Draft MGT 3003.001 (Course #21763) Schedule (Spring Semester 2015) *
Class Hours: MW, 10:00am – 11:15am, BB 2.01.06 (“The Pit”)
Office Hours: MW: 11:30am - 12:30pm, TR: 1:00pm – 2:00pm, BB 4.04.29
(Updated March 27, 2015)
Dr. Wilson’s Web site: http://faculty.business.utsa.edu/bjwilson
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—Mozilla
Firefox and Chrome are the only browsers that currently permit full access to Blackboard Learn and the
Online Writing Lab (OWL). Access Blackboard Learn at http://learn.utsa.edu/.
Day/Date
Topic/Event
Chapter/
Readings **
Mon., Jan. 12
(1) Introduction & discuss text, class schedule, & Blackboard
(2) Guest presenter: Angie Foster, McGraw-Hill Publishers, “Orientation on
Connect”
Syllabus
Wed., Jan. 14
Guest presenter: Bernadette Byrd, VP of Programs, Junior Achievement of
South Texas, JA Orientation (mandatory)
JA PreOrientation
Homework
Mon., Jan. 19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Holiday – class will not meet
Wed., Jan. 21
(1) Junior Achievement Video
(2) Guest presenter: Joey Ramos, Director of Student Services, Center for
Student Professional Development (CSPD), Overview of CSPD & Career Action
Program (CAP)
Mon., Jan. 26
Guest presenter: Dennis Lopez, Director of International Business Programs
Tue., Jan. 27
CAP Students: Last day to sign up for CAP by 5:00pm at
www.facebook.com/CareerActionProgram
Wed., Jan. 28
(1) Orientation on OWL modules
(2) One Man’s Opinion
(3) Census Date: No refunds for dropping an individual course after 5:00pm
Fri., Jan. 30
JA Volunteers: Last day to provide Dr. Wilson (via hard copy or attachment to
email or Blackboard course discussion message) the completion certificate for
on-line UTSA Child Protection Training at
https://myTraining.affiliated.utsa.edu/ (slide under office door if I’m not in)
Mon., Feb. 2
(1) Guest lecturer: Lauren Hoffmann, Career Counselor, University Career
Center & CSPD, Résumé Writing in CSPD Format ***
(2) Employment Communication
(3) Quiz #1 available via Connect
Chap. 16
Wed., Feb. 4
(1) Guest lecturer: Morris Ellington, Professional Development Program
Manager, UCC, Professional Dress & Image, Interviewing Skills ***
(2) Employment Communication
(3) Quiz #1 (due by 11:59pm)
Chap. 16
Fri., Feb. 6
(1) Last day to complete OWL Résumé Module quiz (due by 11:59pm)
(2) Last day to complete OWL Cover Letter Module quiz (due by 11:59 pm)
Review OWL
Links on
Blackboard
(3) Last day to submit certification of initial or continuing membership in an
authorized COB registered student organization (RSO) for extra credit
(slide under office door if I’m not in)
Sat., Feb. 7
Mon., Feb. 9
Tue., Feb. 10
Wed., Feb. 11
Quiz #2 available via Connect
(1) Introduction Exercise
(2) Establishing Credibility
(3) Quiz #2 (due by 11:59pm)
(4) Quiz #3 available via Connect
(1) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Career Conversations – “I’m Ready
to Manage People.” 1:00pm–2:15pm, BB 2.06.04. (NOTE: The event sponsor
will take attendance; students arriving late and/or leaving early will not be
awarded this extra credit.)
(2) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Career Conversations – “How the
Magic Happens.” 4:00pm–5:15pm, BB 2.06.04.
(NOTE: The event sponsors will take attendance; students arriving late and/or
leaving early will not be awarded this extra credit.)
(1) Principles of Interpersonal Communication
(2) Listening, Team Communication, & Difficult Conversations
(3) Quiz #3 (due by 11:59pm)
Thur., Feb. 12
EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Career Conversations – “I Just Want to
Travel!” 3:30pm–4:45pm, BB 2.06.04.
(NOTE: The event sponsors will take attendance; students arriving late and/or
leaving early will not be awarded this extra credit.)
Sat., Feb. 14
Quiz #4 available via Connect
Mon., Feb. 16
(1) Communicating across Cultures (Alex)
(2) Quiz #4 (due by 11:59pm)
(3) Quiz #5 available via Connect
Tue., Feb. 17
(1) Last day to submit résumé assignment via Blackboard (due by 11:59pm)
(2) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Career Conversations – “Money
Makes the World Go ‘Round!” 3:30pm–4:45pm, BB 2.06.04.
(NOTE: The event sponsors will take attendance; students arriving late and/or
leaving early will not be awarded this extra credit.)
Wed., Feb. 18
(1) Creating Effective Business Messages
(2) Improving Readability with Style & Design
(3) Quiz #5 (due by 11:59pm)
(4) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Career Conversations – “Like a
Boss!” 3:30pm–4:45pm, BB 2.06.04.
(NOTE: The event sponsors will take attendance; students arriving late and/or
leaving early will not be awarded this extra credit.)
Sat., Feb. 21
Quiz #6 available via Connect
Mon., Feb. 23
(1) Email & Social Media for Business Communication
(2) Quiz #6 (due by 11:59pm)
Wed., Feb. 25
Midterm Exam
Fri., Feb. 27
Last day to complete OWL Email Module quiz (due by 11:59pm)
Chap. 1
Chap. 2
Chap. 3
Chap. 4
Chap. 5
Chap. 6
App. A & B
Chap. 7
Chaps. 1-7, 16
& App. A & B
Mon., Mar. 2
Wed., Mar. 4
(1) Planning Presentations
(2) Mid-Semester grades due Registrar by 2:00pm (Dr. Wilson)
(3) Quiz #7 available via Connect
(1) Oral Presentation on Oral Presentations
(2) Delivering Presentations
(3) Discuss in-class oral presentation requirement
(4) Quiz #7 (due by 11:59pm)
Fri., Mar. 6
Last day to complete OWL Presentation Module quiz (due by 11:59pm)
Mar. 9- 14
Spring Break
Mon., Mar. 16
(1) Routine Messages
(2) Quiz #8 available via Connect
Wed., Mar. 18
(1) Quantitative Literacy Program (QLP) Study
(2) Persuasive Messages
(3) Quiz #8 (due by 11:59pm)
Fri., Mar. 20
(1) Last day to complete OWL Core Module assignment [all four core
modules] (due by 11:59pm)
(2) Last day to drop single course via ASAP with an automatic “W”
Sat., Mar. 21
Mon., Mar. 23
Quiz #9 available via Connect
(1) Bad-News Messages
(2) Quiz #9 (due by 11:59pm)
(3) Quiz #10 available via Connect
Wed., Mar. 25
(1) Crisis Communication
(2) Quiz #10 (due by 11:59pm)
Thur., Mar. 26
EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Frost Distinguished Lecture Series:
Kim Lubel, president & CEO of CST Brands, 11:30am – 12:45pm, Liu
Auditorium (BB 2.01.02)
(NOTE: Attendance will be taken by the event sponsor—students arriving late
or leaving early will be considered late/absent; thus, not eligible for the extra
credit.)
Fri., Mar. 27
Access and begin work on your Connect-based writing assignment (see
instructions on Blackboard announcement sometime in the afternoon)
Mon., Mar. 30
Class will not meet today: Work on Connect writing assignment & prepare for
in-class oral presentations
Wed., Apr. 1
Guest Lecturer: Dan Karam, Chief Information Officer & Partner, MUY
Brands ***
Fri., Apr. 3
Mon., Apr. 6
Wed., Apr. 8
Last day to complete Connect-based writing assignment (due by 11:59pm)
In-class oral presentations***
(1) In-class oral presentations***
(2) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (10 points): Guest Speaker sponsored by the
Air Force Reserve College Speaker Series & the UCC: Leland Melvin, former
astronaut, head of NASA Education, & and co-chair on the White House
S.T.E.M Education Task Force; 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., UC 2.01.28 [Denman
Room]. (NOTE: You must sign up for this event via “RowdyJobs.”
Chap. 14
Chap. 15
Chap. 8
Chap. 9
App. A & B
Chap. 10,
App. A & B
Chap. 11
Chap. 15
Chap. 15
Chap. 15
Attendance will be taken by the event sponsor—students arriving late or leaving
early will be considered late/absent; thus, not eligible for the extra credit.)
Mon., Apr. 13
(1) In-class oral presentations***
(2) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): State of the College Address
Sponsored by the Business Student Council, Dr. Gerry Sanders, Dean, College
of Business, 3:30pm – 4:30pm, BB 2.06.04 [University Room] (NOTE:
Attendance will be taken by the event sponsor—students arriving late or leaving
early will be considered late/absent; thus, not eligible for the extra credit)
Chap. 15
Wed., Apr. 15
In-class oral presentations***
Chap. 15
Fri., Apr. 17
(1) Last day to complete EC-OWL Report Module quiz (due by 11:59pm)
(2) Last day to complete EC-OWL Citation Module quiz (due by 11:59p.m.)
Mon., Apr. 20
In-class oral presentations ***
Chap. 15
Wed., Apr. 22
In-class oral presentations ***
Chap. 15
Thur. Apr. 23
JA Volunteers:
(a) All JA presentations should be completed by today; notify Dr. Wilson if
completion delayed
(b) Teacher/Volunteer verification of completed program due JA office at
http://jast.org/Programs/forms/Verify-SA.htm
Fri., Apr. 24
Mon., Apr. 27
(1) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Group Mock Interview Session,
Sponsored by University Career Center (UCC), 2:00pm – 3:15pm, H-E-B
University Center (HUC) room 1.102 [Bexar Room]. NOTE: You must sign up
for this event via “RowdyJobs.” To earn this extra credit, attendees must (1) be
on time for the event, (2) dress in business professional attire, (3) have a copy of
your résumé, and (4) be prepared to respond to typical interview questions
similar to those at this link.)
(2) Last day to earn extra-credit points not due earlier
(1) In-class oral presentations***
(2) JA Volunteers: Deadline for Dr. Wilson to receive completed JA classroom
teacher evaluation of JA student presentations (see
http://faculty.business.utsa.edu/bjwilson/docs/UTSA-JAteachereval.doc
Wed., Apr. 29
Guest Lecturer: Dr. Richard Lewis, UTSA professor of sociology, &
owner/president, Round Top Consulting Associates, “Transition in the
Contemporary Workplace” ***
Thur., Apr. 30
Student Study Day – class will not meet
Fri., May 1
Student Study Day – class will not meet
Wed. May 6
Final Exam: Non-JA volunteers only (7:00am – 9:00am), BB 2.01.06
Tue., May 12
Course grades due Registrar by 2:00pm (Dr. Wilson)
Chap. 15
Chaps. 8-11,
14-15, & App.
A&B
* You are remain responsible for turning in assigned items on time and for completing assigned readings, even
if the assignments are not discussed in class. It is your responsibility to check your Blackboard site on a
frequent basis to ensure timely receipt of changes to the course schedule.
** Each chapter has end-of-chapter material that you are encouraged highly to complete in order to get a better
understanding of the communication concepts covered in the text. They include:
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“Chapter Takeaway” for of key points for the chapter’s subject.
“Key Terms” for the chapter.
Discussion, Evaluation, and Applications Exercises
*** Students not attending these presentations, on time and completely, will have 10 points deducted.