Administrative Office Procedures I 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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• 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withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education.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-1309-001 Administrative Office Procedures I

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: POFI 2301 and POFT 1301-minimum grade of C or demonstrated competence

Course Description

Study of current office procedures, duties and responsibilities applicable to an office environment.

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Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab )

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

The Administrative Professional Technology & Procedures; 14e; by Fulton-Calkins, Rankin, and Shumack; South-Western/ Cengage Learning; 2011
ISBN 978-0-538-73104-1

Gregg Quick Filing Practice, 5th edition, by Stewart/Trent, 2007, McGraw-Hill Irwin Publishing
ISBN 0-07-322288-7

Administrative Office Procedures I Manual, by Garner, Amarillo College Bookstore

***NOTE:  These same references/supplies will also be used in POFT 1349, Administrative Office Procedures II.

Supplies

1. Textbooks -  The Administrative Professional Technology & Procedures, 14e, by Fulton-Calkins, Rankin, and Shumack: Thomson/South-Western/Cengage Learning, 2011, ISBN 978-0-538-73104-1
   Gregg Quick Filing Practice, 5th edition, by Stewart/Trent, 2007, McGraw-Hll Irwin Publishing, ISBN 0-07-322288-7
   Administrative Office Procedures I Manual, by Garner, Amarillo College Bookstore.
2. One USB portable storage device
3. No. 10 envelopes
4. Pen, paper, paper clips and a 3-ring binder for handouts.
    

Student Performance

PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES (MINIMUM COMPETENCIES):  After completing the course, students will be familiar with the following:  (1) performing responsibilities of an administrative professional; (2) applying time management skills; (3) processing incoming/outgoing mail; (4) filing; (5) making travel arrangements; (6) preparing for business meetings; (7) preparing for the job search process; (8) applying business ethics; (9) producing mailable business documents; and (10) applying grammar rules.

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

CELL PHONES:      Please put cell phone on vibrate and step out of the room to take your call.

FOOD/DRINKS:       No food is allowed in the classroom.  Drinks are allowed if you leave them on the table by the door; however, no drinks are allowed at the computer stations.

PLAGIARISM, CHEATING, AND INDIVIDUAL WORK ETHIC:  The 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 project or test in question.

Grading Criteria

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES I GRADING
SPRING 2017

15%           Chapter Quizzes

25%           Team Projects                   

25%           Assignments

10%           Attendance

10%           Participation

15%           Final

 5%            Bonus Activities

All outside weekly classwork is due on the date assigned and due before class.

10 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM EACH GRADE FOR EACH WEEK THE WORK IS LATE.

Grading Criteria
>=89.5       A
>=79.5       B
>=69.5       C
>=59.5       D
<59.5%      F
 

The 2^nd floor is available for student use as well as the open computer lab.

Attendance

Employees in the business world are expected to be at work promptly each day; therefore, students in business classes are expected to be in class promptly each day. This class meets twice each week.  There are no excused absences. Three tardies equal one absence.  If you leave class for any reason while the class is being conducted, it will be counted as a tardy.

Calendar

Additional Information

January 17, 2017                       Classes Begin

March 13 – 17, 2017                  Spring Break

April 21, 2017                            Last day to Drop or Withdraw