Draft MGT 3003.001 (Course #21763) Schedule (Spring Semester 2015)*
Class Hours: MW, 10:00am – 11:15am, BB 2.01.06 (“The Pit”)
Office Hours: MW: 11:30am - 12:30pm, TR: 1:00pm – 2:00pm, BB 4.04.29
(Updated March 27, 2015)
Dr. Wilson’s Web site:
NOTE: ONLY THE ONLINE VERSION OF THIS SCHEDULE IS CURRENT. Both PC and Mac users should use the Mozilla Firefox browser to access UTSA Web sites and Blackboard Learn—Mozilla Firefox and Chrome are the only browsers that currently permit full access to Blackboard Learn and the Online Writing Lab (OWL). Access Blackboard Learn at .
Day/Date / Topic/Event / Chapter/Readings **
Mon., Jan. 12 / (1)Introduction & discuss text, class schedule, Blackboard
(2)Guest presenter:Angie Foster, McGraw-Hill Publishers, “Orientation on Connect” / Syllabus
Wed., Jan. 14 / Guest presenter: Bernadette Byrd, VP of Programs, Junior Achievement of South Texas, JA Orientation (mandatory) / JA Pre-Orientation Homework
Mon., Jan. 19 / Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Holiday – class will not meet
Wed., Jan. 21 / (1) Junior Achievement Video
(2) Guest presenter: Joey Ramos, Director of Student Services, Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD), Overview of CSPD & Career Action Program (CAP)
Mon., Jan. 26 / Guest presenter: Dennis Lopez, Director of International Business Programs
Tue., Jan. 27 / CAP Students: Last day to sign up for CAP by 5:00pm at
Wed., Jan. 28 / (1) Orientation on OWL modules
(2) One Man’s Opinion
(3) Census Date:No refunds for dropping an individual course after 5:00pm / Review OWL Links on Blackboard
Fri., Jan. 30 / JA Volunteers: Last day to provide Dr. Wilson (via hard copy or attachment to email or Blackboard course discussion message) the completion certificate for on-line UTSA Child Protection Training at under office door if I’m not in)
Mon., Feb. 2 / (1) Guest lecturer:Lauren Hoffmann, Career Counselor, University Career Center & CSPD, Résumé Writing in CSPD Format ***
(2) Employment Communication
(3)Quiz #1 available via Connect / Chap. 16
Wed.,Feb. 4 / (1) Guest lecturer: Morris Ellington, Professional Development Program Manager, UCC,Professional Dress & Image, Interviewing Skills***
(2) Employment Communication
(3) Quiz #1 (dueby 11:59pm) / Chap. 16
Fri., Feb. 6 / (1) Last day to complete OWL Résumé Module quiz (due by 11:59pm)
(2) Last day to complete OWL Cover Letter Module quiz (due by 11:59 pm)
(3) Last day to submit certification of initial or continuing membership in an authorized COB registered student organization (RSO) for extra credit (slide under office door if I’m not in)
Sat., Feb. 7 / Quiz #2 available via Connect
Mon., Feb. 9 / (1) Introduction Exercise
(2) Establishing Credibility
(3) Quiz #2 (dueby 11:59pm)
(4) Quiz #3 available via Connect / Chap. 1
Tue., Feb. 10 / (1) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Career Conversations – “I’m Ready to Manage People.” 1:00pm–2:15pm, BB 2.06.04. (NOTE:The event sponsor will take attendance; students arriving late and/or leaving early will not be awarded this extra credit.)
(2) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Career Conversations – “How the Magic Happens.” 4:00pm–5:15pm, BB 2.06.04.
(NOTE: The event sponsors will take attendance; students arriving late and/or leaving early will not be awarded this extra credit.)
Wed., Feb. 11 / (1)Principles of Interpersonal Communication
(2) Listening, Team Communication, & Difficult Conversations
(3) Quiz #3(due by 11:59pm) / Chap. 2
Chap. 3
Thur., Feb. 12 / EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Career Conversations – “I Just Want to Travel!” 3:30pm–4:45pm, BB 2.06.04.
(NOTE: The event sponsors will take attendance; students arriving late and/or leaving early will not be awarded this extra credit.)
Sat., Feb. 14 / Quiz #4 available via Connect
Mon., Feb. 16 / (1) Communicating across Cultures (Alex)
(2) Quiz #4(dueby 11:59pm)
(3) Quiz #5 available via Connect / Chap. 4
Tue., Feb. 17 / (1) Last day to submit résumé assignment via Blackboard (due by 11:59pm)
(2) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Career Conversations – “Money Makes the World Go ‘Round!” 3:30pm–4:45pm, BB 2.06.04.
(NOTE: The event sponsors will take attendance; students arriving late and/or leaving early will not be awarded this extra credit.)
Wed., Feb. 18 / (1)Creating Effective Business Messages
(2) Improving Readability with Style & Design
(3) Quiz #5 (dueby 11:59pm)
(4) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Career Conversations – “Like a Boss!” 3:30pm–4:45pm, BB 2.06.04.
(NOTE: The event sponsors will take attendance; students arriving late and/or leaving early will not be awarded this extra credit.) / Chap. 5
Chap. 6
App. A & B
Sat., Feb. 21 / Quiz #6 available via Connect
Mon., Feb. 23 / (1) Email & Social Media for Business Communication
(2) Quiz #6 (dueby 11:59pm) / Chap. 7
Wed., Feb. 25 / Midterm Exam / Chaps. 1-7, 16 & App. A & B
Fri., Feb. 27 / Last day to complete OWL Email Module quiz (due by 11:59pm)
Mon., Mar. 2 / (1) Planning Presentations
(2)Mid-Semester grades due Registrar by 2:00pm (Dr. Wilson)
(3) Quiz #7 available via Connect / Chap. 14
Wed., Mar. 4 / (1)Oral Presentation on Oral Presentations
(2)Delivering Presentations
(3)Discuss in-class oral presentation requirement
(4) Quiz #7 (dueby 11:59pm) / Chap. 15
Fri., Mar. 6 / Last day to complete OWL Presentation Module quiz (due by 11:59pm)
Mar. 9- 14 / Spring Break
Mon., Mar. 16 / (1) Routine Messages
(2)Quiz #8 available via Connect / Chap. 8
Wed., Mar. 18 / (1) Quantitative Literacy Program (QLP) Study
(2)Persuasive Messages
(3) Quiz #8 (dueby 11:59pm) / Chap. 9
App. A & B
Fri., Mar. 20 / (1) Last day to complete OWL Core Module assignment [all four core modules] (due by 11:59pm)
(2) Last day to drop single course via ASAP with an automatic “W”
Sat., Mar. 21 / Quiz #9 available via Connect
Mon., Mar. 23 / (1)Bad-News Messages
(2) Quiz #9 (due by 11:59pm)
(3) Quiz #10 available via Connect / Chap. 10, App. A & B
Wed., Mar. 25 / (1)Crisis Communication
(2) Quiz #10 (due by 11:59pm) / Chap. 11
Thur., Mar. 26 / EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Frost Distinguished Lecture Series: Kim Lubel, president & CEO of CST Brands, 11:30am – 12:45pm, Liu Auditorium (BB 2.01.02)
(NOTE:Attendance will be taken by the event sponsor—students arriving late or leaving early will be considered late/absent; thus, not eligible for the extra credit.)
Fri., Mar. 27 / Access and begin work on your Connect-based writing assignment (see instructions on Blackboard announcement sometime in the afternoon)
Mon., Mar. 30 / Class will not meet today: Work on Connect writing assignment & prepare for in-class oral presentations / Chap. 15
Wed., Apr. 1 / Guest Lecturer: Dan Karam, Chief Information Officer & Partner, MUY Brands***
Fri., Apr. 3 / Last day to complete Connect-based writing assignment (due by 11:59pm)
Mon., Apr. 6 / In-class oral presentations*** / Chap. 15
Wed., Apr. 8 / (1) In-class oral presentations***
(2) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (10 points): Guest Speaker sponsored by the Air Force Reserve College Speaker Series & the UCC: Leland Melvin, former astronaut, head of NASA Education, & and co-chair on the White House S.T.E.M Education Task Force; 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., UC 2.01.28 [Denman Room]. (NOTE: You must sign up for this event via “RowdyJobs.”Attendance will be taken by the event sponsor—students arriving late or leaving early will be considered late/absent; thus, not eligible for the extra credit.) / Chap. 15
Mon., Apr. 13 / (1)In-class oral presentations***
(2) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): State of the College Address Sponsored by the Business Student Council, Dr. Gerry Sanders, Dean, College of Business, 3:30pm – 4:30pm, BB 2.06.04 [University Room] (NOTE: Attendance will be taken by the event sponsor—students arriving late or leaving early will be considered late/absent; thus, not eligible for the extra credit) / Chap. 15
Wed., Apr. 15 / In-class oral presentations*** / Chap. 15
Fri., Apr. 17 / (1) Last day to complete EC-OWL Report Module quiz (due by 11:59pm)
(2) Last day to complete EC-OWL Citation Module quiz (due by 11:59p.m.)
Mon., Apr. 20 / In-class oral presentations*** / Chap. 15
Wed., Apr. 22 / In-class oral presentations*** / Chap. 15
Thur. Apr. 23 / JA Volunteers:
(a) All JA presentations should be completed by today; notify Dr. Wilson if
completion delayed
(b) Teacher/Volunteer verification of completed program due JA office at
Fri., Apr. 24 / (1) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Group Mock Interview Session,
Sponsored by University Career Center (UCC), 2:00pm – 3:15pm, H-E-B
University Center (HUC) room 1.102 [Bexar Room]. NOTE: You must sign up for this event via “RowdyJobs.” To earn this extra credit, attendees must (1) be on time for the event, (2) dress in business professional attire, (3) have a copy of your résumé, and (4) be prepared to respond to typical interview questions similar to those at this link.)
(2) Last day to earn extra-credit points not due earlier
Mon., Apr. 27 / (1) In-class oral presentations***
(2) JA Volunteers: Deadline for Dr. Wilson to receive completed JA classroom teacher evaluation of JA student presentations (see / Chap. 15
Wed., Apr. 29 / Guest Lecturer: Dr. Richard Lewis, UTSA professor of sociology, & owner/president, Round Top Consulting Associates, “Transition in the Contemporary Workplace”***
Thur., Apr. 30 / Student Study Day– class will not meet
Fri., May 1 / Student Study Day– class will not meet
Wed. May 6 / Final Exam: Non-JA volunteers only (7:00am – 9:00am), BB 2.01.06 / Chaps. 8-11, 14-15, & App. A & B
Tue., May 12 / Course grades due Registrar by 2:00pm (Dr. Wilson)
*You are remain responsible for turning in assigned items on time and for completing assigned readings, even if the assignments are not discussed in class. It is your responsibility to check your Blackboard site on a frequent basis to ensure timely receipt of changes to the course schedule.
**Each chapter has end-of-chapter material that you are encouraged highly to complete in order to get a better understanding of the communication concepts covered in the text. They include:
- “Chapter Takeaway” for of key points for the chapter’s subject.
- “Key Terms” for the chapter.
- Discussion, Evaluation, and Applications Exercises
*** Students not attending these presentations, on time and completely, will have 10 points deducted.