strategic management mgt 250 summer 2016 prof. elmer
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Strategic Management Course Syllabus pg. 1
Strategic Management MGT 250
Summer 2016
Prof. Elmer Eubanks
Instructor Contact information
Elmer Eubanks, MBA
Office (978) 603-9294
Cell (508) 281-2455 1:30 PM to 9:00PM
[email protected] (fastest response)
Instructor Office Hours
Summer Hours by appointment or via skype or phone and text
In Person: by appointment
Course Dates
May 31 to Aug. 11
Required Textbook
Strategic Management, A C o m p e t i t i v e A d v a n t a g e A p p r o a c h , Concepts and Cases,
with Pearson eText 14th Edition, Fred R. David ISBN 9780133035674
Etext available at http://www.coursesmart.com/IR/5453671/9780132665827?__hdv=6.8
Airline Game: www.interpretive.com/students is bundled with your text but can be purchased on
its own.
Textbooks can be purchased online through the college bookstore.
The text for this class is required for continued attendance in class.
Books and supplies may be purchased from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., or
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Fri. The bookstore is also open evenings during the first two
weeks of each semester. Evening hours are posted outside of the store. Cash, checks, and
MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover credit cards are accepted for purchases.
Checks should be made payable to: MWCC Bookstore. Clothing, candy and snacks are also
available.
Strategic Management Course Syllabus pg. 2
Course Description
Strategic Management (MGT 250) 3 credits
This capstone course prepares students to integrate important current issues in strategic management with key learning
from MWCC business curriculum courses. It concentrates on in-class presentations and work team approaches to
learning with a focus on critical thinking. It is designed with an applied perspective and highlights significant emerging
trends in strategic management. It is intended to provide students with the business skills and knowledge transfer that
prepares them for further baccalaureate learning and on-the-job implementation of corporate, business, and functional
strategies. This is a business capstone class and registration is restricted to business degree graduating sophomores
only. Prerequisites: ACC101, ACC102, CIS127, ENG102, and 45 credits earned toward a BA or BAC degree.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
Build an understanding of the scope of Strategic Management Leadership decision
making.
Demonstrate the relationship between Strategic Management Leadership and other
functional disciplines.
Enable the student to approach a variety of problem situations commonly encountered in
business.
Gather and organize the information necessary to formulate and evaluate alternate
strategies.
Select an appropriate strategy and to defend the strategy orally and/or in writing.
Attendance
Attendance: Students are expected to indicate sufficient interest in the subject to be present for every class
meeting. However, it is recognized that illness, transportation, or other personal problems do arise on occasion,
which might preclude attending classes. Hence, each student will be allowed two absences. After the second
absence the student will lose one percent of the attendance grade for each additional absence. Since no one of us
can foresee personal emergencies, these two absences should be reserved strictly for such use. Note there is no
such thing as an "excused absence". If you are absent, it means you were not in class for that day no matter what
the reason. The Professor will take attendance at each meeting. Students who are unavoidably tardy and arrive
after attendance has been taken are considered absent unless they otherwise notify the teacher immediately after
class. Habitual tardiness, however, will not be tolerated.
For online attendance: Students must actively participate online. Discussions are one indicator as well as
completion of the weekly simulation assignment.
Strategic Management Course Syllabus pg. 3
Tentative Course Schedule
Date
DetailsTue May 31, 2016
Name your airline due by 11:59pm
Thu Jun 2, 2016
Airline Practice Decision 1 due by 11:59pm
Fri Jun 3, 2016
Introductions due by 11:59pm
Sat Jun 4, 2016
Airline Practice Decision 2 due by 11:59pm
Discussion Practice due by 11:59pm
Tue Jun 7, 2016
Airline Practice Decision 3 due by 11:59pm
Thu Jun 9, 2016
Market Basket due by 11:59pm
Setting your own Vision and Mission due by 11:59pm
Fri Jun 10, 2016
Chapter 1 quiz due by 11:59pm
Press Release Discussion due by 11:59pm
Sat Jun 11, 2016
Airline Decision 1 due by 11:55pm
Airline Decision Log due by 11:59pm
Tue Jun 14, 2016
Quiz on Airline due by 11:59pm
Wed Jun 15, 2016
Airline Decision Set 2 due by 11:59pm
Airline Scheduling worksheet due by 11:59pm
Sat Jun 18, 2016
Airline Decision Set 3 due by 11:59pm
Channels of Distribution due by 11:59pm
Chapter 2 Quiz due by 11:59pm
Chapter 3 Quiz due by 11:59pm
Strategic Management Course Syllabus pg. 4
Lululemon Case Discussion due by 11:59pm
Wed Jun 22, 2016
Airline Decision Set 4 due by 11:59pm
Sat Jun 25, 2016
Airline Decision Set 5 due by 11:59pm
Chapter 4 quiz due by 11:59pm
Competitor Safety Problem due by 11:59pm
Wed Jun 29, 2016
Airline Decision Set 6 due by 11:59pm
Sat Jul 2, 2016
Airline Decision Set 7 due by 11:59pm
Chapter 5 Quiz due by 11:59pm
Diversification - Auto Rental due by 11:59pm
Wed Jul 6, 2016
Airline Decision Set 8 due by 11:59pm
Sat Jul 9, 2016
Airline Decision Set 9 due by 11:59pm
Chapter 6 Quiz due by 11:59pm
Charter Trip due by 11:59pm
Dual Designate due by 11:59pm
Wed Jul 13, 2016
Airline Decision Set 10 due by 11:59pm
Fri Jul 15, 2016
Post weekly article links here due by 11:59pm
Sat Jul 16, 2016
Chapter 7 Quiz due by 11:59pm
Hire Competitors Employee due by 11:59pm
Hiring Decision due by 11:59pm
Workforce Diversity -All should participate due by 11:59pm
Thu Jul 21, 2016
Final Airline Score due by 11:59pm
Strategic Management Course Syllabus pg. 5
Sat Jul 23, 2016
Chapter 8 Quiz due by 11:59pm
Financial Ratio Analysis due by 11:59pm
Flight for Congressman due by 11:59pm
Kick back problem due by 11:59pm
Management Audit of Your Airline due by 11:59pm
Purchasing Decision due by 11:59pm
Sat Jul 30, 2016
Chapter 9 Quiz due by 11:59pm
Diversification Planning and Srategy due by 11:59pm
Financial Ratio Analysis for your airline due by 11:59pm
Wed Aug 3, 2016
Case 8 Walt Disney due by 11:59pm
Sat Aug 6, 2016
Annual Report upload (only use if you can't post to Final
Assignment)
due
by11:59pm
Chapter 10 Quiz
due
by11:59pm
Walt Disney Discussion
due
by11:59pm
Mon Aug 8, 2016
Final Airline Game Annual Report Presentation and
Discussion
due
by 11:59pm
Final Airline Presentation Post here
due
by 11:59pm
Thu Aug 11, 2016
Final Exam due by 11:59pm
Strategic Management Course Syllabus pg. 6
Grade book
Grading Scale
Letter Grade
Value
Quality
Points A 930 - 1005 4.00 A- 900 - 929 3.70
B+ 870 - 899 3.30 B 830 - 869 3.00 B- 800 - 829 2.70 C+ 770 - 799 2.30 C 730 - 769 2.00 C- 700 - 729 1.70 D+ 670 - 699 1.30 D 630 - 669 1.00 D- 600 - 629 0.70 F 0- 590 0.00
Weighted Scale
Quizs 25% Discusion 25%
Cases 15% Assignments 15% Airline Game
20%
12 Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Total
Case/ 100 100
Reading/Articles
(12) Extra points
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 150
Airline
Presentation
100
Comprehensive
exam (1)
100
Quizzes 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 100
Discussions (10) 10/10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 180
Simulation
Decisions
Pract 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 275
Total Possible
1005
Total
Score
needed
930
Strategic Management Course Syllabus pg. 7
Airline Simulation [275 points]
Airline simulation will give you an opportunity to explore decisions and challenges faced by
todays CEO and executives around the world. The simulation will cost you $39.95 with a
discount if you purchase the bundle with your text available through the book store.
Alternatively you can purchase online from www.interpretive.com The simulation provider will
be sending you an email to register and practice three rounds before Spring Break. You need to
register on time so you can take part of the simulation. You can not substitute this portion of
your grade. You will be working on a team that I will assign to simulate a real work environment
[i.e. you cannot choose your co-workers unless you own your own business or you are the CEO
of the Company]. Your grade will suffer if you do not participate and work with your team and
will cause you to get fired. The fired individual will receive a 0 for this section. Because this is a
competitive game you will need to enter your decisions by the due date (check the schedule for
simulation decisions) The simulations is graded this way:
Multiple Choice Quiz 20[individual based]
Peer Evaluation 30[individual based]
Simulation Team Performance 75[team based]
Annual Reports 100 [team based]
Presentation 50 [team based]
Total 275 Points
Strategic Management Course Syllabus pg. 8
Grading Policies
Instructor’s Grading Criteria/Timetable:
All course projects will be graded within one week of their due date. Discussion grades will be
updated each week no later than Saturday of the week following the Unit’s completion.
Course Policies:
Naming Conventions: In order to facilitate the tracking of assignments and correspondence
with the instructor, please use the following naming conventions (username is your MWCC
username, # is the unit number for the activity).
Projects: username-project-unit#.doc
Email Subject Lines: Please start your subject lines in email correspondence with
Course & section username: SUBJECT_OF_MESSAGE
Extenuating Circumstances: If you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from
completing projects, quizzes or participating in the class, please contact the instructor to make
alternative arrangements. The possibility of alternative arrangements is at the discretion of the
instructor. Active communication is the key to overcoming any hurdles you may encounter
during the term. If you are unable to contact your instructor, contact your academic advisor.
Late projects will be graded no later than one week following the date the student emails the
instructor notifying the instructor the project has been submitted. Students submitting late
projects must email the instructor to let the instructor know the late submission has been posted
in the dropbox.
Early Discussion Policy: Discussion Board postings are critical to the success of the online
classroom and work best when all students are engaged in the same discussion at the same
time. Students may on occasion wish to post to the discussion board early. This is fine;
however, in order to receive full credit for the discussion, students must participate in the peer-
to-peer discussion during the unit beginning and end dates. In addition, please understand it is
unlikely your instructor and peers will provide comments to your postings until the scheduled
time for the unit’s discussion.
Early Project Submission: It is understandable there may be times students wish to post
projects to the Drop Box prior to their due date. However, instructors do not download any
projects or begin providing feedback on those submissions until the due date has passed. This
permits “batch grading” of all projects, reviewing the submissions across all students. Students
are urged not to work too far ahead in completing projects as each unit’s discussion and lecture
provides additional information to support your project effort.
Strategic Management Course Syllabus pg. 9
GRADING RUBRIC – Discussion Participation
Discussion Questions provide a forum for students to seek clarification and answer important
questions about the course material. The discussion also allows students to receive feedback
from the instructor and other students in the class. A discussion question grade will be posted to
the grade sheet for each Unit using the following grading criteria.
Grade: Grading Criteria
90-100% Responses are on topic, original, and contribute to the quality of the discussion.
Responses make frequent, informed references to unit material.
Responses are clearly written.
Substantial original answers to the questions that furthers the work of the class. Typically in
the 100 word range or responses meet length requirements as posted in the classroom.
Two or more thoughtful responses per discussion question to classmates that advance the
discussion.
80-89% Responses are on topic, largely original, and contribute to the quality of the discussion.
Responses make some informed references to unit material.
Responses are generally clearly written.
Substantial original answers to the questions that furthers the work of the class. Typically in
the 75-100 word range or responses meet only 80% of the length requirements as posted in
the classroom.
One response per discussion question to a classmate that is thoughtful and advances the
discussion.
70-79% Responses are on topic, but lack originality, and lack a significant contribution to the
quality of the discussion.
Responses make vague or summary references to unit material.
Responses have several mechanical or stylistic errors.
Short posting. Normally in the 50-75 word range or responses meet only 70% of the length
requirements as posted in the classroom.
Response(s) to others does not advance the discussion.
60-69% Responses are only partially on topic, lack originality, and lack a significant contribution to
the quality of the discussion.
Responses make little or no references to unit material.
Responses have several mechanical or stylistic errors.
Minimal posting. Normally in the 25-50 word range or responses meet only 60% of the
length requirements as posted in the classroom.
No responses to classmates.
If there are two questions, student didn’t respond to one.
0-59%
Strategic Management Course Syllabus pg. 10
The following grading rubric will be used for cases:
Grade Content, Focus, Use
of Text/Research
Analysis and Critical
Thinking
Writing Style, Grammar, APA
Format (when assigned)
% 50% 30% 20%
90-
100%
Response successfully
answers the
assignment
question(s); thoroughly
uses the text and other
literature.
Response exhibits strong
higher-order critical
thinking and analysis (e.g.,
evaluation).
Sentences are clear, concise, and
direct; tone is appropriate.
Grammatical skills are strong with
almost no errors per page. Correct
use of APA format when assigned.
80-89% Response answers the
assignment question(s)
with only minor
digressions;
sufficiently uses the
text and other
literature.
Response generally exhibits
higher-order critical
thinking and analysis (e.g.
true analysis).
Sentences are generally clear,
concise, and direct; tone is
appropriate. Grammatical skills are
competent with very few errors per
page. Correct use of APA format
when assigned.
70-79% Response answers the
project assignment(s)
with some digression;
sufficiently uses the
text and other
literature.
Response exhibits limited
higher-order critical
thinking and analysis (e.g.
application of information).
Sentences are occasionally wordy or
ambiguous; tone is too informal.
Grammatical skills are adequate
with few errors per page. Adequate
use of APA format when assigned.
60-69% Response answers the
assignment question(s)
but digresses
significantly;
insufficiently uses the
text and other
literature.
Response exhibits
simplistic or reductive
thinking and analysis but
does demonstrate
comprehension.
Sentences are generally wordy
and/or ambiguous; tone is too
informal. Grammatical skills are
inadequate, clarity and meaning are
impaired, numerous errors per page.
Inadequate use of APA format when
assigned.
0-59% Response
insufficiently answers
the assignment
question(s);
insufficiently uses the
text and other
literature.
Response exhibits
simplistic or reductive
thinking and analysis and
demonstrates limited
knowledge on the subject
matter.
Sentences unclear enough to impair
meaning; tone is inappropriate
and/or inconsistent. Grammatical
skills are inadequate for college
level. Unacceptable use of APA
format when assigned.
Strategic Management Course Syllabus pg. 11
Assignments and Exams
Exams (100 pts.: 10 pts. each): The 10 timed exams will include multiple choice and fill in
the blank questions. You may miss 1 exam without penalty; I will take your highest 10
scored exams. If you miss no exams, you may drop the lowest exam score, including the final
exam. Check your schedules now to ensure you can take all exams. Each week you will be
tested, due by Sunday at 6:00pm. You can take a test any time before they are due. Test will
be made available each Wednesday
Discussion Activities (180 Pts.: 10 points each): There will be a total of 1 or 2 discussion
boards, every week. You will be required complete 8 discussion boards and to work with
your assigned group to answer all questions posted in the thread. Group communication must
be done on the discussion board so I can track and grade participation. Each group will select
one member to post a Final Response with the conclusion by the deadline of Saturdays at
6:00 PM.
Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory No Post
10-15 7-10 3-6 0 points
Great teamwork
Post express
understanding of
topic
Use of examples
Majority of post
express good ideas
and understanding
of topic
Examples could be
more substantive
Few posts or non
that show
knowledge of
subject
Little or no
connection to the
topic
Lack of examples to
illustrate complete
knowledge of topic
Reading Posts: There will be weekly reading posts. Post your article with a short summary of
no more than three sentences. Make sure it is relevant to the topic being discussed that week.
Reading posts are worth 10 points each for a total of 160 available points. You will need to
post a minimum of 12.
Missed Assignments/Exam Policy: Please do not wait to the last minute to complete your
assignments as technical difficulties will not be an acceptable excuse. Please contact
instructor within one day of a missed assignment with valid medical excuse. You will receive
a penalty of 2 points per day for late assignment or discussion post.
Strategic Management Course Syllabus pg. 12
Online Communications Guidelines
Netiquette
Interactions in an online classroom are in written form. Your comfort level with expressing ideas
and feelings in writing will add to your success in an online course. The ability to write is
necessary, but you also need to understand what is considered appropriate when communicating
online.
The word "netiquette" is short for "Internet etiquette." Rules of netiquette have grown
organically with the growth of the Internet to help users act responsibly when they access or
transmit information online.
A Few Rules of Thumb
Wait to respond to a message that upsets you and be careful of what you say and how you say it.
Be considerate. Rude or threatening language, inflammatory assertions (often referred to as
"flaming"), personal attacks, and other inappropriate communication will not be tolerated.
Never post a message that is in all capital letters -- it comes across to the reader as SHOUTING!
Use boldface and italics sparingly, as they can denote sarcasm.
Keep messages short and to the point.
Always practice good grammar, punctuation, and composition. This shows that you've taken the
time to craft your response and that you respect your classmates' work.
Keep in mind that threaded discussions are meant to be constructive exchanges.
Be respectful and treat everyone as you would want to be treated yourself.
Use spell check!
Participating in Threaded Discussions
You will communicate with your professor and classmates using the threaded discussion areas.
This is where you post your responses to Discussion Questions and share your experiences in
completing Exercises and applying the content of the course.
Participation in discussions is required and will help determine your grade. You are expected to
contribute to each of the Discussion Questions in each unit. You should read all responses of
other students and add your own.
During discussions, you must demonstrate not only that you understand the subject matter but
also that you can apply what you have learned, analyze it, integrate it with knowledge you
already have, and evaluate it critically. Your postings should be appropriate and timely
contributions that add value to the discussion.
Your instructor will provide you more detailed information about requirements and grading
related to participation in discussions.
Discussion Guidelines
To ensure your success as a contributor to discussions and as a student in this class, we suggest
the following guidelines for posting:
Be clear about which message you're responding to. Refer to specific passages or ideas in the
course or text that have sparked your interest.
Strategic Management Course Syllabus pg. 13
Make sure your contribution adds something new to the discussion. A simple "I agree" may be
your initial response, but think about how you can take the conversation to the next level.
Make your posting clear and easy to follow by dividing longer messages into paragraphs.
Address classmates by name or user name, and sign your own messages.
Feel free to pose new questions to your classmates within your own message.
Use correct spelling, capitalization, grammar, syntax, and punctuation.
If you plan on posting a lengthy response, it is a good idea to type your response in Word or
Notepad, then copy and paste it into the discussion area. This way you'll always have a record of
your communication if for some reason you lose your connection to the course.
Sample Question and Answers
The following are some examples of acceptable and unacceptable responses to Discussion
Questions:
Sample Question: "The author claims that the Internet has changed teaching. How would you
respond to this assertion?"
Unacceptable: "I agree."
Unacceptable: "I think the author is off her rocker on this point. I can't stand it when techies try
to write about education."
Acceptable: "I agree with beckyw's basic point--that is, I think she's right that the advent of the
Internet means dramatic changes in how we teach. But I think she's so concerned with whether
technology is going to replace teachers that she misses an essential point. Teachers must change
themselves to use the Internet effectively. The Internet will never replace teachers and it will
never be a successful tool unless teachers make it one."
Acceptable: "I disagree with beckyw. The Internet has not changed teaching any more than the
printing press changed teaching, or modern instructional design has changed teaching. New ideas
about teaching and new technologies help us deliver good teaching more effectively. They may
help us understand more fully what we're delivering. They may help us reach more students. But
the essence of good teaching remains the same."
Students with Disabilities
Students with documented disabilities (physical, emotional, learning and /or others) who
believe that they may need accommodation in this class are encouraged to contact the
Coordinator for Student Disability Services in Room 139, extension 120, as soon as possible to
arrange for such accommodations.
Strategic Management Course Syllabus pg. 14
Academic Support Center
Tutoring: Students in need of tutorial services are encouraged to contact the Academic Support
Center. Tutorial services are provided free of charge to enrolled students and include face to
face and e-tutoring (online tutoring), drop in help with math and writing, subject tutoring
(sciences, business, accounting, etc.) as well as other services. If you have questions, or wish to
set up an appointment, you may contact: Administrative Assistant, Academic Support Center,
978-630-9333.
For Information about either library or tutoring services please contact Heidi McCann, Dean of
Library and Academic Support Services – [email protected] or 978-630-9126.
MWCC LaChance Library Access Information
Articles:
As an MWCC student, you have access 24 hours a day to all of the MWCC Library online article
databases. To get to these resources and search for journal and magazine articles, visit the
Library's webpage, http://library.mwcc.edu and click on the “Find an Article” icon. In order to
access the Library's online databases from an off-campus location (home, your office, another
library, etc.) you’ll need to enter either your 8 digit MWCC student ID number or your 14 digit MWCC library card barcode number. Books, Videos, CDs, etc.:
In order to look up books, videos, etc. on a topic, you will need to use the Library catalog. The
MWCC Library catalog is available from the Library's webpage (http://library.mwcc.edu), by
clicking on the link to "Find Books and More" and is also located at
http://cmars.cwmars.org/search~S38/. If it is not convenient for Distance Learning students to
visit the MWCC LaChance Library to check out resources located through the catalog, items may
also be sent to a local public libraries throughout the state of Massachusetts. For out of state
students, books may be sent in the mail as well.
If you do not have a MWCC Library card, you may want to request one. There are a number of
ways to accomplish this:
1. Apply for your Library card via email by following the instructions at: http://www.mwcc.edu/Html/Library/distance.html
2. You can also call the Library at 978-630-9125 to request a card
3. If you prefer to fax, please fax your name, address, telephone number, student id number, and
e-mail address you prefer to use to: 978-630-9556
The library will contact you within one business day with your barcode number. Further
instructions as well as the actual library card will be mailed to you shortly thereafter.
For assistance in locating articles, books or other information sources please contact us:
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By telephone - 1-888-884-6922 (toll free) Via email - [email protected] (account is checked at least once daily at 8 am, Mon-Fri) Using chat - http://www.myPlugoo.com/38NVRVKR37T
In person, when the library is open – Spring/Fall semester hours are: Monday - Thursday, 7:30
am - 7:30 pm and Fridays, 8 am - 4 pm
All learners are strongly encouraged to use the library collections in completing research
assignments. During the academic year, the library is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to
8:30 p.m. and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To see a complete listing of library hours, as
well as dates the library is closed, please visit the library’s Web page at
http://library.mwcc.edu.
To find books…
In order to look up books on a topic, you will need to use the Library catalog. The MWCC
Library catalog is available from the Library's webpage, by clicking on the link to "Find
Books & More”. Remember to use a keyword search for your topic in the catalog. Please
note that most library materials may be borrowed for 28 days, although special collections
may have different loan periods. Books may be renewed for one additional loan period,
either at the library, online or by phone, as long as another patron has not placed a hold on
the item(s). Your student ID card with a barcode affixed to the back, acts as your library
card and must be presented to charge out library materials or use reserve materials. If you
don’t have a student ID, the Library will be happy to issue you a library card. With a valid
MWCC library card, learners may also borrow materials from other libraries through the
online catalog — check with a librarian for further details.
To find magazine/journal/newspaper articles…
Additionally, please keep in mind that your library card barcode number allows off-campus,
remote access to the 50+ online periodical databases the library currently offers. To get to
these resources and search for journal, magazine and newspaper articles visit the Library’s
webpage and click on the link to "Find an Article". Note that in order to access the Library's
online databases from a remote location (home, your office, another library, etc.) you will
prompted to enter your MWCC Library barcode and your last name.
For more information…
For more information about accessing library resources, please contact the reference
librarians at 978-630-9338 (888-884-6922 toll free) or email [email protected].
Copyright Statement:
Learners shall adhere to the laws governing the use of copyrighted materials. They must
ensure that their activities comply with fair use and in no way infringe on the copyright or
other proprietary rights of others and that the materials used and developed at Mount
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Wachusett Community College contain nothing unlawful, unethical, or libelous, and do not
constitute any violation of any right of privacy. For further information consult the MWCC
Copyright Policy http://www.mwcc.mass.edu/HTML/Library/copyright.html
Plagiarism and Cheating
Students are responsible for Knowing Mount Wachusett Community Colleges’ policy on
academic honesty and plagiarism, found at http://mwcc.edu/catalog/academic-and-grading-
policies/ in sum; it is against policy to submit work with the deliberate intent to deceive or to
cheat. Plagiarism is not tolerated at the College.
Plagiarism involves directly quoting, summarizing, or paraphrasing the work of others without
specific indication of sources, or handing in work that is not the student's own.
Cheating is the unauthorized giving or receiving of information in examinations or other
exercises.
All assignments, quizzes, and exams, for both in-person and online classes, are to be completed
by each student individually, unless otherwise documented by the instructor. The use of books,
notes, mobile devices, or other reference materials and/or collaboration with other students is
strictly prohibited on all quizzes and exams unless specific permissions have been given by the
professor. Deviation from this rule is considered cheating.
The grade of "0" or "F" will be given for any assignment, quiz, or exam in which plagiarism or
cheating is discovered. This grade will seriously affect the final grade in the course. Evidence of
such dishonesty will be kept on file, and will not be returned to the student. Instructors have the
responsibility to report such incidents to the Dean. Serious penalties may be imposed, depending
on the nature of the incident.
Tolerance and Civility Commitment
Each member of the College community is responsible for fostering an atmosphere imbued with
dignity, respect, tolerance, appreciation of diversity and positive regard for all members of our
collegiate community. A fundamental tenet of the college’s mission is to nurture a community
atmosphere free from racism, religious intolerance, sexism, ageism, homophobia, harassment,
discrimination against those with disabling conditions, or discrimination based upon an
individual’s political views or beliefs. Within this context, all members of the college community
are accountable for their own behavior and actions. The college will not tolerate behavior that
violates or infringes upon the civil and statutory rights of any individual or group. As members
of our College community, each of us can feel free to express ourselves in ways that promote
openness within a diverse society.
Online Etiquette
In accordance with the Tolerance and Civility Commitment policy, all students should also
follow proper etiquette when communicating in an online environment. Often referred to as
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“netiquette,” an outline of these universal practices can be found at:
http://www.onlinenetiquette.com/courtesy1.html
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Please read the above link. I will not respond to emails that do not
maintain the appropriate level of respect. Please do not email me using "texting"
abbreviations, ALL CAPS, or unnecessary exclamation marks ("!").
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Students are expected to remain respectful and polite in all
correspondence for the course, including discussion posts and emails. In other words, please
talk to me and others as you would if we were face to face. I often find students taking liberties
with rudeness online that I can't imagine they would do in person. Let us treat one another
with the respect we all deserve.
Course Withdrawal
For more information regarding drops and withdrawals, please see the Mount Wachusett
Community College academic catalog. You may formally withdraw from this course through the
60% point of the semester/cycle as indicated on the academic calendar – the academic calendar
is posted at http://mwcc.edu/academic/academic-calendar/. A grade of “W” will be recorded on
your transcript. A grade of “w” will count as credits attempted but not completed, but will not
impact QPA. You are required to speak to me or your assigned advisor before withdrawing from
this course. The procedure for course withdrawal includes (Leominster, Devens, Burbank),
bringing the form to me or your assigned advisor, and returning the signed form to the Advising
Center or branch campus. Please be advised that ceasing to attend a class may result in me
initiating the withdrawal from a class prior to the 60% point of the semester/cycle. Course
withdrawals will not be processed after the 60% point of the semester/cycle. If you stop
attending after the 60% point of the semester/cycle, you will receive an F grade. F’s are averaged
into the QPA for all students. Any withdrawal may affect progress toward degree and future
eligibility to receive financial aid. Contact the record’s office for information on your student
records. Administrative Action Forms are available for withdrawal after 60% point for the
semester/cycle as a result of extenuating circumstances. Students may obtain an Administrative
Action form in the records office or online at http://mwcc.edu/wp-
content/blogs.dir/1/files/2013/01/Administrative-action.pdf . Documentation of the extenuating
circumstance may be submitted with the form for the appeal to be reviewed.