BUL 2242 BUSINESS LAW II

Syllabus

ABOUT_INSTRUCTOR ACADEMIC_HONESTY

COURSE_DESCRIPTION COURSE_DESCRIPTION

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GRADING_POLICY TEXTBOOK

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About the Instructor:  

Hello everyone and welcome to BUL2242 Section 2306-Online

I am Dr. Ellen Siegman and I will be your instructor this semester. I have a consulting business for mediation and arbitration, and previously practiced corporate law on Wall Street and for a Fortune 500 company. (I also teach BUL 2241, BUL 2242 & BUL 3310 on-line and BUL 2131 live at the Tarpon Springs Campus.)

I hope you enjoy this course and learn not only about the law but how it effects everyday business decision making. I designed this course with a focus on the business executive’s needs and while the material is intense and there’s much to cover, I’ve incorporated several fun assignments and discussions so I hope you enjoy the class.

Contact information:

Office: Tuesdays and Thursdays at Tarpon Springs Campus

Telephone: (727) 791-2557

Email: Primary: through course email

Secondary: Siegman.ellen@spcollege.edu

Lead Instructor:

Dr. Deborah Eldridge-727-791-2783/Clearwater Campus

Course Description:

This course is the next step for any student planning a business or legal career. Business Law II builds on the knowledge students obtained in Business Law I, providing students with even more tools for critical business decision making. Students will not only dive deeper into the principles of business organizations, but will also learn the importance and value of negotiable instruments, commercial paper and secured transactions while being introduced to insurance law, and employment and labor law as well as wills, estates and trusts. 47 contact hours.

Course Objectives:  

As your instructor it is my goal that you learn the following from this course.

1. Students will define forms of business organizations including sole proprietorships, partnerships, both public and private corporations, and limited liability companies and will compare and delineate the advantages and disadvantages of each form.

2. Students will identify negotiable instruments, their creation, use and purpose in the American business system.

3. Students will explain the purpose of secured transactions and its requirements, and protections for American business entities.

4. Students will define and apply basic insurance principles including insurable interests, coverage and enforcement.

5. Students will outline the federal bankruptcy process and its relationship to state creditors rights laws.

6. Students will apply principles of agency to business transactions including employment relationships.

7. Students will define real and personal property and identify legal issues relating to wills, trusts and estates from a business perspective.

Course Requirements:

In order to successfully complete this course, it is imperative that students have regular access to a computer that is connected to the Internet. It is strongly recommended that students have a broadband (high-speed) internet connection such as DSL or a cable modem. When taking on-line quizzes and exams (or viewing on-line video), students should have an internet connection that is stable and will not drop their connection. 

If you haven’t a stable high-speed internet connection I encourage you to take on-line quizzes and exams at one of the St. Petersburg College libraries (or a similar facility) where a stable high-speed internet connection is available. Internet Explorer is the preferred browser to use to access course materials. 

Because of the use of teams in many classes, a formal standard has been devised. This standard applies to all classes. Students are required to submit assignments and share team documents in Microsoft Office formats (Word, Excel and other Microsoft formats if specified).

The College provides full function student licenses of Microsoft software, other than the basic Office product. Both Visio and Project would be beneficial to students. Details regarding obtaining the software and licenses are provided in a video under Course Materials and on the Technology Management Student Commons in ANGEL.

Some courses allow or require students to submit assignments as video responses with a PowerPoint attachment. Students would require a Webcam compatible with their computer to record these videos. Very low cost cameras have been found to work well when they claim support for the student's computer operating system (such as XP, Vista, MAC, Linux). Alternatively, students may book a machine equipped with a camera at the EpiCenter in Clearwater. These bookings should be made through the College of Technology and Management.

PLEASE be sure you submit assignments in Microsoft Word 97 or higher. Please be sure you use Microsoft word for all drop box attachments, because, if I can’t open the assignment it’s considered late and will receive a zero.

Required Textbook(s) :

Ebook or Custom version of Business Law and The Legal Environment, 7th Ed. by Beatty and Samuelson; Cengage Publishing ISBN: 9781305761032 with this ISBN as long as you order the textbook via our Barnes & Noble Bookstore your cost should be no more than $145.00

You may directly purchase the textbook, an e-book or rent the text via Cengage Brain . There is a course code that is part of the purchase so you must purchase the book directly from either our campus bookstore or the publisher. Here is the website to purchase the ebook: https://login.cengagebrain.com/course/MTPNCJDP869P Follow the prompts to register your MindTap course( you will need MindTap for assignments).

If you already registered an access code or bought MindTap online, the course key to register for this course is:MTPN-CJDP-869P

For those who took the course and bought the book without the online course code, please email me for a code you can use this semester.

WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE Modules

Class Date Chapter Title/Projects

Reading Assignment

WrittenAssignment

Points Assignment Due Date

1 1/9/2017 Introduction to Law

Ch. 1 None

1 Business Ethics & Social Responsibility

Ch.  5 None

1 Alternative Dispute Resolution

Ch. 6 10 Sun. 1/15/17

1 Intentional Torts & Business Torts

Ch. 8 10 Sun. 1/15/17

1 Discussion Forums

Week 1 & Introductions

Post to the Introduction discussion, the Muddiest Point Discussion and the Week 1 Discussion

5

Per Foru

m

Initial posting due by 11:55 p.m. Thursday and response posting by 11:55 p.m. Sunday, where applicable

Complete Quiz 1

Sun.1/15/17

2 1/17/17 Agency Ch. 28 10 Sun. 1/22/172 QUIZ II

Taken and completed online

Complete Quiz II (Module II)

10 Sun. 1/22/17

2 Discussion Forum

Please post to both this module’s muddiest point and module discussion topic

5

Per Foru

m

Initial posting due by 11:55 p.m. Thursday and response

posting by 11:55 p.m. Sunday, where applicable

3 1/23/17 Life & Death of a Corporation

Ch. 33 Module 3 Crossword Puzzle

10 Sun. 1/29/17

3 Management Duties

Ch. 34 Crossword Puzzle

3 Shareholder Rights

Ch. 35 Crossword Puzzle

3 Discussion Forums

Please post to both this module’s muddiest point and module discussion topic

5 Initial posting due by 11:55 p.m. Thursday and response posting by 11:55 p.m. Sunday, where applicable

4 1/30/17 LLC’s and other options

Ch. 31 Quiz III

4 Partnerships Ch. 32 Quiz III4 QUIZ III Complete quiz

(Modules 3 & 4)10 Sun. 2/5/17

4 Discussion Forums

Please post to both this module’s muddiest point and module discussion topic

5

Per Foru

m

Initial posting due by 11:55 p.m. Thursday and response posting by 11:55 p.m. Sunday, where applicable

5 2/6/17 Employment & Labor Law

Ch. 29 Take Quiz IV

5 Employment Discrimination

Ch. 30 Take Quiz IV

5 QUIZ IV Complete quiz (Module 5)

10 Sun. 2/12/17

5 Discussion Forums

Please post to both this module’s muddiest point and module discussion topic

5

Per Foru

m

Initial posting due by 11:55 p.m. Thursday and response posting by 11:55 p.m. Sunday, where applicable

6 2/13/17 Creating Negotiable Instruments

Ch. 25 Complete Module 6 Crossword Puzzle

10 Sun. 2/19/17

6 Liability for Negotiable Instruments

Ch. 26 Complete crossword puzzle

6 Discussion Forums

Please post to both this module’s muddiest point and module discussion topic

5

Per Foru

m

Initial posting due by 11:55 p.m. Thursday and response posting by 11:55 p.m. Sunday, where applicable

7 2/20/17 Secured Transactions

Ch. 24 Quiz V(Modules 6 & 7)

Sun. 2/26/17

7 Discussion Forums

Please post to both this module’s muddiest point and module discussion topic

5

Per Foru

m

Initial posting due by 11:55 p.m. Thursday and response posting by 11:55 p.m. Sunday,

where applicable

8 2/27/17 Insurance Ch. 44 & Assigned Readings

Please post to both this module’s muddiest point and module discussion topic

Due Thurs.

3/2/17

8 MIDTERM Chapters for Modules 1-8

100 Thurs. 3/2/17 –Sun. 3/5/17

8 Discussion Forums

Please post to this module’s muddiest point discussion

5

Per Foru

m

Initial posting due by 11:55 p.m. Thursday and response posting by 11:55 p.m. Sunday, where applicable

March 5-12 SPRING BREAK

No Classes

9 3/13/17 Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights

Ch. 36 Due Sun. 3/19/17

9 Discussion Forums

Please post to both this module’s muddiest point and module discussion topic

5

Per Foru

m

Initial posting due by 11:55 p.m. Thursday and response posting by 11:55 p.m. Sunday, where applicable

10 3/20/17 Intellectual Property

Ch. 41 Complete Quiz VI(Modules 9 & 10)

10 Real Property Ch. 4210 Personal

Property & Ch. 43

BailmentQuiz VI Modules 9

& 1010 Sun. 3/26/17

Discussion Forum

Please post to both this module’s muddiest point and module discussion topic

5

Per Foru

m

Initial posting due by 11:55 p.m. Thursday and response posting by 11:55 p.m. Sunday, where applicable

11 3/27/17 Environmental Law & Sustainability

Ch. 40 Quiz VI (Module 11)

11 Quiz VI Module 11 Complete Quiz 10 Sun. 4/2/1711 Discussion

ForumPlease post to both this module’s muddiest point and module discussion topic

5

Per Foru

m

Initial posting due by 11:55 p.m. Thursday and response posting by 11:55 p.m. Sunday, where applicable

12 4/3/17 Review and Application (Making it all fit)

Modules 1-5

Dropbox Writing Assignment

20 Sun. 4/9/17

13 4/10/17 How it All Comes Together

Modules 6-11

Dropbox Writing Assignment

20 Sun. 4/16/17

Discussion Forum

Please post to this module’s muddiest point

5

Per Foru

m

Initial posting due by 11:55 p.m. Thursday and response posting by 11:55 p.m.

Sunday, where applicable

14 4/17/17 It’s a Wrap Cumulative Final Exam

Final Exam Final Exam – Online 4/20-4/23/17

Grading Policy:

A 90-100% D 60-69%

B 80-89% F Less than 60%

C 70-79%

Course Breakdown WEIGHT POINTS

~ Writing Assignments         9%            40

~ Class Participation                                                 30%           130                          

~ Quizzes                                                                  15%             65                               

~ Midterm                                                                  23%            100

~ Final                                                                       23%            100

GRADING AND REPEAT COURSE POLICIES

State policy specifies that students may not repeat courses for which a grade of “C” or higher has been earned except by appeal to an associate provost. Students may repeat a course one time without penalty. On the third attempt, students will pay the full cost of instruction. The full cost of instruction rate for 2009-2010 is $280.39 per credit hour. In addition, on the third attempt students may NOT receive a grade of “I,” “W,” or “X,” but must receive the letter grade earned. The grade on the final attempt with the exception of a “W” grade will be the grade that will be calculated into the overall grade point average. (Developmental courses do not average into the grade point average).

CLASS ASSIGNMENTS/TERM PROJECTS

Class Assignments

I post class assignments under the LESSONS tab within each weekly folder. Assignments are due by Sunday evenings at 11:55 p.m., unless otherwise stated in the syllabus. Example, Week 1 assignments are due by Sunday, January 15, at 11:55 p.m. Any assignment not turned in by 11:55 p.m., on the date scheduled on the syllabus will be considered late. Drop boxes close promptly at 11:55 p.m. so please govern your time accordingly. Please see the Assignment Schedule for due dates. Late assignments will receive a grade of zero for that assignment. Any assignment not turned in by 11:55 p.m., on the date scheduled on the syllabus will be considered late. Drop boxes close promptly at 11:55 p.m. so govern your time accordingly. Please remember, if I can’t open a drop box attachment it’s considered late.

Again, you must submit all of the assignments for each week; in word format, by the deadline or you won’t receive credit for that assignment. I understand situations happen, but, except for a family emergency or death, with supporting documentation, there ’s no exceptions to the deadlines.

I’m sorry to be so strict, but, in the "business world", if you are late with your bid, you will not get the contract. The very same principal applies here – it is all or nothing! Please note that computer problems, sickness, travel, and lack of planning do not constitute an excuse for not making a deadline. This may mean you will have to use computers on campus or somewhere other than your home should the need arise. Again, please be on time with your assignments as there are limited exceptions to this rule. Be sure to view all of the contents and expectations in the syllabus and be very careful of due dates which are provided in the far right column of the assignment schedule. . 

Blended Course Students: Be sure you read the chapters and cases for each class in advance so you are prepared to discuss the assigned cases in class. The information folder for each week will advise you of which cases we will be discussing.

Grading:

You will be returned “graded” assignments. Assignments account for 20% of your grade.

General chapter assignments are graded based on two criteria:

(1) Substantive content; i.e. whether the student understood the assignment task(s) and provided complete answers to same.a. Complete answers means you not only provide the answer but that you

fully explain it. In other words, if the question calls for you

to list the elements of negligence, not only list the elements, but, explain the meaning of each element as well. If a case problem asks you the appellate case result, state the result of the case and explain in detail how the court reached that result. As a general rule, you won’t be able to properly answer any questions or chapter problems in less than 250 words.

(2) Written communication skills; i.e., whether you were able to clearly communicate your answer to the question using proper grammar and sentence structure.

Writing Assignments:

These items are graded based on the grading rubric provided in the course materials folder, as well as the following:

1. Ability to identify the cause of action which is the legal reason the lawsuit is taking place;

2. Ability to identify the relevant case facts, which are those facts that gave rise to the lawsuit and any issues in the case;

3. Ability to identify the issue or issues in the case, which are the legal questions based on the cause of action and facts;

4. Ability to identify the holding which is the decision made by the court regarding the issue(s);

5. Ability to identify the law used by the court to reach it’s holding;6. Ability to identify the court’s reasoning for its holding. This is generally the

longest section of the brief and explains in detail why the court held as it did.

If for some reason you fail an assignment you will receive I will explain the reason in the accompanying e-mail. If you simply do not submit an assignment, you will automatically receive an “F” . Missed assignment will be taken into account under the Professor Evaluation of Student.

BE SURE TO PLACE YOUR COMPLETED ASSIGNMENTS IN THE CORRECT DROP BOX IF YOU WOULD LIKE PROPER CREDIT. I have no doubt you’re each very busy and things happen so please double check the deposit of your assignments.

CLASS PARTICIPATION:

Class participation is not only encouraged but expected. Participation is defined as reading and preparing for class, and taking part in course discussions and activities. Discussion boards will be provided each week and you must review the forum prior to class, but, plan to discuss the subject in class on Thursdays. Your class participation

grade is based on your active participation in class. I teach in a Socratic method, meaning student involvement is required. You must read the chapter for the assigned week prior to class.

ATTENDANCE:

ATTENDANCE/ACTIVE PARTICIPATION/WITHDRAWAL POLICIES

As faculty we publish our own participation/attendance policies in our syllabi. All instructors must verify that students are in attendance during the first two weeks of class. Students classified as “No Show” for both of the first two weeks will be administratively withdrawn from any class which they are not attending. The student’s financial aid will be adjusted based on their updated enrollment status. For this online class, a student is considered attending if the student timely submit assignments and timely posts to the discussion forum for the week. So, please remember again that you must not only timely submit your weekly assignments, but, post to the discussion forum as well in order to be considered present for class each week.

Students who are not actively participating in class as defined in this syllabus will be reported to the Administration during the week following the last date to withdraw with a “W” (as posted in the academic calendar on the college’s web site).

Students will be able to withdraw themselves at any time during the term. However, requests submitted after the last date to withdraw with a “W” (see academic calendar) will result in a “WF.” Students and instructors will automatically receive an email notification through their SPC email address whenever a withdrawal occurs.

Withdrawing after the “Last Date to Withdraw with a Grade of ‘W’” can have serious consequences. If the student withdraws from a class after the deadline posted in the academic calendar, the student will receive a final grade of ‘WF,' which has the same impact on the student's GPA as a final grade of “F.” A “WF” grade also could impact the student's financial aid, requiring repayment of financial assistance. Students should consult with an academic advisor or financial assistance counselor prior to withdrawing from a class.

SPC requires instructors to monitor student attendance/participation in educational activities on a weekly basis. Students are required to participate in their blended course each week as verified by activity within the MyCourses (D2L) Learning Management System, such as submission of an assignment, messaging your instructor, team chats, and completion quizzes or tests. When you have four (4) weeks of unexcused or otherwise undocumented absence for a 16 week class, you will either be administratively withdrawn by the instructor if this occurs before the 60 percent point in the term, or be given a grade of WF if it occurs later in the term. If you are in your third attempt at completing a course, you will be given a WF grade at any point in the term

that you exceed the maximum number of weeks absent. Excused absences, of course, will not count against you.

Attendance for the 60% point of this class will be determined based on your attendance for 60% of the class by the SPC determined 60% date as well as your active participation in the course. Students must have at least a grade of D in the course at the 60% participation point or they will be administratively withdrawn - NOTE: Not achieving attendance leads to a WF (Withdrawn and Failed) implying serious financial and GPA consequences.

For blended classes: Your attendance is based solely on your physical appearance in class. If you don’t attend class, you will be considered absent. If you are absent two times, you will be dropped from the course.

MAKE-UP POLICY:

While I understand situations occur, there is a very limited Make-up Policy. If there is an emergency, or some other valid reason you will not be able to meet a deadline, CONTACT ME DIRECTLY. I’ll need verifiable documentation evidencing the reason for the delay. At such time as discussed a deadline may be extended depending on the reason.

 Time Commitment:

This is a 3-credit course conducted over 16 weeks. In order to meet accreditation standards, on average, students should expect to spend between 6 to 8 hours per week on course activities and assignments. Spending less time would be insufficient for success in this course.

Academic Honesty:

St. Petersburg College has an Academic Honesty policy. It is your responsibility to be familiar with the policies, rules, and the consequences of violations.  There is no tolerance for cheating and academic dishonesty. Discipline can range from a zero on a specific assignment to expulsion from the class with a grade of F. Note that copy/pasting published information, whether it's from your textbook or the Internet, without citing your source is plagiarism and violates this policy. Even if you change the words slightly, the ideas are someone else's so you still have to cite your sources. Cheating, plagiarism, bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy, and fabrication are defined in Board Rule 6Hx23-4.461. Student Affairs: Academic Honesty Guidelines, Classroom Behavior. http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/current/stu_affairs_honesty.htm

Academic honesty and plagiarism falls under the http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/admit/honesty.htm of the college. There is a “0” tolerance policy for academic dishonesty and if the student is in violation; at the instructor’s discretion, an “F” for the course may be applied. I strongly encourage each student to review and become familiar with the APA Guidelines for citation.

This policy applies to all work and assignments, tests, and any documents produced for this course, excluding the team project.

All quizzes, the midterm and the final exam are open book, however, that does NOT mean open forum. Under no circumstances may students collaborate, in any manner, with one another in taking quizzes, the midterm or the final. That means that you may not discuss any question or any proposed answer with any other student, period. Only after the quiz, midterm, final exam are closed, may you discuss the questions and your answers with other students. Any students who are found to collaborate on quizzes, the midterm, or the final exam will be considered in violation of the school’s academic honesty policy and the conduct will be addressed accordingly.

Dropping the Course:

COLLEGE POLICY REGARDING COURSE DROP/ ADD PERIOD AND AUDIT INFORMATION

Students CANNOT add a course following the 1st day the class meets prior to the second class meeting. Students CAN drop a course during the 1st week of classes and be eligible for a refund. Except by appeal to an associate provost, students may not change from credit to audit status after the end of the first week of classes. Online classes may be added through the standard drop/add period for that course.

Students may drop a course through the registration process and may receive a refund during the first week of classes. You must drop a course during the first week of class to be eligible for a refund. (See a counselor/advisor to finalize your schedule, so you won’t be left without the classes you want or need).

After the first week students need to notify the instructor and then withdraw from the course as faculty will not drop or withdraw students( 1/13/17). Please refer to the academic calendar for the exact dates and also review the Withdrawal Policy

FEDERAL GUIDELINES RELATED TO FINANCIAL AID AND TOTAL WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE http://www.spcollege.edu/central/SSFA/HomePage/hdiasbs.htm

The U.S. Department of Education requires students who completely withdraw prior to the 60% point of the term and who receive Federal financial aid i.e., Federal Pell Grant, Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), Federal Stafford Loan, and/or Federal

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant SEOG--to repay a portion of their financial aid.

Students considering a withdrawal from all classes before the published withdrawal date should consult a financial assistance counselor to understand their options and the consequences of the total withdrawal. For further information regarding this policy and other financial assistance policies we encourage you to visit our website at: www.spcollege.edu/getfunds

COLLEGE LEVEL ACADEMIC SKILLS TEST (CLAST) CHANGES

During the 2009 legislative session, the Legislature repealed the Florida Statutes relating to the College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) and eliminated funding for the test. As of July 1, 2009, students will no longer be required to take the CLAST. However, to earn an A.A. degree or transfer to a bachelor's program, you must still demonstrate college-level proficiency in English language skills, reading, writing/essay and computation skills.

If you have passed any of the CLAST subtests before July 1, 2009, you have met the requirements in those designated areas. If you have not previously passed the CLAST subtests see the following link for alternatives: http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/CLAST.htm.  DUAL ENROLLMENT, EARLY ADMISSIONS, & EARLY COLLEGE STUDENTS A Dual Enrollment, Early Admissions, or Early College student may not withdraw from any college course without permission from the Early College/Dual Enrollment office. Withdrawal from a course may jeopardize the student's graduation from high school. The Dual Enrollment office can be reached at 727 712-5281 (TS), 727 791-5970 (CL) or 727 394-6000 (SE). http://www.spcollege.edu/central/de/index.htm

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

All electronic devices including computers, cell phones, beepers, pagers, and related devices are to be silenced and/or turned off unless they are required for academic purposes. Any use of these devices (including texting) for non-academic purposes is a violation of College Policy and subject to disciplinary action.

Students may be required to have discussions of class assignments and share papers and other class materials with instructors and classmates via chat rooms and other mechanisms. Due to the potential piracy of students’ materials, the College is not responsible for student work posted on the Internet (outside of the college’s Learning Management System, currently MyCourses, also known as D2L).

Each student's behavior in the classroom or online is expected to contribute to a

positive learning/teaching environment, respecting the rights of others and their opportunity to learn. No student has the right to interfere with the teaching/learning process, including the posting of inappropriate materials on chatroom or Web page sites.

The instructor has the authority to ask a disruptive student to leave a classroom or lab. The instructor may also delete posts or materials from an online or blended class and/or take disciplinary action if disruptive behavior continues.

ONLINE STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND CONDUCT GUIDELINES The practices of courtesy and respect that apply in the on-campus classroom also apply online. Any discriminatory, derogatory, or inappropriate comments are unacceptable and subject to the same disciplinary action applied in courses offered on campus.

 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS In the event that a hurricane or other natural disaster causes significant damage to St. Petersburg College facilities, you may be provided the opportunity to complete your course work online. Following the event, please visit the college Web site for an announcement of the College's plan to resume operations.

Students should familiarize themselves with the emergency procedures and evacuation routes located in the buildings they use frequently.

Located in each classroom is an Emergency Response Guide (flip-chart) that contains information for proper actions in response to emergencies. Students should be prepared to assess situations quickly and use good judgment in determining a course of action. Students should evacuate to assembly areas in an orderly manner when an alarm sounds or when directed to do so by college faculty or staff or emergency services personnel. Students may access additional emergency information by going to www.spcollege.edu/security . In face to face courses your instructor will review the specific campus plans for emergency events.

CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURIT Y For information on campus safety and security policies please contact 727-791-2560. If there are questions or concerns regarding personal safety, please contact the Provost, Associate Provost, Campus Security Officer, or Site Administrator on your campus. http://www.spcollege.edu/tsc/security.htm  SEXUAL PREDATOR INFORMATION Federal and State law requires a person designated as a “sexual predator or offender” to register with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The FDLE is then required to notify the local law enforcement agency where the registrant resides, attends, or is employed by an institution of higher learning. Information regarding sexual

predators or offenders attending or employed by an institution of higher learning may be obtained from the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction for the particular campus by calling the FDLE hotline (1-888-FL-PREDATOR) or (1-888-357-7332), or by visiting the FDLE website at http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/homepage.do

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONSIf you wish to request accommodations as a student with a documented disability please make an appointment with the Learning Specialist on campus. If you will need assistance during an emergency classroom evacuation, please contact your campus learning specialist immediately about arrangements for your safety. The Office of Services for Students with Disabilities can be reached at 791-2628 or 791-2710 (CL and EPI), 341-4758 (SP/G), 394-6289 (SE), 712-5789 (TS), 341-3721 (HEC), 341-4532 (AC), or 341-7965 (DT). http://www.spcollege.edu/central/ossd  ANGEL MAINTENANCE

Please check the academic calendar for angel maintenance dates.

Tutoring Assistance:

TUTORS: The College of Legal Studies provides tutoring for our law classes as follows:

1. Dr. Deborah Eldridge, Tuesdays 9-11:00 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m., Gibbs Campus Writing Lab (2nd Floor of the library) and by appointment via emailing eldridge.deborah@spcollege.edu

2. Dr. Rachel Bennett, by appointment. Please contact at bennett.rachel@spcollege.edu

3. Dr. Ian Banks, by appointment. Please email at banks.ian@spcollege.edu

Technical Assistance: Help Desk Hours 7 Days weekly (7 A.M. to 12 A.M. (Midnight))Email: onlinehelp@spcollege.eduPhone: (727) 341-4357

DISABILITY RESOURCES

Disability Resources at SPC wants to help you succeed. If you have a documented disability or think that you may have learning or other disability and would like to request accommodations, please make an appointment with the Learning Specialist on your campus. If you will need assistance during an emergency classroom evacuation, please contact your campus learning specialist immediately about arrangements for your safety. Disability Resources staff can be reached at 791-2628 or 791-2710 (CL and EPI), 341-4316 (SP/G), 394-6289 (SE), 712-5789 (TS), 341-3721 (HEC), 341-4532

(AC), or 341-7965 (DT). If you would like more information, you can learn more about Disability Resources on our website: http://www.spcollege.edu/dr/

If you wish to receive special accommodations as a student with a documented disability, please make an appointment with the Learning Specialist on the Clearwater, Tarpon Springs, or St. Petersburg sites. If you have a documented hearing loss, please contact the Program for the Deaf at 791-2628 (V/TDD). 

Health Education Stefanie Silver 341-3721St. Petersburg/ Gibbs Ray Hollowell 341-4316

Tarpon Springs Barbara Thompson 712-5789

Seminole Aimee Stubbs (TTY) 394-6289

Clearwater Jeff Zeigler 791-2710EpiCenter & Downtown/Midtown T.J. Williams 341-7913

LIBRARY SERVICES There are libraries at various SPC sites. You may choose the one that is most convenient for you. You also can access library services online at http://www.spcollege.edu/libraries/

FREE TRANSPORTATION TO THE LEEPA-RATTNER MUSEUM OF ART

Free student transportation to the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art on SPC’s Tarpon Springs Campus will be available once each month during the Fall Term from the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus, the Clearwater Campus, and the Seminole Campus. Please visit your Student Activities Office to get departure times and to sign up for a trip to the museum.

OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES:  COLLEGE CALENDAR http://www.spcollege.edu/calendar/  CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES http://www.spcollege.edu/careerservices/

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICEShttp://www.spcollege.edu/central/international/ LEARNING SUPPORT CENTERS (Learning Support Services) http://www.spcollege.edu/support/

Please access the following link for updated addendums to the syllabus: http://www.spcollege.edu/addendum/index.php