HRM 514_WPE

C. Written Work: Unless otherwise indicated, all outside written work must be typed double-spaced on white 8-1/2” x 11” paper, using black ink. Students are required to use the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) (6^th ed.) as the primary reference as they prepare their final work for submission. Most written work will be submitted for grading with a cover sheet (including title of work, student name, university,

C. Written Work (continued): course and section number, professor, date, etc.) and stapled at the upper left-hand corner. Items submitted are expected to be of graduate quality, language and depth and in APA format. Points will be deducted for poor grammar, spelling and appearance.

Be sure to check part VI of your syllabus for additional assignments included in this course. Point values for all assignments are listed under "activities/ assignments due" in the last section of this syllabus. Students are encouraged to maintain a record of assignments submitted and points earned. .

NOTE #1: Five-point assignments are exempt from the cover page requirement.

NOTE #2: No plastic folders will be used, except in such cases as specifically necessary to support course objectives.

NOTE #3: Items containing more than three errors may be returned for correction and resubmission. The highest grade that will be assigned to a resubmission is a ‘C.’

D. Exams: There will be two exams during the semester. The exams will generally be comprised of various objective items, but may also include short answer and/or problem items, as well. Exams will be administered according to the Course Outline and Assignments listed in section VI of this syllabus. The final exam will be a comprehensive exam, covering all chapters in the text. Exams will be closed-book activities and will represent the independent work of each student.

Anyone absent during the mid-term exam will be required to attend a test makeup period as approved by Dr. Lyon and/or announced in class. In all cases, students should meet in Dr. Lyon's office (CTC Nursing Building, Room B-211), or other location as announced during class, at the designated time for their exam and room assignment. All make-up exams must be completed before February 28, 2011. There is no "make-up" scheduled for the final exam.

E. Research Activity & Briefing: Students are encouraged to work in teams of two to present a 12-15 minute briefing on a staffing current events topic, which must be directly related to a specific issue covered in the course text. Presentations will be conducted in a professional manner, including appropriate dress. Briefing topic areas and dates will be drawn in class. (NOTE: Teams of three will generally not be permitted; however, it may be possible to present as an individual, if necessary. Teams in excess of two must be approved by the professor.)

It is important that current events, not the textbook, drive the content of the presentation. Each student must speak during a major portion (e.g. not fewer than four minutes) of the presentation. Further, use of visual aids is encouraged. Students who require use of projection equipment must make arrangements with Dr. Lyon several weeks prior to their presentation.

Students are advised that neatness and poise are considered in the grading; athletic clothing (i.e., “warm-ups,” shorts, etc.) is not considered appropriate. Further, timing is important, since up to ten points will be deducted for short or long presentations. (The "Presentation Rating Sheet" will be disseminated to students on the first day of classes.) All

E. Research Activity & Briefing (continued): students in attendance for the presentations and the professor will score the briefings. The average score generated by the student assessments will determine one-half of the grade and half will be determined by the professor’s rating. Students will receive up to 10 assignment points for rating their peers.

On the day scheduled in section VI of this syllabus, each team (or individual student) will submit an annotated bibliography with a minimum of 15 books, magazines and/or journal references on their topic. At least half of the sources are expected to be no more than two years old. In addition to writing style, intellectual rigor will be assessed by the variety, depth and professional nature of the sources cited (i.e., professional magazines and journals will score higher than general interest sources and unsupported Internet items).

NOTE #1: A minimum of 20 appropriate references will support a grade of "C" or less; a minimum of 25 references is required for a "B" and at least 30 references are required for an "A." Not more than 30% of the sources counted for grading will be from the Internet. (This count does not include items from our library’s electronic databases and full-text articles.)

· To improve intellectual rigor, students are encouraged to use a variety of sources, including journals, magazines, books, etc. for this assignment. (Check with Dr. Lyon or library director, Ms. Melinda Guthrie, if you need further clarification on this issue.)

· Emphasis must be placed on current topics that directly affect the human resource management workforce planning and employment function, so several of the references used should be dated within the last 18 months. (At least half of the sources are to be no more than two years old.)

· At least one identified reference must provide a theoretical framework to support key points made in the body of the presentation.

· The course text, if appropriately cited, will be counted in the number of references for credit.

· Not more than two academic textbooks will be counted in the total number of references for credit.

· Papers will be stapled in the upper left-hand corner; folders will not be accepted.

NOTE #2: In addition to usual requirements for academic grammar and format, including use of the American Psychological Association Publication Manual (5^th ed.), students will use appropriate terminology and syntax to produce work rivaling professional quality.

· Students are encouraged to arrange appointments to review clean draft copies with Dr. Lyon; appointments for this activity will be accepted through week five of this 8-week course.)

· Dr. Lyon will grade each annotated bibliography as a required assignment.

· Graded annotated bibliography papers will be returned to students before the end of the semester.

F. Library Services: Information literacy focuses on research skills that prepare individuals to live and work in an information-centered society. Librarians will work with students in the development of critical reasoning, ethical use of information, and the appropriate use of secondary research techniques including: exploring information resources such as library collections and services, Identify sources such as subject databases and scholarly journals, executing effective search strategies, retrieving, recording, and citing relevant results correctly, and interpreting search results and deciding whether to expand the search. Library Resources are outlined and accessed through the web page: http://www.tarleton.edu/centraltexas/departments/library/

G. Exams: There will be four objective exams administered during the semester as indicated in the section of this syllabus. Exams represent the independent work of students; teamwork will not be permitted on exams. Further, no exam may be taken more than one time in an effort to improve the score achieved.

NOTE #1: With the exception of emergency and other approved situations, make-up exams will generally not be permitted.

NOTE #2: Unless other arrangements are approved, all make-up exams will be proctored.

§ Any exam not made up as approved and arranged by the professor will be scored as a zero.

§ Students will be directed to the testing center at the Fort Hood Soldier Development Center (Bldg 33009, Room D-204) to complete their make-up exam(s).

H. Grade Computation: Students earn their course grades by effectively completing scheduled assignments; no extra credit assignments are given. To satisfactorily pas this course, students must complete each of the graded items listed below. Failure to submit appropriate documents for scoring in each category may result in a failing grade. Final grades will be calculated as follows:

Exams (2 each)……….........…[352 pts]….. 55% A = 100% - 89.8% [640-575 points]

Assignments……………………...[160 pts]..... 25% B = 89.7% - 79.8% [574-511 points]

Annotated Bibliography…...[96 pts]…... 15% C = 79.7% - 69.8% [510-447 points]

Briefing…..……………………...…[32 pts]…… 5% F = 69.7% – below [446-0 points]

[640 points] 100%

I. Academic Honesty: Texas A&M University - Central Texas expects all students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Students guilty of academic dishonestly are subject to disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials. The faculty member is responsible for initiating action for each case of academic dishonestly. More information can be found at www.tamuct.org/studentaffairs.

J. Disability Services: If you have or believe you have a disability, may wish to self-identify. You can do so by providing documentation to the Director of Student Affairs. Students are encouraged to seek information about accommodations to help assure success in this class. Please contact Brandon Griggs at griggs@ct.tamus.edu, (254) 519-5721 or Main Building Room 114.

Disability Services International Students

Student Affairs, Room 114 Ms. Rebecca Lopez, room 105B

(254) 519-5721 (254) 519-5782

K. Tutoring Services: TAMUCT offers its students tutoring, both on-campus and online. Subjects tutored include: Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, and Writing (MLA and APA). For hours, or if you're interested in becoming a tutor, contact Academic Support Programs at 254-519-5496 or by emailing gnichols@ct.tamus.edu. You may also go to www.tamuct.org/studentaffairs and click on "Academic Support" to gain access and see a listing of the tutoring hours.

L. WARRIORLink: This online job database connects employers with students with postings of internships, part-time, full-time jobs. All students will receive an email with their username and password the first week of school with access information. Warrior Link allows our students up until a year after they graduate the opportunity to search for a job, post a resume, and keep informed on any events that are going on out of the careers services area. The link to Warrior Link is located at http://www.tamuct.org/careerservices.

M. Changes to Syllabus: A syllabus serves as an instructional and study planning document for both faculty and students. Although every effort will be taken to complete the semester according to the syllabus, it may become necessary to make certain changes to better facilitate the academic environment. In such an event, changes will be announced in class and students will receive written notice within one week of the change decision. Changes may be made within the last two weeks of the semester only in exceptional circumstances.

V. CLASS AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course: Workforce Planning and Employment (HRM 514.321) [CRN: 19012]

Semester: Spring 2012 (January 17 – March 9, 2012)

Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday evenings (8:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.)

Classroom: Fort Hood SDC, ______

Professor: Dr. Barbara Lyon, SPHR Office: CTC Nursing, B-211

Phone: (254) 519-5711 Fax: (254) 519-5490

E-mail: bjlyon@ct.tamus.edu Web Page: www.tarleton.edu/~blyon

Office Hours: Monday (office) 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday (virtual) 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday (travel) 5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Wednesday (office) 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday (virtual) 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday (travel) 5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Admin. Assistants: Mr. Shawn Kelley - TAMUCT, 126C - (254) 519-5725

Ms. Charlotte Wesley – TAMUCT, ___ - (254) 519-5437

VI. CLASS SCHEDULE

Week	Dates	Topic				Chapter		Activities
			1a	Jan 17			Resources Staffing Strategy		1	Syllabus review ~~~~~~~~~~ *Employment Applications* Discuss assignment of five different employers’ application forms @ 3 pts each, plus a one-page memo comparing strengths and weaknesses of the best and worst applications within the set. [Due week 5.]
			1b	Jan 19			Staffing Strategy ~~~~~~~~~~ Laws and Compliance		1 ~~~ 2	Library resources /5 pts. Submit in class summary and database abstract for a peer reviewed journal article related to staffing. (See last page.)
			2a	Jan 24			Laws and Compliance		2	Application 2.b /10 pts. Chapter 2, pp. 82-83 Submit prepared assignment in class. (See sample in Blackboard Learning Resources folder.)
			2b		Jan 26		Staffing Planning		3	Application 3.a /15 pts. Chapter 3, pp. 136-137 Submit prepared assignment in class. (See sample in Blackboard Learning Resources folder.)
			3a		Jan 31		Job Analysis & Rewards		4	DOL Website / 5 pts. (See instructions on last page.)

Week	Dates	Topic			Chapter		Activities
			3b	Feb 2		External Recruitment ~~~~~~~~~~ Internal Recruitment		5 ~~~ 6	Combination Resume Draft /5 pts. Submit prepared assignment in class. ~~~~~~~~ Classified Ads /10 pts. Two different employment classified ads (one outstanding; one very poor) @ 2 pts each, plus a one-page memo comparing strengths and weaknesses of the two ads. ~~~~~~~~ Application 6.a /10 pts. Chapter 6, pp. 299-300 Submit prepared assignment in class. (See sample in Blackboard Learning Resources folder.) ~~~~~~~~ *Submit in class your research team and topic.*
			4a	Feb 7		Student Assessment		1-6	Mid-term Exam / 176 pts.
			4b	Feb 9		Measurement		7	Application 7.a Chapter 7, pp. 352-355 Review assignment before class. (Due week 6.) ~~~~~~~~ Application 7.b Chapter 7, pp. 355-357 Review assignment before class. (Due week 6.)

Week

Dates

Topic

Chapter

Activities

Feb 14

External Selection

8-9

Employ’t App’s Due /20 pts.

Submit in class five different employers’ application forms @ 3 pts each, plus a one-page memo comparing strengths and weaknesses of the best and worst applications within the set.

Feb 16

Internal Selection

Application 9.a /10 pts.

Chapter 9, pp. 481-483

Submit prepared assignment in class. (See sample in Blackboard Learning Resources folder.)

~~~~~~~~

Application 9.b /10 pts.

Chapter 9, pp. 483-484

Submit prepared assignment in class. (See sample in Blackboard Learning Resources folder.)

~~~~~~~~

TWC Website /5 pts.

(See instructions on last page.)

Feb 21

Decision Making

Measurement

Application 7.a /15 pts.

Chapter 7, pp. 352-355

Review assignment before class. ~~~~~~~~

Application 7.b /20 pts.

Chapter 7, pp. 355-357

Review assignment before class

~~~~~~~~

Research Due /96 pts.

Feb 23

Decision Making

Combination Resume /15 pts.

Submit prepared assignment in class.

~~~~~~~~

Research Briefings /32 pts.

	Week		Dates		Topic		Chapter		Activities
7a		Feb 28		Final Match		12		TAMUCT Career Svc /5 pts. Submit in class summary of MyPlan.com activity – Go to http://www.ct.tamus.edu/departments/careerservices/consulting.php for details. ~~~~~~~~ Research Briefings
7b		Mar 1		Staffing Management ~~~~~~~~ Retention Management		13 14		Research Briefings
8a		Mar 6		Future Staffing Considerations				Research Briefings
8b		Mar 8		Chapters 11-14				Comprehensive Final Exam /176 pts. Final exam due by midnight on Thursday, March 8, 2012.

Library Resources Web Search

(NOTE: To complete this assignment from an off-campus computer, a proxy server may be required. For assistance accessing the library’s database system go to the link that follows: http://www.ct.tamus.edu/departments/library/libraryusernames.php.)

1. Go to the TAMUCT library Web site (or link from the university’s main page).

2. Review the information available within the site and then go to “Online Databases.”

3. Select “EBSCO Databases.”

4. Select databases that begin with the following key words: “Academic,” “Business,” and “Psychology.”

5. Enter keywords for a staffing topic that interests you.

6. Delimit the search to available full-text, peer-reviewed journal articles that have been published within the last two years.

7. Prepare a Website search summary sheet that includes the total number of “hits” located in your search. (On the summary sheet, be sure to state your topic as the title and list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a reference citation is required.)

8. Attach a copy of the database abstract page to the Website search summary sheet.

9. Submit your printed summary sheet and abstract page in class during the assigned period.

(See the Library Search Guide and Web site Search Summary Sheet sample document in your class Blackboard Learning Resources folder.)

DOL Web Search

1. Go to the Department of Labor Web site on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

2. Review the information available within the site and select a topic that interests you.

3. Prepare a Website search summary sheet. (Be sure to state your topic as the title and list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a reference citation is required.)

4. Submit your printed summary sheet in class during the assigned period.

(See Web site Search Summary Sheet sample document in your class Blackboard Learning Resources folder.)

TWC Web Search

1. Go to the TWC Web site (or search for Texas Workforce Commission).

2. Review the information available within the site and select a topic that interests you.

3. Prepare a Website search summary sheet. (Be sure to state your topic as the title and list at least five essential points on the topic. Further, remember that a reference citation is required.)

4. Submit your printed summary sheet in class during the assigned period.

(See Web site Search Summary Sheet sample document in your class Blackboard Learning Resources folder.)

Texas A&M University--Central Texas

Workforce Planning & Employment

HRM 514.321 - Spring 2012

I. COURSE OVERVIEW

II. COURSE OBJECTIVES

III. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS [ISBN: 978-0-07-353027-7]

IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND STRUCTURE

Discuss assignment of five different employers’ application forms @ 3 pts each, plus a one-page memo comparing strengths and weaknesses of the best and worst applications within the set. [Due week 5.]

Classified Ads /10 pts.

Two different employment classified ads (one outstanding; one very poor) @ 2 pts each, plus a one-page memo comparing strengths and weaknesses of the two ads.