Metropolitan Community College
Class Syllabus | 2015-2016 Academic Year | Spring Quarter (15/SP)
CLASS IDENTIFICATION
TITLE: CHRM Orientation
PREFIX/SECTION: CHRM 1000 WW
CREDIT HOURS: 1.5 Credits
CLASS BEGINS/ENDS: 03/10/2016-05/19/2016
NO CLASS DAYS: NA
WITHDRAWAL DATE: 05/05/2016
CENSUS DATE: 03/23/2016
CLASS LOCATION: Online through Blackboard: http://blackboard.mccneb.edu/.
CONTACT INFORMATION
INSTRUCTOR NAME: Beth Augustyn
OFFICE LOCATION: FOC Institute for the Culinary Arts Room 111B
OFFICE TELEPHONE: 402-457-2577
MOBILE TELEPHONE: 402-659-7848
TOLL-FREE NUMBER: 1-800-228-9553 (Use only during instructor's MCC office hours. Identify yourself as an online student and give the operator your instructor's office number.)
OFFICE HOURS: Wed 10am – 12pm, Thurs 9am – 11am, or by appointment
EMAIL ADDRESS:
FACULTY WEB SITE: http://resource.mccneb.edu/ICA/chrm1000.shtm
ACADEMIC AREA: Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Horticulture
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an introduction to the Culinary, Hospitality, Research and Management Programs (CHRM). Topics included are the professional kitchen, an overview of the tremendous career opportunities available in the industry, and portfolio development. This course should be taken during the first quarter of enrollment.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
None.
MINIMUM TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Ability to use:
· MCC Email with attachments
· save files to and retrieve from a local drive
· save files in commonly used word processing program formats
· copy and paste
· identify and use a compatible web browser
· identify and install necessary updates
· install and use course-specific software programs
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Students will be able to:
1. Navigate the Institute for Culinary Arts building, MCC campus and CHRM curriculum.
2. Define the complex history of hospitality and culinary arts in society.
3. Identify and discuss contemporary issues in foodservice.
4. Evaluate food quality and begin to broaden the palate.
REQUIRED & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Additional materials will be assigned in class.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS:
The computer you use for MCC online courses must be able to run one of the Blackboard-compatible web browsers listed on the Browser Support Page: https://www.mccneb.edu/Current-Students/Student-Tools/Help-Desk/Browser-Support.aspx
SOFTWARE/FILE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Metropolitan Community College uses Microsoft products as part of its standard software and encourages students to do the same. You may save word-processed documents for file attachments in Microsoft Word .doc or .docx format. If your software does not allow either of these, then save files in Rich Text Format (.rtf).
CLASS STRUCTURE:
PowerPoint Lectures, On-line Discussions, Research, Homework, and Final
Online Courses are equivalent to traditionally taught college courses and meet the same criteria for academic rigor and qualified faculty. Students complete the course by reading the text, completing online assignments and communicating with instructors via phone, mail, optional campus visits or e-mail. Students also will interact with other students through the use of Blackboard's Discussion and Mail tools.
RESPONSE TIME:
Faculty will respond within 48 hours, Monday through Friday, to student emails concerning course content, learning activities, and private matters appropriate for discussion within the teacher-student relationship. Posting of feedback and grades for major assignments is addressed under My Grades.
STUDENT EMAIL REQUIREMENTS:
Email sent from a Blackboard course is delivered to both the sender and recipient’s MCC Email account at https://outlook.com/mccneb.edu. No email is stored in Blackboard. Students enrolled in online and hybrid classes are required to check and use MCC Emailfor all official course correspondence. New email sent from Blackboard will include the course number, section, and title in the subject line.Students should include the same information in the subject line when responding or composing new email from the MCC Email inbox.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT WORK
TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS:
a. Students will be assigned Power Point reading and homework to support and assess their learning in this course.
b. Participation is required in course discussions.
c. Make-up and late assignments are not accepted.
d. Feedback on performance will be given on-line through Blackboard.
Discussion Participation – 80 Total Points:
Students will have the opportunity to discuss course content with other students. Students will respond to discussion questions through the course Discussion Board. Your original response should be a paragraph or two and is worth up to 8 points. The student must thenread the responses posted by some or all of your classmates and reply to at least two of your classmates. Your reply should be a paragraph and more than "good idea" or "I agree". Indicate why you think it is a good idea or why you agree or disagree. Consider your replies carefully and be respectful to one another's ideas. Each of your replies is worth 1 point and the total discussion is worth 10 points for each week.
The original/initial post must be made no later than Thursday each week. The reply posts must be on 2 separate days with Saturday and Sunday (weekend) counting as 1 day. This is meant to encourage early and frequent attention to the discussion forums.
Homework – 100 Total Points
Homework is assigned weekly and outlined on the Schedule of Assignments below and in the course Calendar tab in Blackboard.
Exam –20 Total Points
GRADING POLICY:
Course Requirements:
Discussion Posts and Replies 80 points
Homework 100 points
Final Exam 20 points
Total possible 200 points
Grading scale: A = 90% -100% 180 - 200
B = 80% - 90% 160 - 179
C = 70% - 80% 140 - 159
D = 60% - 70% 120 - 139
F = 0 - 59% less than 119
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM:
Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement of teaching and learning. You may be asked to help us to accomplish this objective. For example, you may be asked to respond to surveys or questionnaires. In other cases, tests or assignments you are required to do for this course may be shared with faculty and used for assessment purposes.
USE OF STUDENT WORK:
By enrolling in classes offered by Metropolitan Community College, the student gives the College license to mark on, modify, and retain the work as may be required by the process of instruction, as described in the course syllabus. The institution shall not have the right to use the work in any other manner without the written consent of the student(s).
MAINTENANCE OF STUDENT RECORDS:
- Homework will be returned by Tuesday following the due date.
- Final grades will be available through the MyWay portal after the grade due date set by the college.
- The final grade book will be kept for one (1) year.
INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION REPORTING:
To confirm each student’s eligibility to remain registered for the class, the instructor will officially report attendance/participation on or before the Census Date.
Students in this section of CHRM Orientation must participate in a class activity by 03/23/16.
It takes a great deal of discipline to participate in an on-line class. Successful students will ‘attend’ class weekly and complete assignments by their scheduled due dates (discussion boards and quizzes submitted weekly). In order to remain eligible for financial aid, students are responsible for meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress standards. Any three weeks of no activity will be considered absences and will result in failing the course (unless there are extenuating circumstances and prior arrangements have been made with the instructor).
A student who fails to meet class attendance expectations may receive a final grade mark of a failing (F) grade. A student earning an F grade prior to the end of the quarter for attendance reasons may avoid receiving the failing grade by withdrawing from the course before the Last Date to Withdraw from Class.
All assignments must be turned in as specified in the syllabus and the calendar. The program will close at the designated time. Late work will not be accepted.
COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS:
When you communicate with others in this course, you must follow the Student Conduct Code: http://mccneb.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/Course-Catalog/Student-Services/Student-Conduct. Please think critically, ask questions, and challenge ideas, but also show respect for the opinions of others, respond to them politely, and maintain the confidentiality of thoughts expressed in the class. You may also wish to review information at http://www.albion.com/netiquette/.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:
Students are reminded that materials they use as sources for class work may be subject to copyright protection. Additional information about copyright is provided on the library website at https://www.mccneb.edu/Current-Students/Student-Tools/Library.aspx or by your instructor. In response to incidents of student dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, illegal peer-to-peer file sharing, etc.), the College imposes specific actions that may include receiving a failing grade on a test, failure in the course, suspension from the College, or dismissal from the College. Disciplinary procedures are available in the Advising/Counseling Centers or at https://www.mccneb.edu/About-MCC-Nebraska/About-MCC/Board-of-Governors/Procedures.aspx
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL:
If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you are encouraged to contact your instructor and consult an MCC advisor, counselor, or the Financial Aid Office to evaluate the consequences of dropping the class. You can officially withdraw through My Services on the MCC My Way portal at https://myway.mccneb.edu/ or by calling Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1-800-228-9553. The last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
LEARNING SUPPORT
MCC's Learning and Tutoring Centers offer friendly, supportive learning environments that can help students achieve educational success. Staff members in these centers provide free drop-in assistance with basic computing, reading, math, and writing skills. Self-paced, computer-assisted instructional support in reading, vocabulary, typing, English as a Second Language, and online course orientation is also available.
Detailed information about the Learning and Tutoring Centers is in the My Way portal, the College Catalog, and online at https://www.mccneb.edu/Current-Students/Student-Tools.aspx
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:
Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with documented qualifying disabilities. It is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations from Disability Support Services (DSS) located in each Student Services Office. After students have arranged for accommodations with DSS, the student and instructor should privately discuss these accommodations. For further information, please contact DSS or visit https://www.mccneb.edu/Current-Students/Student-Tools/Disability-Support-Services.aspx
Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Statement:
Metropolitan Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability or sexual orientation in admission or access to its programs and activities or in its treatment or hiring of employees.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
· If you have difficulty connecting to the Internet, call your Internet provider.
· If youneed help connecting tothe course from the Blackboard login page, refer to “Getting Started Online” at https://www.mccneb.edu/Online
· If you are unable to solve the problem, contact MCC Online Support:
Chuck Davis (402) 457-2866 or
Curtis Bryant (402) 457-2853 or
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help Desk at 457-2900 or .
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
By using the information technology systems at MCC (including the computer systems and phones), you acknowledge and consent to the conditions of use as set forth in the Metropolitan Community College Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of Information Technology and Resources. It is your responsibility as a student to be familiar with these procedures. The full text of the Procedures Memorandum may be found at the following website: https://www.mccneb.edu/About-MCC-Nebraska/About-MCC/Board-of-Governors/Procedures.aspx
IMPORTANT DATES
Important Dates for the course are located in the Important Dates document for the current quarter at the Student Services tab in the MCC MyWay portal at https://myway.mccneb.edu/
ACADEMIC CALENDAR:
https://www.mccneb.edu/Academic-Programs/Academic-Affairs/Academic-Calendar.aspx
Schedule of Assignments
NOTICE: This syllabus sets forth a tentative schedule of class topics, learning activities, and expected learning outcomes. However, the instructor reserves the right to modify this schedule to enhance learning for students. Any modifications will not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will conform to the policies and guidelines of Metropolitan Community College.
Module / Date/Due / Topic Covered / Assignment Due & Points PossibleModule 1 / March 10 - 13 / Blackboard & Course Orientation / Due 3/13 by 11:00 pm
Meet Instructor (5 points)
Start Here Practice Assignment (5 points)
Syllabus Contract (10 points)
Module 2 / March 14 - 20 / Introduction to MCC, ICA: Resources, physical areas, uniform standards, Mission & Rules / Due 3/20 by 11:00 pm
MCC New Student Orientation (10 points)
Rules Worksheet (5 pts extra credit)
Discussion Board (10 points)
Module 3 / March 21 - 27 / Introduction to Curriculum: Culinary Arts, Hospitality & Restaurant Leadership / Due 3/27 by 11:00 pm
Curriculum Planning Worksheet (10 points)
Discussion Board (10 points)
Module 4 / March 28 – April 3 / Introduction to Hospitality Industry & Getting Involved / Due 4/03 by 11:00 pm
Local Pro Interview (10 points)
Industry Lingo Exercise (5 pts extra credit)
Discussion Board (10 points)
Module 5 / April 4 - 10 / History of Cuisine & Palette Development / Due 4/10 by 11:00 pm
Dining Experience Report (10 points)
Discussion Board (10 points)
Module 6 / April 11 - 17 / Learning Styles, Professionalism, Ethics / Due 4/17 by 11:00 pm
Vark Self-Assessment (10 points)
Discussion Board (10 points)
Module 7 / April 18 - 24 / Masters of the Trade & Organizational Structures / Due 4/24 by 11:00 pm
Master Biography Report (10 points)
Discussion Board (10 points)
Module 8 / April 25 – May 1 / Career and Educational Opportunities / Due 5/01 by 11:00 pm
Career Exploration Project (10 points)
Discussion Board (10 points)
Module 9 / May 2 - 8 / Restaurant Trends & Current Topics / Due 5/08 by 11:00 pm
Current Topic/Trend Report (10 pts)
MyWay Registration (5 pts extra credit)
Discussion Board (10 points)
Module 10 / May 9 - 15 / Due 5/15 by 11:00 pm
Final Exam (20 points)
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTIONS
Module 1
Meet Your Instructor – 5 points
Introduce your self to the instructor and send photo.
Start Here Practice Assignment – 5 points
In a Word document (saved as .doc, .docxor .rtf), indicate what brought you to the Institute for Culinary Arts as a student in the hospitality, culinary or baking field. This is designed to be an indication ofyour ability to upload documents in a way that can be opened up to score them.
Syllabus Contract – 10 points
After reading the Syllabus for this course, complete the Syllabus Contract and submit.
Module 2
MCC New Student Orientation – 10 points
Complete the MCC New Student Orientation at the link provided and upload Certificate of Achievement.