Practicum - Management Syllabus for 2024-2025
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Instructor Information

Office Location

Office Hours

I teach high school Monday through Thursday from 7am to 5pm, and Wednesday evenings and weekends are the best time for meetings. I am happy to schedule a Class Collaborate Meeting with you.  Please email me at april.williams@amarillocollege.com to set up a time.

Course Information

AI Statement

Collusion is defined as “the unauthorized collaboration with another person or by any other means, including artificial intelligence (AI) and computer translators, in preparing work for fulfillment of course requirements.” Using AI like (ChatGPT or Google Gemini) to create a document is considered colluding. The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence on specific assignments is at the discretion of the instructor.

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 Enrollment Center, Suite 700. 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.

Amarillo College Web Accessibility Policy Statement

Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.

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:

Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.

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 course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.

NOTE: Students who are 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. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.

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

CDEC-2265-001 Practicum - Management

Prerequisites

Course Description

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(2 sem hrs; 224 prac.)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

No book required for this practicum.

Supplies

 

  • Computer/laptop with Internet access to Blackboard Learning

  • Personal comprehension tools (highlighters, pencil, paper, pens, computer, etc)

Student Performance

End-of-Course Outcomes: 

Develop an initial operational plan

Identify the functions of an administrator

Evaluate an early care and education program.

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

  • Active Learner:  Take part in the course regardless of setting.  You are responsible for due dates.  Please look at your learning as professional growth, not just a grade!

  • Proactive:  Be proactive to situations that occur rather than reactive.  Please promptly let me know if you have any questions or concerns.  Use your Blackboard Calendar to stay organized.

  • Academic Integrity:  Work honestly for your own benefit.  Make sure all required signatures are from the valid, certified personnel.  Ensure you provide proper citations for other’s work.

  • Punctuality: ALL ASSIGNMENTS are due on or before the due date. A maximum of 70% will be earned if submitted within 7 days of the original due date.  Zeros will remain in the gradebook after a week has passed.

Grading Criteria

Grading Scale: All grades are "Assignments" and equally balanced for your average.

  • A =100-90

  • B = 89-80

  • C = 79-70

  • D = 69-65

  • F =  64-0

Late work will be an Automatic Zero.  You may submit one week past the due date for a 70%.

Attendance

Your attendance is connected to your Monday night class. CDEC 2326

Calendar

Module, Chapter(s) Dates & CDEC 2265

 

Hybrid-In Class Expectation

Course Work

Module 1

08/19 – 08/25

Chapter 1

 

CDEC 2265 Log & Reflections

Monday, August 19, 2004

 

West Campus

Allied Health Building Rm: 139

6:00 – 8:00pm

  • Syllabus Quiz 
  • Google Site Assignment
  • Director Self-Assessment
  • Review of objective(s)

Module 2

08/26 – 09/01

Chapter 2 & 3

 

CDEC 2265 Log & Reflections

Monday, August 26, 2024

 

West Campus

Allied Health Building Rm: 139

6:00 – 8:00pm

  • Mission Statement
  • Exit Ticket
  • Chapter Quiz
  • Review of objective(s)

Module 3

09/02 – 09/08

Chapter 4

 

CDEC 2265 Log & Reflections

Monday, September 02, 2024

 

No Class – Labor Day

  • Letter to the Board
  • Discussion
  • Review of objective(s)

 

Module 4

09/09 – 09/15

Chapter 5

 

CDEC 2265 Log & Reflections

Monday, September 09, 2024

 

West Campus

Allied Health Building Rm: 139

6:00 – 8:00pm

  • Budget
  • Exit Ticket
  • Midterm
  • Review of objective(s)

Module 5

09/16 – 09/22

Chapter 6

 

CDEC 2265 Log & Reflections

Monday, September 16, 2024

 

West Campus

Allied Health Building Rm: 139

6:00 – 8:00pm

  • Break-Even analysis
  • Exit Ticket
  • Discussion
  • Review of objective(s)

Module 6

09/23 – 09/29

Chapter 7

 

CDEC 2265 Log & Reflections

Monday, September 23, 2024

 

West Campus

Allied Health Building Rm: 139

6:00 – 8:00pm

  • Floor Plan
  • Chapter Quiz
  • Exit Ticket
  • Review of objective(s)

Module 7

09/30 – 10/6

Chapter 8

 

CDEC 2265 Log & Reflections

Monday, September 30

 

West Campus

Allied Health Building Rm: 139

6:00 – 8:00pm

  • Vendor, Equipment and Cost List
  • CLI Engage Assignment
  • Exit Ticket
  • Review of objective(s)

Module 8

10/07 – 10/11

Final

 

CDEC 2265 Log & Reflections

Monday, October 7, 2024

 

West Campus

Allied Health Building Rm: 139

6:00 – 8:00pm

  • Completed Google Site
  • Final

Additional Information

Note:  This course is paired with :  CDEC 2326.

Syllabus Created on:

08/13/24 8:29 AM

Last Edited on:

08/13/24 9:26 AM