Cooperative Education – Business Administration and Management, General Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

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Course

BMGT-1382-001 Cooperative Education – Business Administration and Management, General

Prerequisites

Course Description

Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience.

Student ResourcesStudent 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

(3 sem hrs; 1 lec, 20 hrs work/week)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Your Attitude is Showing: A Primer of Human Relations, Sharon Lund O’Neil, 12^th ed, ISBN 0132429047

Supplies

Student Performance

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student.  Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience.  Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. 

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
As outlined in the learning plan, the student will master the theory, concepts, and skills involving the tools, materials, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, and legal systems associated with the particular occupation and business/industry; demonstrate ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the applicable technical language of the occupation and the business or industry.

 

*Meets Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)
Resources: Identifies, organizes, plans, and allocates resources. (Time, money, materials, facilities, and human resources)
Information:  Acquires and uses information
Interpersonal:  Works with others, serves clients, exercises leadership
Systems:  Understands complex interrelationships. (Evaluates, monitors, maintains and troubleshoots equipment)
Technology:  Works with a variety of technologies.  (Selects technology, maintains and troubleshoots equipment)
Basic Skills:Reads, writes, performs arithmetic and mathematical operations, listens and speaks.
Thinking Skills:Thinks creatively, makes decisions, solves problems, visualizes, knows how to learn, and reason.
Personal Qualities:Displays responsibilities, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, integrity, and honesty.

 

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".

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

Students are expected to be self-disciplined in order to meet the requirements of this course.

BEST PRACTICES:

1. Get your book before or during the first week of class.....we hit the ground running!
2. If this is your first online class, get into Blackboard and "get lost"
3. Log into Blackboard on Mondays 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. 
4. Plan ahead if you have limited internet access
5. Communicate, communicate, communicate with your instructor (I don't bite!)
6. USE SPELL CHECK  (What do you think about the person or an articles with incorrect spelling?)
7. Know your resources, (student help, library hours, tutoring locations, etc.) if you don't know and need help....ask!!

DISCUSSION BOARDS:

1. The purpose of discussion boards is to share experiences and learn from each other.
2. Use complete sentences in discussion boards.  DO NOT use abbreviated language used in text messaging. 
3. Use spell check. 
4. Address classmates in a non-threatening tone of voice; refrain from insults, slurs, insensitive comments and slang. 
5. Please be respectful or classmates on the discussion boards.

EXAMINATIONS/QUIZZES:

Exams/Quizzes 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. 

Emailing Instructors

It is the policy of the Management office to hold the standards of business of the workforce.  Therefore, if you need to send an email to your instructor(s):

1. Give a salutation  (Good morning Ms. Lindseth....)
2. State the who, what, where, when, why and how  (Please don't assume I know the assignment you are working on or the class you are in, etc.)
3. Be respectful.  (Snarky emails will result in an unanswered email)
4. Proof your email before you send it.  How does it sound?  Is it a fact based email? (is it a win-win email?)
5. Signature   (Best regards, Sincerely...)

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

SAFEASSIGN:

In Blackboard, SafeAssign is included in all assignments, reports and projects.  You will have access to the SafeAssign report that the instructor will receive when handing in assignments.  If the SafeAssign report shows more than 50% is copied (ie, plagerism, non-MLA cited, misquoted) the student will receive a 0 but will have a chance to justify the report for a docked grade.  If no justification is made, the 0 will remain in effect. 

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.

*Feedback is always given for anything other than a 100%.  It is important to read the grading feedback in case there were problems with the assignment upload or the discussion board comments that will help future successful submissions. 

Course Grade:

Weighted Total:

70% Goals and Objectives in employment

15% Assignments

10% Discussion Boards

5% Quizzes

100% Course Grade

(70% of your grade is how well you set and strive to reach your work related objectives (goals) in the workplace.  We will visit your supervisor at your worksite twice during this semester.)

(30% of your course grade will be determined by your performance in the online portion of the class.  This will include how well you do on chapter quizzes, submitting all required paperwork and assignments, discussion boards by the assigned deadline.)

ASSIGNMENTS:

• * Weekly assignments MUST be typed and submitted into Blackboard. 
• * Assignments are due by 11:30 p.m. on Mondays CST (and close at 11:30 p.m!)
  • It is recommended to submit homework by 11:00 p.m. for successful submission.
• * Late assignments are not accepted.
  • Extenuating circumstances will be considered, if communicated BEFORE the due date.  (Computer glitches at 11:30 aren't extenuating circumstances)
  • Travel for work, conferences, vacations are not considered extenuating circumstances
• * ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL.  DO NOT SEND YOUR ASSIGNMENT THROUGH EMAIL.  You will not get credit for emailing your assignment.  If an assignment needs to be resubmitted, it will be reopened up in Blackboard for submission.
• * Resubmitted assignments must be uploaded within a week of the request.  (Thus, it is important to read your grading feedback)
• * Assigned papers or reports are required to be in  MLA format.  MLA format guidelines are located in the How To folder. 
• * Extra credit is not available.  (There are plenty of opportunities to increase grades with heavily weighted discussion boards and assignments)

EXAMINATIONS/QUIZZES:

• * Examinations/quizzes 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 11:30 p.m. CST.  There are no make-up exams/quizzes. 

• * Take the exam with a reputable device and good internet connection location
• * If a computer glitch happens while taking an exam:
•        1.  Try to get back into the exam
•        2.  Contact the instructor asap. 
•        3.  The instructor will determine if the exam will be reset to be retaken. 
•        4. Once an exam starts, it can not be stopped or paused

DISCUSSION BOARDS:

• * Name is always included in the title
• * Initial posts are due on Wednesdays at 11:30 p.m. CST
• * Two replies are due on Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. CST
• * Initial post word count is 200-300 words (excludes discussion questions)
• * Replies are 150 work count (excludes salutations)

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! 
• * Communication must be made in person or via phone call.  (Emails, text messages or voicemails are not considered proper communication for a drop notification)
• * Once the class is dropped, all grade records are deleted in Blackboard and can not be accessed again. 

• April 21st, 2022 by 5:00 p.m. is the last date to withdraw.

              Paperwork needs to be turned in BY the DROP Date

***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-1382
• * Click on My Grades on the menu to the left.

Final grade will be determined by the weighted total of discussion boards, assignments, exams/quizzes.  The 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

"90% of success is just showing up." ~ Woody Allen

Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to log on at least once each week. All assignments, quizzes, paperwork, essay questions, discussion boards and progress reports are to be submitted by the assigned deadlines. You must be self-disciplined to complete the requirements of this course.

1. In order to meet the requirements of this class, you MUST work at least 20 hours a week in the job / place of employment of your choice. In addition, your supervisor must agree to the requirements of this course as indicated by signing the Training Agreement.
2. This class is intended for Business Management majors. If you are not a Business Management major, contact the instructor immediately.
3. If your employment changes, please notify the instructor ASAP. A new training agreement and objectives will need to be done. A break in the 20 hour workweek is subject to class withdraw.

CENSUS DAY/ADMINISTRATIVE DROP:  Students must get on within the first week of class and participate in discussion boards, assignments, etc.  If student's do not log in and complete 75% of the first weeks material (Week 1 Discussion board, Week 1 Review and Week 1 Assignment) by Census Day - February 2nd, 2022 the student will be administratively dropped from the course.

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. 
• * PLEASE communicate with the instructor to discuss options before considering dropping the class.
• * Communication must be made in person or via phone call.  (Emails, text messages, voicemails or advisor emails are not considered proper communication for a drop notification)

1. * Drop date: April 21, 2022
   • Paperwork needs to be turned in BY the DROP Date

Steps to drop:  (just saying you want to drop, doesn't get you dropped from the class)

1. Contact financial aid to see how it will effect financial status before dropping
2. Consider how it will affect your status (students are only allowed 5 drops over the degree seeking period)
3. Contact the instructor in person or via phone call
4. Instructor will send a drop form via email
5. Student signs drop form with reason of drop
6. Instructor signs drop form
7. Student takes drop form to academic advisor
8. The student is not dropped from the class until the form gets to the academic advisor for their signature and academic advisor sends it on to registrar

Time Allotment:
The course is designed to be completed during a regular 16-week semester. The course awards three semester hours of credit. A student should expect to schedule on average two hours per week of study time plus at least twenty hours a week in his/her job in the workplace to accomplish the assignments required for this course. You will be required to log on to the course at least once a week throughout the semester. Realize that to be successful in this course, you will have to be self-disciplined. You will not have to go to class at a scheduled time, but you will spend more time independently reading and completing online assignments than you do in a traditional lectured COOP class.

 

Calendar

Additional Information

Important Dates to Remember

January 18 First Day February 2 Census Day March 9-13 Spring Break April 15 May 9-13 Easter Holiday Finals May 13 Graduation