Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: POFT-1313- Section: 71 Professional Workforce Preparation

Instructor Information
Instructor	Adriane Champagne
E-mail	champagneam@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6416
Office	Location: Madison Monroe Education - Room: 207 Hours: Monday 8:30-10:00 a.m.; Tuesday 8:30-11:00 a.m. & 12:15-1:15 a.m.; Wednesday 8:30-10:00 a.m.; Thursday 8:30-9:30 a.m. & 12:15-1:15 a.m.; Friday by appointment.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	Preparation for career success including ethics, interpersonal relations, professional attire and advancement.
Prerequisites	None.
Learning Outcomes	Demonstrate skills for seeking and securing employment. Apply problem-solving techniques. Identify attitudes and values that contribute to career success. Demonstrate how to work effectively as part of a team. Exhibit business etiquette. Identify professional attire.
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	• Demonstrates professionalism in the administrative workplace environment. • Uses appropriate business administration skills. • Uses appropriate office software applications. • Creates effective business documents by applying ethical communication practices. • Evaluates business documents.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Managing Human Resources , 18th Edition Scott Snell; Shad Morris ISBN-10: 0-357-03381-7
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Introduction to Course-Syllabus review, Blackboard, Self Service Banner training, and book options. Week 2-3: Human Resources Management in Perspective, why should you study human resources? Will it pay off? Strategic and Global Week 4-5: Meeting Human Resources Requirements EEO Law, Sexual Harassment in the Workplace EEOC Supplement Effective Affirmative Action Programs. Week 6-9: Developing Effectiveness- Career Management, Mentors, Training and development, Return on Investment (ROI) Week 10-13 Applying for a job- Resume, cover letter, Interviewing, Compensation and Promoting Safety and Health. Week 14-16 Employees Rights and Discipline and Dynamics of Labor Relations Schedule subject to change
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Course introduction; Online Learning Survey and schedule access. Week 2: Self Esteem Video Assignment and quiz over Module 1 Week 3: Goals Assignment and quiz over Module 2 Week 4: EEOC Assignment and quiz over Module 3 Week 5: Career Exploration Assignments (Resume) and quiz over Module 4 Exam 1 Module 1-4 Week 6: Meeting Agenda Assignments and quiz over Module 5 Week: 7: Assignments and quiz over- Module 6 Week 8: Assignments and quiz over –Module 7 Week 9: Career Exploration Assignments (Cover Letter and Interviewing) Module 8 Exam 2 Module 5-8 Week 10: Interviewing assignment Interview Exam Grade Week 11: Quiz over-Module 10 Pay-for-Performance: Incentive Rewards Week 12: Assignments and quiz over-Module 11 Employee Benefits Week 13: Assignments and quiz over- Module 12 Promoting Safety and Health Week 14: Assignments and quiz over- Module 13 Employees Rights and Discipline Week 15: Assignments and quiz over- Module 14 The Dynamics of Labor Relations Week 16: Review and Final Exam Schedule subject to change
Final Exam Date	December 3, 2021 - 9:0 AM   Through  December 6, 2021 - 9:0 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Exams 40% Assignments and Quizzes 60%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	We will respect others personal space. Please maintain a six-foot distance whenever possible. Mask encouraged. Announcements I will post announcements weekly, usually early in the week. These announcements indicate upcoming due dates and notes important to your success in this course. You should READ these Announcements every week. I also recommend using the BlackBoard app on your phone, with notifications, so that you immediately receive notices of new announcements for this class. Use your LSCPA email to communicate with me or call me at my office number 409-984-6416. Assignments: No emailed work is accepted. You must submit all of your assignments in Blackboard. Homework and quizzes will be given each week. The assignments will open by Tuesday at 8 a.m. will be due by 10 p.m. the following Monday night. This is subject to change. LATE WORK is not accepted. Due dates are given and enough time is given to complete all work. NO EXCEPTIONS. Students are responsible for completing all assigned homework, including reading assignments, by the required due dates and be prepared for each class meeting. Students are responsible for completing all assigned reading and video viewings. A failure to follow oral and/or written instructions could result in a 0 being given for the assignment. There may be virtual meetings. These meetings are not mandatory. I am using these meetings as an opportunity for you to ask questions about the reading material and/or any assignments given. Day of week and times will be announced once class begins. Exams: Exams will be provided within a BlackBoard examination window. The exams will be timed and limited to 60 minutes maximum. Make-up exams will NOT be given. If you miss an exam, your lowest exam grade will count twice. If you miss more than one exam, those exams will be given a grade of zero. There will be a final exam. All students must take the exam on the scheduled date, and time, and failure to do so will result in a 0 on the final exam. Your exam will be graded immediately by Blackboard. Feedback on specific exam questions will be given 24 hours after the exam is due. You must work alone while taking the exam. Cheating on exams is not acceptable and will be subject to violations of the Academic Dishonesty policy. Textbooks/supplies: Every student MUST have a copy of the required textbooks by the end of the first week of class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given. You will also need supplies to take notes. Academic Dishonesty: Copying, stealing, and submitting someone else’s work is considered a violation of the Academic Dishonesty policy. Academic Dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. A student violating this policy will receive a zero on any assignment (first offense); a second incidence of academic dishonesty will result in failure of the class. Software Requirements: If you are in a course that is using a specific software, you MUST have the software available to you either on your home computer or you must use the open lab provided in the Gates Library. Reliable Internet access is required for all online courses and many traditional courses. Computer failure and lack of internet access are not acceptable excuses for missed assignments, projects, quizzes, or exams. DO NOT wait until the last minute to complete class work or exams. Do not complete assignments, quizzes, or exams on a phone or Chrome book as they will not submit properly. E-Mail/Voice Mail Etiquette: Students must use appropriate e-mail etiquette when corresponding with instructor; for example, complete sentences and a full subject line with your name/course name. Voice mail messages should be clearly spoken identifying students name, course, and any return phone number. Classroom Etiquette: The following behaviors will result in the student being asked during class time to cease the action and/or leave the classroom: using cell phones, talking, or keying while the instructor is giving instructions or during class discussions; surfing the Internet during lecture; and/or displaying a rude or negative behavior toward the instructor or other students. No cell phones should be heard during class. No blue tooth technology or recording of lectures in any format (unless approved by the instructor). No charging of cell phones in the classroom.
Attendance Policy	Attendance Policy: Poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment. With this factor in mind, the instructor monitors student attendance. In addition, attendance on a regular basis is necessary for proper skill development. Students must log into Blackboard at least three times per week. If you do not log into your Blackboard three times per week, you will be considered to have an absence. Absences will be reported to financial aid and other campus offices per their request.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	Business and Industrial Technology Chair: Sheila Guillot E-mail: guillsr@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.