(COURSE
MASTER SYLLABUS)
Office Administration instructors will furnish students a
“First Day Handout” ( Attachment #3) which will
contain at least the following information:
Heading:
Instructor name, course name and number, section and synonym number.
How to Reach the
Instructor: Instructor’s office hours, office location
and number, phone number and E-mail address, availability of instructor for
appointments and conferences.
POFT
2312 BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE & COMMUNICATION (3-2-2). Skill
development in practical applications which emphasize the improvement of
writing skills necessary for effective business communications. Fee: $12
Skills: R Prerequisites: POFT 1302 or
equivalent. ( ) Course Type: W
Effective Communication for Colleges, Eleventh Edition, South-Western Publishing Co., Brantley and
Miller. -
(ISBN# - 0324272715)
·
Manage
time
·
Participates
as member of team
·
Teaches
others
·
Exercises
leadership
·
Negotiates
to arrive at decision
·
Works
with cultural diversity
·
Organizes
and maintains information
·
Uses
computers to process information
·
Applies
technology to task
·
Basic
reading, listening, speaking, reasoning and writing skills
· Creative thinking and decision making skills
· Personal qualities—responsibility, sociability, self-management and integrity/honesty
At
the instructor’s discretion, lecture, videos, class discussions, research
papers, and class projects may be used to instruct the
class.
This
course will provide students with increased knowledge of specialized areas of
office procedures and techniques. This course
will also train students with marketable skills to meet their individual
requirements, current demands, and future needs of the business world.
Attachment
#3 lists objectives that the instructor is expected to teach and students are
expected to learn during this course.
Students will demonstrate that these objectives have been mastered
through the use of class discussions, written assignments, demonstrations, and
tests, For flex courses, students will demonstrate
that these objectives have been mastered through the use of hands-on
computer-based assignments and individual assistance as needed. The Instructor may also list additional
learning objectives in their “First Day Handout” (Attachment #3).
Class Rules:
ACC college rules state that food and drink are not allowed in
classroom. Children are also not allowed
in the classroom. The Instructor may
also list additional course policies in their “First Day Handout” (Attachment
#3). Flex courses will include flex lab
policies in the Student Guide.
Attendance Requirements:
A student at
Withdrawal Policy: the instructor may drop students for
unsatisfactory attendance and/or academic progress. NOTE: IT SHOULD BE UNDERSTOOD THAT IT IS THE STUDENT’S
RESPONSIBILITY AND NOT THE INSTRUCTOR’S TO DROP A COURSE. A STUDENT THAT DISCONTINUES COMING TO CLASS
AND FAILS TO DROP A COURSE IS SUBJECT TO RECEIVING A FINAL, PERMANENT GRADE OF
“F”.
Incompletes:
Instructors may award a grade of “Incomplete” when students fail to
complete all course requirements. When
doing so, instructors will complete an “Incomplete Form” and forward to the
department’s program coordinator. If the
student then completes the work in the required time frame, the instructor will
be responsible for contacting the program coordinator with the new grade
information. NOTE: Students
who fail to successfully complete the required course work within the timeframe
allowed, will automatically have the “Incomplete” changed to a final grade of
“F.” Incompletes are not allowed for
flex courses.
Scholastic Dishonesty:
Acts prohibited by the college for which discipline may be administered
include scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating on an exam
or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing
outside work. Academic work submitted by
students shall be the result of their thought, research or
self-expression. Academic work is
defined as, but not limited to tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or
on paper; projects either individual or group; classroom presentations, and
homework.” (Refer to Student Handbook
for details). NOTE: STUDENTS MAY BE DISMISSED
FROM THE COURSE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR FOR SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY.
Academic Freedom:
Institutions of higher education are conducted for the common good. The common good depends upon a free search
for truth and its free expression. Hence
it is essential that faculty members at
The
concept of academic freedom in
The
essential responsibilities of the Board of Trustees and administrators
regarding academic freedom are set forth in the Criteria For
Accreditation, adopted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, as
updated and revised.
In
the classroom or in college-produced telecommunications, faculty members should
strive to be accurate, to exercise appropriate restraint, and to show respect
for the opinions of others. In
addition, instructors should be judicious in the use of material and should
introduce only material that has a clear relationship to
the subject field.
Student Discipline:
Student’s Freedom of
Expression: Each student is strongly encouraged to
participate in class. In any classroom
situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be
many differing viewpoints. These
differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where
students and instructor alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students
may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It expected that faculty and students will
respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions.
OSD Statement:
Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented
physical or psychological disabilities.
Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations
through the Office of Students with Disabilities on the campus where they
expect to take the majority of their classes.
Students are encouraged to do this three weeks
before the start of the semester. (Refer to Student Handbook for details).
It is the student’s responsibility to obtain,
read, and be thoroughly familiar with the ACC Testing Center Rules prior to
taking exams at the center. Violation of
these rules is very serious and may result in disciplinary action.
A
current copy of the ACC Student Handbook can be located on the ACC Internet
Page under Student Services. Students
are encouraged to review this handbook to familiarize themselves with college
rules and policies that may affect them.
Students
may purchase a current ACC College Catalog at one of the college
bookstores. Office Administration degree
and certificate plans outlined in the catalog are
especially helpful for students in developing future educational plans.
Students
are encouraged to review the department’s web page at http://www.austincc.edu/ofad/ where
valuable information concerning the program may be found. Several other useful URL sites are also
listed.
Many
educational and employment concerns of students may be answered by their course
instructor. If additional counseling is
needed, students are encouraged to contact the Office Administration Program
Coordinator for assistance. (Note: The Office Administration Program Coordinator
is located at the Eastview Campus, room #8319, Phone # 223-5840, E-Mail address: jbillings@austincc.edu.)
ACC
is implementing a rule spring 2006 that will affect tuition for students who
attempt a course three or more times beginning fall 2002. The rule is
called “The Rule of Three,” and is based on state tuition reimbursement
laws.
Students
who attempt a course for the third (or more) time will be charged an additional
$60 per credit hour for that course. Complete information can be
found at http://www.austincc.edu/admiss/ruleofthree/.