Human Resources Management Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information

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

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

HRPO-2301-001 Human Resources Management

Prerequisites

Course Description

Behavioral and legal approaches to the management of human resources in organizations.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Managing Human Resources, 15^th edition, George Bohlander, Scott Snell; South-Western College Publishing, 2010. ISBN 0-324-59331-7

\ The textbook is REQUIRED for this class.

Supplies

Textbook
\ You must have Internet access to complete this class. The class will be administered through Blackboard, which can be accessed through the AC Connect portal.
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Student Performance

\ COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
\ After studying the material presented in the course of study, the student will be able to do the following, as evaluated by the instructor.
\ 1.         Describe and explain the development of human resources management. SCANS* Information
\ 2.             Evaluate current methods of job analysis, recruitment, selection, and training/development. SCANS* Information, Interpersonal, Systems
\ 3.             Determine the best performance appraisal, promotion, and separation methods. SCANS* Information, Interpersonal, Systems
\ 4.             Discuss management’s ethical, socially responsible, and legally required actions. SCANS* Information, Systems
\ 5.             Assess methods of compensation and benefits planning. SCANS* Information
\ 6.             Understand the rights of employees and appropriate discipline processes and procedures. SCANS* Information, Interpersonal
\ 7.             Examine the role of strategic human resource planning in support of organizational mission and objectives. SCANS* Information, Systems

\ Meets Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)
\ Information: Acquires and uses information. (C5)
\ Interpersonal Skills: Works with others, serves clients, exercises leadership. (C12, C14)
\ Systems: Understands complex interrelationships (evaluates, monitors, improves social, organizational and technological systems). (C15, C16)
\ Basic Skills:Reads, writes, performs arithmetic and mathematical operations, listens, and speaks. (F2, F6)
\ Personal Qualities:Displays responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, integrity, and honesty. (F17)

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log 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

\ CLASSROOM GROUND RULES:

\ Be respectful to your classmates and to your instructor on the discussion boards. More detailed procedures and requirements will be given with the first discussion board question.

Grading Criteria

\ GRADING SCALE:

\ 90 - 100% = A Excellent

\ 80 - 89% = B Above Average, Very Good

\ 70 - 79% = C Average, Good

\ 60 - 69% = D Poor, but passing

\ Below 60% = F Failing

\ EXAMINATIONS:
\ Examinations will consist of essay, true-false, multiple choice, matching, or short answer questions. All exams will be completed online and MUST be completed within the timeframe allowed. Generally, I will make exams available for a 48 hour window.
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\ COURSE GRADE:
\ 25% Discussion Board Participation
\ 50% Exams
\ 25% Interview Paper

Attendance

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Students are expected to attend class. In an online class, this means you must log in to the class at least 3 times weekly. Discussion Board participation is REQURIED and will be part of your course grade.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
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.

Thursday, April 23 Last day to withdraw (drop)

Calendar

The instructor reserves the right to modify the calendar as needed during the semester.

The specific due dates for assignments, discussion board posting requirements, and the time frame that the exams will be open will be communicated to you in the course in Blackboard on AC Connect. Weekly "to do" checklists will be provided in the lesson content online. It is your responsibility to log on multiple times per week to make sure you are meeting required deadlines.

Date Class Discussion

Week One Orientation

Week Two Chapter 1 The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Week Three Chapter 2 Strategy and Human Resource Planning

Week Four Chapter 3 EEO and Human Resources Management

Week Five EXAM over Chapters 1, 2, 3

Chapter 4 Job Analysis, Employee Involvement, & Flexible Work Schedules

Week Six Chapter 5 Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Week Seven Chapter 6 Employee Selection

Week Eight Finish Chapter 6

EXAM over Chapters 4, 5, 6

Spring Break is March 16 - 20. You will NOT have to log on this week or complete any assignments.

Week Nine Chapter 7 Training & Development

Week Ten Chapter 8 Appraising & Improving Performance

Week Eleven Chapter 13 Employee Rights & Discipline

Week Twelve EXAM over Chapters 7, 8, 13

Week Thirteen Chapter 9 Managing Compensation

Week Fourteen Chapter 11 Employee Benefits

Week Fifteen Interview Paper Due

Week Sixteen FINAL EXAM over Chapters 9, 11

Additional Information

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" portal link at the top of the page. Once the AC Connect login screen appears, enter your Username and Password (Use the same username and password that you use for WebAdivsor). Click the Log On button. Once logged in, all of your current semester classes will appear in the middle of the screen. Click on HRPO 2301. 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.

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