P M E L ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION MANAGEMENT AND TOURISM COURSE SYLLABUS FALL 2001 A S Instructor: Office Hours: Phone: Classroom: Class Hours: REC 345 MEETINGS AND CONVENTION MANAGEMENT James A. Fausel, CMP, CMM 30 Minutes before each class and by appointment at MU 965-7291 (Dept. of Recreation Mgt and Tourism Office) The Conference Connection - 480 949 8472 E mail: jimfausel@qwest.net Web: www.conferenceconnection.org ECA 219 Thursdays, 4:40pm to 7:30pm Course Description: Focuses on basic aspects and skills involved in planning and managing meetings and conventions. Covers the meetings industry with a broad approach. Emphasis on types of meetings and meeting markets. Examines entire sequence of events, from conceptual state of first meeting plan though completion of the event. Strong emphasis on the meeting participant as the adult learner. This course will help candidates prepare themselves for employment in the hospitality industry. Course curriculum is based on the 27 Meeting Management Functions as identified by the Convention Industry Council. Course Objectives: This course is to provide students with an understanding of the meetings industry and with technical/ professional skills required to properly execute and manage a meeting or convention. Focus will be on application of knowledge and techniques to real world situations. As such, students successfully completing REC 345 will obtain knowledge and understanding in meeting related topics. The curriculum and course schedule is attached. Course Materials/ Required Texts Barbara Nichols, Professional Meeting Management (Education Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association, 3rd Edition, 1996) Convention Liaison Council Manual (Convention Liaison Council) 7TH EDITION Meetings Industry Mall (MIM List) www. mimlist.com Department and Instructors Course Policies: 1. Class Participation and Attendance: A successful learning experience is based on students commitment and participation. Therefore, students are expected to attend class regularly and participate in all class discussion. Also, it is impossible to participate in class discussion if the student is absent, so attendance is required. Quality of class participation will carry more weight than quantity. EXCESSIVE ABSENCES WILL RESULT IN LOWER COURSE GRADES. If absences are excessive, but medically excused, a student will receive an "I" or "W" depending on the circumstances. Tardiness constitutes an absence. More than 2 absences will be considered excessive. It is the students responsibility to sign in on attendance sheet for each class. Each unexcused absence results in a 7 point deduction from the final grade. 2. Handouts: Handouts will be provided frequently throughout the semester. It is the responsibility of students to secure these materials from the instructor. The instructor will not be responsible for providing materials to students who have missed class. 3. A S 4. P M E L Quizzes - Quizzes will be given at least two times during the semesters to ensure that reading assignments are completed on time and that students pay attention to lectures and discussion. Quizzes will not be repeated. Students absent when quizzes are called for will not be allowed to take the quiz. Missed quizzes result in a "O" for the quiz. Late Policy - There is no valid excuse for turning in assignments late. All assignments are due at the beginning of the assigned class period. Assignments turned in after the instructor has called for assignments to be turned in are late. 5. Assignment Format Policy - All assignments must be typewritten or word processed. Exceptions will be given in specific situations. Work done for this class is to be original, done exclusively for this course and comply with course standards as outlined by the instructor. 6. Examination Policy - Students will not be allowed for any reason to exit and reenter the examination room. Students must submit their exam as completed before exiting the examination room. Students exiting the examination room prior to submitting the exam will receive a "0" for that exam. 7. Make up Examinations: Students should notify the instructor immediately of any conflicts with scheduled examinations. Failure to do so could result in a "0" for the exam.. If the student has a valid excuse, the exam will be rescheduled at my convenience. 8. Meetings Industry Mall (MIM) New in the industry is the Meetings Industry Mall, an informal information system on the internet. Each student is expected to subscribe to the MIM and get on their list. (No charge) You will be required to review the messages each day (could be 30 or 40) and find a topic that is relevant to what we are learning. You will be quizzed on that very topic orally each week. This forum is one of the most important communications tools in the meetings industry with over 4000 members reading the posts each day. 8, Field Trip - Field Trip attendance will be treated as class attendance. Students are responsible for arranging transportation to/from each trip. This semester the field trip will begin at 5:00pm and dismiss at 7:00pm unless otherwise specified by the instructor. Students unable to make the field trip should contact the instructor. This field trip, scheduled for November 1 is critical to course study. We will meet at the Radisson Scottsdale promptly at 5:00pm Details will be given one week before. Now that you've looked over all the rules, please enjoy the class and have fun planning your next meeting. Grading Scheme: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Class Attendance and Participation Quizzes (Mim list ) Exam Mid year Course Study Project Final Exam 25% 05% 25% 20% 25% P M E L James A. Fausel, CMP, CMM A= 91-100 A S B= 81-90 C= 71-80 D= 65-72 F= Below 65 STUDENTS WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EARN EXTRA CREDIT, SERVICE HOURS AND INTERNSHIP THROUGH THIS CLASS IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. Scholarships are available to interested students for membership in MPI (Meeting Professionals International) SGMP, (Society of Government Meeting Professionals) and IAHMP (International Association of Hispanic Meeting Professionals) Details to be given in class. Information will be distributed in class.