Supervision Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Jodi Lindseth (Curriculum Vitae)Office Location
R. E. Byrd Business Building 323D
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
(except M & W 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. - Class)
via text, phone, email and/or Google meet
* Appointments available upon request
Text: (806) 584-9833 (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.) **Please give up to 24 hours to reply and refrain from sending multiple texts.
**There may be a slower response on the weekends
Course Information
Recording Policy
Disability Statement
If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
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If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
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
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Student Withdrawal Procedures
Students who wish to withdraw from a class must:
- consult with their instructor to obtain a signed academic withdrawal request form to submit to the AskAC department for processing
- consult with the financial aid office if receiving financial aid
- consult with the Veterans Benefit Coordinator if receiving veteran benefits
- consult with their academic advisor to determine how withdrawing may affect their enrollment in future semesters
- NOTE: The Texas Education Code stipulates that students attending Texas institutions of higher education for the first time fall 2007 and later may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education. (Senate Bill 1231) Rule 4.10.
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
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.
Student Resources Student Resources Website
Department Expectations
Occupational License Disclaimer
Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
Hybrid
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
Supervisory Management: The Art of Inspiring, Empowering, and Developing People
Edition, 2014. ISBN -13: 978-1285063003
Supplies
- Note taking supplies
- Textbook: Supervisory Management, Mosley, Mosely and Pietri, 9th edition
- Computer/tablet (Be aware: not all class objectives can be accessed on tablets or smartphones)
- Ability to access the course in Blackboard through AC Connect to submit assignments. Students MUST have the ability to access the course in Blackboard through AC Connect to submit assignments, take exams, participate in discussion boards and team projects (www.actx.edu)
*If you don't have computer and printer access as home, make sure you locate the computer lab of your choice on campus to complete your assignments on time.
Technical support and assistance to log on to the course:
- For hands-on technical support, visit the Student Help Center.
- AC Connect / Blackboard Support Information
- For telephone support, call AskACat 371-5000.
- Also see the AC Connect Student Resources online help.
Student Performance
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- 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
*Meets Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)
Resources:Identifies, organizes, plans, and allocates resources (time, money, materials and facilities, and human resources).
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, knows how to learn, and reasons.
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
Be on time and prepared for classroom discussion.
Cell phones and pagers must be in silent mode while class is in session. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TEXTING and USAGE DURING CLASS. Excessive cell phone use will be call for dismissal from the class.
You are expected to behave in the classroom, in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment. Behaviors that are not supportive include, but are not limited to: tardiness/leaving early; electronic device noises, electronic usage, texting, working on homework in class, sleeping and talking during lectures; abusive, offensive, or disrespectful language; abusive, offensive, or disrespectful demeanor toward AC faculty, staff, students and/or property are grounds for immediate dismissal.
BEST PRACTICES:
- This is an 8 week class, have your book at the BEGINNING of class...we will hit the ground running!
- If this is your first class with Blackboard, get into Blackboard and "get lost"
- Log into Blackboard on Monday mornings after class to see what is due for the week (check the college email several times a week to stay informed) Communication will be through class announcements and college email.
- 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 non-threatening 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 or cheating, 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
35% Discussion Board
25% Exams
100% Total Grade
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Weekly assignments MUST be typed and submitted into Blackboard.
- Assignments are due by Mondays 7:00 p.m.
- 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.
- ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL.
- Extra credit is not available.
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 7 p.m. 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 that do not attend class on or before the census date will automatically dropped from 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!
- A student wanting to drop a class must set up an office visit with the instructor in order to drop the class.
- Once the class is dropped, all grade records are deleted in Blackboard and can not be accessed again.
December 7th 2016 is the last day to withdraw.
***If after two 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 BMGT-1305
- Click on My Grades on the menu to the left.
Final grade will be determined from the weighted total of all grades. 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.
Attendance
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
"90% of success is just showing up." ~ Woody Allen
- In order to be successful in this class, students are expected to attend all regularly scheduled class meetings.
- Should you miss a class, it is your responsibility to determine what you have missed and take appropriate actions.
- Please obtain the names and phone numbers of at least two of your fellow classmates and contact them about anything you have missed.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
- Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class.
- A student ID will be needed to scan attendance for the class.
- Complete attendance is considered attending the whole class, coming to class late or leaving early is not considered full attendance.
- A student who misses one or less classes will be exempt from the final exam.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
It is the responsibility of the student to initiate drop or withdrawal procedures through the Instructor of the course. 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. A student wanting to drop a class must set up an office visit with the instructor in order to drop the class. PLEASE communicate with the instructor to discuss options before considering dropping the class!
Last day to withdraw (drop) – December 7th, 2016
EXAMINATIONS:
Exams will be open for 4 days. Students are expected to take the exam by the due date. NO make-up exams are allowed except for extenuating circumstances.
Calendar
Fall I 2016 Supervision Schedule
**TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE AND DUE DATES INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE SCHEDULE DURING THE SEMESTER
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Syllabus Created on:
10/24/16 9:18 PM
Last Edited on:
10/24/16 9:25 PM