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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A course to strengthen the professional image. Students begin to develop
self-awareness of elements affecting their personal and work relationships.
Guidelines for determining appropriate grooming, dress, and poise will be
covered. Personal life management along with career life goal setting will be
reinforced. This class should be taken the last semester of the program.
CORE ABILITIES AND INDICATORS:
- Develop a sense of professional ethics.
- Communicate on the job.
- Establish and meet clearly defined goals.
- Maintain grooming and dress appropriately.
- Obtain employment using learned techniques and skills.
- Examine sources of stress and its impact on employees in the workplace.
COURSE COMPETENCIES/PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student in accordance with
the grading standards will be able to:
1. Establish personal and career goals with positive attitudes toward work
relations and interact effectively with others.
2. Apply time management principles and engage stress management
techniques.
3. Develop recognition of how one’s values and ethics affect the
workplace.
4. Develop professional attitudes through appropriate dress, grooming, and
social behavior.
5. Establish personal plan of financial management.
6. Develop behaviors and practices that promote personal health and
well-being.
7. Identify issues of concern to the workplace.
III. INSTRUCTIONAL FORMAT:
The instructional method used for this course will vary from a
traditional classroom approach. Students will be given the initiative and
responsibility to plan, implement and present specific learning activities
which complement the course competencies, core abilities and outcomes. Each
class will be conducted like a business meeting, which will include an agenda
and ample time for dialogue and input from all the participants present. Various types of learning will be stimulated
through Internet research, reading assignments, numerous handouts,
participate in "Make A Difference Day and/or Service Learning", creating a 3-ring and e-portfolio as well
as actively participate in class and specifically small
group activities. Presentations by students, potential guest speakers, instructor
lectures, audio visuals, student written assignments, projects, and possible class field trip(s)
may also be included. An emphasis will be
placed on students identifying current workplace issues, conducting research
on such topics, complete an Professional Development Plan, Informational Interview and presenting oral and written information regarding their topic(s).
This class is intended to help you evaluate, identify and polish up your
personal and professional image. It requires "you" to make it
worthwhile. During all class activities you will be expected to act
responsibly, work cooperatively, communicate clearly and work productively.
There will be specific dates when a professional wardrobe will be required.
IV. GRADING POLICY:
Grades will be determined by your written assignments, portfolio,
class projects, critiques, and participation. A contract grading system will
be utilized and for your use a student progress report form is attached (See
attached pages for details). An A-F grade system will be followed. Also, please refer to the
current Student Handbook for further details. Student Handbooks are
available thru any of the WITC Student Services Offices and are also
assessable on-line at www.witc.edu .
All assignments and class projects will be graded as acceptable or not
acceptable. Guidelines for the minimum requirements of an acceptable project
assignment will be explained in detail.
Students opting for A, B and C grades must put all written assignments
and graded materials into a portfolio along with copies of their contract
requirements and contracts.
Also, because this is a professional profile course, your inability to
demonstrate appropriate grooming, attitude, initiative, ethics, goal setting, self-confidence,
and values with regard to quality work may automatically result in a D, F,
or I grade for this course. On a limited basis, extra credit maybe
available. Please make a notation in your calendar that all
written assignments, reports, etc., are to be completed and turned in
for final grading on a predetermined date prior to the end of the semester.
ALSO NOTE: Without good attendance
and participation, it is impossible to have a good "professional profile".
Also please remember, to pass this course, you must complete a professional development plan,
assigned research reports, a current health/wellness assessment, personal
budget and informational interview which shall meet both written
and oral criteria. Plus, all course materials must be well organized and
included in a student/class portfolio.
V. ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance is an important part of this class. Because this class only
meets for 8 weeks during the 4th quarter for two hours per week, if a student has over four absences
it will result in referral to Student Services and a possible 100% letter. You
will be expected to maintain your own attendance record as well as call into
WITC or make special arrangements with me if you are not able to attend
class. Because of the nature of this course, students do have the potential
to "Job Out" but to do so properly you must follow the WITC Guidelines which
includes communicating with and having approval from your Instructors and
Advisor. To help you get engaged in your Professional Employment and
Development, I highly encourage students to consider this option. But
please note, that your final grade will still be determined by the same
assessment criteria.
*A special note: Students who do not follow the "Job Out" requirements and
miss class excessively and do not participate in class discussions and
activities could receive a D or F even if all other course requirements have
been met!
VI. ADVANCED STANDING:
Students interested in advanced standing for this course should contact
Ms. Ellen Riely Hauser, Dean of Instructional Operations for the
WITC-Ashland Campus Business Department.
VII. SAFETY
Be extremely careful when entering and leaving our classroom. If at any
time there is an accident, please inform me immediately.
There are various Fire/Emergency exits on campus. I will inform you of
them on our first day of class. An emergency exit poster is also located on
the bulletin board in our classrooms.
VIII. SPECIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE:
If you or any of your classmates feel you would like some additional help
or have a question or concern, see me immediately.
When I am not in class or at lunch, I typically can be found in my office
in the Instructor Office Area. My schedule is posted at the entrance to my
office and on the bulletin board next to the Instructor office. You can also
contact me by telephone 715-682-4592 or 800-243-witc, ext 3177 or by e-mail
mike.bark@witc.edu .
NOTE: If at any time you may have any questions or
problems, please contact me immediately.
I SINCERELY HOPE YOU ENJOY THE COURSE!
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