` Syllabus: MGT 3003 (Sections 001, 002), spring 2016

Business Communication & Professional DevelopmentSection.001 (Course #21763): MW 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m., BB 2.01.06 (“The Pit”)

Section.002 (Course #22869): TR 2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m., BB 2.01.06 (“The Pit”)Dr. Wilson’s Web site: http://faculty.business.utsa.edu/bjwilson

NOTE:  (1) Only the online version of this schedule is current. (2) Both PC and Mac users should use the Mozilla Firefox browser to access UTSA Web sites and Blackboard Learn—Mozilla Firefox and Chrome are the only browsers that currently permit full access to Blackboard Learn and the Online Writing Lab (OWL). (3) In the event of conflicting deadline dates between this schedule and Blackboard, the deadline dates in this schedule take precedence and must be followed. Access Blackboard Learn at http://learn.utsa.edu/.

(Last non-substantive or clarifying editing update: December 22, 2015)

Table of Contents

Important Contacts ………………………………………………… 2

Professor’s Welcome ………………………………………………… 3

Description/Prerequisites/Goals ………………………………………………… 3

Required Course Materials ………………………………………………… 3

Computer Software & Hardware ………………………………………………… 4

University Services/Policies ………………………………………………… 4

Technical Support ………………………………………………… 5

Course Guidelines & Policies ………………………………………………… 6

Assignments & Examinations ………………………………………………… 6

Junior Achievement [Optional] ………………………………………………… 13

Extra Credit ………………………………………………… 17

Course Grading and Attendance ………………………………………………… 20

Frequently Asked Questions ………………………………………………… 24

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Important Contacts

COURSE TEAM EMAIL ADDRESSES PHONE OFFICE HOURSProfessor BB 4.04.29

Dr. Bennie WilsonBlackboard message or email Bennie.Wilson@utsa.edu Documented emergency absences

Message preferred

Teaching Assistant BB 4.04.29Blackboard Learn message or email Online Writing Lab (OWL) Quizzes, final Résumé Grading (non-CAP students) RSO/Toastmasters Point deductions Miscellaneous points

Message preferred

MW: 11:30 am.-12:30 pmTR: 1:30 pm- 2:30 pmAnd by appointment

College of Business Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) BB 2.01.08University Career Center (UCC) UC 2.02.04

Julio Joey Ramos(CSPD)

Julio.Ramos@utsa.edu Career Action Program (CAP) Résumé Grading (CAP students)

Emailpreferred

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., MTWRF

Lauren Hoffmann(CSPD & UCC)

Lauren.Hoffmann@utsa.edu Résumé Guest Lecturer Résumé Reviews

210-458-4589 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., MTWR

Morris Ellington(UCC)

Morris.Ellington@utsa.edu Interviewing Skills Guest Lecturer Etiquette Dinner Group Mock Interviews (non-CAP

students)

Email preferred

Located in University Career Center, room UC 2.02.04

Junior Achievement (JA) Coordinators 403 E. Ramsey, Ste. 201, San Antonio, Texas 78216 Veronica AvilaVP Partnerships

vavila@jast.org To discuss classroom JA issues

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9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Monday - Friday

Bernadette ByrdVP Programs

bbyrd@jast.org To discuss classroom JA issues

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Felicia BreauxSr. Program Mgr.

fbreaux@jast.org To discuss classroom JA issues

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Janet KetchamDir., Finance Park

jketcham@jast.org Student volunteers for JA Finance

Park for extra credit

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UTSA International Student Services, Office of International Programs MB 1.210Courtney BalderasAssistant. Dir.

Courtney.Balderas@utsa.edu Questions re: approval for JA Program

210-458-7202

McGraw-Hill Text and “Connect”Angie FosterPublisher Rep.

Angela.Foster@mheducation.com Questions regarding “Connect”

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WELCOME TO THIS COURSE: You probably remember the classic book and movie, The Wizard of Oz, in which Dorothy laments to her pet dog: “Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” This course will take you out of “Kansas,” my metaphor for your experiences prior to entering the “real world” of work. In doing so, it will challenge your time-management skills, meaning you will have to do advance planning regarding completing assignments prior to their deadlines, particularly the “Connect” quizzes and writing assignment, and the Online Writing Lab (OWL) quizzes. Effective time management and meeting deadlines in a timely manner are valued and critical skills both in this course and in the real world of work.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: We will examine basic interpersonal communication processes within written and verbal channels, with practical applications in the business environment. We will discuss issues regarding cross-cultural communication, and ethical considerations in business. The course emphasizes three major areas: (1) planning, organizing, writing, editing, and revising business documents; (2) planning, organizing, and delivering business presentations; and (3) preparing for professional success in the business world, including career planning, networking, job searching, résumé preparation, and job application and interviewing. Written assignments and oral presentations are required.

COURSE PREREQUISITES: COM 1053 or COM 1043 (Business and Professional Speech), and WRC 1023 or ENG 1023 (Freshman Composition II).

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (B.B.A.) DEGREE PROGRAM GOALS: Students will be able to communicate, verbally and in writing, information and ideas pertinent to

business decision-making. (This course directly supports this goal.) Students will be able to use quantitative analysis and quantitative and non-quantitative reasoning to

effectively identify and solve business problems. Students will be able to use current information technology to support business decision-making. Students will be able to incorporate a global perspective in business decisions. Students will be able to identify ethical and legal issues in a business context and find alternatives

that demonstrate ethical values.

REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS Text : Business Communication: Developing Leaders for a Networked World, 2nd ed., by Peter

Cardon, McGraw-Hill Publishing, in one of the following formats:

o   Printed text plus “Connect” (cost approx. $143.00):  ISBN−1259758729, available in the University bookstore.  The Pre Pack includes: A hard copy, loose-leaf version of the text Access to the e-text An access code to “Connect,” an online (via the course Blackboard site) study and

assignment system required for this course.

o “Connect” access card (cost approx. $85.00):  ISBN−1259755835, available in the University bookstore.  The access code provides access to the e-text and to the required “Connect” study/assignment management system.

o Approximately 20 copies of ParScore test form number X-101864-PAR-L (50 questions per side), to be used for recording class attendance and for completing the midterm and final examinations.

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COMPUTER SOFTWARE & HARDWARE: The primary software requirement for accessing UTSA networks is Microsoft Windows 7, 8, or 8.1. If you use a MAC computer, you must be able to produce documents that are compatible with Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013. (NOTE: Do not submit documents as zip files or files that are not compatible with Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013, e.g., Google docs, etc.)

IMPORTANT UNIVERSITY SERVICES/POLICIES: For easy access to University policies and information on the following important subjects, please go online to http://provost.utsa.edu/syllabus.asp: Counseling Services Student Code of Conduct and Scholastic Dishonesty Students with Disabilities Transitory/Minor Medical Issues Supplemental Instruction Tutoring Services The Roadrunner Creed

STUDY RESOURCES:

Study and Learning Assistance

o Tomás Rivera Center (TRC) : Learning Assistance Services for Undergraduate Students at the TRC provides one-on-one Academic Coaching, which can assist with many educational concerns, such as time management, overcoming procrastination, reading strategies, note taking, and study skills.  To schedule an Academic Coaching appointment at either the Main Campus or the Downtown Campus, call 210.458.4694 or email Learn.Assist@utsa.edu.  Visit the TRC website (www.utsa.edu/trcss) and the UTSA LearnAssist Facebook page for more information on any of these services

o McGraw-Hill “Connect ”: This interactive eLearning and assignment program is available at the course Blackboard site, located at the links on the left side of each Blackboard page. It provides many extensive study and evaluation tools to assist your success in reading and understanding chapter materials in the text. These include practice chapter pre- and post-quizzes, simulation exercises, etc. In addition, this program is required to access Connect-based quizzes and writing assignment.

Register on Blackboard for “Connect” by accessing the “Connect” tab at the course Blackboard site, using the instructions at http://highered.mheducation.com/olc2/dl/866234/Connect_Blackboard_FDOC_First_Day_ofClass_814.pdf.   You must register for “Connect” via Blackboard only using an access code that came with your hard copy text or that you obtained by purchasing access to the text e-book via the Blackboard “Connect” link. (NOTE:  Access and register “Connect” only at the course Blackboard site—do not register for “Connect” via a McGraw-Hill web link.)

“Connect” also includes access to:

LearnSmart “SmartBook ”: An adaptive reading experience designed to change the way students read and learn. It creates a personalized reading experience by highlighting the most important concepts a student needs to learn at that moment in time. The student’s text reading continuously adapts by highlighting content based on what the student does and does not know. This ensures that the focus is on the content he or she needs to learn, while simultaneously promoting long-term retention of material.

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LearnSmart “Achieve ”: Improves writing editing skills and empowers students to put responsible writing into practice. It is an adaptive learning system to help students learn faster, study more efficiently, and retain more knowledge. It pinpoints concepts the student does not understand and maps out a personalized study plan. Based on students’ self-diagnoses of their proficiency, it provides students with a series of adaptive questions. This provides students with a personalized one-on-one tutor experience.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Follow the following instructions immediately if you believe there has been a systemic network outage affecting your access to Blackboard, the OWL, or McGraw-Hill Connect.

If Unable to Access Blackboard : First, access the UTSA Office of Information Technology (OIT) public alert web page at https://utsacloud-public.sharepoint.com/alerts, which has a history of Blackboard outages and what time they occurred. Notify me if you believe a Blackboard outage affected you.

Second, if no outages occurred, and you still cannot access Blackboard, email OIT Tech Support at OIIConnect@utsa.edu and provide the following information:o Your name, email address, banner ID/Usernameo Details of your problemo Phone number where you can be contactedo Your course and section number, and the name of your professoro Your computer’s operating system & version number, e.g. Mac OSX, Windows 7, Windows XP,

etc.o The name and version of internet browser in which you are using blackboard, e.g., Safari version

5.1.2, Internet Explorer version 8, Mozilla Firefox version 12, etc.o If you used a UTSA-owned computer, provide your computer’s inventory/asset number

If Unable to Access Connect Quiz : Phone or email McGraw-Hill technical support. Be sure to inform them that you registered on “Connect” via Blackboard, not via the McGraw-Hill Web site .   o Call Tech support at (800) 331-5094 during below times (Central Daylight Time):

Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Monday thru Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

o Email Tech support by accessing http://mpss.mhhe.com/contact.php. Complete “Your Information” on the form. Select “Connect” under “Product Name.” Click “Submit Question”

Tell them the specifics of your problem and the date and time of your issue. Ask if there was a systemic Connect systems outage, and the date/times thereof. Record the incident reference number they provide you. Ask them to notify your professor of their findings at his or her email address:

Bennie.Wilson@utsa.edu or Sandra.Flores3@utsa.edu.

o Whether or not McGraw-Hill tech support is able to resolve the issue, contact our McGraw-Hill representative, Angie Foster, at Angela.Foster@mheducation.com , and provide her the technical support reference number and the user ID and password you use to access Blackboard.

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If Unable to Access Online Writing Lab OWL : Send Blackboard course message to the director of the OWL, Dr. Bennie Wilson, at Bennie.Wilson@utsa.edu, providing:

o Your course section numbero Details of your problem, e.g., name of module, quiz, etc. you were trying to access, and the date

and time your access was denied or terminated.

COURSE GUIDELINES & POLICIES:

Designated seating areas : State and Federal fire codes require students not to sit or stand in aisle spaces, on landings, or on steps. Please do not block the designated exit areas. Neither students nor guests may sit at the tables and seats behind the last row of fixed seats designated for disabled students. Only students certified as disabled by the Office of Student Disability Services and who require classroom accommodation may sit in these areas.

Professional Behavior : Please be respectful of each other at all times. Be on time; be good listeners.

Laptop and Electronic Devices : Treat these classes as business meetings—do not use laptops, cell phones, and other electronic devices in class. Further, please turn off and remove your cell phones from sight by putting them in your pockets, your purses, etc., or you must leave class. If you are expecting an emergency call, please notify me at the beginning of class—you must respond to the emergency phone call in the hallway outside of the classroom.

Assignment Submissions &Returns : In the event you must submit a hardcopy of an assignment by a specific date and/or time, and class is not in session or I am not in the office (BB 4.04.29), you may slide the assignment under my office door or scan it and email it to me—on or before the deadline. Further, if you are not present when the TA returns a graded assignment in class you must pick it up during office hours in my office.

ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMINATIONS:

Summary of Regular Assignments(Blackboard grade book label)

Max.Points

Section 1Deadlines

Section 2Deadlines

OWL Core Modules [average of all four core modules] (”OWL Core”) 100

See syllabus chart or class schedule for deadlines***

See syllabus chart or class schedule for deadlines***

OWL Supplemental Modules [average of designated four supplemental modules] (“OWL Supplemental”) 100

See syllabus chart or class schedule for deadlines***

See syllabus chart or class schedule for deadlines***

Quizzes via “Connect” [total] (”Quiz 1,” ”Quiz 2,” etc.) 100See syllabus chart or class schedule for deadlines***

See syllabus chart or class schedule for deadlines***

Résumé (“Résumé”) [Non-CAP Students]100

Feb. 12*** Feb. 12***Résumé (“Résumé”) [CAP Students] Feb. 12 ** Feb. 12**Midterm Examination (“Midterm”) 100 Feb. 22 Feb. 18“Connect”-based Writing Assignment (”“Connect”-based Writing”) 200 Available Mar. 22

Due Mar. 29***Available Mar. 22Due Mar. 29***

Oral Presentations (”Oral”) 200 Mar. 28 – Apr. 25 Mar. 29 – Mar. 26

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Final Examination (”Final”) 100 May 4**** Dec. 5****Total [excluding extra-credit points] 1000Absent from, arriving late, or leaving early for any class -10ea.

* Due by beginning of class** Due by 11:59 p.m. via email attachment to cap@utsa.edu*** Due by 11:59 p.m. via Blackboard**** Refer to class schedule for time of final exam.

Important Notes Regarding Online Assignment Connectivity :

o The University drops students from class if they are delinquent in paying University fees (tuition, fines, etc.) by the end of the 20 th day of classes (see class schedule) . These students cannot attend classes and cannot submit course assignments— in hard copy or online, either in advance or retroactively--during the time dropped from classes, even if eventually the student pays his/her fees.

o Computer systems are notoriously subject to unforeseen and uncontrollable situations that may cause them to crash. Failure to complete online assignments on time due to the following unfortunate events will not be a basis for deadline extensions or “do overs” of online writing lab (OWL), Blackboard, “Connect” based assignments, or for non-CAP résumé assignments.

Do not use Wi-Fi connections for online assignments—use only hardwired computers such as those in UTSA computer labs, the library, and elsewhere on campus. AirRowdy and other wireless connections--particularly those serving apartment complexes, dormitories, and other high-volume areas--are prone to disconnecting unexpectedly.

Whether or not you use a hard-wired computer, there are serious hazards involved in waiting until near the deadline time to complete online assignments. Risky high-volume times to complete assignments that might experience connection issues will not be a basis for a “do-over.” Accordingly:

Without overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the assumption is that systems problems with Blackboard and/or Connect that prohibit online access and/or creates outages after 12:00 noon on the assignment deadline date are the result of system overload created by an inordinate number of students attempting to access these assignments the end of the day on the deadline date. Your attempt to complete online assignments during this period at your own risk.

Bad weather such as electrical storms and the like that may result in computer disruptions.

Depending on the day and time of a crash and waiting until the “last minute” to complete your online assignment, there will likely not be timely support from the Blackboard or McGraw-Hill staffs to assist you with your technical issues.

At the risk of causing quizzes to terminate prematurely, do not attempt accessing OWL modules or Connect-based content while connected to the assessment.

Do not set your computer to “time-out” during a level of inactivity that may “time-out” the quiz.

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Quizzes and Examinations : The text is the basis for all quizzes (both “Connect” and OWL), the midterm exam, and the final exam.

o “Connect” Quizzes: There are 10 quizzes, each worth 10 points for a total of 100 points. See the below schedules for each section’s quiz schedule. Assess each quiz through “Connect” on Blackboard and complete it in accordance with the following section schedules. There are no extensions under any circumstances since these are available online for several days.

“Connect” generates quiz questions randomly for each student. You may access each quiz any time during the period between when its “available” and its “deadline.” Once you start a quiz, you have until the time limit to complete it—there are no “do-overs” or “extensions.” Once you reach the time limit, the quiz stops and “Connect” grades the questions you answered. After the deadline passes, you may re-access the quiz site for feedback on how you did on each quiz question.

Before attempting to access each Connect assignment (each quiz and the writing assignment), click on Check My Computer to see if your computer meets the requirements for Connect. If not compatible for listed reasons, e.g., outdated browser version, blocked cookies, pop-up blocker is on, etc., correct the issue and troubleshoot again. If compatible, click “Connect Quizzes & Writing Assignment” at your Blackboard site, to access the assignment.

Access “Connect” assignments quizzes through the Blackboard “Connect Quizzes & Writing Assignment” link. They are available from the start of the semester and there are no extensions under any circumstances unless the McGraw-Hill tech support staff certifies to me that there was a systemic Connect outage during the time you attempted to access a particular quiz consistent with the provisions of this syllabus.

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o Online Writing Lab (OWL) Modules & Quizzes : (NOTE: Do not start these assignments until after the class lecture on OWL orientation in class.) You will complete OWL assignments online linked on the left side of the course Blackboard page. You may start OWL

assignments any time after the semester starts, but it is highly recommended that you do so until after the OWL orientation in class on the date shown in the class schedule.

OWL Core Modules Assignment (Four Core OWL Modules)- The four core modules are (1) writing composition, (2) English grammar mechanics, (3) business writing style, and (4) critical thinking. Your grade for the OWL Core Modules assignment will be the average of the four post-assessment scores. For each of the four modules:

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Section 001 “Connect” Quiz ScheduleQuiz

#Chapter (s) Possible

PointsTime Limit (Minutes)

Quiz Available

(Date)

Quiz Deadline (Date & Time or Earlier)

1 16 10 10 Jan. 11 Jan. 26, 11:59 p.m.2 1 10 10 Jan. 11 Feb. 2, 11:59 p.m.3 2 & 3 10 10 Jan. 11 Feb. 7, 11:59 p.m.4 4 10 10 Jan. 11 Feb. 9, 11:59 p.m.5 5 & 6 10 10 Jan. 11 Feb. 14, 11:59 p.m.6 7 & 8 10 10 Jan. 11 Feb. 16, 11:59 p.m.7 14 & 15 10 10 Jan. 11 Feb. 28, 11:59 p.m.8 9 10 10 Jan. 11 Mar. 6, 11:59 p.m.9 10 10 10 Jan. 11 Mar. 8, 11:59 p.m.10 11 10 10 Jan. 11 Mar. 13, 11:59 p.m.

Section 002 “Connect” Quiz ScheduleQuiz # Chapter

(s)Possible Points

Time Limit

(Minutes)

Quiz Available

(Date)

Quiz Deadline (Date & Time or Earlier)

1 16 10 10 Aug. 18 Jan. 25, 11:59 p.m.2 1 10 10 Aug. 18 Feb. 1, 11:59 p.m.3 2 & 3 10 10 Aug. 18 Feb. 3, 11:59 p.m.4 4 10 10 Aug. 18 Feb. 8, 11:59 p.m.5 5 & 6 10 10 Aug. 18 Feb. 10, 11:59 p.m.6 7 & 8 10 10 Aug. 18 Feb. 15, 11:59 p.m.7 14 & 15 10 10 Aug. 18 Feb. 22, 11:59 p.m.8 9 10 10 Aug. 18 Mar. 2, 11:59 p.m.9 11 10 10 Aug. 18 Mar. 7, 11:59 p.m.10 10 10 10 Aug. 18 Mar. 9, 11:59 p.m.

Study the core module to learn the relevant facts, concepts, and principles for the subject. Complete a graded post-assessment to help measure your knowledge of the subject.

OWL Supplemental Modules Assignment (Four Supplemental OWL Modules) – Your grade for this assignment will be the average of the post-assessment scores for the following four supplemental modules: (1) résumé writing, (2) cover letter writing, (3) writing emails, and (4) presentation skills

Since the OWL is part of the Blackboard Learn program, use the Mozilla Firefox browser to access the OWL for full access to Blackboard.

As with the other course assignments, it is vital that you do not wait until the last minute to attempt to complete the OWL assignments. The quizzes are online and available for several days; thus, there are no deadline extensions. See the OWL quiz deadlines on the below schedule.

Direct all questions regarding the OWL, including technical issues, to Dr. Wilson at Bennie.Wilson@utsa.edu. The specific responses to all OWL quiz questions are in the applicable OWL module (which remains open to you until the end of the semester). If you desire to challenge an OWL quiz grade, provide the following information:

The module quiz in question The specific quiz question being challenged The specific response you gave to the question The page number in the module where you believe the proper response is located.

Sections 001 & 002 “OWL” Quiz ScheduleOWL Quiz Name Possible

PointsTime Limit

(Minutes)

Quiz Available (Date)

Quiz Deadline(Date & Time or Earlier)

OWL Resume Averaged 10 Jan. 11 Jan. 29, 11:59 p.m.OWL Cover Letter Averaged 10 Jan. 11 Jan. 29, 11:59 p.m.OWL English Mechanics Averaged 20 Jan. 11 Feb. 5, 11:59 p.m.OWL Writing Composition Averaged 20 Jan. 11 Feb. 12, 11:59 p.m.OWL Email Averaged 10 Jan. 11 Feb. 19, 11:59 p.m.OWL Writing Style Averaged 20 Jan. 11 Feb. 26, 11:59 p.m.OWL Presentation Averaged 10 Jan. 11 Mar. 4, 11:59 p.m.OWL Critical Thinking Averaged 20 Jan. 11 Mar. 11, 11:59 p.m.

o Midterm Examination : The midterm is in class and consists of multiple-choice questions from the text chapters assigned prior to the midterm.

o Final Examination : The final is in class and consists of multiple-choice questions from the text chapters assigned after the midterm exam.

“Connect”-Based Writing Assignment:  You will complete a business writing assignment via “Connect” at your course Blackboard site. On the date listed in the class schedule, you will receive (via Blackboard Learn “Announcements”) instruction on using the “Connect” link at the course

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Blackboard site to access a business scenario requiring you to write a specifically designated business document. You will submit the document online for grading.

o The Blackboard link to access this assignment will be on the date listed in the class schedule. You must complete the writing assignment by 11:59 p.m. on the date and time deadline listed in the class schedule. Grading will reflect an evaluation of your written business document using the grading rubric at the "Connect”link on the course Blackboard "Course Content Page." This link will be available on the first day that the assignment is available for access.

o Since this assignment is online and available for several days, there are no deadline extensions.

o IMPORTANT NOTE : Once you receive this assignment, you may not—under any circumstances--consult the Writing Center staff or any other office or individual to collaborate on it. If you need assistance with your writing skills, contact tutoring services and/or the Writing Center prior to receiving the Connect writing assignment.

“SafeAssign,” a Blackboard-based plagiarism-monitoring tool will be used to determine point deductions for students who copy the work of others, no matter the source, e.g., other students papers, excessive copying of the assignment scenario, online sources, and the like. Click on Unauthorized Collaboration is a direct violation of the UTSA Student Code of Conduct.

Résumé : You will prepare a professional job résumé as part of the professional development portion of this course. The résumé grading rubric is at http://faculty.business.utsa.edu/bjwilson/docs/ResumeGradingRubric.docx. (Notes: [1] Do not start this assignment until after the class lecture on résumé writing, [2] do not submit a cover letter with this assignment, and [3] do not submit this assignment in a format file that only a MAC computer can read.

o Your résumé should be for a job or type of job you will likely be seeking--if you have no specific job or employer to refer to, refer to a job for which you might like to apply, and an employer for which you might like to work. The processes for completing and submitting the résumé assignment differ for students who are extra-credit volunteers for the Career Action Program (CAP) sponsored by the Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD), and for students who are not CAP volunteers (see below). However, the résumés for both CAP and non-CAP students must follow the CSPD résumé template at http://faculty.business.utsa.edu/bjwilson/docs/ResumeGradingTemplate.docx.

o If you are a non-CAP student, prior to the submission deadline listed in the class schedule for turning in your résumé for grading, you must have it reviewed for feedback by the University Career Center (UCC) or CSPD career counselors, who will recommend improvements to you, if necessary. Print a copy of the “R ésumé Review Confirmation Form ” before you go to see the career counselor. You are encouraged to make appropriate changes to your résumé, if any, prior to turning in your résumé for grading. Pre-résumé submission reviews are as follows.

15-minute walk-in reviews : CSPD (BB 2.01.08): Tuesdays, 9 am – 11am; Wednesdays, 1pm – 3 pm UCC (UC 2.02.04): Monday through Friday, 1pm – 4pm

Appointment reviews : (very limited) CSPD (BB 2.01.08: Visit or call 210-458-4039

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UCC (UC 2.02.04): Visit or call 210-458-4589 to get on Career Counselor Lauren Hoffmann or Veronica Rodriguez’ calendar.

After the review, your career counselor will complete and sign your “R ésumé Review Confirmation Form.” You must provide Dr. Wilson or TA Brittany this completed form prior to submitting the assignment by the deadline listed in this syllabus and in the class schedule in order for your résumé to be fully graded.

(NOTE: The responsibility for the content and construction of your résumé is yours and yours alone. Reviews and recommendations of CSPD and UCC counselors are advisory only and do not ensure that you will receive a particular grade on the résumé assignment.)

o The résumé turn-in processes differ for non-CAP and CAP students as follows (Note: Do not submit a résumé both through Blackboard--non-CAP students--and through email—CAP students. If you do, your grade for this assignment will be the lowest of the two ):

Non-CAP students : After you have your résumé reviewed by a career counselor via the R ésumé Review Confirmation Form , make any changes to it and upload the résumé as a PDF file to the course Blackboard site by the deadline listed in the class schedule and this syllabus. (NOTE: If you upload it as a Word file, it will be graded; however, you run the risk of losing points because such files may change formatting during the uploading process, causing your grade to be lower.)

To upload your résumé file:

Access the “Course Content” page on the course Blackboard site, scroll down and click the link “Résumé (submit your résumé here).”

Click “Browse My Computer,” locate your résumé file, and upload it to Blackboard. Click “Submit”

Once you later receive your graded résumé grading rubric, you are encouraged to make any changes to it and upload your final résumé to your “RowdyJobs” account for review by potential employers.

CAP extra-credit students :  Email a Word or PDF file of your résumé to the CSPD at cap@utsa.eduby the deadline listed in the class schedule. The CSPD staff will send each CAP student an email confirming receipt of the résumé. CAP students who receive a grade of 80 or higher will have successfully completed the résumé assignment for both the CAP program and for their MGT 3003 class.

In order to remain in good standing with the CAP program, CAP students who initially receive a résumé grade lower than 80 are required to submit both the graded initial résumé and a revised résumé—both in hard copy—to the CSPD no later than the CSPD deadline for doing so. Once the CSPD staff grades your revised résumé, you are highly encouraged (1) to make recommended improvements to the résumé, and (2) to upload your final résumé to your “RowdyJobs” account. (NOTE: CAP students revising their résumés for the CSPD will not have their MGT 3003 résumé assignment grades adjusted .)

In-Class Oral Presentation : Except for eligible students volunteering for the JA program option (see below), each student will make an in-class business-oriented oral presentation on a subject of his or her choosing. Follow the oral presentation schedule the course Blackboard site. Linked here are the individual presentation grading sheet/rubric and the group presentation grading sheet/rubric (if group

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presentations are held). Random students in the audience will complete peer reviews of the presenters.

[OPTIONAL] Junior Achievement (JA) Classroom Volunteer Program: An Alternative to the In-Class Oral Presentation and the Final Examination: As an alternative to the above oral presentation process, if you are eligible you may volunteer for an alternative oral presentation opportunity as part of the partnership between Junior Achievement of South Texas and the UTSA College of Business. If you are interested in possibly volunteering, prior to the in-class JA orientation session listed in the class schedule, please review the videos at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVw-DUy3ez4 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTmryDIQq6s and read the homework at JA Pre-Orientation Homework.

Separate International (F-1 Visa) Student Instructions to Participate in JA Program : In addition to the below instructions for volunteering for the JA options, international students are required to complete the following forms by the deadline listed in the class schedule to obtain approval of (1) your MGT 3003 professor, and (2) UTSA International Student Services Programs. Access, print, and complete the following two forms:

o JA Volunteer-International Office Approval Form (International Student Services Form F- 1.3) . You must meet all of the eligibility requirements and attach all of the listed required documents listed on this form.

o COB International Student Permission Form . Fill out this form for your MGT 3003 professor’s approval and signature.

o Take both completed forms to your an international student advisor at UTSA International Student Services (MB 1.210)

Instructions for all students (International & non-International) to Participate in JA Program : If you previously signed up for the JA option as part of this course, you may not again volunteer for the JA option to satisfy the oral presentation and final exam assignments of this course. The purpose of this provision is to provide you a different route for learning that you have not previously experienced.

o Successful completion of the JA program means you will: Be exempt from taking the final examination, with full credit for with the 100 points. Have your classroom teacher’s evaluation—worth up to 200 points--as your oral presentation

grade. Be awarded 10 extra-credit points if you present a high school JA program. High school JA

presentation volunteers need to be mature and professionally experienced. Request JA staff evaluation to teach a high school class by completing the form at this link.

o The Junior Achievement classroom volunteer program requires personal commitment. The "pay-off" will be a tremendously satisfying experience working with young people who can benefit from your professional example. Many JA volunteers report that the experience improves self-confidence.

Please note the following important specifics:

o You must attend a JA orientation presentation regarding the duties of a JA volunteer. This presentation will be in our class on the date listed in the class schedule. If you do not attend this

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class, you must contact the JA staff at (210) 490-2007to arrange to attend one of the following make-up sessions at the offices of JA of South Texas located at 403 E. Ramsey, Suite 201, San Antonio, Texas 78216.

Make-up Sessions for JA OrientationDate Time

o The application process for the JA program includes a background investigation by appropriate law enforcement officials.  To get a background check, U.S. citizens must have either a driver’s license or a social security card; international students must have a passport.

o Child Protection Training (CPT): All students desiring to volunteer for the Junior Achievement program option must self-enroll in this online training by taking the following steps: (NOTE: Use browsers Mozilla Firefox or Chrome.) The State of Texas mandates that all volunteers who make presentations to minor children will take the below online training:

Visit the “online course” page at https://mytraining.utsa.edu/td/online.php. Click on “Online Training.” Click on SB1414: Child Protection Training link under “Child Protection Training for

Students/Volunteers.” If you have such an account already, use your “myUTSA ID” and your passphrase to login to

the Child Protection Training Web site. If you do not have an account for this site, click Create new account. Fill in the blocks for username/password and for “more details.” Record the “reCAPTCHA” shown. If there is no reCAPTCHA shown, you will see a shield-

like icon next to the “go back one page” arrow at the top left of the web page—click that icon to produce your reCAPTCHA.

Click the “Create my new account” button. You will receive an email confirming your registration, and then you will be able to login to

the Child Protection Training web site. After completing the online training, complete SB1414: Child Protection Quiz (must pass

with minimum grade of 70%) Print the completion certificate and turn it in to your professor no later than the deadline

listed in the class schedule.

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o To apply and process for the JA option, follow the steps in this calendar of events:

Date/Deadline Junior Achievement Classroom Volunteer Program Calendar Jan. 13 – Sec. 1Jan. 14 – Sec. 2 Attend the Junior Achievement in-class Orientation. Complete & return volunteer profile

in volunteer training packet. (Print neatly)

Sometime After Orientation Complete/return JA orientation evaluation that JA staff will email you

Complete the “High School Volunteer Inquiry” at this link only if you are interested in a high school level JA class: http://goo.gl/forms/CFCbqvyXrV

Fri., Jan. 29 Provide TA Brittany your completed certificate for the online UTSA Child Protection Training at https://myTraining.affiliated.utsa.edu/Visit the JA office only if you have recruited your own JA class assignment/teacher.You will need to bring a copy of your UTSA Child Protection Training Certificate with you.First day to select a JA classroom assignment online at www.jast.org/classes via Sign-Up Genius. You can sign-up and pick a class of your choice. Sign up for ONE class only!

Last day to select a JA classroom assignment online via “Sign-Up Genius.”

JA staff will be available at UTSA in BB 4.02.10 for (1) JA classroom assignment, (2) teacher confirmation form pick-up, and (3) background check submission.

Must be dressed in professional business attire ! (No jeans, tennis shoes, or flip-flops, etc.)

Bring a driver’s license or a government-issued ID. Must have turned in Child Protection Training certificate to Dr. Wilson by Sep. 4

deadline. Must have completed JA Volunteer Training in class or at JA office make-up

sessions. Those volunteers who do not pick up their JA classroom assignments during this period cannot participate in the JA program.

After you receive your assignment

Contact your assigned teacher immediately & schedule a meeting. Make sure to email AND call! If your teacher does not respond after several attempts, contact JA staff immediately.

Meeting your teacher

Your teacher must sign your green Teacher Confirmation Form and you must schedule all presentation dates. Be sure to dress in business attire.First day to return completed & signed green teacher confirmation for to JA office and to pick up presentation kit –need not be in business attire.Last day available to return completed & signed teacher confirmation form to JA office to pick up presentation kit—need not be in business attire.

Week of First JA classroom presentation session ought to be started by this day, unless alternate arrangements are made with the classroom teacherComplete “midpoint status check” at http://form.jotformpro.com/form/42374609695971

On or near last day of JA presentations

Print the Teacher Evaluation Form at the below link & give it to your teacher and ask him/her to fax or email it to Dr. Wilson at the conclusion of the JA program—instruction are on the evaluation form at this link.

Fri., Apr. 8 Students must complete their JA presentations by today. Submit a Class Verification to JA either (1) online at

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http://form.jotform.us/form/41613642495153or (2) by turning in a signed and completed Teacher Assignment Letter to the JA office.

Fri., Apr. 15 Completed JA classroom teacher evaluation of student presentations form due Dr. Wilson from your JA classroom teacher

After completing all JA lessons Please return any leftover presentation materials to the JA office. Thank you!

o Once you receive and accept a classroom assignment as a JA volunteer, you undertake this program as a commitment—young students and their teachers are depending on you to provide them the JA business-learning program. If you do not successfully complete the Junior Achievement classroom program (including all of the scheduled presentations) because of factors under your control and/or for non-emergency reasons, you will be docked 25 points and you must make an in-class oral presentation and complete the final exam.

o If you do not complete your JA commitment for factors not under your control and/or because of an emergency as defined in the syllabus, you will not be docked 25 points, and you much make an in-class oral presentation and complete the final exam. Such factors include:

The Junior Achievement staff certifies that you and JA attempted, but could not find, a classroom assignment by the final date for having a school assigned.

You were not able to complete your JA assignment because of the results of your background check by the school district. If you get direct notification from the school district, please notify the JA folks and me so that you face no point penalty for not being able to participate as a JA volunteer.

o You must make the required number of presentations to an elementary school, middle school, or high school class, completing the presentations prior to the end of the semester. You must report for the presentations on time and ready to make extemporaneous presentations (not read, not memorized, but may use notes).(NOTE: I award 10 extra-credit points to students who volunteer to present to high schools—the JA staff must approve such appointments.)

o Wear modified business dress during JA presentations—coat and tie for men and comparable women’s dress is preferable; however, tie with long-sleeve dress shirt and dress slacks (and comparable women’s dress) is acceptable. At no time will volunteers present in jeans, shorts, sweat shirts/pants, tennis shoes, flip-flops, etc.

o Copy the UTSA/JA student evaluation form linked at Volunteer Evaluation Form--print your name and your MGT 3003 section number on the form, and personally give it to your JA classroom teacher to complete. The completed form will be your oral presentation grade for this course.

It is your responsibility to make sure that your classroom teacher mails, emails or faxes the completed student evaluation to me prior to the end of the semester. Completed evaluation forms must have the teacher’s name, school address, or other information on the envelope or on the fax cover sheet. Under no circumstances will I accept a completed evaluation directly from students, unless it is in a sealed envelope with your JA teacher’s signature across the seal.

o Schedule Junior Achievement classroom presentations so as not to conflict with attending your MGT 3003 or other UTSA classes. If this is unavoidable in isolated situations, then the extra-

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credit points for non-emergency, unavoidable absence will partly offset any points you might have missed from class.

o When you complete your JA presentations, if you have leftover, unused materials in your presentation kits, please return the materials to the Junior Achievement office so that JA can recycle them into new kits for future JA classes.  You will be helping the JA folks save a lot of money on presentation kits.

EXTRA CREDIT (EC) POINTS: You have the opportunity to earn extra-credit points, using the following guidelines:

If you attend extra-credit events that conflict with your MGT 3003 class, you cannot earn the associated extra-credit points.

You are responsible for keeping track of the extra-credit points you earn. If you desire to challenge the number of extra-credit points recorded for you, then you must list in writing the extra-credit events you attended for that extra-credit category (EC-Lec, EC-Misc, etc.) you attended, and the name, date, and time of the events.

If you volunteer to undertake an extra-credit event, and for non-emergency reasons (1) you withdraw your volunteer status, (2) you are late for the event, or (3) you otherwise do not meet the conditions for appropriately completing the event; the number of extra-credit points that the event is worth will be deducted from your points. This is to help ensure that you meet the commitments for which you volunteer and for which, as a result, you have a responsibility to meet—just as is expected in the real world of work.

Extra-credit (EC) Items (Blackboard Learn label) Extra-credit Points

Due Not Later Than

Career Action Program (1) (“EC-CAP”) [Business majors only] 20(Register for Orientation in

the CPSD)Continuing or initial membership in a professional organization/association, including Toastmasters International (2) ("EC-Prof Org") 5 Sep. 11

OWL Report Module Quiz (“EC-Report”)(3) 5 Nov. 20OWL Citation Module Quiz (“EC-Citation”) (3) 5 Nov. 20Group mock interview (4)(“EC-Mock”)[non-CAP students only] 10 TBAJunior Achievement Finance Park (5)(“EC-Park”) 5 Nov. 20Guest lectures, conferences, panels, meetings, workshops, or seminars annotated on the course schedule as “extra credit”(6) (“EC-Lec”) 5 (each) Nov. 20

Miscellaneous Points (7) (“EC-Misc.”) As earned Nov. 20

(1) The Career Action Program (CAP) is a College of Business professional development program under the Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) and supported by H-E-B. The deadline for signing up for CAP at www.facebook.com/CareerActionProgram.

The CAP program only accepts business students who are highly motivated self-starters who have a firm commitment to professional excellence. The College of Business finances the CAP program; therefore, only business majors may participate in the program. Volunteers who successfully

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complete the program will earn a certificate attesting to their accomplishments. CAP includes presentations, résumé writing, workshops, mock interviews, and business site visits. The CAP résumé requirement also satisfies the MGT 3003 résumé-writing requirement. Required CAP Orientation Sessions are published by the CSPD.

The College of Business expends much time and financial resources to provide its students the very best professional support through the CAP program. Accordingly, once you have completed the CAP orientation session and have signed up for the CAP Conference, you assume a professional commitment to the program. Accordingly,

o If you commit to attending the CAP Conference, but do not attend, you are subject to a $50 fee to pay for the conference expenses your commitment initiated.

o If you fail to complete one of the mandatory CAP events, e.g., group mock interview, speed networking, etc., you cannot earn CAP certification and the extra-credit points.

You may not retake the CAP program for extra credit in my class unless you previously dropped from the CAP program without completing it; in which case you must retake all portions of the program.

(2) Membership in a Professional Organization: Use the extra-credit certification form—linked at http://faculty.business.utsa.edu/bjwilson/docs/ExtraCreditCertificationsForm.doc--tohave a chapter officer certify initial (including as a “pledge”) or continuing membership—to include paying dues--in a qualified professional organization.  Qualifying, non-academic credit professional organization/associations must relate to your academic discipline (Toastmasters International relates to all disciplines). The professional organization may be an on-campus or an off-campus association.

College of Business RSOs(linked athttp://business.utsa.edu/undergraduate/students/ldrdev_organizations.aspx) meet these criteria for business majors (other majors should check with me).For example, outstanding organizations such as academic honorary societies, Student Government Association, and social and service fraternities/sororities do not qualify for extra credit because they generally are not geared to specific majors. Further, there is no additional extra credit for belonging to more than one qualifying professional organization. Finally, enrollment in ROTC programs does not qualify for extra credit because they are University courses leading to academic credit.

(4) Group Mock Interview: [NOTE: Volunteers for the CAP program are not eligible for this extra credit since group mock interviews are an inherent part of the CAP program—CAP-sponsored mock interviews must be scheduled through the College of Business Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD).]You have the opportunity to participate in a group mock interview sessions for extra credit by making an appointment through the University Career Center (UCC)“Rowdy Jobs” http://www.utsa.edu/careercenter/rowdyjobs.html, or by contacting Morris Ellington at the University Career Center (UC 2.02.04), at 458-6844, or at Morris.Ellington@utsa.edu. [NOTE: Only group mock interview sessions qualify for extra credit; individual mock interviews do not unless you can show that all group mock interview sessions conflict with one of your UTSA classes.]

To successfully earn this extra credit, you must (1) be on time for the mock interview, (2) dress in business professional attire, (3) bring a completed résumé, and (4) be prepared to respond to typical interview questions (see examples of such questions at this link). Also, please review the mock interview guide. The folks in the UCC will notify me of the students who successfully complete the mock interview for this extra credit.

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(5) JA Finance Park: Both JA volunteers and non-JA volunteers may participate in this extra credit event—you may earn extra credit only once as a volunteer for this event. Junior Achievement of South Texas sponsors “Junior Achievement Finance Park,” a program for improving the personal finance skills of middle and high school students in the Bexar County area. A computer-assisted, mobile training center run by volunteers help mentor students on financial planning. The Finance Park Center is located in San Antonio at 6837 San Pedro Ave. 78216, adjacent to H-E-B on the southwest corner of San Pedro and Oblate. To volunteer for this extra-credit opportunity, complete and submit to the JA staff online the Finance Park “Volunteer Availability” registration form at http://bit.ly/1p3Xy4G. Direct questions regarding Finance Park to Janet Ketcham at jketcham@jast.org or at (210) 490-2007, x105.

The JA staff will notify me when you complete your JA Finance Park duties. Remember; do not volunteer for a Finance Park event which conflicts with this or any other UTSA course. Finance Park volunteers must:

o Report to the Finance Park Center on time and perform a one-time assignment from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., with volunteer training provided from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., and students arriving thereafter.

o Be able to work positively with young students, and possess real-world personal finance and budget experience.

o Wear clothes that are casual but neat--no jeans, no shorts, no tee shirts, no tennis shoes or flip-flops.

o Perform the Finance Park event for which they volunteered and for which confirmed by the JA staff to perform.

(6) Lectures, conferences, panels, meetings, workshops, or seminars annotated on the course schedule as extra credit. I will add these to the class schedule as they become available. Attendance slips or sign-in sheets will certify attendance at extra-credit symposia, lectures, or conferences. Guest lectures conducted in and/or during your normally scheduled MGT 3003 class do not earn extra credit for you. Only the event sponsors can provide me completed attendance slips or attendance rosters.

(7) Miscellaneous Points: Included under this category are extra-credit points that do not pertain to any other category, including the following:

o The one-time 10 extra-credit points to compensate partially for being late or absent from classes where attendance is taken whether or not the absence is or is not an “emergency” as defined in this syllabus. These points represent the real world use of sick, vacation, bereavement, or other forms of sanctioned leave of absence.

o The 10 extra-credit points for JA volunteer participants who teach a high school class. To get JA authorization to teach a high school class, access: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lo5Iw_FZFzbA86RF-5aSMQHTHo9RQXc89_MDg-zFX_c/viewform?usp=send_form

o Extra-credit points equal to 1% of total points earned toward your course grade for completing the course survey by the semester deadline for doing so. The University will

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provide me a listing of those who do so. I use your feedback to improve my teaching skills and the management of my classes.

o Any points awarded for class participation, at the professor’s discretion.

COURSE GRADING & ATTENDANCE POLICIES: This course will use the plus/minus (+/-) grading system in assigning course letter grades (see below grading chart showing related grade points and percentages for each course letter grade).

Course Description & Undergraduate Catalog Requirements: The official course description for MGT 3003 requires the completion of written and oral presentation assignments. Accordingly, the following grading policies apply to those students who do not complete the “Connect”-based writing assignment and/or the in-class oral presentation assignment by the appropriate date and time deadline for documented emergency reasons as defined in this syllabus:

o The grade for the assignment will be “zero.”o The student’s course grade will be “incomplete (IN). If the incomplete is not completed

within one year, the course grade will automatically convert to an “F.“

Other assignments/exams not completed on time will be graded “zero.”

Status of Grades :

o JA Oral Presentation Grades: Junior Achievement volunteers must accept their classroom teachers’ UTSA Student Volunteer Evaluations—at this link--as their oral presentation grades. The first ratings of the JA classroom teachers are final-- changes are not permitted and students are prohibited from asking their JA classroom teacher to submit a changed graded report. However, if you wish, you may request a personal meeting with your JA classroom teacher to clarify some of his or her ratings to assist in improving your presentation skills. In fact, after each presentation it would be a good idea to seek presentation advice from your JA classroom teacher.

o Résumé Grades: Trained, highly experienced graders grade résumés following the CSPD format at http://faculty.business.utsa.edu/bjwilson/docs/Resume%20format.doc.The ratings of these graders are final in terms of this course; no exceptions. However, if your awarded points are confusing to you, I encourage you to make an appointment with the grader and ask for clarification for his or her ratings.

o Challenging Grades: If you disagree with a grade you receive (either for a course assignment, for an extra credit event, or a deduction), bring the matter to my attention in writing (Blackboard Learn mail message, email, letter, etc.) within seven calendar days from the date I post the grade on Blackboard Learn. Otherwise, the grade will remain as is. It is your responsibility to check Blackboard at least twice a week for announcements, course messages, and posted grades.

You will receive assignment grades from the University Career Center (UCC) and CSPD career counselors, “Connect” contracted grading (“Connect”-based writing assignment), and from me as your professor. I will not change assigned grades without concrete, factual information for my consideration. Frivolous claims of incorrect points are not be honored.

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o “Curved” Grades: There is no grading “on the curve” in this class for individual assignments since there are opportunities for extra-credit points. However, once grades are calculated after final exams are completed, if the average total points for the class reflects fewer than 733 points (“C“), each student’s total points will be adjusted upward to reflect an average total score for the class of 733 points.

o Incomplete/Late Assignments: All assignments not submitted on time are graded “zero.” Unless otherwise noted on the class schedule, all assignments that are due in class are due by the beginning of class.

Attendance : Students must be on time for every class, be attentive, and participate in class activities until the professor adjourns class. Class attendance may be taken anytime (using the appropriate ParScore form) during each class. Attendance in conjunction with extra-credit events--whether in our class or at another time or location--is taken via attendance slips or lists prepared by the event sponsors.

o For every class: Students must have on-hand at least two appropriate ParScore forms, both with the following information already entered/bubbled on the forms: Banner ID Name, course & section number

o When attendance is announced (the goal is speed and accuracy): No one may enter the classroom until attendance process is completed. Students enter on the form the “Test Form” and the “Answer to the First Question Response”

that the professor or the TA announces. Students immediately pass a completed appropriate ParScore form to the center aisle. Student sitting on the aisle collects/confirms number of forms equals the number of students

in that row, and gives forms to the professor or TA.

o Arriving in class after the class starting time means you are late. Students who are absent from or late for class will have 10 points deducted from their point totals, except for conflicting emergencies or mandatory obligations as discussed below.

o Completed ParScore attendance forms are machine graded and the UTSA testing office staff will not hand-score ParScore forms not properly completed, e.g., not bubbling in Banner ID, recording the wrong Banner ID, not recording the proper test form, putting the wrong attendance answer to question #1 on the ParScore, using ink instead of pencil to record responses, etc.  Students doing so are late/absent. Our class is simply too large to do it any other way.

o Students who are absent from scheduled assignments or exams will receive grades of “zero” if the absence is not the result of an emergency or mandatory obligation as discussed below. There are no “make-ups” for these missed assignments; however, you may take and/or turn them in early with the approval of the professor or the TA.

o Students who sit in classroom areas in violation of fire laws, who have their laptops and cell phones open, who engage in “texting” (or reading, writing, or other inattentive activities), or who engage in disruptive conversation or other activities, are considered “absent” from class and will have 10 points deducted.

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o Online and other assignments that can be done via computer while not in class, i.e., OWL modules, “Connect”-based assignments, résumé, etc., must be completed early or on time regardless of the reason for the absence, or will otherwise be graded “zero.”

o If you miss or are late for a class for one of the below reasons, you will not have points deducted after your award of the 10 extra-credit points for all initial absences.

Documented, verifiable emergencies of immediate family members. A verifiable, written documented emergency involves you or a member of your immediate family, i.e., spouse, parent, guardian, sibling, or other relative who resides full time with you, and is of the nature of a major issue, e.g., death, funeral, extremely serious illness or injury, etc.

Written documentation of a personal/private nature, e.g., medical information, legal transactions, etc., is neither desired nor required. The documentation should simply state that, for example, the medical situation was of a sudden, emergency nature, or that the legal situation was under the purview of appropriate court officials requiring your presence.

“Significant others,” boyfriends/girlfriends, grandparents or other relatives are not considered members of your immediate family unless they currently live full time with you.

Absences for viruses that are preventable with appropriate immunizations, but for which you have not received the vaccination, are not excused.

Hospital and doctors’ appointments, as scheduled appointments.

Please refer to http://provost.utsa.edu/syllabus.asp (quoted below) for university policy regarding “Transitory/Minor Medical Issues,” which in this class are not considered “emergencies.”

“In situations where a student experiences a transitory/minor medical condition (e.g. broken limb, acute illness, minor surgery) that impacts their ability to attend classes, access classes or perform tasks within the classroom over a limited period of time, the student should refer to the class attendance policy in their syllabus.”

Documented conflicting, mandatory UTSA obligations (for example, on UTSA athletic team, participant in Leadership Challenge program, etc.). To be eligible for this provision, an appropriate UTSA official must certify the UTSA mandatory obligation in writing and in advance of the date of the event, and you must complete scheduled conflicting assignments and examinations early. (NOTE: Registering for overlapping classes/labs is not eligible for this exception—students may not register for classes or associated labs that conflict with the days and times that this or other classes meet.)

Documented conflicting, mandatory religious obligations prohibiting working during the time of a scheduled class. You must provide each of your professors (whose courses take place during the absence) advanced written documentation and notification of your intention not to attend classes on the dates and/or times of mandatory religious obligation. Documented evidence includes credible evidence of the mandatory nature of the absence.

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Written military mobilization orders, copies of which you provide each of your professors

prior to the date of the mobilization.

Written city, county, state, or federal order/subpoena, a copy of which you provide each of your professors prior to the day of the event, e.g., to report to court, jury duty, court witness, or other mandatory legal proceeding, e.g., immigration/citizenship proceedings, etc., on a specific date. (NOTE: Excluded here is traffic court in which you voluntarily decide to challenge or otherwise adjudicate a traffic ticket.)

Off-campus events, e.g., State and national professional association meetings and conferences, etc., with expenses paid completely or in part by UTSA, with a copy of the written UTSA approval provided each of your professors prior to the day of the event. Participation in events/activities under sponsorship of other classes and that conflict with attending class, are not excused absences—they are non-emergency, unavoidable absences that meet the criteria of the one-time 10 extra-credit points that all students receive at the beginning of the semester.

Course Grade Determination

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Course Grade Determination(Based on Max 1000 Assignment Points plus Extra-Credit Points)

Course Letter Grade

Grade Points Course Points Between

A+ 4.00 966.33 1000+A 4.00 933.00 966.32A- 3.67 899.66 932.00B+ 3.33 866.33 899.65B 3.00 833.00 866.32B- 2.67 799.66 832.00C+ 2.33 766.33 799.65C 2.00 733.00 766.32C- 1.67 699.66 732.00D+ 1.33 666.33 699.65D 1.00 633.00 666.32D- 0.67 599.66 632.00F 0.00 0 599.65

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

1. If I previously took this course from Dr. Wilson (but I am retaking this course), must I again complete the regular and extra-credit assignments in order to again get credit for them? Yes; however:

If you previously signed up for the JA option as part of my course, you may not again volunteer for the JA option to satisfy the oral presentation and final exam assignments. The purpose of this provision is to provide you a different route for learning that you have not previously experienced.

You may not retake the CAP program for extra credit in my class unless you previously dropped from the CAP program without completing it; in which case you must retake all portions of the program if you wish to again register for CAP. (NOTE: Only business majors may participate in the CAP program because the College of Business pays the expenses of the program.)

2. May I email the assignments to you? If you will not be in class on the day that an assignment is due, you must turn the assignment in early, or slide it under my office door or send it to me or my teaching assistant via email or Blackboard Learn mail message attachment by the time and day that it is due. CAUTION: If the formatting or printing of the emailed assignment is such that sending it electronically adversely affected the document, e.g., parts chopped off, formatting skewed, etc., your grade on the assignment will be affected accordingly.

3. When will you post my grades to my Blackboard Learn grade book? “Connect” quizzes, final exam, résumés: After graded. In-class oral presentations: As soon as possible after each presentation class, usually within a day or two. “Connect”-based writing assignment: After graded. Extra-credit points: Some as individually completed, e.g., professional organization membership,

miscellaneous, RSO, etc.; some after due dates when notified by the University Career Center or the CSPD, e.g., group mock interviews, etc.; some periodically.

JA related points (oral presentation, final exam): Upon receipt of the JA classroom teacher evaluation. CAP program: When CSPD staff certifies satisfactory completion of CAP certification requirements.

4. When can I see the documentation for my assignment points? Connect quizzes - after the deadline for submitting each quiz. Resumes and in-class oral presentations - these are available in class as soon as possible after they are

graded; those not picked up at that time will be available in my office. JA evaluations and final exam – available in my office after posting of grades on Blackboard. Connect Writing Assignment - as soon as possible after graded; you will receive a digital or a hardcopy

summary of grading. ParScore forms & attendance slips for attendance, extra-credit, etc. - in my office as soon as possible

after received from Testing Office or event sponsor and posted.

5. Whom do I contact regarding questions about my assignment points? Résumé (Staff who graded it) All OWL assignments (Dr. Wilson or TA) Excused absences and documentation of emergencies (Dr. Wilson) Quizzes and final (Dr. Wilson or TA) Extra-credit points: (TA) Deducted points (Dr. Wilson)

6. I will not be in class next week; are there any other assignments (a paper, etc.) that I can complete to help make up points for missing a guest lecture or a student in-class presentation? Other than the extra-

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credit opportunities listed in this syllabus, there are no other assignments to help you make-up missed points. Please see exceptions under “Grading Policies” for students with one of the five recognized excused absences.

7. I am really close to making a higher grade in this course. Are there ways for me to earn more points to get this higher grade? No, except for any extra-credit opportunities that may still be available.

8. How do I appeal an assignment or course grade? To appeal an assignment grade given or confirmed by me, you must meet with me and discuss the

assignment grade. My decision regarding the assignment grade is final. I may affirm the previous grade, or I may elect to re-grade the assignment personally, in which case the new grade—whether lower, the same, or higher than the original grade—will be final.

To appeal a course grade, you must appeal in writing to Dr. Stewart Miller, Chairman of the Department of Management, BB 4.01.06, within 90 calendar days from the end of the semester. You must have "compelling evidence" that your course grade reflects "discrimination, differential treatment, factual mistake, or violation of a relevant University policy" (reference appendix E of the UTSA Information Bulletin at http://www.utsa.edu/infoguide/appendices/e.html). You must include the following in your written appeal:o The date of the appeal.o Your name, your Banner ID number, and your academic major.o Your full address, telephone number, and email address.o My name (Dr. Bennie Wilson) and your course and section number.o State specifically the grade you are appealing (exam, quiz number, etc.)o State specifically the action you want done regarding the grade.o Explain the rationale supporting your appeal and provide any supporting documentation. (NOTE: It is

not sufficient to state that you disagree with my judgment.)

“Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.”“Dorothy” in The Wizard of Oz

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