Administrative Office Procedures 1, 14^th edition—Professor Cook
Tentative Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, 8:30-10:20 a.m.

Date	Chapter/Topic	Assignment
8/22- 8/24	Orientation—Job Search Basics/Employment Portfolio Introduction—Chapter 1
Part 1—The Workplace and You
8/29	Ch. 1 Entering the Workforce (Classified ad)
8/31	Ch. 2 Becoming a Professional
9/5	LABOR DAY
9/7	Ch. 3 Managing and Organizing Yourself
9/12	Review/Due Date)
9/14	Test: Ch. 1-3
Part 2—The Workplace Environment
9/19	Introduction (FEEDBACK FROM CH. 1-3) (Cover Letter)
9/21	Ch. 4 Working Ethically
9/26	Ch. 5 Understanding the Workplace Team
9/28	Ch. 6 Developing Customer Focus
10/3	Review/Due Date
10/5	Test: Ch. 4-6
Part 3—Communication—The Key to Success
10/10	Introduction (FEEDBACK FROM CH. 4-6) (Resume Draft)
10/12	Ch. 7 Improving Communication Skills
10/17	Ch. 8 Developing Presentation Skills
10/19	Ch. 9 Handling Telecommunications
10/24	Ch. 10 Planning Meetings and Events
10/26	Review/due Date
10/31	Test: Ch. 7-10
Part 4—Records Management, Travel, and Finances
11/2	Introduction (FEEDBACK FROM CH. 7-10) (Application) Schedule for Resume feedback during this unit
11/7	Ch. 11 Managing Records
11/9	Ch. 12 Handling Mail and Retaining Records
11/14	Ch. 13 Coordinating Business Travel
11/16	Ch. 14 Understanding Financial Responsibilities
11/17	Last Day to Withdraw (Daily Grade feedback TBA)
11/21	Review/Due Date
11/23	Test: Ch. 11-14 (Test format change)
11/24-11/27	Thanksgiving Break
Part 5—Career Success
11/28	Ch. 15 Employment Portfolio DUE/SPEED INTERVIEW
11/30	Ch. 16 Leading with Confidence--/discuss Exam Project
12/5	Final Exam Project DUE
12/7	Conferences available upon request