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Professional Workforce Preparation Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information

Instructor

(Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

tmmead@actx.edu

Phone

Office Location

Office Hours

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

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Administrative Drop Policy

N/A

Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

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Course

POFT-1313-001 Professional Workforce Preparation

Prerequisites

Course Description

Preparation for career success including ethics, interpersonal relations, professional attire and advancement.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Professional Development for Life and Work 10th Edition, Wallace and Masters, published by Thomson/South-western
\ ISBN-10:  0-538-45023-1, ISBN-13: 978-0-538-45023-2

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\ Current textbook selections are available at the Washington Street campus bookstore. The textbook for this course is required.

Supplies

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  1. \ Textbook - Professional Development for Life and Work 10th Edition, Wallace and Masters
    \ ISBN-10:  0-538-45023-1, ISBN-13:  978-0-538-45023-2

    2. Student Performance

    \ The student will determine necessary skills to seek and secure employment, apply problem-solving techniques to complete tasks, identify attitudes and values that contribute to effective work habits, demonstrate how to work effectively as part of a team, exhibit business etiquette, and identify professional attire.

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    \ The student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the Office Administration Department.

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    1. \ The student will determine necessary skills to seek and secure employment
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    2. \ Apply problem-solving techniques to complete tasks.
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    3. \ Identify attitudes and values that contribute to effective work habits.
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    4. \ Demonstrate how to work effectively as part of a team.
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    5. \ Exhibit business attire.
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    6. \ Identify professional attire.
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    \ END-OF-COURSE OUTCOMES:  Demonstrate skills for seeking and securing employment; apply problem-solving techniques; identify attitudes and values that contribute to career success; demonstrate how to work effectively as part of a team; exhibit business etiquette; and identify professional attire.

    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

    \ See the Office Administration Department Policy distributed by your instructor the first day of class.
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    Grading Criteria

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

     65% - Three major exams 
     15% - Homework assignments / class discussion
     20% - Final Examination
    100%- Final Course Grade

    Attendance

    \ Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.

    Calendar

    Professional Workforce Preparation
    Lesson Schedule – Fall 2015

    Dates:

    August 24

    Introduction & Orientation

    August 26

    Discuss Chapter 1 – Self-Esteem

    August 31

    Labor Day Holiday

    September 2

    Discuss Chapter 2 – Self-Development

    September 7

    Discuss Chapter 3 – Attitude

    September 9

    Discuss Chapter 7 – Communicating with Coworkers and Supervisors

    September 14

    Review for test on Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 7

    September 16

    1st Major Test over Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 7  NO MAKEUP

    September 21

    Discuss Chapter 4 – Image

    September 23

    Discuss Chapter 5 – Communication Essentials

    September 28

    Discuss Chapter 6 – Getting Your Message Across

    September 30

    Discuss Chapter 8 – Managing Conflict

    October 5

    Discuss Chapter 9 – Meeting Essentials

    October 7

    Review for test on Chapters 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9

    October 12

    2nd Major Test over Chapters 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 NO MAKEUP

    October 14

    Discuss Chapter 10 – Applying Critical Work Skills

    October 19

    Discuss Chapter 11 – Developing Customer Focus

    October 21

    Discuss Chapter 12 – Working Diversity

    October 26

    Discuss Chapter 13 – Acting Ethically

    October 28

    Review for test on Chapters 10, 11, 12, and 13

    November 2

    3rd Major Test over Chapters 10, 11, 12, & 13 NO MAKEUP

    November 4

    Discuss Chapter 14 – Developing Leadership Skills and Managing Change

    November 9

    Discuss Chapter 15 – Getting the Job

    November 11

    Discuss Chapter 15 – Getting the Job

    November 16

    Discuss Chapter 15 – Getting the Job

    November 18

    Importance of the job interview

    November 23

    Discuss Chapter 16 – Taking Charge of Your Career

    November 25

    Review for Final Exam
    Complete discussion of workplace success
    November 30 Review for Final Exam
    December 2 Review for Final Exam
    December 7 FINAL EXAM – 5:30 p.m.
    Comprehensive, but focusing on Chapters 14, 15, and 16

     

    Additional Information

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    Syllabus Created on:

    11/30/-1 12:00 AM

    Last Edited on:

    11/30/-1 12:00 AM