Draft MGT 3003.002 (Course #22869) Schedule (Spring Semester 2016)
Class Hours: TR, 2:30 p.m. – 3:45 pm, BB 2.01.06 (“The Pit”)
Office Hours: MW: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., TR: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., BB 4.04.29
Dr. Wilson’s Web site: http://faculty.business.utsa.edu/bjwilson
(Updated March 3, 2016)
NOTE: Only the online version of this schedule is current. Both PC and Mac users should use the
Mozilla Firefox browser to access UTSA Web sites and Blackboard Learn. Access Blackboard Learn at
http://learn.utsa.edu/.
Day/Date
Topic/Event
Chapter/
Readings
Tue., Jan. 12
(1) Discuss text, syllabus, class schedule, & Blackboard
(2) Guest presenter: Angie Foster, McGraw-Hill Publishers, “Connect”
Orientation
Thur., Jan. 14
(1) Junior Achievement Video
(2) Guest presenter: Veronica Avila & Felicia Breaux, Junior Achievement of
JA PreSouth Texas, JA Orientation (mandatory for prospective JA volunteers)
Orientation
(3) JA Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVw-DUy3ez4 and
Homework
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTmryDIQq6s
Mon., Jan. 18
Tue., Jan. 19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Holiday – Class will not meet
(1) One Man’s Opinion
(2) Guest presenter: Joey Ramos, Director of Student Services, Center for
Student Professional Development (CSPD), Overview of CSPD & Career
Action Program (CAP)
Wed., Jan. 20
Student Organization Involvement Fair, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Business
Building 2nd floor hallway
Thur., Jan. 21
(1) Orientation on OWL modules
(2) Guest presenter: Dennis Lopez, COB Director of International Business
Programs
(3) Student Organization Involvement Fair, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Business
Building 2nd floor hallway
Fri., Jan. 22
(No Extensions)
JA Volunteers:
(1) Last day to upload to Blackboard the completion certificate for on-line
UTSA Child Protection Training (CPT) at
https://myTraining.affiliated.utsa.edu/
(2) International Students: Last day to upload to Blackboard and to provide
the Office of International Student Services (MB 1.210) the completed and
signed (a) JA Volunteer-International Office Approval Form (International
Student Services Form F-1.3), and (b) COB International Student Permission
Form.
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Syllabus
Blackboard
OWL Link
Blackboard
OWL Link
Mon., Jan. 25
Tue., Jan. 26
Last day to complete Connect Quiz #1 (Chap. 16) due by 11:59 p.m.
(1) Guest lecturer: Veronica Rodriguez, Career Counselor, University Career Center
Chap. 16
& CSPD, Résumé Writing in CSPD Format
Ex. 16.1.A
(2) Employment Communication
(1) Last day to sign up for extra-credit CAP program through the CSPD
(2) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): COB Dean’s Forum Lecture Series,
Guest Lecturer: UTSA Alumnus Charlie Paulette, '92, EMBA '01, chief sales and
marketing officer, The Gambrinus Company, "Gut Check: The Risks and Rewards of
Entrepreneurship and Brand Marketing,” 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (reception at 7:00
Wed., Jan. 27
p.m.), University Rm (BB 2.01.04). (NOTE: Event sponsor will take attendance;
those of my students arriving on time, and leaving after the event is over will earn the
extra credit.)
(3) Census Date: No refunds for dropping an individual course after this date &
last day to drop or withdraw from course without a grade
(1) Guest lecturer: Morris Ellington, Professional Development Program Manager,
Thur., Jan. 28 UCC, Professional Dress & Image, Interviewing Skills
(2) Employment Communications
Fri., Jan. 29
(1) Last day to complete OWL Résumé quiz (due by 11:59pm)
(2) Last day to complete OWL Cover Letter quiz (due by 11:59 pm)
Mon., Feb. 1
Last day to complete Connect Quiz #2 (Chap. 1) due by 11:59 p.m.
Tue., Feb. 2
(1) Establishing Credibility
(2) Introduction Exercise
Wed., Feb. 3
Last day to complete Connect Quiz #3 (Chaps. 2 & 3) due by 11:59 p.m.
Chap. 16
Ex. 16.1C
Ex. 16.1H
Chap. 1
Ex. 1.1B
Ex. 1.2A
Thur., Feb. 4
(1) Interpersonal Communication & Emotional Intelligence
(2) Team Communication & Difficult Conversations
Fri., Feb. 5
(1) Last day to complete OWL English Mechanics Quiz due by 11:59 p.m.
(2) Last day to submit certification of initial or continuing membership in an
authorized COB registered student organization (RSO) for extra credit
Mon., Feb. 8
(1) Last day to complete Connect Quiz #4 (Chap. 4) due by 11:59 p.m.
(2) Last day to Pay Tuition & Fees: Students delinquent in paying will be dropped
from this course by the end of today. Assignments cannot be accepted from such
students, either in hard copy or online, during the time they are dropped from classes,
and late assignments will not be accepted retroactively if you are eventually
reinstated.
Tue., Feb. 9
(1) Guest lecturer: Alex Lewis, Business PhD student & former TA
(2) Communicating across Cultures
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Chap. 2
Ex. 2.1B
Ex. 2.1O
Ex. 2.1Q
Chap. 3
Ex. 3.1A
Ex. 3.5B
Chap. 4
Ex. 4.1E
Wed., Feb. 10
(1) Last day to complete Connect Quiz #5 (Chaps. 5 & 6) due by 11:59 p.m.
(2) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): The Global Business Club guest
presentation on the oil and gas industry: Alex Angola, Senior Financial Analyst,
Tesoro Corp., Harris Room (UC 2.212), 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Note: Event sponsor
will take attendance; those of my students arriving on time, and leaving after the event
is over will earn the extra credit.)
(1) Creating Effective Business Messages
(2) Improving Readability with Style & Design
(3) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Ethics & Leadership Seminar, Chief
Master Sergeant (CMSgt) Bob Vasquez (U.S. Air Force Retired), Course Director,
Thur., Feb. 11
U.S. Air Force Academy; sponsored by the CSPD; BB 2.06.04 (University Rm);
9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (NOTE: Event sponsor will take attendance; those of my
students arriving on time, and leaving after the event is over will earn the extra
credit.)
Fri., Feb. 12
(1) Last day to submit Résumé Review Confirmation Form (Non-CAP
Students)
(2) Last day to submit résumé assignment via Blackboard (Non-CAP
Students) or via email at CAP@utsa.edu (CAP Students) due by 11:59p.m.
(2) Last day to complete OWL Writing Composition Quiz due by 11:59p.m.
Mon., Feb. 15
Last day to complete Connect Quiz #6 (Chaps. 7 & 8) due by 11:59 p.m.
Tue., Feb. 16
(1) Email & Other Traditional Tools for Business Communication
(2) Social Media for Business Communication
(3) All-Majors Career Fair, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Convocation Center
(NOTE: Must be dressed in professional business attire; should have several
copies of your résumé)
Thur., Feb. 18
Midterm Exam
Fri., Feb. 19
Last day to complete OWL Email quiz (due by 11:59p.m.
Mon., Feb. 22
Tue., Feb. 23
Chap. 5
Ex. 5.1A
Ex. 5.2C
Chap. 6
Chap. 7
Ex. 7.1A
Ex. 7.1F
Ex. 7.1H
Ex. 7.1I
Chap. 8
Ex. 8.1D
Ex. 8.1F
Chaps. 1-8, 16
Last day to complete Connect Quiz #7 (Chaps. 14 & 15) due by 11:59
p.m.
Guest Lecturer: H-E-B Day: Shelley Hajovsky, Senior Corporate
Recruiter, and Jessica Neal, SA/West Region Talent Manager, H-E-B
Grocery Co.
Thur., Feb. 25
(1) Planning Presentations
(2) Discuss in-class oral presentation requirement
(3) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Rod Colón, noted veteran
career coach, “Millennials Thriving as the CEO of Me, Inc.,” 11:00 a.m. –
12:30 p.m., CSPD Annex (BB 1.01.024). (NOTE: Event sponsor will take
attendance; those of my students arriving on time, and leaving after the
event is over will earn the extra credit.)
Fri., Feb. 26
Last day to complete OWL Writing Style Quiz due by 11:59p.m.
Mon., Feb. 29
Midterm grades due Registrar by 2:00pm (Dr. Wilson)
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Chap. 14
Ex. 14.1A
Ex. 14.1B
Ex. 14.1D
Ex. 13.1F
Tue., Mar. 1
(1) Oral Presentation on Oral Presentations
(2) Delivering Presentations
(3) Non-JA Volunteers: Prepare for your scheduled in-class oral
presentation
(4) Midterm grades due Registrar by 2:00pm (Dr. Wilson)
Wed., Mar. 2
Last day to complete Connect Quiz #8 (Chaps. 9) due by 11:59 p.m.
Chap. 9
Ex. 9.1A
Ex. 9.1B
Ex. 9.13D
Thur., Mar. 3
Routine Messages
Fri., Mar. 4
Last day to complete OWL Presentation quiz due by 11:59p.m.
Mon., Mar. 7
Last day to complete Connect Quiz #9 (Chap. 11) due by 11:59 p.m.
Tue., Mar. 8
(1) Class will not meet today – I must attend conference—students
remain responsible for reading, studying, and understanding Chap. 11
(2) Bad-News Messages
(3) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (Non-CAP Students Only) (10 points):
Professional Etiquette Dinner, 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m., Denman Room (UC
2.01.28). NOTE: Attendees must be in business professional attire
(otherwise will not receive this extra credit); register online at RowdyJobs;
$15.00 fee. Event sponsors will provide me a listing of my students who
attend this event, including the names of those not in professional attire.
Wed., Mar. 9
Thur., Mar. 10
Chap. 15
Ex. 15.1A
Ex. 15.1C
Ex. 15.1D
Ex. 15.1F
Ex. 15.1G
Last day to complete Connect Quiz #10 (Chap. 10) due by 11:59 p.m.
(1) Persuasive Messages
(2) Discuss Connect-based writing assignment and rubric
Fri., Mar. 11
Last day to complete OWL Critical Thinking quiz due by 11:59 p.m.
Mon., Mar.14
to Sat., Mar. 19
Spring Break
Mon., Mar. 21
Last Day to drop an individual course via ASAP and receive an
automatic “W” grade
Tue., Mar. 22
Access and begin work on your Connect-based writing assignment (see
instructions on Blackboard announcement sometime during the day)
Thur., Mar. 24
(1) In-class oral presentations
Tue., Mar. 29
(1) Guest lecturer: Dan Karam, Chief Information Officer & Partner, MUY
Brands
(2) Last day to complete Connect-based writing assignment due by
11:59pm
Thur., Mar. 31
In-class oral presentations
Fri., Apr. 1
(1) Last day to complete EC-OWL Report quiz (due by 11:59pm)
(2) Last day to complete EC-OWL Citation quiz (due by 11:59p.m.)
Tue., Apr. 5
Guest Presenters: Dr. Lisa Montoya & Alison Hector, “LinkedIn”
Thur., Apr. 7
In-class oral presentations
Fri., Apr. 8
JA Volunteers: All JA presentations must be completed by today
Chap. 11
Ex. 11.1D
Ex. 11.1E
Chap. 10
Ex. 10.1C
Chap. 15
Chap. 15
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Tue., Apr. 12
In-class oral presentations
Wed., Apr. 13
EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): State of the College, Dean Gerry
Sanders, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., University Room (2.06.04). (NOTE: Event
sponsor will take attendance; those of my students arriving on time, and
leaving after the event is over will earn the extra credit.)
Thur., Apr. 14
In-class oral presentations
Fri., Apr. 15
(1) JA Volunteers: Completed JA classroom teacher evaluations of
student presentations due Dr. Wilson
(2) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (Non-CAP Students Only (10 points):
Group Mock Interviews, 2:30pm-3:45pm, Bexar room (HUC 1.102).
NOTE: To earn these points, students must (a) be on time, (b) dress in
business professional attire, (c) have copies of your résumé, and (d) be
prepared to respond to typical interview questions such as those at this link.
Sign up for this event at RowdyJobs.
Tue., Apr. 19
Guest Lecturer: Chad Crandall, CEO, Texas Migraine Clinic
Thur., Apr. 21
In-class oral presentations
Chap. 15
Fri., Apr. 22
Last day to earn extra-credit points not due earlier
In-class oral presentations
Chap. 15
Tue., Apr., 26
Wed., Apr. 27
Thur., Apr. 28
Chap. 15
Chap. 15
Last Day to withdraw from (drop) all courses via online withdrawal
form at http://www.utsa.edu/registrar/forms.html and receive an
automatic “W” grade for each course
Guest Lecturer: Dr. Richard Lewis, UTSA professor of sociology, &
owner/president, Round Top Consulting Associates, “Transition in the
Contemporary Workplace”
Mon. & Tue.,
May 2 & 3
Student Study Days – class will not meet
Thur., May 5
Final Exam: Non-JA volunteers only (12:30 pm – 2:30 pm), BB 2.01.06
Fri., May 13
Course grades due Registrar by 2:00 pm (Dr. Wilson)
“Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.”
“Dorothy” in The Wizard of Oz
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Chaps. 9-11, 1415