Syllabus Template for DruryGo SE, OL or SY Breech Courses

This template contains boilerplate required by the Breech School of Business for courses with these prefixes: ACCT, BADM, CISQ, ECON, FINC, MGMT or MKTG. It is the minimum that should go into a syllabus. Faculty may add additional material, as deemed appropriate. [Items in green italics within brackets distinguish provide explanations and examples. Please delete these sections before submitting.]

Please check the academic calendar for term start and end dates, holidays, and other important deadlines.

Submit an electronic copy of your syllabus the Friday prior to the start of the term to:

Tonya Bolin at tbolin@drury.edu

[Delete this page before copying.]

College of Continuing Professional Studies / Drury GO Syllabus

Course Number, Title, and Modality (SE, OL, or SY)

Breech Program Learning Goals: Ethics. Our graduates will recognize the ethical aspects of business situations, and develop their understanding of how to respond ethically and to promote ethical business practices. Diverse Perspectives. Our graduates will exhibit intercultural knowledge and an understanding of diverse perspectives. Communication. Our graduates will clearly and effectively present their ideas in both written and oral communication. Analytical Skills and Business Judgment. Our graduates will analyze business problems using appropriate theories and techniques, and use sound business judgment. Professionalism. Our graduates will understand the importance of professionalism in business practice, and will conduct themselves as business professionals.	Fall 2023

Course Information

Course Title: [Insert title found in Evening/Online Academic Catalog. In the Table of Contents, search “Course Descriptions” to find the list of courses. Ex: Accounting for Management]

Course Number: [Insert course listing found on Course Search– include course prefix, number, location, section. Ex: ACCT 209 MAIN SE 1]

Year and Term: [Insert year and term of course – Ex: 2017 Fall.]

Course Schedule: [List meeting days and times of the course. Delete if online only]

Course Location: [List the campus location (e.g., Springfield), building name and room number. Delete if online only.]

Contact Information

Instructor:

Email: [Use your Drury email]

Availability: [Best times and methods to reach you. Example: I am best contacted between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm weekdays. Best practice is to return all calls or messages within 24 hours and some availability on weekends.]

Course Description

Prerequisite Courses:

[List all courses specified as prerequisites for this course in the Evening/Online Academic Catalog. In the Table of Contents, search “Course Descriptions” to find the list of prerequisite courses for each class.]

Course Description:

[Insert the course description as listed in the Evening/Online Academic Catalog. In the Table of Contents, search “Course Descriptions” to find the list of courses.]

Student Learning Outcomes

Consult this link (Learning Outcomes and Required Textbooks) for learning outcomes then complete the table below. Make sure every assessment appears on the Course Schedule.

Learning Outcome	Assessment

Course Materials

Required Text(s):

[If available, your textbook(s) will be embedded in Canvas as part of the low-cost, Drury Direct program. If not

available, your book will be ordered through the Drury Bookstore. If you use Drury Direct, the following verbiage should be included:

This course uses a digital textbook. A link to the textbook is embedded directly into your Canvas course. This textbook option is called DRURY DIRECT. You will find a charge from the Drury Bookstore on your account if you use the DRURY DIRECT digital textbook option. This option is a cost saving measure for students and gives you access to your textbook on day one of class. If you prefer a hard-copy textbook, you must opt out of DRURY DIRECT so you will not be charged by the bookstore. Regardless of the book format, students can check their book cost by looking up their classes on the Drury Bookstore website.

Textbook information (for those wishing to purchase it elsewhere): INSERT BOOK INFO HERE (Consult your program director regarding book selection.) (DO NOT FORGET TO OPT OUT of DRURY DIRECT)]

Electronic Resources:

[List all electronic resources and websites for course.]

Course Structure

[NOTE: Choose the appropriate paragraph below and delete the rest.]

Seated Course: This course is being offered as a fully seated course. Your instructor may use Canvas for learning activities that supplement class meeting so please be prepared to access Canvas ( https://drury.instructure.com/). Your syllabus and grades will be kept in Canvas.

Online Course: This course is offered as a 100% online course which utilizes Canvas (https://drury.instructure.com/). All course work occurs online; therefore, active participation in the online activities and completion of all homework and online assignments is required in order to pass this course. Please bookmark Canvas so you can access the site directly in case the campus network is down ( https://drury.instructure.com/).

Student Authentication: For purposes of verifying the identity of the students while participating in an online course, a student may be asked to attach a real-time picture of himself/herself, enter his/her student ID number, attach a picture of the student's Drury ID Card, complete a video presentation, or other similar action. Any action would be given a short time period to act upon, therefore students need to be prepared to verify their identities throughout the course.

Synchronous Course: Synchronous classes can be similar to traditional seated classes in that students are all present (virtually) at the same time to participate in lectures, discussions, and presentations. The live online classes meet at a set time and are held via Zoom. Your instructor may use Canvas for learning activities that supplement class meeting so please be prepared to access CanvasCanvas ( https://drury.instructure.com/). Your syllabus and grades will be kept in Canvas.

Technology

To be successful in this course, you must have reliable computer and internet access. It is each student’s responsibility to have access to a dependable computer and internet connectivity. It is strongly recommended that, in addition to your standard means of access, you have an alternative plan for acquiring course materials should your computer fail to function or your internet connectivity become disrupted. A Drury campus lab is an excellent option if one is nearby; otherwise, most public libraries offer internet access. If you have a laptop computer, familiarity with local “hotspots” might also serve you well. Develop a plan to address technical problems before they arise.

It is also the responsibility of the student to actively and proactively address technical problems. Be aware that many problems can be addressed simply by using Firefox or Chrome browsers rather than Internet Explorer or Edge. You can download Firefox for free at www.mozilla.com and Chrome at www.google.com/chrome/browser/desktop/.

A free Microsoft Office subscription is available to be downloaded to personal computers, Macs or PCs, by all Drury students, faculty, and staff. See this link for details: https://www.drury.edu/tech-services/computer-software.

Finally, if you have further difficulties, here is a link to Drury’s Technology Services Support Page, http://www.drury.edu/tech-support. You may send an email to helpdeskticket@drury.edu for additional help.

Summer 2023 Course Schedule (Modify depending on your course term.)

Weeks	Weekly Class Activities
August 22 – 25
August 28 – September 1
September 4 – 8
September 11 – 15
September 18 – 22
September 25 – 29
October 2 – 6
October 9 – 13
October 16 – 20	Fall Break
October 23 – 27
October 30 – November 3
November 6 – 10
November 13 – 17
November 20 – 24	Thanksgiving
November 27 – December 1
December 4 – 8
December 11 – 15	Finals Week

The schedule and syllabus are subject to modification.

Summary of Assignments:

Assignment	Due Date	Points Possible	Percentage of Total Grade

Grading Scale

[Instructor add a numerical scale and indicate whether plus or minus grades will be given. Keep in mind that Drury does not award “A+”. Further information on the grading system at Drury can be found in the Evening/Online Academic Catalog. Search for “The Grading System”. Example:

A 93	A- 90	B+ 87	B 83	B- 80	C+ 77	C 73	F Below 72]

Methods of Evaluation

[Assignments and mode of evaluation; i.e., explanation of what the major assignments in the class are and how the student will be accountable for them (e.g. quizzes, examinations, term papers, oral presentations, or other assignments.) Faculty are advised to be specific about modes of accountability as well as about the relative value of each in the calculation of the final course grade. Align assignments with learning outcomes (see examples below).

1. Reading Logs (eight of them) (LO 1)	20%

2. Group Dynamics Exercise (LOs 2, 3, 4)	20%

3. Midterm Examination (LOs 1, 2, 3)	20%

4. Mediation Exercise (LOs 3, 4)	20%

5. Reaction Papers (2 of them) (LOs 1, 2)	20%]

Tentative Schedule:

[Schedule of events: a chronology of class events and out-of-class readings, day-by-day, week-by-week, or unit by unit. Summary of important dates are deadlines for the semester, including holidays and the date of the final examination. Check the most current Academic Calendar for holidays and deadlines (see below for examples).

Week 1	Course Overview

Read Barsky, pp. 1-36; Brinkman & Kirschner, pp. 3-34

Week 2	Personal Dynamics – Perception and Personality

Read Barsky, pp 37-56

Week 3	Relational Dynamics – Integration, Conflict, and Change

Read Brinkman & Kirschner, pp. 53-75]

(Note: Please use announcements often! Announcements generate an automatic email to your students.)
Weekly Announcements: The weekly announcement feature in Canvas will be your starting point each week. Be sure to check announcements often. This feature will be used to post any relevant messages such as notifications, changes to assignments, due dates, instructions, links, updates, or general information to help facilitate your online experience.

Class Interaction and Participation: Much of the learning experience occurs when students share with each other. When you are absent from class or do not engage in an online discussion, the learning experience is diminished and all are affected.

If you will be absent, please contact me immediately.

You are required to login the first week.

Failure to meaningfully engage with your instructor within the first week (or less) of class could result in your being administratively dropped from the class. Please don’t wait – get involved in class as soon as class starts.

(Note: Online and synchronous classes SHOULD use forums. It is recommended that Online classes use both types of discussion forums. Fully seated classes may use forums but if you are not using them, delete this section.)

Canvas Discussion Forum Expectations: In order to receive full credit for discussion board postings, all initial discussions and reply comments must be posted on time. Central Time Zone is used for all discussion due dates.

· Initial Post: Initial discussions are due by __________.

· Reply comments are due by ________.

Optional Online Video Discussion Forum: A crucial skill is being able to clearly and concisely articulate yourself in both written and oral forms. There are many times throughout your life when you will have to share an idea or opinion quickly and thoughtfully. The Video Discussion Forum is intended to give you a safe place to practice that skill and to develop it.

· Initial Post: Initial discussions are due by __________.

· Reply comments are due by ________.

Late Work: Insert your policy regarding late work.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Drury University is fully committed to upholding and advancing the creation of a diverse and inclusive environment where every member of our community will treat each other with dignity and respect. We recognize that diverse experiences enrich our institution and all who pass through it. We honor, welcome and respect all identities and perspectives. At Drury, we define diversity as the differences that characterize people and communities, including age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, socio-economic status, veteran status, ability, religion, political beliefs, and other ideologies. Inclusion is how we engage these differences to create a welcoming community and expand opportunities for cultural knowledge. Educational and workplace equity refers to providing opportunities that enable everyone to receive what they need to be successful as they work and learn at Drury.

Online Student Code of Conduct: Part of the goal of a university education is to grow one’s awareness and appreciation of the ideals of human life, in one’s ability to consider the long run consequences of one’s acts, in the degree to which one can assume responsibility for his or her own actions and way of living. Drury seeks to encourage serious moral thinking by its students and to provide an atmosphere of freedom in which moral autonomy can be developed.

Students are expected to observe minimum standards of conduct designed to ensure maximum freedom for all. Online students are subject to the Drury Student Code of Conduct and to discipline by the university when regulations are violated.

In order to maintain a positive learning environment online, the following two regulations are of particular importance to online classrooms:

Students shall not behave in a manner that is disruptive to class or other learning experiences.

Students shall not display behavior that is disruptive to class or other learning experiences.

Although free to express academic or philosophical differences of opinion, students are to maintain an attitude of respect for each other and for the professor at all times. Any violation of the Drury University Code of Conduct will be managed through disciplinary action, up to and including separation from the university.

Honor Code: All students, faculty, and staff of Drury University are expected to know and abide by the Drury University Honor Code. This code applies to all members of the Drury Community regardless of location, as they are representatives of the University and the Drury Experience. "As a member of the Drury University community, I vow to treat others with respect. I will not violate others’ rights to learn and thrive in a safe, respectful environment, and by extension, I will not bully or intimidate others. Honesty will guide my every action. I will not condone any behavior compromising the Drury Honor Code.”

Instructor Feedback: I will provide grades or scores and feedback within seven days of when assignments were submitted.

Academic Integrity: See the Course Policies link at the end of this syllabus for the full policy regarding academic integrity.

Artificial Intelligence: The unauthorized use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other automated tools to complete assignments is strictly prohibited unless otherwise stated. Any evidence of the use of AI will be considered a violation of Academic Misconduct and/or Plagiarism and subject to the Academic Misconduct Process. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that all work submitted for this class is their own, original work, written and completed without the use of AI or other automated tools. Additional information about Drury’s Academic Integrity Policy can be found at this link: https://www.drury.edu/wp-content/uploads/files/academics/catalogs/community_standards/handbook.pdf#page=8

Online Etiquette: I reserve the right to adjust my course content including maintenance of the discussion threads up to and including locking or deleting posts that may be deemed unacceptable. You are encouraged to express diverse opinions but please do so respectfully. If you find a post or opinion objectionable, please contact me immediately.

Course Policies: This link connects you to a global set of policies that apply to all courses at Drury. Topics covered include Academic Integrity, Attendance, Course Standards, Digital Citizenship, Disability Support Services, Faculty Expectations and other topics. This is a part of the syllabus, and you should review it and be familiar with it.