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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.
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POFT-1349-003 Administrative Office Procedures II
Prerequisite: POFT 1309
In-depth coverage of office procedures with emphasis on decision-making, goal setting, management theories and critical thinking.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
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.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)
Hybrid
** The textbook listed below and all materials for the class can be accessed with this access code **
(1) The Administrative Professional, Technology & Procedures, 15th edition, Dianne S. Rankin and Kellie A. Scumack (authors), Cengage Learning (publisher)
Access to computer with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel to complete assignments
Access to a computer with internet connection to complete assignments
Notebook/paper and pencils/pens for notetaking and in-class assignments
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".
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Students are expected to maintain a high standard of individual honor in their scholastic work. Students who are guilty of cheating, plagiarism, copying, or dishonesty may receive a 0 on an assignment; may be excluded from class with a grade of F; or, in flagrant cases, may be suspended from the College. The Faculty of the Business Technology Program (formerly Office Administration) reserve the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test or assignment by reproducing any specific section or the entire test/assignment in question. Any action that compromises the computer systems at Amarillo College, including but not limited to hacking or cracking, can result in a grade of "F" in this course and possible further disciplinary action. |
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Course grades will be assigned based upon the following criteria:
> 89.5 = A
>79.5 = B
>69.5 = C
>59.5 = D
<59.5 = F
Student evaluation is based upon the following assignments and weights:
Attendance - 5%
Filing Practice - 5%
Filing Exercise - 10%
Textbook Reading & Weekly Quizzes - 15%
Assignments / Group Activities - 30%
Timed Writings - 10%
Team Project - 15%
Employment Portfolio - 10%
A 10% penalty will be applied to all late work.
Three different elements impact your timed writing grade: (1) completion of one timed writing each week; (2) speed achieved by Week 8; and (3) degree of improvement over the 8-week period. The timed writing grade is worth 10% of your final course grade.
Timed Writing Final Speed
50+ wpm with >95% accuracy = 95
45-49 wpm with >95% accuracy = 85
40-44 wpm with >95% accuracy s = 75
31-39 wpm with >95% accuracy = 65
30 wpm or less with >95% accuracy = 55
WPM Improvement
Improvement of 10+ words per minute with 0-5 errors = 95
Improvement of 8-9 words per minute with 0-5 errors = 90
Improvement of 6-7 words per minute with 0-5 errors = 85
Improvement of 4-5 words per minute with 0-5 errors = 80
Improvement of 1-3 words per minute with 0-5 errors = 75
No wpm improvement; minimum 30 words per minute with 0-5 errors = 70
Keying less than 30 words per minute with 0-5 errors = 65
Keying errors exceed 5, regardless of speed = 60
Check your email daily. The email address used by your instructor is the @amarillocollege.com email address issued to each AC student. Your instructor will communicate important course updates, guidance, and hints via email.
Establish the habit of reading the textbook chapter BEFORE you come to class. You don't have to know the material or to fully understand what you have read, but you will be laying an important foundation. When we review the material in class, it will make more sense and both the in-class assignment and your homework will progress more efficiently. Promise!!
Complete assignments by the scheduled date/time. The more effort you put into keeping on top of the assignments, the more you will learn, the more you will enjoy the course, and the more likely the workload will not feel burdensome. A 10% penalty will be applied to late work.
Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class period. If you arrive late, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have been counted as present--before you leave class that day. Excessive absence or lack of participation may result in failure of the course.
Your instructor, Rebecca Archer, may be contacted by email through the course in Blackboard. If Blackboard is not available, please email rcarcher@actx.edu. In-person meetings or additional help are available if needed or desired. Please contact by email to set up a convenient day/time.
Emails are typically answered within 24 hours. If you do not receive a response within that timeframe, please resend your message as a reminder.
Week 1: March 21 - March 27
Syllabus & Course Review
Chapter 16: Leading with Confidence
IN CLASS Timed Writing
ARMA Filing Rules 1& 2
All Week 1 assignments must be completed by Sunday, March 27 @ 10 pm), in order to be considered Present in the course. Failure to complete all assignments by this date may lead to an administrative drop from the course.
Week 2: March 28 - April 3
Chapter 8: Communicating with Technology
IN CLASS Timed Writing
ARMA Filing Rules 3 & 4
Week 3: April 4 - 10
Chapter 9: Developing Presentation Skills
IN CLASS Timed Writing
ARMA Filing Rules 5 & 6
Week 4: April 11- April 17
Chapter 10: Planning Meetings and Events
IN CLASS Timed Writing
ARMA Filing Rules 7 & 8
Week 5: April 18 - April 24
Chapter 11: Managing Physical Records
IN CLASS Timed Writing
ARMA Filing Rules 9 & 10
Week 6: April 25 - May 1
Chapter 13: Coordinating Business Travel
IN CLASS Timed Writing
ARMA Filing Rules 11
Week 7: May 2 - 8
Chapter 14: Understanding Financial Documents
IN CLASS Timed Writing
ARMA Filing Rule 12
Week 8: May 9 - 12
Team Project
IN CLASS Timed Writing FINAL
Final ARMA Quiz
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
| March 21 | Second 8-week Classes Begin | |
| March 28 | Census Day (Second 8-week classes) | |
| April 4 | Registration for Summer AND Fall Begins | |
| April 15-17 | Easter Holiday (College closed) | |
| April 24 | Honors Convocation | |
| May 3 | Last Day to Withdraw (Second 8-week classes) | |
| May 13 | Payment Deadline for Summer Classes | |
| May 13 | Final Exams(Second 8-week Classes) | |
| May 13 | Grades due (noon) | |
| May 13 | Commencement Ceremonies (Times TBD) |
03/17/22 10:08 AM
03/23/22 7:55 AM