Administrative Office Procedures II Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

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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withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education.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.

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Course

POFT-1349-001 Administrative Office Procedures II

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: POFT 1309

Course Description

In-depth coverage of office procedures with emphasis on decision-making, goal setting, management theories and critical thinking.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

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Textbooks

No textbook required.

Supplies

See instructor.

Student Performance

After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the Office Administration program:

Complete general office assignments under the supervision of an instructor and/or administrative assistant.

Complete job-related learning objectives as assigned for each evaluation period. 

Submit a narrative summarizing the experience including such things as a diary (journal), new terminology encountered, new experiences, and activities/processes/procedures learned.

END-OF-COURSE OUTCOMES:  Prepare business documents; present business data in report form; and define management theories.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

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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".

Expected Student Behavior

PLAGIARISM, CHEATING, AND INDIVIDUAL WORK ETHIC: The Amarillo College policies and Code of Student Conduct are 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 project or test in question.

Grading Criteria

EVALUATION:   Successfully complete three (3) External Learning Experience Student Evaluation forms (due in five-week intervals—see below for evaluation due dates).  The average of the three evaluation grades and how well goals were achieved equals the final course grade.

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

 70% - Tests (Three Supervisor Evaluations)
 30% - Assignments (Contract submitted, goals determined, and ending report submitted)
100%

Student and Supervisor will complete the “Job-Related Learning Objectives” form the first week of classes.

Attendance

Students are expected to complete the goals Student and Supervisor determine at the first of the semester, even if it requires more time and commitment than expected (whether a paid work position or not). Students will display a positive attitude and team attitude when completing work assignments.

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