Houston Community College
Cosmetology Program
CSME 2343 SALON DEVELOPMENT
Fall 2015 Thursday 8AM-2:25PM in Room 214
2 Lecture, 4 lab hours (96 contact hours)
Mr. Bruce Barnes, Professor
bruce.barnes@hccs.edu
Office: (713) 718-5742
Hilda Sustaita, Department Chair
hilda.sustaita@hccs.edu
Office: (713) 718-7503
Note: The instructor reserves the right to modify (change) the
assignments, grading procedure, and other related policies as circumstances
may dictate.
Course Description
Students will gain knowledge on applications and procedures necessary for
salon development. Topics include professional management skills, salon
operation, and record keeping.
This course is an exploration of salon management and the concepts and
skills related to personal and business management. Topics include
professional ethics, goal setting, salon operation and management and
record keeping. This course is 2 lecture and 4 lab hours (96 contact hours).
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be awarded 3
semester credit hours.
Course Focus
The main focus of this course is to teach the student the concepts, skills and
operations necessary to supervise and manage a hair styling salon. Emphasis
will be placed on the daily operations, record keeping, inventory control, and
supervision.
End of Course Outcomes
Create a salon portfolio; and demonstrate organizational skills related to
salon operation and management and other in-class activities by passing the
final examination. Hand in an industrial portfolio with all documentation of
operating a salon business, at the end of the semester.
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External accreditation standard is a passing score of 70% on state licensing
examination administered by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
on the first attempt.
Text and References
Milady’s Standard Cosmetology Textbook, 2012 Edition, Clifton, New York
USB drive @least a 4 GB and computer –paper and pen/pencil for note taking
2 “inch Binder- plastic sleeves for your handouts
Laptop
Course Competencies
This course is designed to assist the student in obtaining the following
competencies:
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Establish short and long range personal goals within the beauty
industry
Identify which job offers to accept.
Prepare for an employment interview
Develop skills and personal attitudes that will enable the student
to become successful in the job search
Develop and maintain professional relationships including
building a clientele
Create a salon portfolio
Demonstrate an understanding of salon operations
Demonstrate an understanding of salon ethics and goals.
Demonstrate organizational skills related to salon management
Explain how management assists in reaching personal and
family goals.
Identify effective supervisory techniques.
Understand the risk and profit motive factor.
Understand the elements and advantages of the free enterprise
system.
Explain the role of small business in the free enterprise system
Identify and explain the rules, regulations and sanitary
requirements necessary to obtain a hair salon license in the
State of Texas.
Identify and explain the types of salon ownership.
Develop a business plan.
Write and deposit checks.
Schedule and book appointments
Website studies and purchasing equipment
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STATEMENT OF FOUNDATION SKILLS AND WORKPLACE
COMPETENCIES (SCAN SKILLS)
A study was conducted for the Department of Labor by the American Society
for Training and Development which identified the seven skills United States
employers want most in entry level employees. These skills are motivation
to learn, basic skills, communication, teamwork, critical thinking, career
development and leadership.
HCCS is committed to preparing every student with the knowledge and skills
needed to succeed in today’s dynamic work environment. Towards the end
of the course, skills will be included in this session. Testing and assessing
these skills will vary according to the individual instructor.
The following are examples of how these skills may be incorporated into this
course.
SCANS COMPETENCIES ADDRESSED IN THIS COURSE:
SCANS Matrix
A. Three Part Foundation
Basic Skills – Read at 12th grade level, writes, performs arithmetic
(Basic adding and subtraction), and Listening and speaking skills
Thinking Skills – Thinks creatively, makes decisions, solves
problems, visualizes,
Knows how to learn and reason in problem solving
Personal Qualities – Displays responsibility, self-esteem,
sociability, self-management
And integrity and honesty
B. Five Workplace Competencies
Resources – Identifies, organizes, plans and allocates resources
Interpersonal – Works with others, , participates as a team
member, learn work-related content
Information – Acquires, uses and evaluates relevant information
Systems – Understands complex inter-relationships
Technology – Works with a variety of technologies
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Student Learning Outcomes
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The student will design a salon portfolio (Notebook) consistent with the
project guidelines and includes all the essential elements provided by
the instructor.
The student will develop a business plan, and a brochure for a styling
salon that includes all essential elements provided by the instructor.
The student will create an operations manual that incorporates the
basic elements of sound supervision in operating a salon business.
The student will complete forms for booking appointments, depositing
cash/checks, creating deposit slips for the bank, endorsing checks
received from a business loan,
The Cosmetology Department does not guarantee that each student will
acquire each learning competency nor acquire all the hours necessary to
complete the program within a specified period of time. Courses are
scheduled at the discretion of the department and the availability of qualified
faculty.
GRADE DETERMINATION
To be determined by the individual instructor.
Attendance………….…………………..30%
Midterm……………….…………………..20%
Final/Portfolio.…..……………………..20% (Portfolio due 12/03/2015)
Quiz/Test……………………………….….10%
Project (Assignments)…….………..20%
Total percentage is 100, if a notebook is not completed the final
grade may be an “F” for the course (this includes attendance).
GRADING SCALE
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100- 90 = A
89-80 =
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79-70 =
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69-60 =
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59- And below you will repeat the class (For each
day absent your final grade may be reduced to a
lower grade).
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are expected to attend class daily and be on time. Any student
absent from class in excess of 3 days, information will be submitted to EAlert(HCCS) then on the 4th day the student will and can be terminated from
the cosmetology program. Student(s) may also be dropped from the course if
there are excessive trades. (Tardiness is any time 15 minutes after class
schedule).
Students arriving late to school will not be allowed to ask questions on
subjects that were discussed prior to arriving to class.
WITHDRAWALS
It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw officially from a course to
keep from receiving an "F" for the class.
DRESS CODE
Students in the cosmetology operator candidate program are expected to be
self-motivated individuals and to stay on task at all times. Students must be
dressed professionally and appropriately in accordance with the department
dress code: Black medical scrubs, black lab coat, and black shoes (nursing
type) no sandals or backless shoes, hose or socks must be worn.
SCHOLASTIC DISHONETY AND CLASSROOM CONDUCT
Students are expected to conduct themselves with honor and integrity in
fulfilling the course requirements. Any student found cheating on a test,
plagiarizing or in collusion will receive an "F" for the assignment and may be
dropped from the program. See HCC on-line for college policy on academic
dishonesty and disciplinary problems.
This level of development in a students' training is crucial to their
professional development and success; any student that is disruptive or
disrespectful may be dismissed from the program.
Make-up policy for missed assignments or tests: There will be no make-up
for missed weekly exams. Make-up for a missed mid-term or final test will be
permitted only if the student informs the instructor in advance. The student
must make arrangements to take the test at least 3 days before the original
test date. It should be understood that the make-up test would not be the
same as the test given to the rest of the student body.
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ELECTRONICS IN THE CLASSROOM
All cell phones and other electronic devices authorized by me must be placed
on vibrate. You are not allowed to talk on these devices in the classroom nor
in the lab area during my instruction.
ADA-Services to Students with Disabilities
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric,
vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations
must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the
beginning of each semester. Faculty is only authorized to provide only the
accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.
Northwest ADA Counselors:
Lisa
Parkinson
–
713.718.5422
Dr. LaRonda Ashford –
713.718.5409
(Office:
Spring
Branch)
(Office: Katy)
If the student has a felony, he/she may not be able to take the state exam
for a Texas license.
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CSME 2343 SALON DEVELOPMENT
Fall 2015 Thursday 8AM-2:25PM in Room 214
2 Lecture, 4 lab hours (96 contact hours)
Course Outline Calendar Fall 2015
Note: The instructor reserves the right to modify (change) the
assignments, grading procedure, and other related policies as circumstances
may dictate.
Week 1
Orientation
Syllabi/Math/Safety Quizzes
Week 2
Career Opportunity
Maintaining Healthy Body and Mind
Short/Long Term Career and Life Goals (Dream Boards)
Week 3
Job Search
Communicating effectively/Interviewing skills/Body
Language
Resume Development/Cover Letter/Thank you Letter
Week 4
Networking/Building a clientele
Stylist-Client Relationship and Stylists-Staff Relationship
Performance Reviews
Week 5
Self-Appraisal
Type of Salon Ownership/Location
Rental/Lease Agreements
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Houston Community College
Cosmetology Program
CSME 2343 SALON DEVELOPMENT
Fall 2015 Thursday 8AM-2:25PM in Room 214
2 Lecture, 4 lab hours (96 contact hours)
Course Outline Calendar Fall 2015
Note: The instructor reserves the right to modify (change) the
assignments, grading procedure, and other related policies as circumstances
may dictate.
Week 6
Loans/Capital/Funding
Salon Floor/Décor
Week 7
TDLR Permits/Licenses/Public Utilities
Week 8
Mid-Term
Week 9
Taxes/Insurance(s)
Week 10
Salon Management/Salon Operations
Week 11
TDLR Rules and Regulations (Salon Management)
Week 12
Salon Retailing
Product Knowledge, Sales, Displaying
Week 13
Complete all assignments
Week 14
Holiday (Thanksgiving)
Week 15
Review for Final Exam
Week 16
Final Exam
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