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SYLLABUS

HRD 5343: FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Section 060)

FALL 2018: AUGUST 27 – DECEMBER 15 (16 Week)

Instructor: Bryn Brown, PhD

Instructor Office: N/A

Office Hours: Available by e-mail (preferred): Use Canvas Inbox or e-mail below

Please allow 24-48 hour response time.

Available by phone and Zoom/Skype (by appointment)

E-Mail: bbrown@uttyler.edu

Phone: 817-841-9640 (voicemail and/or text)

Class Meeting: ONLINE using CANVAS

Required Text: Foundations of Human Resource Development (2nd

edition), Swanson & Holton

ISBN: 978-1-57675-496-2

Recommended Text: APA Publication Manual (6th edition)

ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5

Other Requirements: Reliable Internet Connection, Canvas access, and

Microsoft Word

SYLLABUS AND COURSE CONTENT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS DEEMED

NECESSARY BY INSTRUCTOR

CATALOG DESCRIPTION

Study of the set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its

employees with the necessary skills to meet current and future job demands: learning and human

resource development, needs assessments, task analysis, designing and implementing training

programs, evaluating training programs, career development, and organizational development.

Prerequisite: Graduate student

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COURSE PURPOSE

The primary purpose of this course is to introduce learners to the basic theories and concepts of human

resource development (HRD) from a multi-disciplinary perspective. This course will examine a variety of

topics on HRD research and practice including: historical development, definitions, philosophies,

paradigms and theoretical foundations, ethics and legal issues, core functions and structures, concepts

in training, and workplace learning. Students will read the textbook and supplemental materials and

then apply concepts within a structured learning project.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students completing this course should be able to:

Develop an understanding and appreciation of the functions and roles of HRD in organizations;

Discuss and present major theoretical foundations of HRD;

Describe a model of employee behavior and learning, related to knowledge, skill, ability and

attitude influencing employee behavior;

Develop an understanding of organization development (OD) and change in relation to models

of change, OD theories, various types of interventions and effective intervention strategy;

Describe career development as a role in HRD and organizations; and

Conduct an original project related to HRD functional roles, practices, or theories.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

Students are expected to prepare for each module by reading the assigned material and completing

discussion board posts and written assignments. The instructor encourages active involvement and

participation from each student. Students should be mindful of both too few contributions as well as

the domination of the online discussion. Be respectful of your peers. Discussion and written

assignments are created with the assumptions that required reading assignments have been completed

prior to attempting discussion boards and written assignments.

Canvas contains relevant information for this course including the syllabus, discussion boards, written

assignments, and individual student grades (secure for each student). The expectation is that each

student will check this information multiple times a week. Additional necessary material may be made

available through Canvas as the course progresses.

COURSE COMPETENCIES

1. Computer-Based Skills: Participants will use a variety of skills in the online environment.

2. Communication Skills: Participants will use a variety of communication skills in expressing their

opinions, findings, expertise, and knowledge about various course topics to other participants

and the instructor.

3. Interpersonal Skills: Participants will interact as they discuss their individual research projects

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4. Problem Solving (Critical Thinking): Participants will use conceptual thinking, creativity, and

innovation in developing and presenting their response to module assignments.

5. Ethical Issues in Decision Making and Behavior: Participants will demonstrate ethical behavior in

obtaining information and in documenting referenced material used in assignments.

6. Personal Accountability for Achievement: Participants will complete assignments according to

the designated schedule and will participate in discussions in a timely manner.

7. Competence in Technology Principles: Participants will apply course concepts to their own

area(s) of subject matter expertise.

ASSIGNMENT AND DEADLINE POLICY

It is the student’s responsibility to plan accordingly in order to complete all course components during

the time frame allotted. No make-up consideration is provided for discussion boards. NO LATE WORK

IS ACCEPTED!

All requests for make-up will only be considered for students who are able to provide an official

document within three calendar days. Examples of official documents include: medical reports; accident

or traffic violations; University generated e-mails; and funeral notices. This policy is based on the

premise of fairness to all students and the flexibility included within the course structure.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Each student is expected to adhere to the following course standards of conduct:

Possess academic integrity by completing discussion board posts and written assignments on

time and following academic honesty policies.

Maintain professionalism at all times by respecting the instructor and other students when

posting in the discussion board. Please refrain from online slams (e.g., LOL) and informal

language.

Students’ have an ethical and legal responsibility to authenticate all information submitted for

grading. This means that authoritative sources must be cited in order to authenticate facts,

statements, and opinions derived from one or more individuals, whether quotes, paraphrases,

or summaries. Cite sources in the body of discussion board posts and provide references at

the end of each submission. Cite sources in the body of all written documents and provide

reference pages at the end of the document.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STATEMENT OF ETHICS

The ethical problems facing local, national, and global business communities are an ever-increasing

challenge. It is essential the Soules College of Business and Technology help students prepare for lives

of personal integrity, responsible citizenship, and public service. In order to accomplish these goals,

both students and faculty of the Soules College of Business and Technology at The University of Texas at

Tyler will:

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Ensure honesty in all behavior, never cheating or knowingly give false information.

Create an atmosphere of mutual respect for all students and faculty regardless of race, creed,

gender, age, or religion.

Develop an environment conducive to learning.

Encourage and support student organizations and activities.

Protect property and personal information from theft, damage, and misuse.

Conduct oneself in a professional manner both on and off campus.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY STATEMENT

The faculty expects from its students a high level of responsibility and academic honesty. Because the

value of an academic degree depends upon the absolute integrity of the work done by the student for

that degree, it is imperative that a student demonstrate a high standard of individual honor in his or her

scholastic work.

“Academic dishonesty, such as unauthorized collusion, plagiarism, and cheating, as outlined in the

Handbook of Operating Procedures, University of Texas at Tyler, will not be tolerated. University

regulations require the instructor to report all suspected cases of academic dishonesty to the Dean of

Students for disciplinary action. In the event disciplinary measures are imposed on the student, it

becomes part of the students’ official school records.”

The handbook also obligates each student to report all observed cases of academic dishonesty to the

instructor. For more information and to access the handbook visit:

http://www.uttyler.edu/judicialaffairs/

UNIVERSITY HONOR CODE

I embrace honor and integrity. Therefore, I choose not

to lie, cheat, or steal, nor to accept the actions of

those who do.

COMPUTER AND TECHNICAL ISSUES

This online course requires that each student has a reliable computer and Internet connection.

Situations beyond a person’s control will most likely occur; therefore, a student should not procrastinate

in completing discussion board posts and submitting assignments.

If technical problems arise while in Canvas for any reason, choose the HELP function in the

bottom left-hand corner or e-mail: canvas@uttyler.edu.

Canvas generally does not support using Microsoft Edge and most versions of Internet Explorer;

therefore, use either Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome as your web browser while in Canvas.

Canvas Student Guides can be found at: https://guides.instructure.com/m/4212

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More information for Canvas can be found at: http://www.uttyler.edu/canvas/index.php

METHOD OF EVALUATION

Student achievement will be evaluated based on the student’s performance on assignments and

discussion board posts. These items are described in more detail below:

Grading Scale: A: Exceptional work – demonstrates full understanding of topic in written assignments; demonstrates graduate-level written communication by attention to conventions of standard written English and good writing “flow”. B: Good work – demonstrates basic understanding of topic in written assignments; acceptable demonstration of graduate-level writing; some lack of attention to detail in content or presentation. C: Average work – shows only some understanding of basic concepts; written assignments lack attention to conventions of standard written English; incomplete responses; consistent lack of attention to detail. D: Poor work – failure to demonstrate understanding of basic concepts. F: Unacceptable – failure to complete assignments

REQUIREMENTS TOTAL POINTS % TOTAL

PARTICIPATION & DISCUSSION

Complete Discussion Board Posts (1 original and 2 peer responses)

30 30%

ARTICLE CRITIQUE 1 Written Critique 20 20%

INTERVIEW REPORT 1 Written Assignment 20 20%

MAJOR HRD PROJECT 1 Written Project 30 30%

100 100%

COURSE CONTENT

This course has been designed and created in a modular format to assist students in organizing their

time and effort. Other than textbook reading, questions and debates are used to trigger thoughts on

how to understand and apply the knowledge learned in the textbook. Each module specifies required

reading, writing, and discussion requirements to facilitate learning. Students can always submit

assignments and discussion boards early; however, NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED!

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This is not a self-paced course, rather there are deadlines imposed throughout the semester. It is the

student’s responsibility to read all correspondence and keep up with the due dates and deliverables for

this course. One key to successful completion of this online course is organization.

All module course content (including discussion board links) can be found in Canvas under Modules on

the menu bar. Choose the appropriate module (i.e. Intro, Part One, etc.) and each student should see

the reading assignments, discussion post thread links, and written assignments/projects assigned for

that module. Note: discussion post forums will become available at the beginning of a module and are

due according to the schedule attached to this syllabus.

Student resources including, links to the UTT Writing Center and Library are available on the

Canvas course homepage. Please familiarize yourself with these resources!

Reading Assignments

Each participant is responsible for completing the reading assignments in a timely manner. Due dates

and deadlines are listed in the syllabus course calendar.

Discussion Posts

Each student is responsible for participating in the asynchronous discussions of each module. The

participation will include posting responses to prompts made by the instructor as well as replying to

other participants’ postings. Most of the discussion prompts will be related to your learning and your

research project. All class participants are expected to engage in presenting their own progress as

related to their research project as well as contributing insights to others’ postings.

Discussion posts should be completed in a timely manner. The expectation for all online discussions is

that each student initiates one (1) original post and responds to two (2) peers’ posts. Consistent,

regular, and sustained participation is expected. All posts must be completed by 11:59:00 pm (CST) on

the specified due date.

Since a portion of the student’s grade is based upon weekly virtual class participation and engagement,

it should be expected that: lack of preparation; poor quality of discussion and engagement; and lack of

relevant, timely, and high quality postings, will affect the grade earned for course participation and will

affect the final course grade. Check the discussions area often. The discussions are asynchronous, thus

other responses will be submitted after you post. Be sure to check the discussions area each time you

log into the course to view any added material.

Each discussion board post will be graded with the following criteria in mind: 1) content provided both

in the original post and subsequent peer response posts; 2) instructions followed correctly (e.g., original

post was not an attachment, peer responses included salutations); and 3) promptness and initiative,

quality of writing, relevance of posts, and contribution to the learning community. Students should

provide a thorough and substantive post, which meets all of the following criteria:

Draw on course material for support

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o Demonstrate an understanding of material

Opinions, commentaries, thoughts, and ideas must be supported by citation of material

o Include reference citations in the body of the post

o Provide reference list at the conclusion of the post

Peer response posts should be extensions of responses and material learned

o Restatements, quotations, or reiteration of the original response is not adequate (i.e.

simply stating: “I agree” or “good job”)

o Well-written peer responses include providing an opinion, thoughts, and additional

materials, which should include reference citations.

o Each peer response must include the student’s name of the original post in the peer

response salutation. For example: Maria, I agree with your comments and would also

add the following….. or - Maria, I appreciate your comments but disagree with you on

your stance of the …….

Both original and peer response posts must be written in the discussion board submission block

and not included as document attachments.

It is imperative that each student not wait until the last minute to post in the discussion board forums.

Article Critique

Each student will analyze and critique a scholarly published article. More information about the

available articles for critique will be provided in Canvas. Also, specific objectives and assignment criteria

will be made available in Canvas.

Interview Report

Each student will be required to interview an HRD practitioner and write a report. The interview

assignment is designed to help you gain an understanding of HRD functions and projects performed by

those in the field. Additionally, conducting the interview and preparing the report may lead you to ideas

for the final project. More information about the assignment criteria and requirements will be provided

in Canvas.

Final/Major Project

Each student will be required to complete a major project as part of the course requirements. This

assignment is intended to allow the student to develop an in-depth understanding of HRD functional

roles in a real organization. More information about the assignment objectives, requirements, and

criteria will be provided in Canvas.

TEAM PROJECT OPTION: You may work in teams of two (2) for this major project. If you do, your

performance will be measured by the quality and timeliness of the final report in addition to your

teammate’s evaluation of your project performance.

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WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS

All written assignments submitted for a grade must conform to the following:

Adhere to APA formatting:

o 1” margins on all sides

o Times New Roman, 12 point font

o Double-Spaced

o Include a properly formatted Cover Page with Running head, Page numbers, and

Reference pages, according to the APA Manual (6th edition)

Submitted as a Microsoft Word document. No other file types are allowed!

Submitted on time in the respective Assignment link in Canvas. Deadlines are listed in the

syllabus calendar and on Canvas. ON TIME means, on or before 11:59:00 pm (CST).

Academic honesty and the University Honor Code adhered to for all submissions.

o Plagiarism is a serious academic offense. Avoid the consequences of academic

dishonesty by citing all sources used in your work. Academic dishonesty, such as

unauthorized collusion, plagiarism, and cheating will not be tolerated!

INVESTED TIME

You should expect to spend as much time on an online course as you do in a face-to-face course. As a

rough guide, you should plan to spend 6 - 10 hours per week on this course. The actual amount of time

will vary from individual to individual. This estimate includes the time you spend in reading, discussions,

and assignments.

Also, the amount of time required for this course will vary from student to student, depending on your

chosen project. Keep in mind that your project must be completed in this one semester. It is imperative

that you learn to work independently on this project and that you pace yourself throughout the

semester. Your project will not be one that can be completed in one or two weeks!!!

DUE DATES

NO LATE Submissions for any activities Accepted!!! Your submission must be time stamped as

submitted on or before 11:59:00 pm (Central Standard Time). If discussion board posts or

assignments are submitted late, they will not be graded and no credit will be received.

UNIVERSITY POLICIES

The following relates to general university polices that every student should be aware of:

Students Rights and Responsibilities

To know and understand the policies that affect your rights and responsibilities as a student at UT Tyler,

please follow this link: http://www.uttyler.edu/wellness/rightsresponsibilities.php

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Grade Replacement / Forgiveness and Census Date Policies

Students repeating a course for grade forgiveness (grade replacement) must file a Grade Replacement

Contract with the Enrollment Services Center (ADM 230) on or before the Census Date of the semester

in which the course will be repeated. Grade replacement Contracts are available in the Enrollment

Services Center or at http://www.uttyler.edu/registrar. Each semester’s Census Data can be found on

the Contract itself, on the Academic Calendar, or in the information pamphlets published each semester

by the Office of the Registrar.

Failure to file a Grade Replacement Contract will result in both the original and repeated grade being

used to calculate a student’s overall grade point average (GPA). Undergraduates are eligible to exercise

grade replacement for only three course repeats during their career at UT Tyler. Full policy details are

printed on each Grade Replacement Contract.

The Census Date is the deadline for many forms and enrollment actions of which students need to be

aware. These include:

Submitting Grade Replacement Contracts, Transient Forms, request to withhold directory

information, approvals for taking courses as Audit, Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit.

Receiving 100% refunds for partial withdrawals (There is no refund for these after the Census

Date).

Schedule adjustments (section changes, adding a new class, dropping without a “W” grade)

Being reinstated or re-enrolled in classes after being dropped for non-payment

Completing the process for tuition exemptions or waivers through Financial Aid

State-Mandated Course Drop Policy

Texas law prohibits a student who began college for the first time in Fall 2007 or thereafter from

dropping more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career. This includes courses dropped

at another 2-year or 4-year Texas public college or university. For purposes of this rule, a dropped

course is any course that is dropped after the Census Date (see Academic Calendar for the specific date).

Exceptions to the 6-drop rule may be found in the catalog. Petitions for exemptions must be submitted

to the Enrollment Services Center and must be accompanied by documentation of the extenuating

circumstance. Please contact the Enrollment Services Center if you have any questions.

Disability / Accessibility Services

In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the

ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), the University of Texas at Tyler offers accommodations to students with

learning, physical and/or psychological disabilities. If you have a disability, including a non-visible

diagnosis such as a learning disorder, chronic illness, TBI, PTSD, ADHD, or you have a history of

modifications or accommodations in a previous educational environment, you are encouraged to visit

https://hood.accessiblelearning.com/UTTyler and fill out the New Student application. The Student

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Accessibility and Resources (SAR) office will contact you when your application has been submitted and

arrange an appointment with Cynthia Lowery, Assistant Director of Student Services/ADA Coordinator.

For more information, including filling out an application for services, please visit the SAR webpage at

http://www.uttyler.edu/disabilityservices, the SAR office located in the University Center, #3150, or call

903.566.7079.

Student Absence due to Religious Observance

Students who anticipate being absent from class due to a religious observance are requested to inform

the instructor of such absences by the second class meeting of the semester.

Student Absence for University-Sponsored Events and Activities

If you intend to be absent for a university-sponsored event or activity, you (or the event sponsor) must

notify the instructor at least two weeks prior to the date of the planned absence. At that time the

instructor will set a date and time when make-up assignments will be completed.

Social Security and FERPA Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Tyler to protect the confidential nature of social security

numbers. The University has changed its computer programming so that all students have an

identification number. The electronic transmission of grades (e.g., via e-mail) risks violation of the

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); grades will not be transmitted electronically.

Student Standards of Academic Conduct

Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against any student who engages in scholastic dishonesty,

including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or

materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another

person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts.

i. “Cheating” includes, but is not limited to: copying from another student’s test paper; using, during a test, materials not authorized by the person giving the test; failure to comply with instructions given by the person administering the test; possession during a test of materials which are not authorized by the person giving

the test, such as class notes or specifically designed “crib notes”. The presence of textbooks constitutes a violation if they have been specifically prohibited by the person administering the test;

using, buying, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of an unadministered test, test key, homework solution, or computer program;

collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test or other assignment without authority;

discussing the contents of an examination with another student who will take the examination;

divulging the contents of an examination, for the purpose of preserving questions for use by another, when the instructors has designated that the examination is not to be

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removed from the examination room or not to be returned or to be kept by the student; substituting for another person, or permitting another person to substitute for oneself

to take a course, a test, or any course-related assignment; paying or offering money or other valuable thing to, or coercing another person to obtain

an unadministered test, test key, homework solution, or computer program or information about an unadministered test, test key, home solution or computer program;

falsifying research data, laboratory reports, and/or other academic work offered for credit; taking, keeping, misplacing, or damaging the property of The University of Texas at

Tyler, or of another, if the student knows or reasonably should know that an unfair academic advantage would be gained by such conduct; and

misrepresenting facts, including providing false grades or resumes, for the purpose of obtaining an academic or financial benefit or injuring another student academically or financially.

ii. “Plagiarism” includes, but is not limited to, the appropriation, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another’s work and the submission of it as one’s own academic work offered for credit.

iii. “Collusion” includes, but is not limited to, the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing academic assignments offered for credit or collaboration with another person to commit a violation of any section of the rules on scholastic dishonesty.

iv. All written work that is submitted will be subject to review by plagiarism software

UT Tyler Resources for Students

UT Tyler Writing Center (903.565.5995), writingcenter@uttyler.edu

UT Tyler Tutoring Center (903.565.5964), tutoring@uttyler.edu

The Mathematics Learning Center, RBN 4021, this is the open access computer lab for math students,

with tutors on duty to assist students who are enrolled in early-career courses.

UT Tyler Counseling Center (903.566.7254)

SEE COURSE CALENDAR ATTACHED

Calendar is Subject to Change as Deemed Necessary by Instructor

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MODULE DATES

(Semester Weeks)

ACTIVITIES /CHAPTERS / EXAMS / PROJECTS DUE DATES

INTRO August 27 – September 2 (Week 1)

Read Syllabus Thoroughly Introduction Discussion Board

Part One September 3 – September 23 (Weeks 2-4) CENSUS DATE: September 10

Chapter 1: Human Resource Development as a Professional Field of Practice Chapter 2: Introduction to Human Resource Development Models and Processes Chapter 3: History of Human Resource Development

All Discussion Posts Due: Sunday, September 23rd on

or before 11:59 pm

Part Two September 24 – October 7 (Weeks 5-6)

Chapter 4: The Role of Theory and Philosophy in Human Resource Development Chapter 5: Theory of Human Resource Development Chapter 6: Component Theories of Human Resource Development

All Discussion Posts and Article Critique Due:

Sunday, October 7th on or before 11:59 pm

Part Three October 8 – October 28 (Weeks 7-9)

Chapter 7: Paradigms of Human Resource Development Chapter 8: Perspectives on Performance in Human Resource Development Chapter 9: Perspectives on Learning in Human Resource Development

All Discussion Posts Due: Sunday, October 28th on or

before 11:59 pm

Part Four October 29 – November 18 (Weeks 10-12) WITHDRAW DATE: November 5

Chapter 10: Overview of Training and Development Chapter 11: The Nature of Expertise Chapter 12: Training and Development Practices

Interview Report Due: Sunday, November 11th on or

before 11:59 pm All Discussion Posts Due:

Sunday, November 18th on or before 11:59 pm

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MODULE DATES

(Semester Weeks)

ACTIVITIES / CHAPTERS / EXAMS / PROJECTS DUE DATES

Holiday November 19 – November 25 (Week 13)

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Enjoy!

Part Five November 26 – December 14 (Weeks 14-16)

Chapter 13: Overview of Organization Development Chapter 14: The Nature of the Change Process Chapter 15: Organization Development Practices

Major Project Due: Sunday, December 9th on or

before 11:59 pm All Discussion Posts Due:

Friday, December 14th on or before 11:59 pm