Welcome to Nonprofit Management!
Expectations in Email, Messages, and Posts
Include a salutation and sign-off
Use a professional email signature line that identifies you
Include a (relevant) subject line - "hey" or "hi there" does not convey significant meaning
Avoid excessive use of CAPS and punctuation
Spell check, grammar check, proofread before you send/post
Students are participating when they:
Log-in at least three days per week.
Interact with peers throughout the week, on a frequent and consistent basis.
Complete preparatory tasks, assignments, and assessments, on time.
Respectful use of netiquette, reply to at least two your classmates’ discussion posts.
Keep your camera on for student engagement, when possible.
Use a clear background, or a virtual background.
Mute your microphone when not speaking.
Courtesy
Use appropriate language, think, "Would I say this to someone's face?"
Acknowledge and return messages/texts/voicemail promptly
Be concise, get to the point and state if action is required
Avoid sarcasm
Respect others' privacy by avoiding copy/paste, quoting or forwarding others emails
No use of vulgar language; this is preparation for the professional environment.
Learners may use AI powered software like large language models (LLMs) to help generate ideas and brainstorm. If you use an AI tool when completing an assignment, it should be cited like any other reference material.
However, you should note that the material generated by AI programs may be inaccurate, incomplete, or otherwise problematic. Beware that use may also stifle your own independent thinking and creativity.
With the emergence of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, these tools can serve as incredible assistants. Utilizing them effectively involves employing them for idea generation, synthesis, and information gathering to gain a comprehensive understanding of various topics. It is crucial that learners take charge of learner agency by not bypassing learning and blindly cutting and pasting. It must be used as a tool just like when using academic resources. Learners must verify sources, accurately cite ai sources, and refine the ultimate answers generated by these tools. Simply copying and pasting without comprehension is not learning and this will be obvious in learning activities. Instead, let's harness these tools as extensions of our knowledge
base, enabling us to unlock their true power. If you use an AI tool when completing an assignment, it should be cited like any other reference material, with due consideration for the quality of the reference, which may be poor and not acceptable as an academic reference.
AI Citation Formats
APA Style: How to cite ChatGPT
MLA Style Center: How do I cite generative AI in MLA style?
The Chicago Manual of Style Online: How do you recommend citing content developed or
generated by artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT
Course Policy on the Use of Ai
Academic Integrity Policy Please see the University Code of Ethics and process for conduct violations.
Students are expected to attend and participate in all class sessions online, unless arrangements are made in advance. Attendance is required for all classes. Class participation grade will be negatively impacted for missed classes, late arrival, or early departure without prior approval by the professor. Any written assignments must be submitted electronically BEFORE any missed classes or late arrivals. Classes will be held online, using the Zoom Pro meetings in the LMS navigation menu.
During class time, the use of mobile devices (laptops, tablets, cell phones, etc.) is allowed only for taking notes and participating in sanctioned class activities. The use of devices for non- sanctioned activities is not allowed.
Students are expected to have the following installed and operable prior to the first class meeting:
Gmail account
Google meet & chat enabled on Gmail account
University Zoom account
Functioning computer with microphone and camera for video conferencing
Software that enables students to create visual presentations. (For example: PowerPoint or Google Slides)
Phone:
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Tech Support Request Form
Guides for Students
Students needing tech support for LMS Courses can contact the University Tech Support.
There is also a tech support button within LMS to request help.
Email:
Monday-Thursdays: 11am-8pm & Friday: 9am-6pm (excluding University holidays)
Writing Proficiency
Any required papers should be written using APA-format. Papers should not contain errors in spelling, punctuation, etc. Please visit student resources for academic support.
The University strives to create a learning environment that is respectful of the rights and dignity of all members of our learning community. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a collegial, respectful, and professional manner while participating in all activities associated with this course. Students are expected to exhibit behaviors and attitudes consistent with appropriate ethical-legal standards, and to refrain from any fraudulent, dishonest, or harmful behaviors such as plagiarism, cheating, or harassment, which compromise the integrity of the academic standards of the university and/or impact the safety and security of fellow students, staff, and faculty. Failure to comply with appropriate standards of conduct may result in a grade of “F” in the course and dismissal from the program.
Plagiarism is commonly understood in the academic community to involve taking the ideas or words of another and passing them off as one’s own. When paraphrasing or quoting an author directly, one must credit the source appropriately. Plagiarism is not tolerated at the University.
Th University’s Office of Student Accessibility offers a variety of services and accommodations to students with disabilities based on appropriate documentation, nature of disability, and academic need. In order to initiate services, students should meet with the Director of the OSA at the beginning of the semester to discuss reasonable accommodation. If a student does not request accommodation or provide documentation, the faculty member is under no obligation to provide accommodations.
Course Withdrawal Policy
The course withdrawal policy can be found in the University Catalog.