Draft Syllabus: MGT 3003.001 (Fall Semester 2017)Business Communication & Professional DevelopmentClass Hours: MW, 1:00 p.m. – 2:15pm, BB 2.01.02 (Liu Auditorium)Office Hours: MW, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., BB 4.04.29Web site: http://faculty.business.utsa.edu/bjwilson/index.php

(Updated October 5, 2017: All Dates & Times are Central Time Zone)

NOTE:  Only the online version of this syllabus is current. Both PC and Mac users must use the Mozilla Firefox or Chrome browsers to access UTSA Web sites and Blackboard Learn. Access Blackboard Learn at http://learn.utsa.edu/. In instances of conflicting information with other documents, the provisions of this syllabus take precedence.

Table of Contents Important Contacts ……………………………………………………… 2

Professor’s Welcome ……………………………………………………… 3 Description/Prerequisites/Goals Required Course Materials

Computer Software & Hardware ……………………………………………………… 4 University Services/Policies

Study Resources ……………………………………………………… 5 Technical Support

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

Assignments & Examinations ……………………………………………………… 7

Extra Credit ……………………………………………………… 16

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

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

Hyperlink to Section 001 Class Schedule

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Important Contacts

COURSE TEAM EMAIL ADDRESSES PHONE OFFICE HOURSProfessor BB 4.04.29

Dr. Bennie Wilson

Blackboard message or email Bennie.Wilson@utsa.edu Documented emergency absence Online Writing Lab (OWL) Miscellaneous points Point deductions for late/absence

Email or BlackboardMessage Preferred

MW: 12:00 pm -1:00 pmTue: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pmAnd by appointment

Teaching Assistant (TA) BB 4.04.29

Aaron VegaBlackboard message or emailAaron.Vega@utsa.edu Résumé Grading (non-CAP students)

Email Preferred

MW: 12:00 pm -1:00 pmTue: 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

Veronica RodriguezMysti Frazier

Veronica.Rodriguez3@utsa.edu Mysti.Frazier@utsa.edu Résumé Guest Lecturers

UCC: 458-4589 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,

MTWRF

Morris Ellington

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 Bernadette ByrdVP Programs

bbyrd@jast.org To discuss JA Finance Park

(210) 490-2007x106 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Monday - FridaySheila McDonaldProgram Mgr.

SMcDonald@jast.org To discuss classroom JA issues

(210) 490-2007x108

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”Melissa LowryPublisher Rep.

Melissa.Lowry@mheducation.com Questions regarding “Connect”

ATTENTION: You must complete many assignments in the course online. Because of their unreliability, using Wi-Fi computer connections are highly discouraged for completing course assignments, particularly on the deadline date and increased connection traffic. You do so at your own risk, without any assignment “do-overs.” Wi-Fi reliability increases when you open your connection in a “stable” environment that is quiet, stationary, free of distractions, and away from multiple users (dormitories, apartment complexes, etc.2). Consider using a hardwired computer, modem, and router, or a reliable Ethernet cable connected to your laptop. See below section on “Important Notes Regarding Online Assignment Connectivity.”

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WELCOME TO THIS COURSE: 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,” a metaphor for your experiences prior to entering the “real world” of professionalism. 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—both in terms of class attendance during the entire class 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: MGT 3003. Business Communication and Professional Development. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. Prerequisites: COM 1043 or COM 1053, WRC 1023, and classified as a pre-business or declared major in the College of Business or approval of Department Chair and Dean of the College. This course examines basic interpersonal communication processes within written and oral channels, with practical applications for the business environment. The course emphasizes three areas: 1) planning, researching, organizing, writing, editing, and revising business-related documents; 2) planning, organizing, and delivering oral presentations in a business setting; 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. (Formerly MGT 3043; Credit for both MGT 3003 and MGT 3043 is not authorized.)

Important Note: If you are a management major, you must earn a grade of “C-“ or better in MGT 3003 in order to stay in that major. Otherwise, you must either retake the course or change majors. If you are not a management major, please check the UTSA Course Catalog regarding similar provisions for this or other courses.

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, 3rd ed., by Peter Cardon, McGraw-Hill Publishing, in one of the following formats:

o Combination Loose-Leaf with Connect Access Card for McGraw-Hill “Connect” Learning Management System (cost approx. $149.00): ISBN−9781260240085 - available in the University bookstore.The Pre Pack includes: A hard copy, loose-leaf version of the text Access to the e-Book An access code to “Connect,” an online (via the course Blackboard site) study and assignment

system required for this course.

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o Online Blackboard Connect Access Purchase (cost $90.00): The direct student purchase through Blackboard includes: Access to e-Book and Connect (no print book), an online study and assignment system required for this course. (NOTE: Do not purchase Connect access online through the McGraw-Hill web site, or you will not have access to Connect assignments via Blackboard. See the “Register for Connect through Blackboard” link on the left side of the course Blackboard site for a tutorial on how to do this.)

o IMPORTANT NOTES :

If you took this course a previous semester and you are retaking it this semester, you should know that:

If you used a previous edition of the text, you must purchase the current 3rd edition for this class.

If you are retaking this course and used the current 3rd edition for this class, your Connect access may have, or might soon, expire. It is your responsibility to contact the McGraw-Hill representative Melissa.Lowry@mheducation.com as soon as possible to seek an extension of this access.

If your access—including the two-week courtesy access—expires prior to the last Connect-based assignment, you will forfeit any Connect-based assignments that you miss during the expiration period.

Approximately 20 copies of ParScore test form number X-101864-PAR-L (50 questions per side & available at campus bookstore), to be used for recording class attendance and for completing the midterm and final examinations. (See this link for properly completing the form.)

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

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STUDY RESOURCES:

Study and Learning Assistance

o Tomás Rivera Center (TRC) : Learning Assistance Services for Undergraduate Students at the Tomás Rivera Center (TRC) provides one-on-one Academic Coaching, which can assist with many educational concerns, such as time management, overcoming procrastination, reading strategies, note taking, test prep and test taking, and much more. 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.

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 graded Connect-based exercises, quizzes and writing assignment.

“Connect” also includes access to:

LearnSmart “SmartBook ”: See details of these graded exercises below.

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 instructions below immediately if you believe there has been a systemic network outage affecting your access to Blackboard and/or McGraw-Hill Connect.

Problems with Blackboard Learn-based Assignments : 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 OITConnect@utsa.edu and provide the following information:o Your name, email address, banner ID/Usernameo Specific details of your problem, including the specific assignment & date/time of access attempt.o Whether or not you were using Wi-Fi connected to a hard-wired computer.o 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

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Problems with McGraw-Hill Connect-based Assignments : Phone or email McGraw-Hill technical support. Be sure to inform them 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 Standard Time), and provide them the

information under the “Email” section below: 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” and provide the following information:

The specific course and section you are referring to, e.g., MGT 3003.001 The specifics of your problem with which specific assignment, & the date/time of your issue Ask whether there was a systemic Connect systems outage, and the date/times thereof. Record the incident reference number they provide you. Whether or not you were using Wi-Fi connected to a hard-wired computer 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, Melissa Lowry, at Melissa.Lowry@mheducation.com , and provide her the technical support reference number and the user ID and password you use to access Blackboard.

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 access terminated.o Whether or not you were using Wi-Fi not otherwise hooked up to a hard-wired computer.

COURSE GUIDELINES & POLICIES:

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. 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.

Assignment Submissions &Returns : If you must submit a hardcopy of an assignment by a specific date and/or time, and class is not in session or the professor is not in the office, you may slide the assignment under the office door or scan it and email—on or before the deadline. If you are not present when the TA returns a graded assignment in class, you must pick it up during office hours.

Delinquent Registration Fees : Students who do not make payment or payment arrangements by the due date will be assessed a $100 registration late payment fee.

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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.

Attempting to navigate through the assignment with the “Back” and/or “Forward” arrows of your Browser, rather than using the navigation tools within the assignment itself.

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.

Again, an Ethernet cable is one of the most popular forms of network cable used on wired networks to connect from your laptop to wired computers, often located in businesses, libraries, hotels, etc.

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 on the assignment deadline date are the result of system overload created by an inordinate number of students attempting to access these assignments on the deadline date. Your attempt to complete online assignments during this period is 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 computer systems crash, and waiting until the “last minute” to complete your online assignment, there is a high probability that 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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ASSIGNMENTS & EXAMINATIONS: Pryor to attempting any online assignment, you must check your browser/computer, for example, at Check My Browser/Computer

Summary of Regular Assignments(Blackboard grade book label)

Max.Points

Section 1Deadlines

OWL Core Modules [average of all four core modules] (”OWL Core”) 100 See below chartOWL Supplemental Modules [avg. of four supp. modules] (“OWL Supp.”) 100 See below chartConnect LearnSmart Adaptive Exercises (“Chap 1 LS,” etc.) 50 See below chartQuizzes via “Connect” [total] (”Chap 1,” ”Chap 2 Quiz,” etc.) 50 See below chartRésumé (“Résumé”) [Non-CAP Students]

100Sep. 21***

Résumé (“Résumé”) [CAP Students] Sep. 21 **Midterm Examination (“Midterm”) 100 Oct. 4

“Connect”-based Writing Assignment (“Connect”-based Writing”) 200 Available Oct 19Due Oct. 25***

In-Class Oral Presentation (”Oral”) 200 Oct. 23–Nov. 20Final Examination (”Final”) [JA Volunteers Exempt] 100 Dec. 12 ****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.

Graded Exercises, Quizzes and Examinations : The text is the basis for all graded “Connect” LearnSmart (LS) exercises, Connect quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam. OWL quizzes come entirely from the appropriate OWL module. Students may re-access quizzes after their deadlines for response feedback.

o “Connect LearnSmart” (LS) Exercises: These assist you in preparing for course quizzes, the midterm exam, and the final exam. There are 14 exercises (see below charts)—assessed through “Connect” on Blackboard—some worth 5 points, some worth 2.5 points for a total of 50 points. LS is an adaptive, personalized reading regimen that highlights the most important concepts an individual student needs to learn within each text chapter.

The student’s text reading continuously adapts by highlighting content based on what the student does and does not know. This ensures focus on the content he or she needs to learn, and promotes long-term retention of material. You may exit and re-enter LS until the due date.

LearnSmart updates to Blackboard only after the due date and time.

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*Please note that quizzes 11 and 10 are not in numerical order

o “Connect” Quizzes: There are 10 quizzes, each with 10 questions, and each quiz worth 5 points, for a total of 50 points (see below chart). Assess each quiz through “Connect” on Blackboard. 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.

Before attempting to access each Connect assignment (each quiz and the writing assignment), click on Check My Browser/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 and 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 the professor that there was a systemic Connect outage during the time you attempted to access a particular quiz consistent with the provisions of this syllabus.

* Please note, quizzes 11 and 10 are not in numerical order

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Connect LearnSmart (LS) Schedule(By Deadline Dates & Time)

LS Chapter (s) Points Available LS Deadline (or Earlier)(By 11:59:00 p.m.)

16 16 5 Aug. 22 Sep. 101 1 5 Aug. 22 Sep. 172 2 2.5 Aug. 22 Sep. 193 3 2.5 Aug. 22 Sep. 194 4 5 Aug. 22 Sep. 245 5 2.5 Aug. 22 Sep. 266 6 2.5 Aug. 22 Sep. 267 7 2.5 Aug. 22 Oct. 18 8 2.5 Aug. 22 Oct. 114 14 2.5 Aug. 22 Oct. 815 15 2.5 Aug. 22 Oct. 89 9 5 Aug. 22 Oct. 14

11* 11 5 Aug. 22 Oct. 1510* 10 5 Aug. 22 Oct. 17

“Connect” Quiz Schedule(By 11:59 p.m. on Deadline Dates)

Quiz Chapter (s) Points Time Limit (Min.)

# ofQuestions

Available Quiz Deadline (or Earlier)

(By 11:59 p.m.)16 16 5 5 10 Aug. 22 Sep. 101 1 5 5 10 Aug. 22 Sep. 17

2/3 2 & 3 5 5 10 Aug. 22 Sep. 194 4 5 5 10 Aug. 22 Sep. 24

5/6 5 & 6 5 5 10 Aug. 22 Sep. 26 7/8 7 & 8 5 5 10 Aug. 22 Oct. 1

14/15 14 & 15 5 5 10 Aug. 22 Oct. 89 9 5 5 10 Aug. 22 Oct. 14

11* 11 5 5 10 Aug. 22 Oct. 1510* 9 5 5 10 Aug. 22 Oct. 17

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 (see below schedule) as linked on the left side of the course Blackboard page.

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:

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

Direct all questions regarding the OWL, including technical issues and concerns about quiz answers to Dr. Wilson at Bennie.Wilson@utsa.edu. After the quiz submission deadline passes, you may re-access the quiz site for feedback by clicking on your quiz score. If you still have questions, provide Dr. Wilson the following:

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.

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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 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. See Section 203 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.

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Section 001 “OWL” Quiz Schedule(By Deadline Dates & Time)

OWL Quiz Name Possible Points

#Questions

Time Limit

(Minutes)

Quiz Available

(Date)

Quiz Deadline (or Earlier)

(By 11:59 p.m.)OWL Resume Averaged 10 5 Aug. 22 Sep. 8OWL Cover Letter Averaged 10 5 Aug. 22 Sep. 8OWL English Mechanics Averaged 20 10 Aug. 22 Sep. 15OWL Writing Composition Averaged 20 10 Aug. 22 Sep. 22OWL Email Averaged 10 5 Aug. 22 Sep. 29OWL Writing Style Averaged 20 10 Aug. 22 Oct. 6OWL Presentation Averaged 10 5 Aug. 22 Oct. 13OWL Critical Thinking Averaged 20 10 Aug. 22 Oct. 20

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 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 The résumé turn-in processes differ for non-CAP and CAP extra-credit students as follows (Note: Do not submit a résumé through both 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: Upload your completed résumé as a PDF file only to the course Blackboard site by the deadline listed in the class schedule and this syllabus. (NOTE: If you upload your résumé as a non-PDF file, your assignment will be graded “zero” if it is not readable.)

To upload your résumé file to Blackboard: Access the “Course Content” page on the course Blackboard site, scroll down and click the link

“Résumé Click “Browse My Computer,” locate your résumé file, and upload it to Blackboard. Click “Submit” NOTE: Uploading your document to an incorrect Blackboard Content Page Portal will result in

a deduction of 10 points.

The TA will grade your résumé via the online grading rubric on Blackboard. Once you receive your graded rubric, you are encouraged to make any recommended changes to the résumé and upload it to your “RowdyJobs” account for review by potential employers.

CAP extra-credit students:  Email a PDF file (only) of your résumé to the CSPD at cap@utsa.edu by the deadline listed in the class schedule. The CSPD staff will send each CAP student an email confirming receipt of the résumé. CAP students (including on-line MGT 3003 students) will satisfy the résumé assignment for both the CAP program and for their MGT 3003 class.

NOTE: Uploading your résumé to Blackboard (for non-CAP students only) will result in a deduction of 10 points.

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 “Handshake” account. (NOTE: CAP students revising their résumés for the CSPD will not have their MGT 3003 résumé assignment grades adjusted.)

Oral Presentation Assignment Options for Fully In-Class & Hybrid Course Sections

o In-Class Oral Presentation (Fully In-Class Only): Except for eligible students volunteering for the JA program option (see below), each section 001 student will make an in-class business-oriented oral presentation on a subject of his or her choosing. Follow the oral presentation schedule at the course Blackboard site. Click these links to access the individual presentation grading sheet/rubric or the group presentation grading sheet/rubric, following the in-class oral presentation guidelines. Random students in the audience will complete peer reviews of the presenters.

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o In-Class Oral Exams (Hybrid Only): Except for eligible students who volunteer for the JA program option (see below), each hybrid student will take two in-class examinations on planning and delivering business-oriented oral presentations. The exams are based on text chapters 14 and 15, each with 40 multiple-choice questions, each question worth 2.5 points.

o Junior Achievement (JA) Classroom Volunteer Program Option (Fully In-Class or Hybrid): Alternative to the In-Class Oral Presentation/Exams and the Final Exam: 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. Should you be interested, 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.

Instructions for all students (International w/F1 Visa & non-Internationals) to Participate in the 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 assignment of this course. The purpose of this provision is to provide you a different route to learning that you have not previously experienced.

Successful completion of the JA program means you will: Be exempt from taking the final examination, with full credit for the 100 points. Have your classroom teacher’s evaluation, which is 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.

Separate International (F-1 Visa) Student Instructions to Participate in JA Program : In addition to the above instructions for volunteering for the JA option, international students are required to submit the following forms for approval to (1) your MGT 3003 professor, and (2) your student advisor at the Office of UTSA International Student Services (MB 1.210).

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.

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

On or before the deadline listed in the class schedule, upload and submit the two above forms with attachments (as PDF files) as follow: (Also, provide the signed forms to International Student Services) Access the “Course Content” page on the course Blackboard site, scroll down and click the

link “International Student JA Approval Process.” Click “Browse My Computer,” locate your résumé review confirmation PDF file, and

upload it to Blackboard. Click “Submit”

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NOTE : Uploading your documents to an incorrect Blackboard Content Page Portal will result in a deduction of 10 points.

Please note the following important specifics:

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 class, you must contact the JA staff at (210) 490-2007 Ext. 0, to arrange attending 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

Fri., Sep. 8 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

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.

Make-up training at JA Office: Friday, September 8th  9am-10:30am

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 Fire fox or Chrome.) The State of Texas mandates that all volunteers who make presentations to minor children will take the below online training.

Access: http://www.utsa.edu/Compliance/Training/sb1414_training.html. Under “Non-UTSA Employees ONLY” go to https://myTraining.affiliated.utsa.edu/ . 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%) Upload your completion certificate as instructed below no later than the deadline listed in the

class schedule:

Upload and submit the completion certificate as a PDF file as follows: Access the “Course Content” page on the course Blackboard site, scroll down and click

the link “JA Child Protection Training Completion.” Click “Browse My Computer,” locate your completion certificate PDF file, and upload

it to Blackboard. Click “Submit” NOTE : Uploading your document to an incorrect Blackboard Content Page Portal will

result in a deduction of 10 points.

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

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Date/Deadline Junior Achievement Classroom Volunteer Program Calendar

Wed., Aug. 30 Attend the Junior Achievement in-class Training. In class, complete & return volunteer profile in volunteer training packet. (Print neatly)

Fri., Sep. 1 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

Tue., Sep. 5 – Fri. Sep 8

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.

Fri. Sep. 8

(1) Last day to upload to Blackboard the completion certificate for online UTSA Child Protection Training (CPT) at https://myTraining.affiliated.utsa.edu/. (2) International Students: Last day to upload to Blackboard the JA Volunteer-International Office Approval Form (International Student Services Form F-1.3). (3) International Students: Last day to upload to Blackboard the COB International Student Permission Form.(4) If you did not do so the day of the In-Class JA Training session, submit an online profile to be eligible for JA participation at www.jast.org/utsa.

Fri., Sep. 15(8:00 am)

Mon., Sep. 18,(5:00 pm)

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

Mon., Sep. 25

9:30am-12:30pmBB 4.02.02

2:30pm-4:30pmBB 04.02.10

JA staff will be available at UTSA College of Business 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 Government issued ID and a clear enlarged copy of your DL

or Government ID! Must have turned in Child Protection Training certificate to your professor by Sep. 9

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 Receiving Class 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.

Your teacher must sign your green Teacher Confirmation Form and you must schedule all presentation dates. Be sure to dress in business attire.

Tue., Sep. 26

Fri., Oct. 6

First day to return completed & signed green teacher confirmation form 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 Oct. 9 (or sooner) First JA classroom presentation session ought to be started by this day, unless alternate

arrangements are made with the classroom teacher

Wed., Nov. 1 Complete “midpoint status check” at www.jast.org

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Print the Teacher Evaluation Form at this 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—instructions are on the evaluation form.

Fri. Nov. 17

Students must complete their JA presentations by today unless approved otherwise by your professor

Submit a Class Verification to JA either (1) online at http://form.jotform.us/form/41613642495153 or (2) by turning in a signed and completed Teacher Assignment Letter to the JA office.

Completed JA classroom teacher evaluation of student presentation form due your professor from your JA classroom teacher

When you complete all

lessonsPlease return any leftover JA materials to the JA office for recycle. Thank you!

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 50 points and you must make an in-class oral presentation and complete the final exam (Section 001 students) or take the two oral presentation exams (Section 004 students).

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.

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.)

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.

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

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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.

In order to receive oral presentation and final exam points based on your successful completion of your JA program, you must ensure two things. First, have your Volunteer Evaluation Form sent to the professor, and second, submit a completed Class Verification Form to the JA office either online at http://form.jotform.us/form/41613642495153, or by turning in a signed and completed Teacher Assignment Letter to the JA office.

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 depart the event early, or (3) you otherwise do not meet the conditions for appropriately completing the event; you will be penalized the number of extra-credit points that the event is worth. 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 CSPD Register Current membership in approved professional organization (2) ("EC-Prof Org") 5 Sep. 22Group mock interview (4) (“EC-Group Mock Intv.”)[non-CAP students only] 5 Nov. 16OWL Report Module Quiz (“EC-Report”) (5) 5 Nov. 27OWL Citation Module Quiz (“EC-Citation”) (5) 5 Nov. 27Junior Achievement Finance Park (6) (“EC-Park”) 5 Nov. 27Guest lectures, conferences, meetings, workshops, seminars, etc. (7) (“EC-Lec”) 5 (each) Nov. 27Miscellaneous Points (8) (“EC-Misc.”) As earned Nov. 27

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* See explanatory footnotes below

(1) The Career Action Program (CAP) is a 17-hour, out-of-class 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 is 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sep. 13, in the Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD), BB 2.01.08.

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 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. The CSPD publishes the required CAP Orientation Session schedule.

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,

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.

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 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—to have 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 at http://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.

Submit your signed certification form as a PDF file as follows: Access the “Course Content” page on the course Blackboard site, scroll down and click the

link “Extra Credit Prof. Org. Certification.” Click “Browse My Computer,” locate your résumé review confirmation PDF file, and

upload it to Blackboard. Click “Submit”

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(3) Etiquette Dinner (non-CAP students only): You may participate in an etiquette dinner for extra credit by making an appointment through the University Career Center (UCC) “Handshake” at http://careercenter.utsa.edu/handshake-login/. NOTE: Volunteers for the CAP program are not eligible for this extra credit since an etiquette lunch is an inherent part of the CAP program under the Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD).

(4) Group Mock Interview (non-CAP students only): You may participate in a group mock interview with business people for extra credit by making an appointment through the University Career Center (UCC) “Handshake” at http://careercenter.utsa.edu/handshake-login/ . 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 under the CSPD.

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.

(5) Access this extra-credit OWL quiz at the Blackboard Online Writing Lab link.

(6) 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 Bernadette Byrd at (210) 490-2007, x106. The JA staff will send you a confirming email to authorize your participation as a volunteer for a specific Finance Park event.

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:

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.

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

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

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

(7) 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

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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.

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

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.

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: http://goo.gl/forms/CFCbqvyXrV

Any points awarded for class participation, assisting at designated JA-sponsored events, etc., at the professor’s discretion.

COURSE GRADING & ATTENDANCE POLICIES:

Requirement to Meet All In-Class & Online Assignment Deadlines : This syllabus and its associated class schedules are the primary and only source documents for determining assignment deadlines. It is the responsibility and obligation of students to meet these deadlines. Because of the unreliable nature of automatic digital notification software and systems, students who solely use the Blackboard “Daily Notification Dashboard Summary” to keep track of assignment deadlines do so at their own risk. Missed assignments based on these summaries will be graded “zero.”

Plus/minus (+/-) grading system : Used in assigning course letter grades (see below grading chart showing related grading points for each course letter grade)

Grades of Incomplete : A grade of incomplete requires that the student does not complete some part of the work for good reason, while the rest of the student's work in the course was satisfactorily completed. A grade of incomplete is inappropriate when a definite grade is possible for the work done. The student must have attend classes at least three-fourths of the term to receive a grade of incomplete.

Status of Grades :

JA Oral Presentation Grades: Junior Achievement volunteers must accept their classroom teachers’ UTSA Student Volunteer Evaluations—at this link—as their oral presentation grades. Classroom teachers who volunteer to have their students participate in the Junior Achievement program, have my complete trust and confidence to grade my students with the honesty and integrity of professionals—I do not, and will not, question that trust. The first ratings of the JA classroom teachers are final , with students prohibited from asking their JA classroom teacher to submit a changed graded report —to do so is against the UTSA student code of conduct. However, if you wish, after your JA presentation grade is posted to Blackboard, 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 and comments 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

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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.

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 700 points (“C-“), each student’s total points will be adjusted upward to reflect an average total score for the class of 700 points.

o Incomplete/Late Exams/Assignments: All assignments not completed and 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 Your Name Course & section number Date of Class

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. NOTE: Once the professor or TA collect the completed ParScore forms, subsequent request to

make “corrections” to the forms will not be honored—please complete the forms correctly the first time!

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 documented conflicting emergencies or mandatory obligations as discussed below.

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o All first-time absences, including emergency absences that are attested to as such by a medical professional, are offset by the 10 extra-credit points awarded to all class students. Subsequent emergency absences−see below provisions regarding what is an “emergency”−are evaluated regarding the emergency nature of the event.

o Students completing ParScore attendance forms incorrectly are marked late/absent from class.  (NOTE: See instructions on properly completing the form at this link.)  The forms are machine graded, and the UTSA testing office staff will not hand-score forms not properly completed, to include:

Not printing you name, course, and section number clearly Not dating the form in the identification section Not using a #2 pencil Not writing in and bubbling in Banner ID Recording the wrong Banner ID Not recording the proper test form Putting the wrong attendance answer to question #1 Using ink to record responses

Please ensure this information (except for test form and response the question #1) is recorded  on at least two copies of your ParScore forms in advance of coming to each class. 

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.

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 Excused Absences: If you miss or are late for a class or committed extra-credit event for one of the below reasons, your absence is considered excused if you otherwise meet University policy for excused absence. If, during an excused absence, you are docked points, simply let me know to reinstate the points—there is no way of tracking excused absences in advance.

Documented, verifiable medical 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. “Significant others,” boyfriends/girlfriends, grandparents or other relatives are not considered members of your immediate family unless they currently reside full-time with you. Absences based on an appointment are not considered emergencies—appointments should be scheduled so as not to conflict with class attendance.

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Written documentation of a personal/private nature, e.g., medical information, etc., is neither desired nor required. The written medical documentation of a medical professional should simply state that, for example, the medical situation was of an emergency, life-threatening nature, requiring, for example, an ambulance, hospitalization, etc. Experiencing a cold, not feeling well, etc.—while understandably meeting your personal criteria of an unavoidable absence from work/school—does not necessarily define an “emergency.”

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

“Transitory/Minor Medical Issues: 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.”

Absences for viruses that are preventable with appropriate immunizations, but for which you have not received the vaccination, do not automatically excuse absences.

Hospital and doctors’ visits that are scheduled appointments do not count as emergencies since, by definition, they do not require immediate medical attention.

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 other UTSA 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.

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—

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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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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, except as follows:

If you previously took my class and you are retaking MGT 3003--and you did not commit to the JA option previously--you may now volunteer for the JA option under sponsorship of my class. However, if you previously took my class and signed up for, but did not complete your JA obligation, or completed the JA program previously under sponsorship of my class, you many not again sign up for the JA program under sponsorship of my class. The rationale is the likelihood that the extensive time requirements of the JA option likely contributed to your poor academic performance in your previous class.

If you previously (latest attempt) made an in-class oral presentation or successfully completed the JA program as part of my course, you may again use that oral presentation grade to satisfy the oral presentation requirement for this course; however, it will not satisfy the final exam requirement. To be eligible, you must have (1) completed the assignment with a grade of 70 percent (140 points) or better, you must (2) let me know which semester/year you completed the oral presentation in my course, and you must (3) notify me in writing—by the Census Date—of your intention to do so. Your election to do so is not revocable.

If you previously (latest attempt) received a grade for completing a Connect-based writing assignment in my class (persuasive, bad news, or routine message), you may again use that grade to satisfy the writing assignment requirement for this course. To be eligible, you must have (1) completed the assignment with a grade of 70 percent (140 points) or better, you must (2) let me know which semester/year you completed the assignment in my course, and you must (3) notify me in writing—by the Census Date—of your intention to do so. Your election to do so is not revocable.

Since Prof. Flores and I use the same syllabus and course structure for MGT 3003, I will accept your grades for the last oral presentation (either in-class or via the Junior Achievement option) grade (but not the associated final exam grade) and/or the last Connect-based writing assignments you completed in her course. Of course, the 70% grade minimum applies.  You will need to contact Prof. Flores via email at Sandra.Flores3@utsa.edu and ask her to email me verification of your grade for the appropriate assignment.  Make sure she knows your name, userID, and the specific semester you took her MGT 3003 course.  I shall need both (1) her emailed verification and (2) your election to take advantage of this opportunity by the Census Date deadline.

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

GradeGrade 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

If you previously dropped from the CAP program without successfully completing it, you may retake the CAP program (if the CSPD offers CAP this term) for extra credit in my class; however, you must retake all portions of the CAP program and be subject to current point penalties for failing to complete CAP for non-emergency reasons.

2. May I email the assignments to you? No, I do not accept assignments by email or via Blackboard message. You will submit all assignments either online (Connect, OWL, etc.) or via upload to Blackboard in PDF format. If you will not be in class at the scheduled day and time of an in-class examination (midterm or final), you must arrange with the TA to take the exam before the exam is scheduled.

3. 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 the office. JA evaluations and final exam – available in my office after posting of grades to Blackboard. Connect Writing Assignment - as soon as possible after graded; you will receive a digital summary of

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

after received from Testing Office or event sponsor.

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

5. 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? No, other than by extra-credit opportunities listed in this syllabus. (NOTE: Please see exceptions under “Grading Policies” for students with one of the five recognized excused absences.)

6. 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. You may appeal my decision in writing to Dr. Robert Cardy, chair of the Department of Management, at Robert.Cardy@utsa.edu.

To appeal a course grade, you must appeal in writing to Dr. Cardy 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 information 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 as your professor, and the course and section number.

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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 the grade.)

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

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