expected to post at least once and reply at least twice to each discussion question.  The reply must be at least two sentences in length.

Written Reports: (40% of grade)
4 Written Reports:  The reports are on topics covered in each one of the four units.  The reports must be at least two pages in length.  Sources must be listed at the end of the report; use unbound report format with a References page.  Use at least two sources for your report.  Click on the resources tab for links to possible resources.  Plagiarism is not tolerated, and any student who plagiarizes will receive an F on the report. 

Unit Exams: (40% of grade)
4 Unit Exams:  These exams will consist of true/false and multiple choice questions.

Attendance

\ Students are expected to read the chapters and be prepared to discuss the material.

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