Calumet College of St. Joseph

SUPERVISION

Term: Summer, 2002(013) (April 29 – August 3)

Instructor: Brian Adams, M.A., SPHR

Course Number: BUS 378

Phone: 789-5237

Email: BrianAdamsAtHome@aol.com

Course Time: Wednesday 7:00 – 10:00p

Course Text: Supervision Today! (Third Edition) By: Robbins & DeCenzo

Course Description: This course explores the role of supervision in modern organizations. Key skills such as goal-setting and handling grievances are covered along with the management functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling.

Class Format: Lectures / Examinations (students are strongly encouraged to interject relevant discussion when appropriate). Students are to participate to their fullest potential in all class projects / activities.

Prerequisites: MTH 160 (or equivalent) concurrent registration or, consent of program director.

Learning Outcome / Competencies: Students in this course will:

• Understand management functions of planning, organizing, leading, controlling.
• Be able to effectively supervisor employees.
• Have a strong applied practical and skill focus.
• Understand approaches to managing, motivating, leading and communicating as related to individuals and groups.
• Demonstrate the capability to critically think and reflectively engage ethical issues in management particularly questions of social responsibility and professional decision-making.

Office Hours: By appointment or after each class session.

Grade Determination: Three examinations will be given worth 100 points each. Class participation will also account for a possible total of 50 points. Your assigned class project will be worth a maximum of 100 points. The maximum total of points for this course is 450 points.

Grading Scale:

GRADE	PERCENTAGE	POINTS NEEDED
A+	100% - 98%	450 – 441
A	97 – 94	440 – 423
A-	93 – 90	422 – 405
B+	89 – 88	404 – 396
B	87 – 84	395 – 378
B-	83 – 80	377 – 360
C+	79 – 78	359 – 351
C	77 – 74	350 – 333
C-	73 – 70	332 – 315
D+	69 – 68	314 – 306
D	67 – 64	305 – 288
D-	63 – 60	287 – 270
F	59 & Below	269 & Below

Policy on Attendance: Attendance is taken each class period. Students are permitted to miss the equivalent of six (6) classroom contact hours without any questions. The missing of the seventh (7^th) contact hour elicits a warning to the student that any more absences may result in the lowering of the final grade by at least one letter grade and/or the student will be required to complete additional assignment(s) for the course of study.

Other: Appropriate behavior is expected from you at all times. You cannot wear hats and the like unless approved by the instructor. If you need special accommodations because of a disability or, if you have emergency medical information to share with me or, if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please see me so I can help you with such. Those wishing to withdraw from the course should immediately contact the Registrar.

Management Program Goals: The Management Program offers a B.S., an A.S. and a Certificate in Supervision. The Management Program is designed to help students develop skills, knowledge, and values related to becoming competent managers and successful candidates for entry into graduate school.

Management Program Objectives: Upon completion of the program, it is expected that students will:

• Demonstrate mastery of the theories, principles and practices of management and have developed the ability to use qualitative, quantitative and information technology tools for effective decision-making.
• Be able to engage the methods of inquiry and analysis of the liberal arts and sciences in relationship to the specific situations and problems of management in order to become a reflective practitioner.
• Have developed a general understanding and appreciation of the role of business and management in local, national, and world economies.
• Demonstrate the capability to critically and reflectively engage ethical issues in management particularly questions of social responsibility and professional decision-making.

Course Outline:

DATE	LECTURE	TOPIC	EXAM	ASSIGNMENTS
5/1	Intro; Ch.1	Admin / Intro to Supv.		Read Ch. 1, 2, & 6
5/8	Ch. 2; Ch. 6	Business Today		Read Ch. 10
5/15	Ch. 10	Leadership	recap	Prepare for Exam #1; Read Ch. 13
5/22	Ch. 13	Politics	Exam #1	Read Ch. 9 & 3
5/29	Ch. 9; Ch. 3	Motivation / Goals	grade	Read Ch. 4
6/5	Ch. 4	Controlling Work		Read Ch. 8
6/12	Ch. 8	Performance Reviews		Read Ch. 12 & 16
6/19	Ch. 12; Ch. 16	Work Teams / Unions	recap	Prepare for Exam #2; Read Ch. 15
6/26	Ch. 15	Discipline	Exam #2	Read Ch. 14
7/3	Ch. 14	Stress	grade	Read Ch. 7
7/10	Ch. 7	Staffing / Employment		Read Ch. 5
7/17	Ch. 5	Problem Solving		Read Ch. 11
7/24	Ch. 11	Communication Skills	recap	Prepare for Exam #3
7/31	None	None	Exam #3

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).