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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 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.
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
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.
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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POFI-2331-001 Desktop Publishing for the Office
Prerequisite: POFI 2301 -minimum grade of C or demonstrated competence
In-depth coverage of desktop publishing terminology, text editing and use of design principles. Emphasis on layout techniques, graphics, multiple page displays and business applications. This course is designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
In this course, you are expected to read all assigned materials and agree to abide by the rules and guidelines presented in the department academic integrity policy; by submitting an assignment, you acknowledge this policy. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VG1NSpxZzc8HDz_ElcnwYALIMYy-tCSl/view?usp=drive_link
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
Shelly Cashman Series: Microsoft Publisher 2019
by Joy L. Starks, Misty E. Vermaat
Publisher: Cengage
ISBN-13: 978-0-357-36002-6
No access code required to access assignments/projects for the class.
The bookstore has a hard copy of the book. You also have the option of getting the eText.
Please speak with me or email me (rspillai@actx.edu) before you make your choice of materials.
Access to a PC/laptop running the Windows Operating System (Windows 10) -- Required
Microsoft Publisher 2019 or 2021. If you do not have a subscription to Office 365, you can get Office 365 Personal for $6.99 per month
(no annual contract) on Microsoft's website. Here is the link: Office 365 Personal
The application, Microsoft Publisher 2019/2021 is NOT available on an Apple MAC desktop or book.
Chromebook will NOT work for this class
Software is available on computers in the Computer Labs on campus.
A USB flash drive, 4GB or higher
Pen or pencil
By the end of this course, the student should have knowledge of in-depth desktop publishing terminology, text editing, and use of design principles emphasizing layout techniques, graphics, multiple page displays, and business applications.
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 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.
Students should be prepared to put in time at home working on the Assignment. Students should expect to put in atleast 5-10 hours work per week at home/lab
Points will be deducted for late work - 5 points per day past the due date. Assignments cannot be turned in for grading 2 weeks past the due date
The Faculty of the Business Technology Program 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.
Course grades will be assigned based upon the following criteria:
Student evaluation is based upon the following criteria and weights:
Complete assignments by the scheduled date/time. Five points will be deducted per day past the due date. Assignments/ Projects/Quiz cannot be turned in for grading two weeks past the due date.
POFI 2331, DESKTOP PUBLISHING FOR THE OFFICE,
October 23--December 15 2023
Fall II, 2023
The schedule below represents a planned outline for the course. Actual modules, assignments and dates are subject to change. Please check your email daily for course updates from your instructor.
WEEK 1
Topics Covered: Review Syllabus, Module 1 : Creating a Flyer
Assignments: Email Instructor through Blackboard, Syllabus Quiz, Module 1 Quiz, Module 1 Project , Grader Project 1
WEEK 2
Topics Covered: Module 2: Publishing a Trifold Brochure
Assignments: Module 2 Quiz, Module 2 Project , Grader Project 2
WEEK 3
Topics Covered: Module 3: Designing a Newsletter
Assignments: Module 3 Quiz, Module 3 Project , Grader Project 3, Final Project due in Week 7 assigned
WEEK 4
Topics Covered: Module 4: Creating a Custom Publication from Scratch
Assignments: MID-TERM, Module 4 Quiz, Module 4 Project , Grader Project 4
WEEK 5
Topics Covered: Module 5: Using Business Information Sets
Assignments: Module 5 Quiz, Module 5 Project , Grader Project 5
WEEK 6
Topics Covered: Module 7: Advanced Formatting and Merging Publications with Data
Assignments: Module 7 Quiz, Module 7 Project , Grader Project 7
WEEK 7
Topics Covered: Module 8: Generating Data-Driven Catalogs
Assignments: Module 8 Quiz, Module 8 Project , Grader Project 8, Final Project Due
WEEK 8
Topics Covered: Module 9: Sharing & Distributing Publications
Assignments: Module 9 Quiz, Module 9 Project
October 23: Fall 2 classes begin
October 30: Census Day (Administrative Drop for Non-Attendance)
November 6: Registration Begins - Spring 2024
November 23 - 26 Thanksgiving Holiday - AC Closed
December 6: Last Day to Withdraw
December 14: Last Day of Course
December 15: Fall Commencement
TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTING ISSUES
10/19/23 11:00 PM
10/20/23 9:58 PM