SYLLABUS: BUSN101 Fall 2013 Name: Telephone: Email address: Office hours: Office location: Henry K. Musoma (979) 845-1037 [email protected] Tuesday 1:30 – 3:00, Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 and by appointment Wehner (WCBA) 340N Class meeting times and location: Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 3:00-4:15 / 4:35-5:50 depending on section ** Large lecture and small group meeting times are dependent on registered course section. Large lecture meets in Wehner (WCBA) 114. Small groups meet in a designated location on campus which will be determined during the first week of class. Course Description and Prerequisites Freshmen orientation to business and to Mays Business School; Introduction to majors within the business school and associated career opportunities; introduction and development of personal and professional competencies, with emphasis on self-leadership, business communication, ethical decision making, and teamwork. Prerequisite: freshman admitted to Mays Business School or General Studies major. Learning Outcomes or Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, you will:  List and comprehend the Seven Core Competencies that will help you be successful in the classroom and your business career with special emphasis on academic preparation, self-discovery, leadership, communication, ethical decision making and teamwork  Develop an awareness of the resources and opportunities within the Mays Business School  Connect with other Mays Business School freshmen as well as FBI peer leaders, faculty, and advisors  Become an integral part of a learning community within Texas A&M University that will help you make a successful academic and social transition into college life  List the different majors offered at Mays Business School and give examples of career options associated with each  Prepare a professional resume and demonstrate good interviewing skills  Demonstrate professional etiquette and behaviors in business settings Textbook and/or Resource Material Suggested:  Rath, T. (2009). Strengths Finder 2.0. New York: Gallup Press. ISBN-13: 978-1595620156  For the final project, student teams will be required to purchase quality poster presentation materials as a group. More information will be available as the project draws near.  BUSN 101 Etiquette Dinner Registration Fee. Registration and Fee will be sent once the event is finalized.  Ruiz, D. (1997). The Four Agreements. Amber-Allen Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-1878424310 Course Topics, Calendar of Activities, Major Assignment Dates See Appendix A Grading Policy Your success in life is greatly dependent on your efforts, and so it is in this class. No grades at Texas A&M University are automatic; you will have to work for them. Your grade will be computed from the basic components of the course. The weight of the assignments is distributed as follows: Personal Currency Resume Study Time Log Reflections Quizzes Interview Health Goals Evening Panels Attendance/Reflection Professor Meeting Service Project Poster Project Team Contract Draft Poster Group Evaluations Final Draft/Presentation Project Summary Attendance 20 50 20 100 100 80 25 85 20 100 Points Points Points Points Points Points Points Points Points Points 50 50 50 80 100 70 Points Points Points Points Points Points Total 1000 Points You will have periodic quizzes throughout the semester. The total for all quizzes will account for 100 points of your grade. I will test your recall, comprehension, application, analysis, and evaluation of the course material from the assigned readings, class lectures, and activities. You will need two Scantron 882 for the quizzes. The other quizzes will be given in different formats as advised in class. Your primary class project will consist of separate assignments through the semester culminating in a presentation at the end of the semester. The assignments are designed to help you develop a quality final presentation that allows you to reflect on the major themes in the course and apply them to your own circumstances. In the end, you will critically analyze your thoughts and feelings concerning your skills, behaviors, and attitudes as a college student and future business professionals and on the course content. Reflecting on and applying course content is a vital step in the learning process. In collaboration with your small group leaders you will commit to a monthly service to the United Way or Habitat for Humanity. You must show proof of your service. Please use your creativity to reflect your service. A rubric will be offered on e-campus. *Parts will not be accepted after the due date unless prior arrangements are made. You need to talk with me prior to the due dates if you find you are having difficulty. Bonus Points There will be multiple voluntary opportunities throughout the semester to earn bonus points which may be added to your final grade. I encourage you to take part in these activities as they will be valuable to you in your development as student and future business professional. Grading Scale 90-100 80-89 70-79 A B C 60-69 below 60 D F Attendance Attendance in class is fundamental to your academic success in any course. Attendance is required with the exception of University excused absences as defined in the current issue of Texas A&M Student Rules (http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule7.htm). Unless you have a University excused absence, all work is due on the assigned dates. If you have an excused absence, it is your responsibility to determine and complete the work you missed. It is also your responsibility to provide the required documentation within the timetables listed in Student Rules. In terms of documentation for an absence that is less than three days (7.1.6.2), I am willing to accept both methods. Please provide one of the following: a) Texas A&M University Explanatory Statement for Absence from Class form available at http://attendance.tamu.edu b) Confirmation of visit to a health care professional affirming date and time of visit. Handouts and Plagiarism The handouts used in this course are copyrighted. By handouts, I mean all materials generated for this class, which include but are not limited to syllabi, quizzes, exams, in-class materials, review sheets, and additional materials. Because these materials are copyrighted, you do not have the right to copy them unless I expressly grant permission. As commonly defined, plagiarism consists of passing off as one's own ideas, words, writings, etc., which belong to another. In accordance with this definition, you are committing plagiarism if you copy the work of another person and turn it in as your own, even if you should have the permission of that person. Plagiarism is one of the worst academic sins, for the plagiarist destroys the trust among colleagues without which research cannot be safely communicated. If you have any questions regarding plagiarism, please consult the current issue of the Texas A&M Student Rules, under the section, "Scholastic Dishonesty." Academic Integrity - Know the Code “An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal, or tolerate those who do.” Information about the aggie honor code can be found: http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy Statement The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal antidiscrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection 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 Department of Student Life, Services for Students with Disabilities in Cain Hall, Rm. B118, or call 845-1637. Provide the Freshman with tools Week # (Day) Date, Group Topic 1 (M) August 26, Large Group Purpose 1 (W) August 28, Small Group Welcome and Icebreakers 2 (M) September 2, Large Group Resume and Professional Dress 2 (W) September 4, Small Group Interviews and Resumes Assignment Due Event Personal Currency Resume- Amy, Professional Dress- Peer Leaders Readings 2 (W) September 4, PALOOZA 3 (M) September 9, Large Group 3 (W) September 11, Small Group 4 (M) September 16, Large Group SelfDiscovery Working in Teams Speaker from Library- Jared Hoppenfield Objective: Research and Library Resources Study tips, Campus Resources Self-Discovery, Strengths 4 (W) September 18, Small Group Reflect on Strengths Quest results, review groups' Statement of the Problem 5 (M) September 23, Large Group Health 5 (W) September 25, Small Group Reflection and physical health 6 (M) September 30, Large Group Managing Self and Others 6 (W) October 2, Small Group Managing Self and Others 7 (M) October 7, Large Group Team building and Group dynamics Mr. Johnson Working With Others activities and lesson 7 (W) October 9, Small Group 8 (M) October 14, Large Group Resilience Dr. Carter 8 (W) October 16, Small Group Communication Lesson 9 (M) October 21, Large Group Leadership 9 (W) October 23, Small Group Leadership Lesson 10 (M) October 28, Large Group Business Ethics 10 (W) October 30, Small Group Ethical Dilemma Lesson and Activity Jared Hoppenfield Resume first draft Complete Strengths Quest Four Agreements Time log and Professor Meeting assignment due Health Speaker Team Contract/ Statement of the Problem Due Read the Ladder of Inference Health Goals Mr. Johnson Tuckman Article In class Speaker Reflection, Prepare Questions for Guest Speaker Dr. Carter Group Evaluations and One page Reflection on Speaker Read 7 Styles of Leadership Jim Olsen In-Class Speaker Reflection Leading others 11 (M) November 4, Large Group Majors Day 11 (W) November 6, Small Group Project Work Day Draft Poster Due Mock Interview Due 12 (W) November 13, Small Group Futuristic Thinking- Back to the Future Small Group Reflections 13 (M) November 18, Large Group Globalization and Cultures Project Presentation 13 (W) November 20, Small Group Presentation: Final Day Action Plan Conclusion Team Evaluations 11 Date To Be Determined - Etiquette Dinner 12 (M) November 11, Large Group 14 (M) November 25, Large Group 14 (W) November 27, Small Group 15 (R&F) November 28 & 29 - Thanksgiving 15 (M) December 2 - Redefined Day, Speaker Rodney Hill Service Project Paper Due Nacirema Article Read Three Questions