Marketing 1302 is an interactive training system that combines electronic learning materials with instructor guidance and expertise through in-person, weekly lectures.  Course materials are accessed via the Internet from the student's computer at home or work or in an ACC lab, any time. Concepts are presented through the textbook, the Publishers Web site, information on the instructor's Web site, and Blackboard.

You must have access to the Internet and an email account. While the primary framework for instruction is in-person, several activities and assignments would leverage Blackboard. The Interactive capabilities such as email and listserv, access to library on-line, office hours, discussion forums, facilitate student to instructor communication. Being able to send a message to the instructor at any time, instead of traveling to the campus during the instructor's posted office hours, makes it possible for those who have limited or no time beyond the normal class time to talk to the instructor.

Course content is delivered in-person and via Blackboard. This syllabus, assignments, core course information, announcements, structured student activities, and discussion information are all located in Blackboard. You will view web pages, send and receive email, download files, and upload files you have created using ACC’s Blackboard system. If you do not have an ACCeID you will need to activate it by going to the “First-time login” link at http://www.austincc.edu/acceid/step1.htm.  Go to http://acconline.austincc.edu for student entry into Blackboard. You will need your student ID and password to log into Blackboard.  Blackboard access is available the first day of the semester. You must complete your MANDATORY course orientation in Blackboard.

You must be able to communicate with the instructor by email.  You need an individual account, which is not shared with anyone else.  In EVERY email message you send me, the subject line must include MRKG 1302, SAC. Also, your first and last name must be included somewhere in the message.

Required Materials for: MRKG 1302

Retailing Management by Levy, Weitz & Grewal, 11th edition, Publisher: McGraw Hill. This is the only acceptable text for this course. Assignments are from this text. McGraw Hill Connect software will be used for assignments.

Introduction to the retailing environment and its relationship to consumer demographics, trends, and traditional/nontraditional retailing markets. The employment of retailing techniques and the factors that influence modern retailing.  

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES & GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES

1. Understand the impact of retail industry on the business world and on individuals.
2. Understand the subject of human resources management and its importance and impact on retail operations.
3. Understand the details of retailing and retail management and how that impacts and improves the rate of success of retail operations.
4. Understand the techniques and strategies employed in retail operations.
5. Understand how location decisions, vendor selections, pricing and merchandising impact a retail operation.

FALL 2023

PRINCIPLES OF RETAILING, MRKG 1302 Section 69483 - 003, SAC1 1315

CLASS DAYS & TIME: Tuesday & Thursday; 10:30 AM – 11:50 AM

CLASS LOCATION: South Austin Campus (SAC), Room 1315

INSTRUCTOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Name: Imran Khan

Professor of Marketing

Department of Marketing, Fashion Marketing, Real Estate & Finance and Business Administration
Austin Community College 
Cypress Creek Campus
1555 Cypress Creek Road
Austin, Texas 78613

Office: 2204.8
Office hours are in Lighthouse
Other times can be arranged on an individual basis
Email: imran.khan@austincc.edu

Departmental Web Sites
Marketing - http://sites.austincc.edu/mkt/
Real Estate - http://sites.austincc.edu/rele/
Finance - http://sites.austincc.edu/rele/finance/

Business Administration - https://sites.austincc.edu/bua/
 
Departmental Facebook Pages
Marketing -  https://www.facebook.com/MRKGatACC
Real Estate - https://www.facebook.com/RELEatACC
 

PLEASE NOTE: Complete course information is in Blackboard. This is not all the information you need in order to be successful in this course. This is only the course syllabus. You must be officially enrolled in the course to access Blackboard. Blackboard access is at Go to http://acconline.austincc.edu for entry into Blackboard. You will need your student ID and password to log into Blackboard. 

COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION

MRKG 1302 PRINCIPLES OF RETAILING (3-3-0).  Introduction to the retailing environment and its relationship to consumer demographics, trends, and traditional/nontraditional retailing markets. The employment of retailing techniques and the factors that influence modern retailing.  Skills: R Type: W

Credit Hours: 3
Classroom Contact Hours per week: 3
No Lab Hours

COURSE RATIONALE

Retail is one of the largest sectors in the global economy. Retail is also a vital part of marketing. All of us are affected by retailing, either by being a customer or involved in the retailing phase of marketing. Retailing is going through a period of exciting, dramatic change. Technology through the Internet has created E-Commerce, E-Buzz, or E-tailing as the media calls it or Interactive home shopping. Due to these exciting and changing technologies, customer demographics and other challenges in the retail industry, traditional retailers are discovering they must adapt to these future changes or go out of business. The course takes a detailed and in-depth look at the world of retail management. From store location, merchandise planning, buying of merchandise, to having a web page on the Internet, the student must understand the basics to this essential element of marketing.

Several important developments in retailing that will be addressed and stressed are:

1. Evolving role of the internet in retailing.
2. Greater emphasis on the social responsibility of retailing.
3. Increasing emphasis retailers are placing on developing exclusive brands.
4. Use of technology and analytical methods of decisions.
5. Globalization
6. Entrepreneurship and opportunities in retailing.
7. New ways to communicate with customers

Although some of you may have had some employment experience in or exposure to retailing, this course will be offered with the view that someone will be entering the retail industry at a management level where the compensation is excellent. However, many students start off as sales associates in retail.

Retailing is not just about textbook learning; it challenges the student to use their critical and creative skills in all aspects of working and managing in a retail environment and not just covering the text. The student will learn how to apply the knowledge and skills learned in this course to real world situations.

PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for this course

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES & GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES

1. Understand the impact of retail industry on the business world and on individuals.
2. Understand the subject of human resources management and its importance and impact on retail operations.
3. Understand the details of retailing and retail management and how that impacts and improves the rate of success of retail operations.
4. Understand the techniques and strategies employed in retail operations.
5. Understand how location decisions, vendor selections, pricing and merchandising impact a retail operation.

REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS/SOFTWARE

Required Materials for: MRKG 1302

Retailing Management by Levy, Weitz & Grewal, 11th edition, Publisher: McGraw Hill. This is the only acceptable text for this course. Assignments are from this text. McGraw Hill Connect software will be used for assignments.

During the course, you will also be required to complete a variety of assignments that will be delivered via ConnectPlus, an innovative online learning system that is integrated with the text and proven to help student achieve greater success. Assignments completed ConnectPlus will make up a significant portion of your total grade in this course so you should arrange access immediately.

Purchasing course materials

This course is part of the First Day Access (FDA) program at ACC. When students register for the course, they will automatically be charged a fee for the course materials.

To enhance your learning experience and provide affordable access to the right course material, this course is part of an inclusive access model called First Day Access.

You can opt out of this first day access, but it is Not recommended. If you opt out, you will be responsible for purchasing your course materials at the full retail price and access to you software materials may be suspended.

Required materials

• Digital access to the McGraw-Hill Connect materials for this textbook:  Retailing Management by Levy, Weitz & Grewal, 11th edition, Publisher: McGraw Hill. (This includes the e-book, but only for the term of the subscription to Connect, and only Internet access, not a downloadable e-book.)
   

Optional materials:

• Downloadable e-book for the textbook
• Looseleaf version of the textbook
• Bound version of the textbook

There are three ways to purchase the materials.

1. ACC’s Opt-In program

Electronic access to Connect for this text and downloadable e-book through Yuzu.  Paid through ACC tuition & fees, with the same rules and deadlines for refunds as ACC tuition and fees. 
(A full refund if done by the day before classes begin, and a 70% refund if done after then but before the “census date” - about 2 weeks in during a 16-week semester.)  

Students using this option can separately purchase a Looseleaf copy of the textbook from the bookstore. (This is not visible on the ACC bookstore site at this time, but the McGraw-Hill customer representative says it will be available.)

1. From the publisher directly: (Information from https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/retailing-management-levy-weitz/M9781264157440.html#toc

Digital access to Connect with the integrated e-book: $148.71 plus any applicable tax.   You can request a refund within 14 days, with receipt, as described on this web page:    https://www.mheducation.com/return-policy.html  (At that link, go down to part 2 for discussion of individual returns.)  

1. From ACC Bookstore
   1. Electronic access to Connect and Looseleaf version of text.  No refunds after the package is opened.
   2. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS:  E-book access only through Yuzu (so this does not fully meet the requirement because it does not include Connect.) No refunds after the package is opened.

       SUPPORT:

 If you need any Technical Support, please contact McGraw-Hill Customer Experience at (800) 331-5094                                                         

Please be sure to get your case number for future reference when you call the CXG line.

 FAQs:  http://www.connectstudentsuccess.com/

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY

This class will meet in-person. See above for location and time.

COURSE INFORMATION

The first step to success is your MANDATORY course orientation during week 1 of the course. The Mandatory Orientation is to be completed via Blackboard.

Marketing 1302 is an interactive training system that combines electronic learning materials with instructor guidance and expertise through in-person, weekly lectures.  Course materials are accessed via the Internet from the student's computer at home or work or in an ACC lab, any time. Concepts are presented through the textbook, the Publishers Web site, information on the instructor's Web site, and Blackboard.

You must have access to the Internet and an email account. While the primary framework for instruction is in-person, several activities and assignments would leverage Blackboard. The Interactive capabilities such as email and listserv, access to library on-line, office hours, discussion forums, facilitate student to instructor communication. Being able to send a message to the instructor at any time, instead of traveling to the campus during the instructor's posted office hours, makes it possible for those who have limited or no time beyond the normal class time to talk to the instructor.

Course content is delivered in-person and via Blackboard. This syllabus, assignments, core course information, announcements, structured student activities, and discussion information are all located in Blackboard. You will view web pages, send and receive email, download files, and upload files you have created using ACC’s Blackboard system. If you do not have an ACCeID you will need to activate it by going to the “First-time login” link at http://www.austincc.edu/acceid/step1.htm.  Go to http://acconline.austincc.edu for student entry into Blackboard. You will need your student ID and password to log into Blackboard. Blackboard access is available the first day of the semester. You must complete your MANDATORY course orientation in Blackboard.

You must be able to communicate with the instructor by email. You need an individual account, which is not shared with anyone else. In EVERY email message you send me, the subject line must include MRKG 1302, SAC. Also, your first and last name must be included somewhere in the message.

Tests will be taken in Blackboard on Respondus Lockdown Browser.

As the online instructor I will monitor your progress and advise you as appropriate via email, telephone, or chat room discussions. You will be evaluated by means of tests, assignments, and or projects.

Distance Learning Student Information is available at http://dl.austincc.edu/students/#Resources
Distance Learning Help Line, 1-512-223-8026, Toll free 1-888-223-8026 or dl@austincc.edu. Distance Learning Help Line is open 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday.

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT

Austin Community College provides free, secure drive-up WiFi to students and employees in the parking lots of all campus locations. WiFi can be accessed seven days a week, 7 am to 11 pm. Additional details are available at https://www.austincc.edu/sts.

Students who do not have the necessary technology to complete their ACC courses can request to borrow devices from Student Technology Services. Available devices include iPads, webcams, headsets, calculators, etc. Students must be registered for a credit course, Adult Education, or Continuing Education course to be eligible. For more information, including how to request a device, visit http://www.austincc.edu/sts.  It is your responsibility to make sure you have the necessary working equipment to be successful in this course.

Student Technology Services offers phone, live-chat, and email-based technical support for students and can provide support on topics such as password resets, accessing or using Blackboard, access to technology, etc. To view hours of operation and ways to request support, visit http://www.austincc.edu/sts.

GRADING SYSTEM

Grades will be based on the following areas of performance. Your final grade average is based on the total number of points earned in the class.

Grading/Evaluation Items

• Exams – 4 @ 100 points each = 400 points; number of questions and points per question may vary for each exam.
• Chapter Quizzes – 200 points; number of questions and points per question may vary.
• Assignments = 400 points. These will be posted in respective weekly modules.
• Total: 1000 points.

All work must be completed within the allotted time and due date(s).

Grading/Evaluation Item Details

The following measures will be used in this course to evaluate your performance:

1. Exams (400 points total; number of questions and points per question may vary for each exam) – A total of 4 exams will be administered. See course schedule below for exam dates. The exams will be proctored.

Exams consist of multiple-choice and true/false questions based on concepts discussed in the course. In addition to assessing comprehension of various concepts, exams will also be structured to gauge students’ ability to apply knowledge gained in the course to practical phenomenon. All material covered in modules pertaining to the specific exam will be considered for inclusion on the exams.

All exams must be completed individually and in a single setting. Please allow yourself sufficient time to start and complete each exam. Please make sure you have access to a reliable Internet connection. Open exams will be automatically submitted at the exam ending time indicated in the course schedule below.

Exams will be set up in Respondus Lockdown Browser. Here are the instructions you will need and the link to downloading the Browser. I may create/post a Practice Exam and Exams in the Menu in blackboard. The Practice Exam may be taken multiple times, it is there for the purpose of helping you set up Respondus correctly, it does not count as a grade. After you download the Browser, you should practice taking the Practice Exam to make sure everything is up and working. You will need to download the Respondus LockDown Browser and have at least a webcam in order to use the tool. Complete Instructions will be posted in Blackboard.

https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=999134577

Windows 10 is required on PCs and Mac OS X on Mac's. You will need a camera on your computer.  Review the System requirements for the complete requirements.  In addition to the brief informational video, a Student Quick Start Guide is also available.  A Chromebook will not work.

As the online instructor I will monitor your progress and advise you as appropriate via email, telephone, or chat room discussions. You will be evaluated by means of tests, assignments, and projects.

Distance Learning Student Information

• Blackboard Help:  http://irt.austincc.edu/blackboard/studentsupport.php
• ACC student Help: http://www.austincc.edu/help
• Student Accessibility Services: http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services/services-for-students/student-accessibility-services-and-assistive-technology
• Student Services Link (Academic & General): http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services/services-for-students/student-accessibility-services-and-assistive-technology

1. Quizzes (200 points) – to be completed individually (see course schedule for due dates)

You are required to complete a series of quizzes (see course schedule below for due dates) related to the material covered in the textbook. The point scheme for each question and or quiz may vary. While the quizzes are not proctored, it is strongly recommended that you complete quizzes without leveraging any notes, textbook, etc. Doing so is likely to help you better prepare for the proctored exams. The purpose of each quiz is to reinforce concepts learned in the textbook while also providing you an opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in the course. These will be assigned in respective course modules/weeks. See schedule below for information on due dates.

1. Assignments (400 points)

Students will complete a series of assignments covering various marketing concepts and theoretical frameworks covered throughout the term. These assignments may take the form of Connect-based activities, article summaries, case-based analysis, and marketing problem solving exercises. Points scheme of each assignment may vary. Writing assignments may be processed through plagiarism check tools.

Grading Scale

Letter grades for assignments and overall course are based on the following scale:

• 90 – 100%           A
• 80 – 89.99%        B
• 70 – 79.99%        C
• 60 – 69.99%        D
• Below 60%          F

COURSE POLICIES

The syllabus is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. Any changes/corrections to the course materials, assignment dates, or other updates will be communicated to the students ahead of time. You are responsible for checking the Blackboard for changes or updates to the course.

The information below includes Departmental Policies on Attendance, Incompletes, Withdrawals, Missed Exam and Late Work Policies

• Attendance/Class Participation Policy: “Regular and timely class participation in discussions and completion of work is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.” “The student is responsible for communicating with their professor during the closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor.”
• Incomplete Policy: An incomplete will only be granted to a student in rare circumstances.  Generally, to receive a grade of I, a student must have completed all examinations and assignments to date, be passing, and have personal circumstances that prevent course completion that occur after the deadline to withdraw with a grade of W. A grade of I also requires approval by the Department Chair and completion and submission of the Incomplete Grade form signed by the faculty member (and student if possible.)
  
  If a grade of I is given, the remaining course work must be completed by a date set by the student and professor. This date may not be later than the last day to withdraw from a course in the next semester, which is around three or four weeks from the end of that semester. 
  
  As soon as possible after the “personal circumstances that prevent course completion” occur, the student shall contact the instructor in writing explaining the situation.  The instructor or the student may request a meeting (which may be done virtually or in person) if desired in order to clarify the situation and the proposed plan to complete the course. All of this MUST be completed before the official end of classes for the semester. 

1. The instructor will report to the department chair the circumstances and the proposed plan to complete the work. This must be done no more than one day after the official end of the semester. After discussion as needed, the Department Chair will inform the faculty member by email whether it is approved or not. The faculty member is responsible for retaining this email message.  
2. After receiving approval from the department chair, the faculty member will submit the grade of I at the time needed to ensure that class grades are submitted on time.  
3. The faculty member will complete the form, including all requirements to complete the course and the due date, sign (by typing in name) and then email it to the student. The student will then complete his/her section, sign (by typing in name), and return the completed form to the faculty member to complete the agreement.  A copy of the fully completed form can then be emailed by the faculty member to the student and the department chair for each grade of Incomplete that the faculty member submits at the end of the semester.
4. The student must complete all remaining work by the date specified on the form above.  This date is determined by the instructor in collaboration with the student, but it may not be later than the final withdrawal deadline in the subsequent long semester.  
5. Students will retain access to the course Blackboard page through the subsequent semester in order to submit work and complete the course. Students will be able to log on to Blackboard and have access to the course section materials, assignments, and grades from the course and semester in which the Incomplete was awarded.  
6. When the student completes the required work by the Incomplete deadline, the instructor will submit an electronic Grade Change Form to change the student’s performance grade from an “I” to the earned grade of A, B, C, D, or F. 
   
   If an Incomplete is not resolved by the deadline, the grade automatically converts to an “F.” Approval to carry an Incomplete for longer than the following semester or session deadline must be approved at several levels, including the Department Chair and others.  This is seldom granted.

• Withdrawal Policy:  If you do not make progress in the course or have excess absences I reserve the right to withdraw you from this course. If you are unable to complete this course due to illness, moving, etc., please officially drop or you will receive an F.
  
  It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the rolls should they decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is recorded before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged to keep any paperwork in case a problem arises. 
  
  Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status. Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any public Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a “W”) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals.”
• Missed Exam and Late Work Policy: If you miss an exam you have 48 hours to contact me and arrange to take the exam as soon as possible. You will then have 5 days to take a make-up exam. The final must be taken at the scheduled time. There is no make-up for the final. Assignments will not be accepted late. Academic work submitted will be your thought, research, or self-expression. Absolutely no Plagiarism.

COLLEGE POLICIES

Health & Safety Protocols

Operational areas of ACC campuses and centers are fully open and accessible through all public entrances. The college encourages its staff, faculty, and students to be mindful of the well-being of all individuals on campus. If you feel sick, feverish, or unwell, please do not come to campus.

Some important things to remember:

• If you have not done so, ACC encourages all students, faculty, and staff to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available throughout the community. Visit www.vaccines.gov/ to find a vaccine location near you.
• Campuses are open to faculty, staff, and students. The college and its departments and offices may invite internal and external guests to their events and activities, though access is still restricted for external parties seeking to host activities at ACC. The college’s Appian Health Screening App remains available to everyone who visits campus. This continues to be a good way to check your own health before coming to class or work. 

• If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, please get a COVID-19 test as soon as possible before returning to an ACC facility. Testing is now widely available. To find testing locations near you, click this link.
  If you test positive, please report it on the ACC self-reporting tool located here.
• ACC continues to welcome face masks on campus. Per CDC guidelines, face masks remain a good way to protect yourself from COVID-19. 
• The college asks that we all continue to respect the personal space of others. We are encouraging 3 feet of social distancing.
• Please be sure to carry your student, faculty, or staff ID badge at all times while on campus.

Because of the everchanging situation, please go to ACC’s Covid website at https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus?ref=audiencemenu for the latest updates and guidance.

Statement on Academic Integrity

Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process. Acts of academic dishonesty/misconduct undermine the learning process, present a disadvantage to students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission of the institution. The potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional concerns for individuals and communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of higher learning to certify students' academic achievements and expect to benefit from the claimed knowledge and skills of their graduates. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations. Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, or the inappropriate use of the college’s information technology resources.  Further information is available at https://www.austincc.edu/about-acc/academic-integrity-and-disciplinary-process

 Student Rights & Responsibilities

Students at ACC have the same rights and protections under the Constitution of the United States. These rights include freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition and association. As members of the community, students have the right to express their own views, but must also take responsibility for according the same rights to others and not interfere or disrupt the learning environment. Students are entitled to fair treatment, are expected to act consistently with the values of the college, and obey local, state, and federal laws. www.austincc.edu/srr

As a student of Austin Community College, you are expected to abide by the Student Standards of Conduct. https://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student-standards-of-conduct 

Senate Bill 212 and Title IX Reporting Requirements 

Under Senate Bill 212 (SB 212), the faculty and all College employees are required to report any information concerning incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking committed by or against an ACC student or employee. Federal Title IX law and College policy also require reporting incidents of sex- and gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct. This means faculty and non-clinical counseling staff cannot keep confidential information about any such incidents that you share with them.

If you would like to talk with someone confidentiality, please contact the District Clinical Counseling Team who can connect you with a clinical counselor on any ACC campus:  (512) 223-2616, or to schedule online:  https://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling . 

While students are not required to report, they are encouraged to contact the Compliance Office for resources and options: Charlene Buckley, District Title IX Officer, (512) 223-7964; compliance@austincc.edu.

 If a student makes a report to a faculty member, the faculty member will contact the District Title IX Officer for follow-up.

 Student Complaints

A defined process applies to complaints about an instructor or other college employee. You are encouraged to discuss concerns and complaints with college personnel and should expect a timely and appropriate response. When possible, students should first address their concerns through informal conferences with those immediately involved; formal due process is available when informal resolution cannot be achieved.

Student complaints may include (but are not limited to) issues regarding classroom instruction, college services and offices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or disability.

Further information about the complaints process, including the form used to submit complaints, is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student-complaint-procedures

Statement on Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of students’ educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by e-mail, or to a fellow student. Class grades are posted only in Blackboard.

 Recording Policy

To ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), student recording of class lectures or other activities is generally prohibited without the explicit written permission of the instructor and notification of other students enrolled in the class section. Exceptions are made for approved accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Recording of lectures and other class activities may be made by faculty to facilitate instruction, especially for classes taught remotely through Blackboard Collaborate or another platform. Participation in such activities implies consent for the student to be recorded during the instructional activity. Such recordings are intended for educational and academic purposes only.

Safety Statement

Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field activities. Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Emergency Procedures posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be reviewed at the beginning of each semester. All incidents (injuries/illness/fire/property damage/near miss) should be immediately reported to the course instructor. Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency

Everyone is expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual may be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity and will be referred to the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action.

In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an emergency situation or an outbreak of illness, the format for this course may be modified to enable completion of the course. In that event, students will be provided an addendum to the class syllabus that will supersede the original version.

Campus Carry

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy. 

It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times. Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 512-223-1231. Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at http://austincc.edu/campuscarry

Discrimination Prohibited

The College seeks to maintain an educational environment free from any form of discrimination or harassment including but not limited to discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Faculty at the College are required to report concerns regarding sexual misconduct (including all forms of sexual harassment and sex and gender-based discrimination) to the Manager of Title IX/Title VI/ADA Compliance. Licensed clinical counselors are available across the District and serve as confidential resources for students.

Additional information about Title VI, Title IX, and ADA compliance can be found in the ACC Compliance Resource Guide available at:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xfmZHOPD_H1wgGKq1N7Irv6gvXxOXzbZ/view

Use of ACC email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify students of any college- related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff.  Information about ACC email accounts, including instructions for accessing it, are available at:  http://www.austincc.edu/help/accmail/questions-and-answers

Use of the Testing Center

The Testing Centers will allow only limited in person testing and testing time will be limited to the standard class time, typically one and one-half hours. Specifically, only the following will be allowed in the Testing Centers:

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Testing: All approved SAS testing

Assessments Tests: Institutionally approved assessment tests (e.g., TSIA or TABE)

Placement Tests: Placement tests (e.g., ALEKS)

Make-Up Exams (for students who missed the original test): Make-up testing is available for all lecture courses but will be limited to no more than 25% of students enrolled in each section for each of four tests

Programs incorporating industry certification exams: Such programs (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, etc.) may utilize the ACC Business Assessment Center for the industry certification exams (BACT) at HLC or RRC

Exams for my course are taken in Blackboard in Respondus Lockdown Browser.  More information will be in Blackboard.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety of support services to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and personal growth.

Student Support

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services.  Information on these campus services and resources is available at  http://www.austincc.edu/students.  A comprehensive array of student support services is available online at:

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/remote-student-support 

Student Accessibility Services

Austin Community College (ACC) is committed to providing a supportive, accessible, and inclusive learning environment for all students. Each campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through Student Accessibility Services (SAS).

Students are encouraged to request accommodations prior to the beginning of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed.  Students who have received accommodations from SAS for this course will provide the instructor with the legal document titled “Faculty Notification Letter” (FNL) through the Accessible Information Management (AIM) portal.

Until the instructor receives the FNL, accommodations should not be provided.  Once the FNL is received, accommodations must be provided. Accommodations are not retroactive, so it is in the student’s best interest to request their accommodations as soon as possible prior to the beginning of the semester. Please contact SAS@austincc.edu for more information.

Academic Support

ACC offers academic support services on all of its campuses. These services, which include online tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, are free to enrolled ACC students. Tutors are available in a variety of subjects ranging from accounting to pharmacology. Students may receive these services on both a drop-in and referral basis. 

An online tutor request can be made here:

https://de.austincc.edu/bbsupport/online-tutoring-request/

Additional tutoring information can be found here:

austincc.edu/onlinetutoring

Library Services

ACC Library Services offers both in-person and extensive online services, with research and assignment assistance available in-person during limited hours of service. Although all college services are subject to change, plans include ACC students signing up for study space and use of computers at open libraries, extensive online instruction in classes, online reference assistance 24/7 and reference with ACC faculty librarians. In addition, currently enrolled students, faculty and staff can access Library Services online (also 24/7) via the ACC Library website and by using their ACCeID to access all online materials (ebooks, articles from library databases, and streaming videos). ACC Libraries offer these services in numerous ways such as: "Get Help from a Faculty Librarian: the 24/7 Ask a Librarian chat service," an online form for in-depth research Q and A sessions, one-on-one video appointments, email, and phone (voicemail is monitored regularly).

Library Website: http://library.austincc.edu

Library Information & Services during COVID-19: https://researchguides.austincc.edu/LSinfoCOVID19

Ask a Librarian 24/7 chat and form: https://library.austincc.edu/help/ask.php

Library Hours of Operation by Location: https://library.austincc.edu/loc/

Email: library@austincc.edu

Student Organizations

ACC has over seventy student organizations, offering a variety of cultural, academic, vocational, and social opportunities. They provide a chance to meet with other students who have the same interests, engage in service-learning, participate in intramural sports, gain valuable field experience related to career goals, and much else. Student Life coordinates many of these activities, and additional information is available at http://sites.austincc.edu/sl/.

The Marketing Department is a Collegiate DECA Chapter, which prepares students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management through events, competition, leadership opportunities, scholarships, awards, and interaction with business leaders and peers.  Membership for ACC students is free.

Personal Support

Resources to support students are available at every campus. To learn more, ask your professor or visit the campus Support Center. All resources and services are free and confidential. Some examples include, among others:  

Food resources including community pantries and bank drives can be found here:

https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now

Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support Center: http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center.

The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may cause you to withdraw from one or more classes: http://www.austincc.edu/SEF.

Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money Management Office: http://sites.austincc.edu/money/.  

A full listing of services for student parents is available at: https://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care

The CARES Act Student Aid will help eligible students pay expenses related to COVID-19: 

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/cares-act-student-aid.   

Mental health counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services District to address personal and or mental health concerns: http://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling .

If you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following numbers to connect with resources for help. However, if you are afraid that you might hurt yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately.

Free Crisis Hotline Numbers:

• Austin / Travis County 24-hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)
• The Williamson County 24-hour Crisis hotline: 1-800-841-1255
• Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: 1-888-311-7755
• Hays County 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Crisis Text Line: Text “home” to 741741
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline:   1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline:1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

 See the course schedule on the next page.

COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR

Tentative Class Schedule – All times are US Central