AT MORRISVILLE
Course Outline/Syllabus
OFFT 210 – Admin. Sec. Support
Procedures
Class: Mon. – 2:00 – 2:50 Instructor: Mrs. Payette
Wed. – 2:00 – 3:50 E-mail: payettp@morrisville.edu
Office: Room 114 Charlton Hall
Phone: X6022
Texts: Procedures & Theories
for the Administrative Professional, 5th
edition; Patsy Fulton-Calkins
Objectives:
To have students gain an understanding of the constantly
changing role of the office professional in the workplace of today. This course focuses on the following skills
necessary in all offices (both large and small):
1.
Be a productive member of an office team
2.
Behave ethically
3.
Process information via technology
Communicate effectively – both orally and in writing
4.
Process mail
5.
Manage records
6.
Assist in the preparation of meetings
7.
Prepare travel arrangements
8.
Complete job searches
9.
Advance on the job
10.
Lead and supervise others
PLEASE NOTE: You
are encouraged to bring your laptop to school for taking notes and
participating in class. Do not create any type of INTERNET CONNECTION unless
asked to by the professor. Any violation of this will result in your dismissal
from the classroom.
All
assignments must be printed out PRIOR
to arriving to class as there is no
Network connection allowed in class. No late assignments will be accepted,
regardless of whether the student attends class or not. No makeup tests will be
given except in extraordinary circumstances as determined by the instructor.
All homework and projects will be typewritten and neat. All problems will be
completed on the computer unless otherwise instructed. Students are urged to
see their instructor to discuss problems that may arise or to gain assistance
with class work.
Attendance is expected at all class
sessions. Penalties procedures for not attending class stipulate that if you
miss more than 3 (three) classes, for any reason, you may be asked to withdraw
from the class or you may be given an automatic F. Please note, if you
are late for class, it is your responsibility to ensure that the instructor has
marked you present in class at the end of that session. Your attendance for that
day will be added; however, it will be noted as a Late Arrival. The student should contact the instructor in
advance when an absence is necessary.
The student is responsible for all material covered and assignments
given when absent from class are the homework assigned will still be due within
the original homework due date. (No
homework extensions are granted due to class absence.) You may e-mail instructor to get homework
assigned for that day. Class
participation and discussions will be heavily considered in determining your
final grade, as this is part of the learning process.
GRADING
Homework assignments (English Usage/Vocabulary sheets) -- 25%
Take Home Chapter Tests and Final Exam -- 25%
Projects (incl. Chapter assignments, oral presentation,
resume assignment) 25%
Class Participation/Attitude/Professionalism/Attendance -- 25%
Professionalism – Attitude, Attendance contributes greatly
in overall grade. Remember you are being
prepared to become an office professional – treat others as you want yourself
to be treated within an office.
Students with Disabilities
If
you are a student with a documented disability, who wishes to use academic
accommodations, you should do the following:
1). Speak with me
during the first two weeks of class.
2). Talk with David Symonds or Stephanie
Lawhorne to arrange your test accommodations.
Both are located at the