(Business and Advanced Technology) Syllabus OST 233 I1 Spring 2016 Syllabus Overview: Your college syllabus is your road map to success. You should always keep your syllabus with your class notes AND REFER TO IT OFTEN IN YOUR ONLINE/HYBRID COURSE. Please CAREFULLY review this syllabus. Your syllabus represents a binding agreement between you and your instructor. The instructor reserves the right to change this syllabus, except for the grading scale and attendance policy, anytime during the course. You will be notified of all changes in writing. Course Information: Course Title: Office Publications Design Course Number & Section Number: OST 233-I1 (Online) Credit Hours/Contact Hours: Credit Hours 3/Contact Hours 4 Prerequisite/Co-requisite: None, but Blackboard 9.1 training is strongly recommended. Drop Deadline: The last day to drop this course without a grade penalty is March 30, 2016 Faculty Information: Instructor: Office Location: Office Hours:
Paula Parrish Wilson C2015 Monday/Wednesday: 10:00am-11:30am; Tuesday/Thursday: 10:0011:00 am; Thursdays Off Campus on Friday (Gmail is available) Email: pwparrish@mail.johnstoncc.edu Phone number: (919) 209-2108 Best time to contact outside of office hours: Use the JCC Student Gmail Account. (Appointments outside of office hours will be by appointment only. Communication will be Offline on holidays and weekends. Emails will be read promptly on Monday when I return to the office. Course Description: This course provides entry-level skills in using software with desktop publishing capabilities. Topics include principles of page layout, desktop publishing terminology and applications, and legal and ethical considerations of software use. Upon completion, students should be able to design and produce professional business documents and publications. Course Format: This course will be taught as a 100% online will NOT meet in person. You will use Blackboard for submitting all assignments that will be due each Sunday evening by 11:00 p.m. EST unless otherwise noted. As an online course, this course requires four hours per week, but approximately six to eight hours per week of computer time outside of class may be required for successful completion of course requirements. A working copy of MS Word 2013 will be required for completing assignments. Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate entry-level skills in using software with desktop publishing capabilities. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of page layout, desktop publishing terminology and applications, legal and ethical consideration of software use. Design and produce professional business documents and publications. Version, 2014
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Text, Technology and additional materials
Required Textbook
Advanced Word 2013 Desktop Publishing with data files CD & MSO 2013 and 180 day trial
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Required: Microsoft Office 2013 for uploading assignments in blackboard. Required: Student Resources CD-ROM (provided with textbook if purchased in a new textbook bundle in the JCC bookstore. These files serve as a starting point for completing many of the projects and end-of-chapter exercises.) Required: A USB Flash Drive to save your work on. Required: Ability to view animations that use Adobe Flash Player. Go to http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/ to get this free plug-in if you do not already have it. Required: Ability to open Adobe PDF files. Go to http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html to download the latest free version of Adobe Reader. Required: (Portfolio due at the end of the course) In general, access to a personal computer, either at home, office, or school, capable of providing graphical access to the Web via a high-speed modem, plus the ability to access your JCC Email account. The Windows 7/8 operating system and Mozilla Firefox will be used in class and Microsoft Office 2013. Another operating system and/or web browser may be used at home, but students will notice some differences in the appearance of certain dialog boxes. If you use a computer with a non-Windows operating system, you must figure out any and all computer assignments and problems on your own; no technical assistance is available from your instructor or the college.
Course Overview Understanding the Desktop Publishing Process Preparing Internal Workplace Documents Creating Letterheads, Envelopes, Business Cards, and Press Releases Creating Personal Documents Creating Promotional Documents—Flyers and Announcements Creating Brochures and Booklets Creating Specialty Promotional Documents Creating Basic Elements of a Newsletter Using Design Elements to Enhance Newsletters Creating Web Pages and Forms Introducing Microsoft Publisher 2013 Creating Presentations Using PowerPoint 2013
EVALUATION METHODS: The final grade for this course will be based on the average of the following: Exercises and Assessments 25% Key Points/Concepts Quizzes 25% Version, 2014
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You are strongly encouraged not to wait until the due date to complete or submit your assignments. I will make every effort to grade assignments and exams within one week after the due date. Grades are established according to the following 7-point scale: A = 93 – 100 B = 85 – 92 C = 77 – 84 D = 70 – 76 F = Below 70
Spring Semester 2016 First Day to Charge in Bookstore Using Financial Aid, Sponsorships, or Scholarships January 4 Faculty Development Day January 4 Late Spring Advising & Registration January 6 Late Spring Registration Payment/Payment Plan Sign Up Deadline January 6 Last Day for 100% Refund January 6 Classes Begin January 7 Last Day for Adding Courses January 11 Martin Luther King Holiday January 18 Last Day for Charging in Bookstore Using Financial Aid, Sponsorships or Scholarships January 21 Spring Break March 7 - 11 Easter Holiday March 25 Last Day to Drop Without Grade Penalty March 30 Summer 2016 & Fall 2016 Advising March 14 - April 28 Summer 2016 Registration, Payment, and Payment Plan Sign Up April 4 - April 28 Last Day for Summer 2016 Registration, Payment, and Payment Plan Sign Up April 28 Optional Make Up May 5 Last Day of Classes May 9 Grades Due @ 10 a.m. May 10 Graduation Practice May 12 Graduation - Health Sciences May 16 Graduation - Diploma & Assoc. Degree May 17
CRITICAL SUCCESS STRATEGIES: (Recommended topics that students must know)
Assignments will be graded on professionalism, accuracy in following instructions, style, and completeness. All documents must be neatly typed, spell-checked, and include the student’s name, date, and file name in the handout’s header. NO NAME, NO GRADE!!! The deadlines for submitting these assignments are posted in the Blackboard calendar.
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All assignments must be submitted on or before the due date/time by 11:00 p.m. EST. No exceptions!! Do not wait until the last day due to begin your work to avoid not being able to get in touch with me or problems with any computer/Internet problem; all to avoid a grade of zero. Access www.johnstoncc.edu or http://bb.johnstoncc.edu for links to Blackboard. A “BB” icon is also located on the JCC homepage. If you do not have a home computer, the open lab in Wilson C2007 is available for you to complete these assignments. Check with the lab assistant for times. The JCC Library may be another available option. The instructor will be available during office hours to assist students and, if necessary, during pre-approved appointments outside the office hours. Please respect that the instructor has other duties during nonscheduled office hours. Students may contact the instructor by calling her office or via email although email is preferred and much faster. Please use the instructor’s email listed in the syllabus, pwparrish@mail.johnstoncc.edu. Emails sent to another address may not be answered or sent to spam. NEVER send ANY assignments through email or Gmail. It will not be accepted! Please use your JCC Gmail account when contacting the instructor; do not use your Hotmail, AOL, yahoo, etc. email. When sending an email, please include your class name and section in the subject line. Ex: OST 233. Failure to do this may result in an email being unanswered if the instructor has to respond to or research what class/section you are enrolled in to answer your question. When sending emails, be sure your subject line is descriptive. An email without a subject or something vague like “Hey” will send your email to the bottom of the list to be read. If you send an email, please check for a response before asking if I have read your email. Most all emails are responded to quickly. Student responsibilities are to read the chapter for that week and complete all exercises and assigned assignments before the next class meeting. All course materials, including the assignment schedule, are subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.
DEPARTMENT ONLINE COURSE ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance in class is expected of all students in order for them to achieve their potential in class and to develop desirable personal traits necessary to succeed in employment. This course is considered an online (or hybrid). In order for you to be considered “attending” this course, you must engage in this course as much as (or more than) you would in a traditional classroom. To be engaged, you must actively participate in all components of the course. Since course content and teaching methods vary, each department will determine its own requirements for attendance. Please read the following information carefully and be sure you understand your requirements for this course. IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY!
All students must enter class prior to the class 10 percent (census) date, which is the date set by the state for reporting purposes. The 10 percent date for this class is January 21, 2016. For this course, if a student misses more than 12.5 %* or misses 2 complete weeks of class, the student will be dropped. The student can be dropped at ANY TIME during the semester including that time period before the date designated each semester as the last day a student can drop without grade penalty. The 12.5 % rule includes absences from class for any reason (including sickness, jury duty/court, work demands, funerals). If a student is dropped by an instructor due to excessive absences, a grade of “WF” will be issued. A “WF” is a GRADE PENALTY and could affect his/her financial aid. The student must ask for REINSTATEMENT permission from the instructor to reenter class. If this request is denied, the student may
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petition the Dean for reinstatement. If the Dean denies the request, the Vice President of Instruction will make the final ruling on the decision.
Class attendance is calculated from the first scheduled class meeting to the last. Students who choose to participate in College related activities such as SGA or Athletics must adhere to the attendance policy. Students are responsible for informing their instructors in advance of absences and are expected to make arrangements for making up work missed. In such cases, upon approval of the instructor, class time missed will not be counted as absences provided the students are otherwise in good academic standing (2.0 cumulative GPA).
Attendance will be calculated by students attending class from the first day of class to the last day of class. The penalties of being dropped due to excessive absences are: 1. A grade of “WF” will be issued and calculated in his/her grade point average 2. Dismissal from class 3. Risk of financial aid loss Permission to be reinstated will be at the instructor’s discretion. Should this request be denied, the student may petition the program director for reinstatement. If the program director denies the request, the student may appeal to the department dean who will make the final ruling. A student may be dropped by an instructor due to excessive absences at any time during the semester, including that time period before the date designated each semester as the last day a student can drop without grade penalty. The 12.5% includes an absence from class for any reason and students will always be accountable for materials covered, due dates, and all assignments made during their absence. Protect your grade point average and go through the formal drop procedure before your instructor drops you. Being dropped from a class (WF) is the equivalent of an “F” on your grade report. Many programs require a 2.0 average to graduate. Note: Students with certain types of financial aid may be penalized financially if they drop below full-time status (less than 12 credit hours in regular semester, less than 9 or 12 credit hours in summer school depending on type of financial aid); consult with your financial aid representative to discuss your situation.
The Jaguar Office of Learning Technologies (JOLT) is available to assist you with technical difficulties or training on distance education technology. You are encouraged to seek their assistance and training resources for online and hybrid courses. The main email is distancelearning@mail.johnstoncc.edu and the phone number is 919-464-2260.
A complete listing of all college policies is available in the latest edition of the JCC catalog.
Academic Integrity The following regulation sets forth rules of conduct prohibiting cheating. Taking or acquiring possession of any academic material (test information, research papers, noted, etc.) from a member of the college staff or student body without permission; receiving or giving help during tests; submitting papers or reports (that are supposed to be original work) that are not entirely the student’s own; not giving credit for others’ work (plagiarism). Violation of one or more of these rules may result in one of the following sanctions: Reprimand Probation Interim Suspension Version, 2014
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Loss of Academic Credit or Grade Suspension Expulsion Confidentiality Policy In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, Johnston Community College does not release student information concerning attendance, grades, GPA, or withdrawals to anyone, including parents or employers, without proper documentation to the Registrar's office. If documentation is provided, the Registrar will notify faculty if it is permissible to release information.
Campus Resources & Information
(Please see the JCC website for complete information including hours of operation) The main open computer lab is located in Wilson, Room C2007. Other general use computers can be found in the Library and the Academic Skills Center. You will need a valid student ID to access these areas.
ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE
Faculty Office Hours
Office Hours are the posted days and times an instructor can be expected to be in his/her office and available to students.
Academic assistance/assessment, free tutoring, testing services and an open lab – Located in Wilson, Rm. 1111. Please call (919) 209-2117 for hours.
Educational programming, such as WISE (Workshop to Increase your Success in Education) UP Workshops and the Student Success Institute, are offered throughout the semester. Students are encouraged to check their JCC Gmail daily for upcoming events and activities.
Educational Programming
Jaguar Retention Program Academic Intervention Referral by your instructor to a Student Success Counselor JOLT (Jaguar Office of Learning Technologies)
JOLT expands learning opportunities by providing technical support to students and faculty for online, hybrid, or interactive television [ITV] course delivery methods.
SmartThinking is a web-based tutorial service available 24/7 to all students through their BlackBoard account. Tutorial service is available via live chat and by appointment. For assistance using SmartThinking, visit the Academic Skills Center or call (919) 209-2117 for more information.
The STEM Center provides academic support, mentoring and career counseling to students interested in pursuing careers in STEM related fields. The STEM Center is located in Tart
TRIO is federal grant program that provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students to complete their college goals .
Writing assistance is available regarding academic writing assignments, digital publications, as well as college and career search letters and applications. Appointments are not required. Please call (919) 209-2117 for hours.
Academic Skills Center
SMARTHINKING online tutoring
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Center Student Support Services Program (TRIO)
Writing Studio
Disability Services – The Disability Services Office helps adapt Johnston Community College’s general services to the individual and specialized needs of students who have special health conditions, disabilities, or limitations. Services are provided in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Acts of 1973, as amended in 1998 in Part IV of the Workforce Investment Act, Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1998, and the Americans
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with Disabilities Act of 1990. Our goal is to ensure all qualified students with equal opportunity and access to all programs and facilities. Disability Services Office – 919-209-2088 Student Services Office – 919-209-2128 TTY – 919-209-2154
Inclement Weather Policy – The President or designee of Johnston Community College will be responsible for canceling classes in the event of inclement weather or other emergencies. Unless announcements are made to cancel or delay classes, classes will be in session. If classes are canceled or delayed, announcements will be made on the local television and radio stations or the JCC website (www.johnstoncc.edu) Canceled classes or classes that do not meet for any reason will require a mandatory make up assignment. Make up assignments not completed will count as an absence.
Jaguar Notification System Students, faculty and staff are reminded that Johnston Community College (JCC) utilizes an e-mail Emergency Notification System known as the Jaguar Notification System. Emergency alerts are sent directly to your JCC Gmail account and any other cellular device or e-mail account that you have chosen. To add another cellular device or email account, please go to http://www.johnstoncc.edu/jaguaralerts.aspx to make your change.
JCC’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS) is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. As a member of this organization, Johnston Community College (JCC) was required to develop a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) that identifies a specific area for improvement. Entitled “On the Write Path,” the JCC QEP is a key component of the Institution’s accreditation process. More importantly, “On the Write Path” is designed to help students discover, sharpen, and employ appropriate writing skills for academic, professional, and personal situations. "On the Write Path,” demonstrates a commitment by the Institution to emphasize the importance of effective writing. This commitment is supported by all members of the College including faculty, staff and the administration. Implementation of the Johnston Community College Quality Enhancement Plan is well underway. Our goal is to help you! Whether texting, tweeting, emailing, composing an essay, completing a research paper, writing personally or in an employment situation, throughout a lifetime there is a significant amount of time communicating via the written word. What may not be realized is that writing needs to be appropriate for a given situation, in the right tone, and custom-tailored for a specific audience. Knowing and effectively applying these basic principles can be instrumental to a person’s overall success. Please take advantage of the following resources to ensure your written work is “On The
Write Path”!
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Class Schedule: (May be changed at instructor’s discretion.) OST 233- Course Schedule Week 1
January 7-10
Syllabus and Blackboard Review
Week 2
January 11-17
Chapter 1
Week 3
January 18-24
Chapter 2
Week 4
January 25-31
Chapter 3
Week 5
February 1-7
Unit 1 Test/Assessments(Ch. 1-3)
Week 6
February 8-14
Chapter 4
Week 7
February 15-21
Chapter 5
Week 8
February 22-28
Chapter 6
Week 9
February 29-March 6
Chapter 7
March 7-11
Spring Break
Week 10
March 14-20
Unit 2 Test/Assessments (Ch. 4-7)
Week 11
March 21-27
Chapter 8
Week 12
March 28-April 3
Chapter 9
Week 13
April 4 - 10
Chapter 10
Week 14
April 11-17
Unit 3 Test (Assessments only
Week 15
April 18-24
Chapter 11
Week 16
April 25- May 1
Chapters 12 and 13 (combined) Portfolio Due in BB Final Exam: Unit 4 Test(Ch. 11& 12) & Digital Portfolios Due 5/8/16
Spring Break
May 2-8 LAST DAY OF CLASS!
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Student Acknowledgement The act of enrollment at Johnston Community College indicates acceptance by the student of published rules and policies of the college. The purpose of this code is not to restrict student rights but to protect the rights of individuals in their academic pursuits. (Please see the college web site for additional information on these and other JCC policies.) I acknowledge that I have read and understand the instructor’s syllabus. I therefore, assume FULL RESPONSIBILITY for my attendance and the consequences for my absences. I understand the instructor’s evaluation policy. Furthermore, I understand the requirements and expectations for this course and assume responsibility for following the standards outlined in the course syllabus. Course: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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In this space, please let me know of any reason you feel you may not be successful in this course. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
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