Student Performance

1. Compare and contrast the terms problem solving and decision making. SCANS* Information C5

2. Identify and discuss differences in individual, group and organizational decision making process. SCANS* Thinking F7

3. Utilize both logical and creative problem solving techniques to solve managerial problems. SCANS* Thinking F9, Systems C15, Interpersonal C9

4. List and discuss the use of various managerial decision making aids. SCANS* Information C5, Thinking F9

*Meets Secretary's Commision on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS*)

Information: Acquires and uses information

Interpersonal: Works with others, serves clients, exercises leadership

Systems: Understands complex interrelationships (evaluates, monitors, improves, social, organizational and technological systems).

Thinking Skills: thinks creatively, makes decisions, solves problems, visualizes, and knows how to learn and reason.

Students 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

BEST PRACTISES:

• This is an 8 week course….we will hit the ground running!
• If this is your first online class, get into Blackboard and "get lost"
• Log into Blackboard on Mondays to see what is due for the week (check the college email several times a week to stay informed)
• Plan ahead if you have limited internet access
• Communicate, communicate, communicate with your instructor
• USE SPELL CHECK  (What do you think about the person or an articles with incorrect spelling?)
• Know your resources, (student help, library hours, tutoring locations, etc.) if you don't know and need help....ask!!

DISCUSSION BOARDS:

• Use complete sentences in discussion boards.  DO NOT use abbreviated language used in text messaging. 
• Use spell check. 
• Address classmates in a nonthreatening tone of voice; refrain from insults, slurs, insensitive comments and slang. 
• Please be respectful or classmates on the discussion boards.

EXAMINATIONS:

Exams are to be taken INDIVIDUALLY.  If at student is caught participating in group testing, he/she will automatically receive a "0" and will be subject to further disciplinary actions as outlines in the AC Students Rights & Responsibilities. 

Plagiarism, Cheating and Individual Work Ethic

Amarillo College policies and Code of Student Conduct is strictly adhered to when dealing with plagiarism, cheating, and duplication of work product. Any evidence of plagiarism, cheating, or duplication of work product will result in a zero on the work in question.

A complete statement regarding scholastic dishonesty can be found in the Student Code of Conduct in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook at http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=426

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

Instructor reserves the right to subjectively influence the final grade relative to class attendance, participation, and attitude.

Weighted Total:

40% Assignments and attendance

25% Portfolio

20% Discussion Boards

15% Exams 

100% Total Grade

ASSIGNMENTS:

Weekly assignments MUST be typed and submitted into Blackboard.  Assignments are due by 12 p.m. (midnight) on Mondays.  Late assignments will be docked 10% per day. Assignments will permanently close one week past the due date.  Extenuating circumstances will be considered, if communicated BEFORE the due date. 

EXAMINATIONS:

Examinations will consist of essay, true-false, multiple choice, matching or short answer questions. Final Examination will be comprehensive.  Should you have an emergency, contact me in ADVANCE before 5:30.  Tests taken more than a week from the original test date will result in docked or a zero grade.  There are no make-up exams. 

WITHDRAWAL POLICY: 

It is the responsibility of the student to initiate drop or withdrawal procedures through Instructor of the course. Students who stop attending class but do not officially drop or withdraw from this course will receive a grade of F if their average falls below a 60.   PLEASE communicate with the instructor to discuss options before considering dropping the class!  Once the class is dropped, all grade records are deleted in Blackboard and can not be accessed again. 

March 1st is the last date to withdraw.

***If after four weeks of coursework, a student’s grade is under a 70, an academic retention alert will be sent to advisor and financial aid department.

Accessing Grades Online:

To view your current course grades:

• Go to www.actx.edu, click on AC Connect anf log in using your ACNetID and password
• Click on BUSG-2309
• Click on My Grades on the menu to the left.

Final grade will be determined by dividing total number of points by the number of tests and projects. Instructor reserves the right to subjectively influence the final grade relative to class attendance, participation and attitude.

To view your Final course grades:

• Go to www.actx.edu, click on AC Connect and log in using your ACNetID and password
• Scroll down to Self Service on bottom right of the page, and click on Current Student.
• Under current student, click on Academic Profile and click on Grades.

Be aware that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (as amended) does not permit instructors to disclose information regarding grades over the phone, via email, or to a third party. Therefore, if you need to discuss your grades, you must do so in person.

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