Course Manual



COM-2890H: Honors Colloquium in SpeechMedia and Society: An Investigative DiscourseCreated for COM-2890H-DL01 (50679)This manual includes the course syllabus, all course policies, instructor contact information, details on hot to access virtual tutoring and office hours, general tips for course success, and information on select campus resources and programs.Tanika L. Smith, M. A.Associate Professor, Humanities Department, Communication and Theatre Area HESS Division, Prince George’s Community CollegeInstructor’s E-mail: SmithTL@pgcc.eduTelephone: (301) 546-0931Instructor’s Office: CHS-3211C (through 9/27/19), CPA-200J (after 9/28/19)Office and Tutoring HoursDedicated virtual office and tutoring hours for this course are:Every Wednesday between 10 AM and 12 PM and 4 PM and 7 PMJoin via Zoom video conference by visiting Join via phone by dialing +1 646 558 8656 US, enter Meeting ID: 772 843 923All virtual office and tutoring hour sessions may be recorded.Note: Your first Zoom session must be a video conference.(Note: Please see sections on Office Hours, Visitation, and Dropping off Documents and Communicating with Instructor for additional important details.)Departmental Contact InformationLocation: CHS-2404 through 9/27/2019; CPA-200 thereafterTelephone: (301) 546-0926Struggling and need help? Questions? Concerns? Feel I missed something? Need help finding or sustaining resources for daily life? Contact me. I’m here for and accessible to you.Need support??Facing a crisis? Depressed? Anxious? Not ready to talk face-to-face about your thoughts and feelings??Text?"hello" to 741741 and a trained crisis counselor will assist you.?Table of Contents TOC \o 2-3 \t "Heading, 4" \* MERGEFORMAT Office and Tutoring Hours PAGEREF _Toc18025727 \h 1Course Description PAGEREF _Toc18025728 \h 3Credit Hour Explanation PAGEREF _Toc18025729 \h 3Required Text PAGEREF _Toc18025730 \h 3Required Equipment, Supplies, and Software PAGEREF _Toc18025731 \h 3Class Format PAGEREF _Toc18025732 \h 3Course Outcomes PAGEREF _Toc18025733 \h 4Honors Program Outcomes PAGEREF _Toc18025734 \h 4Range of Subject Matter PAGEREF _Toc18025735 \h 5Major and Minor Course Assignments Explained PAGEREF _Toc18025736 \h 6 About Oral Communication Activities and Presentations PAGEREF _Toc18025737 \h 6 A Community of Learning: Discussions Activities PAGEREF _Toc18025738 \h 7Evaluation of Student Performance (Grading) PAGEREF _Toc18025739 \h 7 Return of Graded Work and Grade Appeals PAGEREF _Toc18025740 \h 7 Important Enrollment and Grading-Related Facts PAGEREF _Toc18025741 \h 8Student Preparation and Participation PAGEREF _Toc18025742 \h 8Due Dates, Calendar Changes, Delayed Openings, and Emergency Closings PAGEREF _Toc18025743 \h 8Coursework Standards PAGEREF _Toc18025744 \h 8About Attachments, External Links, and Writing in Comment Boxes on Bb PAGEREF _Toc18025745 \h 9Late Work, Make-up Work, and Redoes PAGEREF _Toc18025746 \h 9Helpful Coursework Tips PAGEREF _Toc18025747 \h 10Writing Guidelines PAGEREF _Toc18025748 \h 10About Civil and Ethical Communication PAGEREF _Toc18025749 \h 10About Cheating, Plagiarism, and Academic Falsification and/or Fabrication PAGEREF _Toc18025750 \h 10Using Technology, Technology Skills, and Reporting Technical Difficulties PAGEREF _Toc18025751 \h 11My Office Hours, Visitation, and Dropping off Documents PAGEREF _Toc18025752 \h 12Communicating with Me PAGEREF _Toc18025753 \h 12Disability Support Services PAGEREF _Toc18025754 \h 13Code of Academic Integrity PAGEREF _Toc18025755 \h 13Community in Unity Civility Pledge PAGEREF _Toc18025756 \h 13Code of Conduct PAGEREF _Toc18025757 \h 14TITLE IX: Confidentiality and Responsible Employee Statement PAGEREF _Toc18025758 \h 14Important College Information and Resources PAGEREF _Toc18025759 \h 14Important Information for Pell Grant Recipients PAGEREF _Toc18025760 \h 14Course DescriptionThis honors course will examine presentations of age, race, gender, religion, sex, and event reporting by the media. Through assigned readings, analyses, discussions, and more, students will consider the ways media and society have and will continue to influence one another. Prerequisite: Enrollees must have a 3.0 GPA, a minimum of 95 on the reading portion of the Accuplacer placement examination, and permission of the instructor or the Honors program coordinator. Credit Hour ExplanationAt Prince George’s Community College, for all credit courses, students are expected to spend a minimum of 37.5 combined hours of instructional time and related coursework time per credit hour. This course is a 3-credit course. This course achieves the minimum of 112.5 hours of instructional time by requiring 37.5 hours of instructional time and 75 hours of student work outside of instructional time. Required TextAll required readings and viewings will be made accessible as PDFs or URL links via Blackboard (Bb). All readings will be sorted by week. Links embedded within course calendar may required using campus-provided log-in credentials to access library resources.Required Equipment, Supplies, and SoftwareComputer Computer meeting standards stipulated by eLearning - Visit for details; A campus or public library lab is sufficient.Consistent access to the Internet - Campus or public library labs are fineMicrosoft Word or another word processing program capable of creating .doc, .docx, or .pdf files.Access to Prezi or PowerPoint or another presentation creation program capable of creating .ppt, .pptx, or .pdf files. Device for recording video and audio with a microphone and speakers/headphones such as a video camera, phone, laptop, tablet, etc.An active Owl Mail/PGCC student e-mail account - All credit students (with the exception of How Community College students enrolled at Laurel) are required to use Owl Mail for all college communication. A YouTube account to upload course assignments - You will be able to upload unlisted videos (only those with the link can view) or public videos (anyone can search for and view)Access to Zoom, either online or via the app, to participate in conferences and virtual office hours - Signup using PGCC student email onlyA willingness to work with and communicate honestly with your instructor who is here to help you on your academic journey.Class FormatThis is a fully online honors course. Assignments will be obtained from, completed in, and submitted via Blackboard (Bb).Some assignments require use of free video conferencing and video sharing services. This is a facilitated course wherein students must read assigned chapters and complete assignments, following directions, before specified deadlines to do well.Small and whole-group discussions, activities, lectures, symposiums, online forums, text readings, written assignments, video presentations, and oral presentations will be used.Course OutcomesUpon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:Course OutcomeMeasurable OutcomesPlanned AssessmentsStudent Core Competency1. Utilize effective listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to analyze and convey ideas about media and its impact on society at the collegiate level.1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 Discussions, papers, research, and presentations Communication, Information Literacy, Critical Reasoning, Culture, Ethics2. Identify and analyze the depictions of specific groups within media.1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2Discussions, papers, presentations, and media analysesCommunication, Critical Reasoning, Information Literacy, Ethics, Culture, Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning3. Identify and analyze factors influencing media depictions and the shifts thereof.1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2Discussions, papers, presentations, research, and media analysesCommunication, Critical Reasoning, Information Literacy, Ethics, Culture, Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning4. Design, conduct, and report on a study about media's effects on society and/or generational shifts.1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2Discussions, papers, presentations, research, oral history interview, and media analysesCommunication, Culture, Critical Reasoning, Information Literacy, Ethics, Scientific and Quantitative ReasoningHonors Program OutcomesDemonstrate critical thinking skillsCommunicate effectivelyDemonstrate integrity in the application of academic principles and valuesPrepare to be a productive global citizenRange of Subject MatterThe major concepts and topics to be considered in this course include:From Print to the Information Superhighway: A Brief History of Media in the United States of America and Some Noted ImpactsLet the Good Times Roll: Drugs and Alcohol in American MediaThe Lesser Among Us?: Depictions of the Elderly, Disabled, and PoorVenus, Mars, and Someplace in Between: Presentations of Gender in MediaIn God We Trust: How Media Depict FaithTraveling Through the Middle Passage to Living in the White House: Media Depictions of African AmericansThis Just In: What Is and Isn't News Today and Not So Reality TVFrom Cute and Cuddly to Selfie-Taking Partygoers: Youth and Young Adults in Media Throughout the YearsTopics for independent and group-based exploration include:15 minutes of Fame: The Rise of Game Shows, Reality Shows, and Social Media FollowersBring Me Your Poor and Huddled Masses: Portrayals of Latinos, Asians, and Other Immigrants in American MediaDoes Size Matter?: The Shaming and Acceptance of Obese People within MediaFamily Friendly, My Knee: Shift from Wholesome to Not-So-Kid-Friendly MediaHealing Hands and Quacks: Media's of Medical ProfessionalsHigh-Debt and Materialism, The American Dream According to U.S. MediaI Own That: The Real Cost of Media Ownership in AmericaIt's Art Imitating Life. Or Was That Life Imitating Art?: What is American Media?Law and Order: When Politicians, Policemen, Lawyers and the Like Appear On-ScreenLifestyles of the Rich and Famous: The Growth of Celebrity Importance from Just Hollywood to Every Corner of AmericaMeTube: The Effects of Self-Casting and Live Streamed MediaOftentimes More Privileged, but Sometimes Just as Poor: The Diverse Presentations of Whites in American MediaPretty Ugly, Standards of Beauty as Presented in American MediaRatings, Laws, and Codes: Rules Governing U. S. MediaSexualityThe Effect of Playing Video Games Trashmen, Cabbies, Servers, and Cashiers: America's Average JoesTurn Down that Racket!: Have Media Depictions Shaped the Overall Image of Hip-Hop, Country, R&B, and Other Musical Genres?Uneducated, Undereducated, and Top of Class: Depicting Intelligence in American MediaWas Gerbner Right?: Media Violence vs. Real-World ViolenceWe Were Here First: The Role of Natives and Aboriginals in U.S. Media PresentationsWhat was that Product Again?: The Shift in American Advertising WomenMajor and Minor Course Assignments ExplainedFollowing is a summary of assignments to be completed:Media Consumption Exercise - Students will complete a survey about their media consumption habits then compose a reflection on how media has influenced their perception of society and vice versa. Students will provide a specific number of examples from their life and media viewing experiences and cite sources.Papers and Presentations (2) - Students will complete thorough analyses of two separate topics’ depictions in film and television. In the film analysis, students will analyze media across two time frames. In the television analysis, students will analyze at least four episodes of a program. Students will be required to use a minimum number of sources and properly document them using current APA formatting (in-text citations and reference listing) guidelines. Students will show clips from each time period highlighting the topic selected during presentations. Memories of… An Oral History of a Medium Through the Years - Students will conduct interviews with a variety of subjects to assess their perceptions of the influence of media on society and vice versa. Students will transcribe each interview then summarize what was learned in a specified format.Bb-Based Topic Discussions and Explorations- Students will engage in graded discussions centering on assigned readings and media consumption activities.About Oral Communication Activities and PresentationsSince this is an online course, students will be required to participate in or record and upload to YouTube communication activities for synchronous and asynchronous viewing at a distance. All YouTube uploads must remain accessible for a period of 45 days after the course has ended.The instructor will determine maximum speech length based on class size. Students must stay within the preparation and delivery times allotted.If a student does not speak clearly and/or cannot be easily understood by their audience, at least 15% will be deducted from each applicable assignment grade. Generally speaking, missed communication activities and presentations cannot be made up. Students who fail to upload presentations as directed will forfeit project delivery points. Students who fail to participate in group communication activities will be given a zero. In extreme and emergency situations only, I may allow a student to schedule an appointment to deliver a missed presentation. Late and missed work policies will apply and required documentation must be submitted and verified before such considerations will be extended. Precise directions and/or templates will be provided regarding capture, recording environment, submission standards, etc. Read each set carefully and ask questions if there are questions or concerns.A Community of Learning: Discussions ActivitiesCollaborative learning will be the norm for this course and student participation in various forums and through various methods will be required. When discussions are graded, the following rubric will serve as the basis of the one to be used for grading (check directions for specifics):(20/10): Excellent responses and/or questioning; thorough and well worded, included numerous and varied cited references and examples; thoughtful, clear, and precise.(16/8): Full, correct, and aptly worded responses/questions covering major issues. Cited at least two different sources and other examples. Work is good, but not stellar.(14/7): Responses and questions are basic. Included minimal content from at least one cited source and at least one example.(12/6): Responses and questions are mediocre. Addressed some issues, but not in detail or with any cited support. As a whole, responses and questions were incomplete and/or flawed. (10/5): Responses and questions are very basic, do not illustrate full comprehension of topic, are not reflective of a college student, are not connected to a source, and/or are not at all clear.(0): Student refused or failed to participate.Students are to remain ethical and civil. For helpful suggestions and minimum expectations, see of Student Performance (Grading) Earn points by fully and effectively completing tasks. Strive for high and consistent marks throughout the course since no extra credit will be offered. To determine overall grades, log into Bb, go to the grade feature in the Quicklinks tab for the course, and check the Grade to Date (GTD) entry. You may also compute your current grade by hand. Percentages for final course grades will not be rounded automatically, but may be rounded at the instructor's discretion. Rounding will use the first three digits after the decimal. Grades will be based on the following scale: A = 90-100%, B = 80-89%, C = 70-79%, D = 60-69%, and F = 0-59%AssignmentsPoints PossibleMedia Consumption Exercise40Critical Analysis of Film Project 75Media Monitoring Report Project155Bb-Based Topic Discussions and Explorations (90 DBs) 90Memories of… An Oral History of a Medium Through the Years 32Total Points Possible392Return of Graded Work and Grade AppealsGrades will be entered into Bb within seven days of the due date.Maintain copies of all assignment submissions - Tip: Create PDFs using Google Chrome. Maintain copies of all notes entered by instructor for assignments - Tip: Create PDFs. During the course, contest grades within one week of grade and comment entry. You only have 30 calendar days after your final grade is posted to begin an appeal. For all grade appeals, clearly state why you contest the grade and provide returned work. Grade appeals begin with the instructor, but help is available from the area coordinator, department chair, associate dean, and dean, and vice president in successive order.Important Enrollment and Grading-Related FactsThe NA GRADE may be assigned by the faculty member to any student on the roster who never attends or academically participates in the class during the first three weeks of class (or equivalent of 20 percent in short courses).The FX GRADE may be assigned by the faculty member to any student on the roster who did not officially withdraw from the course but who failed to participate in course activities through the end of the period. It is used when, in the opinion of the instructor, completed assignments or course activities or both were insufficient to make normal evaluation of academic performance possible.WITHDRAWAL STATEMENT: As the semester continues, I hope to see all of you staying in my course and doing well. However, if you are considering withdrawing from this course, your withdrawal may result in financial aid and /or academic standing implications. Therefore, if you are considering withdrawing at any point, please speak with me before making a final decision. I may be able to offer to direct you to help. If I am unavailable, please contact Mrs. Ennis Allen, Humanities Department chair via email at AllenEN@pgcc.edu or telephone at (301) 546-0621 or Dr. Clover Baker-Brown, Communication and Theatre Area Coordinator, via email at BakerCM@pgcc.edu or telephone (301)546-0930.By remaining enrolled, you affirm you meet all prerequisites.Problems? Concerns? Speak with the instructor.If the instructor does not or cannot resolve a problem or concern, contact the area coordinator, department chair, associate dean, dean, and vice president (in order).I have taken efforts to ensure all course documents include accurate and pertinent information. Nevertheless, I am human and make mistakes. Hence, all course documents are subject to revision. When revisions are made, you will be notified via Bb as soon as possible and revised documents will be uploaded for download whenever feasible.Student Preparation and ParticipationDiligently study, thoroughly prepare, and actively participate.Silence all distractions before meetings, communication activities, and presentations. Distracting, offensive, and/or threatening attire, behavior, or language is prohibited.Disruptive students can be removed from class activities or suspended from the College.Removed because of conduct? All work missed will be given a "0"; see Student Handbook.Due Dates, Calendar Changes, Delayed Openings, and Emergency ClosingsAssignments are due as noted on the course calendar. Keep up with calendar changes.When the college announces a delayed opening, this course will not be impacted. Coursework StandardsAssignments are disseminated, completed, and collected using Bb. You must create and submit new work for this class; no reusing or recycling old work.Incomprehensible work will not be graded - See Writing Guidelines Section. Head and title all work - Example in the Start Here/Tutorials section of Bb.Always cite your sources - See Writing Guidelines section. Work is to be typed in 12-point Times New Roman, Calibri, or Garamond. Save files, in one of the approved formats listed in the directions only.Even if a digital copy of an element is not a required portion of an assignment submission, you must store a digital copy of all related work as I may request it. Failure to provide digital files may result in a zero or other penalties. This is especially true in cases of cheating, plagiarism, etc.See About Attachments, External Links, and Writing in Comment Boxes on Bb Section.Assignments are incomplete and will not be graded until all required portions are submitted.Resubmit assignments, but not exams, as many times as you’d like until the deadline. About Attachments, External Links, and Writing in Comment Boxes on BbPaste work into appropriate Write Submission boxes or DB Threads.Do not attach or upload files to assignments or DB Threads unless asked to. When asked to attach or upload files, only submit one file. When asked to attach or upload work, use the specified format(s) only. Do not paste work in a Comment Box.Do not provide links to external drives or platforms unless asked to. Failing to follow directions can cause work to be inaccessible, so students who do not abide by #1-6 above will have no points awarded and improperly submitted work will not be reviewed. Do not save work as “drafts” as they cannot be viewed or graded. You must hit “submit”.Late Work, Make-up Work, and RedoesAs a form of support, each student will be allotted three personal days (24 hours each).Personal days may be used to extend deadlines EXCEPT those scheduled during finals week.To apply personal day extensions, complete and submit the assignment as usual then email me to let me know your late assignment has been completed and you wish to use one or more of your personal days. Using 1 day? Email me within 24 hours of the original deadline.Using 2 days? Email me within 48 hours of the original deadline.Using 3 days? Email me within 72 hours of the original deadline.Personal days cannot be divided into parts or smaller units.No additional personal days will be allotted.Unable to submit an assignment before the deadline and out of personal days? Provide verifiable support within 10 calendar days of the missed assignment. Support may be written, photographed, scanned, or captured and may be related to medical, legal, employment, familial, or other matters.If support is not submitted within 10 days, and no additional concession has been granted, missing work will remain on record.After affirming validity of support, the instructor will grade the work in question, grant an alternate assignment, or exempt the student from the work in question.If support cannot be verified, the request will be denied.Outside of the policy above, late work will not be accepted or graded as deadlines are firm.Redoes are not permitted once the submission deadline has passed.Helpful Coursework TipsPlan ahead and begin working on assignments as soon as possible - (Tip: Back plan!Carefully read all directions before starting - Tip: Look up confusing words and phrases!Obtain help early; I’m here to help. “I don’t know how” nor “I wasn’t sure” are unacceptable. Use the materials I provide - Tip: My directions and templates are intentional.Grammar and spell-check work before submitting it – Tip: is stellar!If you encounter technical issues of any kind, report them immediately - See Technology, Technology Skills, and Reporting Technical Difficulties Section.Check rubrics to understand how you will be graded.Technological problems can occur, so never wait until the last minute to complete a task.Writing GuidelinesThis is a college course; you are expected to use academic language and write clearly. Incomprehensible work will not be graded or will be given low grades. This is a communication course, so you are required to use three-part, APA formatted in-text citations and provide a reference list for all assignments. Current APA format: 6th Edition. Visit for guidance. Instructor uses this site when grading assignments; deviations are marked wrong.Failure to cite sources will result in plagiarism charges and associated penalties (See Cheating, Plagiarism, and Fabrication Section and Code of Academic Integrity Section).Struggle with writing? Get help from me or Tutoring and Writing Center (Lanham Hall 114).About Civil and Ethical CommunicationStudents are to remain ethical and civil. For helpful suggestions and minimum expectations, see . About Cheating, Plagiarism, and Academic Falsification and/or FabricationAcademic falsification and/or fabrication, cheating, and plagiarism are serious offenses. Per the Student Handbook (PGCC, 2019, Chapter 5), plagiarism includes but is not limited to:“Intentionally or knowingly representing the words or ideas of another as one’s own, including any kind of writing or speech that is not the student’s own, whether taken from secondary sources, fellow students, or other term papers. Intentionally or knowingly assisting someone in violating any provision of this Code.Intentionally and knowingly taking and passing off as one’s own the ideas, writing, or words of another without attribution (without acknowledgment of the author who wrote the material). Duplicating an author’s words without quotation marks and accurate citation of references. Duplicating an author’s words or phrases in paraphrase without accurate citation of references. Submitting a paper in which the exact words or phrases of an author are merely rearranged without quotation or citations.”Per the Student Handbook (PGCC, 2019, Chapter 5), cheating includes but is not limited to: “Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized information, materials, or study aids. Intentionally using unauthorized notes or another individual’s materials.Intentionally using unauthorized prior knowledge of the contents of tests, quizzes, or other assessment instruments. Intentionally fabricating, falsifying, or inventing any information or citation.”Cheating includes looking at a peer's paper, using cheat sheets, allowing a peer to copy work, submitting old work without completing significant revisions, and communicating during assessments.Per the Student Handbook (PGCC, 2019, Chapter 5), fabrication and falsification, include: “Dealing with any members of college administration, faculty, and professional staff dishonestly Forgery, alteration, or misuse of college documents, records, or identification.”Fabrication and falsification also include creating or manipulating documents or adjusting content or data that has already been graded. For more details on and examples of plagiarism revisit these Week #1 tutorials: suspected of or caught cheating, plagiarizing, or fabricating will have their grade on the assignment in question withheld. An Academic Counseling Session (face-to-face or digital) about the matter must be held with the instructor within five calendar days. If a student has evidence they did not cheat, fabricate, falsify, or plagiarize, they should present it to the instructor within one (1) calendar day of the Academic Counseling Session. Once cheating, fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism is affirmed, penalties go into effect.The first offense of cheating, fabrication, falsification, and/or plagiarism, will result in the filing of Charges of Loss of Academic Integrity followed by the entry of an “F” on the assignment in question.Repeated infractions of cheating, fabrication, falsification, and/or plagiarism, will result in the filing of Charges of Loss of Academic Integrity followed by the entry of an “F” on the assignment in question.All violations of Academic Integrity will be reported to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards in which additional sanctions and disciplinary actions may be taken. Using Technology, Technology Skills, and Reporting Technical DifficultiesYou are expected to access and use computer systems which meet or exceed the minimum standards published by PGCC eLearning. Free computer labs are available at all PGCC campuses and all public libraries. You are expected to post and reply to discussion board forums, download and upload files, visit websites, send and receive e-mail, disable pop-ups, and participate at a distance. You are expected to be able to paste formatted text into Write Submission Boxes (using CTRL Key Command or Apple Shortcut Keys), attach files (.doc, .docx, .pdf, .wav, .mp3, .mp4, .avi, .ppt, .ppx, .pps, etc.); create screenshots; embed photos; download, test, and use videoconferencing software; embed URLS (web links); create unlisted or public YouTube videos; complete online surveys; request appointments using an online scheduler, etc. Wireless technology can fail; do not take tests on systems with weak or intermittent Wi-Fi signals because I will not reset links/access which may result in a low or missed grade.If I ask you to visit a site or use software and you choose to use your own device, follow the steps noted and ensure you do a system check and verify your device is compatible. If it is not, and an error occurs, I will not reset links/access. This may result in a missed grade.If you encounter technical difficulties, you must forward me a screen capture/screenshot of the problem encountered with an explanation of what happened before, during, and after, within 30 minutes of experiencing the issue. Without the screen capture/screenshot and explanation, I will not investigate your claims and causes, reset submission links, or consider deadline extensions.PGCC is committed to providing a reliable online course system. In the event of an unexpected Blackboard outage or difficulty which prevents the completion of work, contact me and eLearning Services: Accokeek Hall #346, (301) 546-0463.For network and login difficulties, alert me and the Help Desk: Technology Help Desk, Bladen Hall #106, (301) 546-0637, HelpDesk@pgcc.edu.My Office Hours, Visitation, and Dropping off DocumentsI will only host office hours on campus once a week. When scheduled office hours are inconvenient, you must make an appointment request. Off-schedule appointment sessions will be granted as my schedule allows.Do not slide documents under my office door. They may be trampled or mistaken for trash.Deliver all items to my mailbox in a sealed and labeled envelope or municating with MeI encourage and welcome communication of any kind before, during, and after the semester. The best methods for and rules governing such communication follows:E-mail is the best way to reach me. I will respond within 24 hours Monday through Thursday; within 72 hours on weekends – Friday through Sunday. You must use your PGCC Owl Mail account for all communication. I cannot and will not respond to messages sent from external accounts. Give messages a title, clearly state your concern or question, list your name, note your class and time, and provide a number if you desire a return call.?Submitting last moment requests will not allow sufficient time for a response. Work e-mailed to me without prior consent will not be reviewed or graded.Video Conferencing and Phone Conferencing via Zoom will be used. You must create a Zoom account using your student email account.You will access sessions using links sent to you.Videoconference and phone conference sessions held via Zoom will be recorded. (Download, test, and practice using the most recent version of Zoom early on.)Telephone calls to my office can be made any time, but take longer to get a response. When leaving messages, clearly state your concern/question, include your full name, note your class and time, and provide a number for a return call. I cannot respond to calls unless I am on campus or call from a blocked number.Response times will be somewhat identical to e-mail. Parents, Mentors, and Others will not be engaged in conversation or conferences without students having filed the proper paperwork as regulated by college and FERPA policies. Please contact Records and Registration for more information. Disability Support ServicesStudents requesting academic accommodations are required to contact the Disability Support Services Office (LH101A) or call (301) 546-0838 (voice) or (301) 546-0122 (TTY) to establish eligibility for services and accommodations. Students with documented disabilities should discuss the matter privately with their instructor at the beginning of the semester and provide them with a copy of their Student/Faculty Accommodation Form. Faculty and staff must engage students in an interactive process when determining necessary and appropriate modifications and/or auxiliary services.Code of Academic IntegrityThe college is an institution of higher learning that holds academic integrity as its highest principle. In the pursuit of knowledge, the college community expects that all students, faculty, and staff will share responsibility for adhering to the values of honesty and unquestionable integrity. To support a community committed to academic achievement and scholarship, the Code of Academic Integrity advances the principle of honest representation in the work that is produced by students seeking to engage fully in the learning process. The complete text of the Code of Academic Integrity is in the 2019-2020 Student Handbook and posted on the college's munity in Unity Civility PledgeAs a new member of Prince George’s Community College, I agree to promote a community of scholarship, civility, accountability and respect. I understand that expressions of hate or bias against a particular group or towards an individual, threaten the safety of our campus community. Therefore, I pledge to be aware of my words and actions and how they impact others. I will show respect for myself, respect for others and respect for the college and its values. I will honor this commitment to promote unity and a culture of civility both inside and outside the classroom.Civility is a college-wide commitment and in order to identify PGCC students, students are required to enter classrooms with their college IDs visible. ALL students must have their IDs visible while AT ANY COLLEGE SITE, WHETHER THEY ARE ON THE LARGO CAMPUS OR ANY EXTENSION SITE.Code of ConductThe Prince George's Community College Code of Conduct defines the rights and responsibilities of students and establishes a system of procedures for dealing with students charged with violations of the code and other rules and regulations of the college. A student enrolling in the college assumes an obligation to conduct himself/herself in a manner compatible with the college's function as an educational institution. Refer to the 2019-2020 Student Handbook for a complete explanation of the Code of Conduct, including the Code of Academic Integrity and the procedure for dealing with disruptive student behavior.TITLE IX: Confidentiality and Responsible Employee StatementPrince George’s Community College faculty are committed to helping create a safe and open learning environment for all students. Title IX prohibits gender discrimination, including sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. If you have experienced any form of gender discrimination or sexual misconduct, know that help and support are available. The College strongly encourages all members of the community to take action, seek support and report incidents of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Office, Director of Compliance, Kent Hall Room 133 (301-546-7011) or with the Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Vice President for Student Affairs, Kent Hall Room 119 (301-546-0412). Please be aware that under Title IX, faculty are required to disclose information about such misconduct to the Title IX Office. The purpose of these reporting requirements is for the College to inform you of options, supports and resources. You will not be forced to file a report with the police. If you wish to speak to a confidential or limited confidential employee who does not have this reporting responsibility, you can contact the Violence Prevention Center, Lanham Hall Room 101A (301-546-5281) or Counseling Services, Lanham Hall Room 101A (301-546-0149).For more information about reporting options and resources at Prince George’s Community College and the community, please visit College Information and ResourcesA full list of important semester dates, academic programs, services, campus resources, information on accessing myPGCC, and obtaining college ID cards can be found in the Important College Information and Resources document posted in the Syllabus and Schedule tab on Bb.Important Information for Pell Grant RecipientsPlease abide by all enrollment dates if you are a recipient of Federal Pell Grant funding.Struggling and need help? Questions? Concerns? Feel I missed something? Need help finding or sustaining resources for daily life? Contact me. I’m here for and accessible to you.Need support??Facing a crisis? Depressed? Anxious? Not ready to talk face-to-face about your thoughts and feelings??Text?"hello" to 741741 and a trained crisis counselor will assist you. ................
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