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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.
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
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Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
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.
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GOVT-2306-005 Texas Government
Origin and development of the Texas Constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy and the political culture of Texas.
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; 3 lec)
Online Course
The State of Texas: Government, Politics, & Policy- 6th Edition
No supplies available
No performance information available
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".
No behavior expectations available
Assignments, Exams, and Activities
Note: Failure to do the mini paper means I will not read your larger term paper.
Mini paper topics:
If your last name starts with
A-F Should the Confederate flag continue to be flown and celebrated across the country?
G-M Should TX raise the minimum wage to $15/hr?
N-S Should TX make college free for its citizens?
T-Z Should TX schools regulate food served in order to combat obesity?
So this will require you to do some research on the issue and focus on the government’s action here. There is no wrong answer so long as you defend your point well.
Note, the topic for the term paper is due soon, see syllabus. This topic must be approved by me beforehand, every day it’s late will dock you points. Be sure to look over the Term paper topics slides, Term paper analysis slides, and example term papers to see what I am looking for.
DISCUSSIONS & RESPONSES
ASSESSMENTS
Grade Breakdown
Discussion postings 20%
Discussion responses 10%
Term Paper 20%
Mini Paper 10%
Midterm exam 15%
Cumulative Final Exam 20%
Syllabus quiz 5%
No attendance information available
Course Calendar
***ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE BY 12:00 PM (NOON) CST ON THE TUESDAY OR FRIDAY LISTED BELOW***
Tues Oct 24 Welcome to the Course: Please Read syllabus and Introduce yourself on Discussion post
Fri Oct 27 Have read Entire U.S. Constitution- Syllabus quiz due
Tues Oct 31 Intro and political culture and Constitution slides- D1 Due
Fri Nov 3 Federalism (aka TX and the Nation) and TX Const. – D2/R1 due
Also, TERM PAPER TOPICS DUE TO ME - (Before emailing me you
MUST look over the “Term paper topics” slides providing a complete and specific
argument with at least three credible sources
Tues Nov 7 Political Parties and Interest Groups- D3/R2 Due
Fri Nov 10 TX Legislature - D4/R3 due and MINI PAPER DUE in submission box (do not email it)
Tues Nov 14 TX Executive– D5/R4 Due
Fri Nov 17 MIDTERM EXAM DUE
Tues Nov 21 TX Judiciary– D6/R5 Due
Fri Nov 24 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY- NOTHING DUE
Tues Nov 28 Crimes and Corrections - D7/R6 due
Fri Dec 1 TX Fiscal policy and Local Government- D8/R7 Due
Tue Dec 5 TX Public Policy and Media- D9/R8 Due
Fri Dec 8 Political Participation and Elections- TERM PAPER and R9 Due
Tue Dec 12 FINAL EXAM Due
Instructor’s Practices and Procedures
Late work policy
Exams, Discussions, Responses- NO late work accepted
Mini paper and Term paper- accepted, but entire grade deduction after each day late
Amarillo College is committed to a high standard of academic integrity in the academic community. In becoming part of the academic community, students are responsible for honesty and independent effort. Examples of these violations include, but are not limited to, the following: Plagiarizing written work or projects, cheating on exams or assignments, collusion on an exam or project, and misrepresentation of credentials or prerequisites when registering for a course.
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