MAKING CONNECTIONS:
BUSINESS
BUSN 1913
STUDENT INFORMATION
SHEET AND COURSE OUTLINE
FALL 2006
INSTRUCTOR: W. TERRY DANCER OFFICE: 308 BUSINESS BUILDING
E-MAIL: DANCER
@ASTATE.EDU WEB PAGE: www.clt.astate.edu/dancer
OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday:
9:15-11:00; 12:45-2:00; 3:15-3:30
Thursday: 9:15-11:00; 12:45-2:00;
3; 15-3:30
Other times by appointment
PHONE:
OFFICE:
972-3038
HOME: 935-1579
CLASS SCHEDULE: Tuesday and Thursday: 8-9:15-Cost
Accounting I, Bu 106; 11-12:15: Cost Accounting I: Library CVN 348;
2-3:15: Making Connections. Web class: Survey of Accounting.
REQUIRED TEXT:
KEYS TO SUCCESS BY MARTHA A. DORAN.
MY TEACHING
PHILOSOPHY:
A teacher is someone who motivates and encourages
someone else to learn something new. Thus, teaching and learning requires
someone to teach and someone to learn. As your teacher, you have the right to
expect much from me. You may expect me to be knowledgeable, prepared,
approachable, and perhaps even have a bit of a sense of humor. My basic
philosophy is that a teacher must have all these qualities. As my student, you
must understand first that learning comes only through hard work and diligent
study of the course content. I expect you to study the book, attend
class, pay close attention to what I may have to say, and ask questions about
what you do not understand. We have limited class time together, so you
must prepare yourself for adequate study time between our class sessions.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This
is a new course. The name varies a bit
across the campus, but for the most part, you might call this a first year experience
course. The goal of this course is to
provide you with the necessary tools to enable you to stay in college. Sadly, the majority of incoming freshmen at
ASU never graduate. This course is
designed to help you be one of the fortunate few walking across the stage some
time in the future and getting your degree.
What tools do you need? In a
word, knowledge is what you need.
Sometimes, knowing where to go to get help with your questions is the
first step toward staying in college and graduating one day. My intent is to answer your questions or
direct you to someone who is better able to meet your needs.
Homework/Classroom activities: Detail about the activities noted on the
following schedule is as follows:
YOUR
JOURNAL: At the beginning of each
class, you will be expected to turn in a written assignment. I want you to do this work on a word
processor and turn in just one page of what you wrote on regular copy paper. I want you to tell me about the good, the bad,
and the ugly of what has gone on in your college life since we last met
class. In most cases, two or three
paragraphs will be sufficient. If you
have questions, put them first. I will never indicate a name, however,
if you do not want me to share anything about what you wrote, please write “DO
NOT SHARE” at the top of your page.
Otherwise, I might read a bit of what you write if I believe it may be
of importance to others (but again, I will never share a name).
For the one due
August 29, in addition to telling me about the good, the bad, and the ugly,
tell me a bit about you.
Each day will count 4 points toward your final grade.
IN
CLASS WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER: At the
end of each class, you will be asked to write a short essay and tell me about
today’s class. If it was bad, I need to
know. This class is designed to help you
succeed. I want to do my part to
help.
Each IN CLASS/5 MINUTE PAPER will count 4 points.
IN
CLASS ACTIVITY: Each day we meet we will
have a special activity. One designed to
provoke critical thinking, or if critical thinking is not in the cards, just a
fun activity.
NOTES: This is where I will share with you some
notes pertinent to the topic at hand.
Normally they will be in the form of an outline for ease of note taking.
FINAL GRADE
SUMMARY: TESTS COUNT 300 POINTS; JOURNAL/IN CLASS WORK COUNTS 150 POINTS. GRADE ARE ASSIGNED BASED ON A: 90%, B: 80%,
C: 70%, AND D: 60%
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
This is not high school If you want to talk while I am trying to
teach, please don’t. This is something I
will deal with quickly and decisively. Listen carefully, ask all the questions
you want (ask me, not the person next to you), and you will likely make a good
grade in this course.
Children are not allowed in class for any
reason. If you bring a child to class, I
will respectfully ask you to leave before the class begins. This just creates too many problems.
Turn off all your electronics when you get
to class. This creates a real
distraction for everyone in the class.
All the work you do on tests and homework
should be your own. Both the giving and
receiving of test answers constitutes cheating.
If you are caught cheating, you may expect to be expelled from the
University.
MAKING CONNECTIONS
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE
FALL 2006
August 22:
INTRODUCTION TO MAKING CONNECTIONS
August 24: YOUR
JOURNAL (please remember to tell me about yourself). NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY,
IN CLASS WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER.
August 29: In
lieu of class, visit the library. While
there, do a search on ABI inform and find some articles on careers in
business. Print out the one you think
most useful. Also, Locate and make a
copy of the first page of the cover page article in the April, 1985, National
Public Accountant.
August 31: Turn in work from August 29 activities. YOUR
JOURNAL, NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY, IN CLASS WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER. KEYS TO
SUCCESS CHAPTER ONE.
Sept 5: YOUR JOURNAL, NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY, IN
CLASS WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER. KEYS TO SUCCESS CHAPTER TWO.
Sept 7: YOUR JOURNAL, NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY, IN
CLASS WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER. KEYS TO SUCCESS CHAPTER THREE.
Sept 12: TEST ONE KEYS TO SUCCESS CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3.
Sept 14: In
lieu of class, visit at least two departments on campus (one may be in
business, the other outside the business college). Visit departments that are of interest to
you. Get the phone number of the
department, the name of the secretary, and a copy of the degree plan for one
major in the department.
Sept 19: YOUR JOURNAL, NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY, IN
CLASS WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER. KEYS TO SUCCESS CHAPTER FOUR.
Sept 21: JOURNAL, NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY, IN CLASS
WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER. KEYS TO SUCCESS CHAPTER FIVE.
Sept 26: JOURNAL, NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY, IN CLASS
WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER. KEYS TO SUCCESS CHAPTER SIX.
Sept 28: In
lieu of class, interview three other students (students not in this class) and
ask them about their experiences so far this semester. Ask them about the good, the bad, and the
ugly. Turn this in at the beginning of next class.
October 3: JOURNAL, NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY, IN CLASS
WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER. KEYS TO SUCCESS CHAPTER SEVEN.
October 5: TEST TWO: KEYS TO SUCCESS CHAPTERS 4,5,6,7.
October 10: JOURNAL, NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY, IN
CLASS WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER. KEYS TO SUCCESS CHAPTER EIGHT.
October 12: JOURNAL, NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY, IN
CLASS WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER. KEYS TO SUCCESS CHAPTER NINE.
October 17: JOURNAL, NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY, IN
CLASS WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER. KEYS TO SUCCESS CHAPTER TEN.
October 19: In
lieu of class, begin making plans to attend the football game this
weekend. Next class, provide some
evidence you attended the homecoming game with
October 24: JOURNAL, NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY, IN
CLASS WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER.
October 26: TEST THREE: KEYS TO SUCCESS CHAPTERS
8,9,10.
October 31: JOURNAL, NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY, IN
CLASS WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER.
November 2: JOURNAL, NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY, IN
CLASS WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER.
November 7: I
lieu of class, interview two people working in your primary field of
interest. Ask them a number of questions
and turn in your work at the beginning of next class.
November 9: JOURNAL, NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY, IN
CLASS WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER.
November 14: JOURNAL, NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY, IN
CLASS WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER.
November 16: JOURNAL, NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY, IN
CLASS WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER.
November 28: JOURNAL, NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY, IN
CLASS WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER.
November 30: JOURNAL, NOTES, IN CLASS ACTIVITY, IN
CLASS WORK/5 MINUTE PAPER.
Final Exam:
Tuesday December 12. 12:30-2:30.
Same room.