I reserve the right to drop the students for excessive absence from the online course/WITHHOLD FUTURE ASSIGNMENTS (No activity for 7 days/failure to complete the assignments/exams on time).
DUE DATES ON ASSIGNMENTS ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED (SINCE THAT’S HOW THE REAL-WORLD WORKS!!) AND THERE ARE NO EXTENSIONS/MAKE UPS OFFERED SINCE ALL THE ASSIGNMENTS ARE OPEN FOR ATLEAST A FEW DAYS/WEEK/S.
Every day there's a late assignment gets a 7.5% reduction in grade.
All assignments close a week after the due date. Please don't ask me to re-open because there's a 95% chance I won't.
Withdrawal Procedure: Last day to drop the class with refund is called out in Canvas. If you do not wish to remain in the class, it is YOUR responsibility to drop the class. Last date to drop with a W grade is also called out in Canvas.
If a student is inactive after the last day to drop with a W, this will automatically result in ‘F’ Grade for the student.
If you require any accommodations for this class, please let us know as soon as possible.
College of San Mateo
Reasonable accommodation will be provided for eligible students with disabilities
Disability Resource Center
College Center Building 10, Room 120
csmdrc@smccd.edu
(650) 574-6438 Phone
(650) 574-6434 Fax
De Anza
In coordination with the DSS office, reasonable accommodation will be provided for eligible students with disabilities
https://www.deanza.edu/dsps/dss/
DSS counselors are available by phone, email or Zoom videoconference. Students can contact their assigned counselor directly with questions.
Remote services available:
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Email: dss@deanza.edu
While the pacing of the course and assignment due dates are flexible, make an effort to visit the course and complete activities regularly.
If this is your first online or Canvas learning experience, expect to invest extra time to orient yourself to the course design and tools.
Block out time in your schedule to do the work.
Consider yourself a member of a community.
Treat contributions made by other members of the class with respect.
Contribute regularly to group dialogue, including discussion posts. The contributions of each individual play a role in the collective strength and diversity of our community.
Check in on class discussions regularly, if not daily.
Have patience and a sense of humor with technology.
Keep an open mind.
Ask for help when you need it, and assist others when possible.
Read this syllabus, and any other course material, carefully and ask for clarification when needed.
The college and I care about you. If you have a need, the college can help address it. For example, if you are in need of immigration legal services, Tere are free immigration legal services and case support for students, staff, and faculty on California community college campuses or virtually.
I assume that you have the maturity, self-respect, and dependability to act as an ethical member of society. If you cheat, the biggest consequence falls on you. Cheating will catch up to you in upper-level courses where you are expected to build on this material. The stakes get higher and the likelihood of it hurting you increases.
If I catch you cheating, in fairness to your classmates, I have to act on it. Specifically, you will get a zero for the assignment.
Although instructors may hope that students will act responsibly and ethically at all times, situations will arise in which it is clear, beyond a reasonable doubt, that a student cheated or plagiarized. The following sections provide guidelines for such situations by providing specific definitions of cheating and plagiarizing and addressing the related instructor responsibilities, student responsibilities, and sanctions. For further information, follow these links for College of San Mateo. or De Anza College
Depending on your level of expertise, this class will take approximately 125 hours to complete. Your time commitment will vary based upon your own level of experience with Canvas and with technology.
Although this class is designed for novice Canvas users you should have the following:
Basic computer skills (word processing, e-mail, file management)
Basic internet skills (use of browser, searches, uploading/downloading files)
Familiarity with discussion boards
An open mind and willingness to try new things
Often referred to as "netiquette," here is a gentle reminder of the interaction practices and rules we'll follow in all our interactions in this course.
If you ever feel that someone is not following these rules, please send an email to us using the Canvas Inbox and describe your concerns.
View a text-only version of The Core Rules of Netiquette in a new window.
As your instructor, I am committed to creating learning environments that do not discrimate on the basis of national origin, immigration status, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status. I believe our classroom should be a place of mutual respect, and I expect all students to support this.
If you experience or perceive any form of discrimination, you can absolutely reach out to me for support; however, I am what is known as a “Responsible Employee” under California state law, which means that I need to report certain forms of discrimination to our campus Title IX coordinator. If you would prefer to speak to someone besides me, that is absolutely fine, and there are a number of campus offices and resources that are specifically here to support you.
For resources surrounding harassment reporting, including Title IX:
https://collegeofsanmateo.edu/forms/grievances.asp
For support with mental health and wellness:
I welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and values into my class and believe that all students have a unique and valuable voice in shaping the study of Business and Economics. Our diversity is an incredible strength, and I ask that you engage with me and your classmates with empathy and care so that all of us feel that we belong. Some of the ideas and content that we will discuss in this class may be challenging emotionally as well as intellectually for members of our community, and I am committed to working through these materials in a way that is respectful and sensitive to diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Required Statements of Course and College Polices, including:
· Attendance Policy for College of San Mateo or De Anza College
· Academic Accommodation Policy College of San Mateo or De Anza College
· Title IX Statement (College of San Mateo or De Anza College
· Educational Equity Statement (Collegge of San Mateo Educational Equity Syllabus Statement.pdf), De Anza College Syllabus Language
Academic Accommodation Policy Statement: This course is designed to be welcoming to, accessible to, and usable by everyone, including students who are English-language learners, have a variety of learning styles, have disabilities, or are new to online learning. Be sure to let me know immediately if you encounter a required element or resource in the course that is not accessible to you. If you are a student with a verified disability, or think you may have a disability, please contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC). The Disability Resource Center provides academic adjustments and auxiliary aids to support students who have a verified disability. The DRC is located in Building 10, Room 120 and can be reached at (650) 574-6438 or csmdrc@smccd.edu. Please visit the Disability Resource Center website for contact and other information.
If you have already been approved for accommodations through the Disability Resource Center, please contact me so we can develop an implementation plan together.
Plagiarism/Cheating Policy Statement: Please include a statement about plagiarism on your syllabus. The College policy, including a link to the form to report plagiarism/cheating is located on the CSM Cheating and Plagiarism Guidelines webpage. The Plagiarism Policy statement for syllabi can be written as follows: “Dishonesty such as cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the College and its officials is prohibited and may lead to appropriate disciplinary action.”
“Cheating” refers to any help on an assignment, quiz, or examination as follows: (1) a student must not receive from any other student or give to any other student (in person or through electronic devices) any information, answers, or help during an exam (in class or online); (2) a student must not use any sources for answers during an exam, and must not refer to any book, study guides, the Internet or notes while taking the exam (in class or online) unless specifically allowed by the instructor; (3) a student must not obtain exam questions illegally before an exam or tamper with an exam after it has been corrected. In case of cheating, a student may be given 0 on the assignment and administrative actions at college level may be applied.
For homework, class work and written assignments:
· Students are encouraged to work together. However, simply copying someone’s assignment without actively participating in its production is not acceptable.
· Source citations will be required for any written projects, according to the specifications given with the assignment.
In testing situations:
· Students are expected to work independently unless specified otherwise.
· Calculators are permitted on tests or quizzes unless specified otherwise.
· Use of a cell phone is not permitted (in case of emergency, notify the instructor).
· Use of computers during paper-and-pencil tests in not permitted.
Electronics (Cell-phones/Computers/iPods/iPads and other like devices):
· Cell phones are to be turned off or set on silent during class
· Cell phones should be secured in student backpack/purse
· Ear buds and other listening devices are prohibited during class
· Electronic note taking and access to the courses e-book is permitted
· Engaging in non-class related internet activity during class is not allowed
Title IX: SMCCD is committed to maintaining a safe and caring college environment at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College and we do not tolerate sexual harassment or sexual misconduct, including (but not limited to) sexual assault, sexual coercion, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, cyber-stalking, retaliation, isolation, and other forms of discrimination/hate crimes based on gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy. SMCCCD has established policies and procedures regarding Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Assault based on Title IX and SB 493. If you have experienced or would like to report sexual harassment/misconduct, please visit http://smccd.edu/titleix/. In the event of an emergency, please call 911.
Please be advised that under Senate Bill 493, all staff and faculty members (with exceptions for certain medical professionals in the Wellness Center, personal counselors, and the campus Ombuds) are considered mandatory reporters of incidents or concerns involving gender-based discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. All reports must be routed to the CSM Title IX Office in a timely manner.
Equity: The faculty at College of San Mateo affirm that students are entitled to an equitable learning environment that celebrates their voice, fosters their agency, and develops their capacity for self- advocacy, and that is free of unfair practices. If you feel you are in an environment that is not conducive to your learning or you want to learn more about educational equity, please come talk to me. You may also contact CSM’s Director of Equity (collegeofsanmateo.edu/equity) to explore your options.