Legal Environment of Business
BUL 2131
ONLINE SYLLABUS
St. Petersburg College
Dr. JoAnne Hopkins
Session 3 – (Summer) 2015
Welcome to The Legal Environment of Business! This is an exciting class that I
love to teach! I hope you find it informative and interesting. I look forward to
getting to know you and reading your assignments. Remember I am here to help
you succeed so email me! Be sure to watch the due dates to avoid any
unnecessary stress. The goal is to learn and develop skills to use throughout
your career and life - and to have fun while you learn! I wish you all the
best! Any questions – just ask.
We have a busy schedule, so please keep up with the work, and don’t delay getting
started. Most weeks you will be completing two units. You may be spending 8 – 14
hours a week working on course materials. Again, never hesitate to contact me. I hope
you will find I am available and responsive to your questions.
Your online Classroom - MyCourses
There is a MyCourses Tutorial in the class with clear instructions on how to use all sections of
the course. Also, you will see a HELP link at the top of your page for help with any technical
issues.
PROFESSOR
Dr. JoAnne V. Hopkins
I will be available to answer questions and help you learn in my office and online through
MyCourses email. Please ask for help when needed.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
1st contact MyCourses email is best and should
always be used
2nd contact - SPC email hopkins.joanne@spcollege.edu
Office Telephone – 727-791–2712;
Fax – 727-499-9002 (please put to the attention of
JoAnne Hopkins);
Office visit
Clearwater Campus – ES 213G
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OFFICE LOCATION HOURS:
ONLINE OFFICE HOURS:
INSTRUCTOR WEB PAGE:
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Online – MyCourses email is the best and will get the
quickest response.
I check MyCourses often and will also be online at the
designated times below:
Monday – 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Tuesday – 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Wednesday – 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Thursday – 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
http://it.spcollege.edu/course_info/inquiry.cfm?number=104
Full-time Ethics instructor at SPC since 1998
Part time Paralegal department instructor since 2013
1996 - 1998 - adjunct Ethics instructor at SPC
Attorney and active member of the Florida Bar Association since 1990
Graduate of Stetson College of Law - Florida - JD
Graduate of the University of South Florida - Criminology - Florida
Graduate of Hudson Valley Community College - Criminal Justice - New York
Required Textbook(s):
D2L - BUL 2131 ISBN: 9781269757874
The Legal Environment of Business, A Critical Thinking Approach (Pearson Publishing)
by Kubasek, Brennan & Browne. 6th ed.
INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS:
1. I expect you to abide by this syllabus, provide positive participation, submit
your best work, learn and have fun. Positive participation adds to the class
in a respectful manner and does not detract from the class. I will be
available to answer questions and to help you learn. You can reach me in my
office and online through the online course email. Please ask for help if
needed.
2. I expect you to come to me for help.
3. I expect you to come to me if you cannot keep up or if you need to
withdraw from the class. I will do what I can to help you succeed in this
class and in college.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS OF INSTRUCTOR
1. You can expect me to abide by the syllabus and provide you with any changes.
You can expect constructive feedback and respect.
2. You can expect your emails answered within 24 – 48 hours during the work week
(maybe sooner if you use MyCourses email). If you use my SPC email it may go
to spam. Note, emails Friday night or on the weekend are not answered as
quickly.
3. You can expect most grading to be completed within one week after the due
date.
4. You can expect help. Please ask whenever you need help or have a question;
that is why I am here.
OTHER CRITICAL COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
This is an online course so you must have access to a computer with internet access. If
your computer breaks down it is your responsibility to get to a computer at a local library, on
campus, etc. and complete your work for the week on time. You will be submitting a paper
through an attachment which must be in .doc, .docx or .rtf format. Microsoft Word is best.
REQUIRED INTERACTION:
You will have discussion posts and reply posts to complete for each unit. Consider the
discussion boards your classroom; as in a face to face class, being in the classroom is vital to
learning. Online, being on the discussion board is vital to learning. You will learn from posting
and reading others’ posts. Also, you can be dropped for non-participation if you do not
post. Posting is participating online. Participation will also show the dedicated students.
You must post one assignment post and at least one reply post to receive credit.
You will lose points for each discussion post if you do not reply to at least one other student’s
post.
You will not receive any points if you do not post an assignment post (even if you post reply
posts).
AVAILABILITY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Class will meet online in MyCourses. Attendance will be determined by completing
your assigned work online, by the due date. Attendance is mandatory. Since we will
meet online it is suggested that you check online several times a week – MyCourses is
our online "classroom".
Online – Every week you will normally complete two units.
The mandatory work for most units will include:
1. Assignment Post(s)
2. Reply Post (s) for each discussion board (at least one)
3. and/or a Drop Box Assignment (Case Brief)
4. and/or a quiz
There is additional work, such as the team project, individual project, midterm,
final exam - as you will see below.
This course is NOT self-paced. You are expected to keep up with the class
schedule. Units are due according to the due dates. Due dates are clearly posted on
the calendar.
Late assignments will receive a grade of zero for that assignment. Any
assignment not turned in by 11:55 p.m., on the due date will be considered late.
Drop boxes close promptly at 11:55 p.m. so please govern your time accordingly.
The students who drop out of the course or fail are almost always the students who get
behind early in the semester and then can't catch up.
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE
Week (Unit)
Chapter Reading
Week 1
Unit 1
Unit 2
Ch 1
Ch 2
Ch 3
Topic/ (see course for all assignments – Course
Content)
Introduction
Discussion Board Assignment & Syllabus Quiz
Critical Thinking & Legal Reasoning
Introduction to Law & the Legal Environment of Business
The American Legal System
Discussion Board Assignment
Week 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Ch. 4
Alternative Tools of Dispute Resolution
Ch. 5
Constitutional Law
Brief a Case- Part 1 (The Facts)
Discussion Board Assignment
Complete Quiz 1 (Chs 1-5)
Team Project Instructions - begin your team project.
Week 3
Unit 5
Ch. 7
White Collar Crime and the Business Community
Brief a Case, Part 2 (The Issue)
Unit 6
Ch. 8
Ethics, Social Responsibility & the Business Manager
Ch. 9
International Legal Environment of Business
Chs 7, 8 & 9
Ch. 12
Matching Column
The Law of Torts
Chs. 7-9 & 12
Brief a Case Part 3 (The Holding and Law)
Quiz II
Week 4
Unit 7
Ch.10
The Law of Contracts and Sales I
Discussion Board Assignment
Brief a Case Part 4 (The Rationale)
Ch.11
The Law of Contracts and Sales II
Unit 8
Matching Column
Week 5
Unit 9
Units 1 - 8
Study for Midterm
MIDTERM
Unit 10
Ch. 14
Ch. 15
Work ahead if you finish early.
The Law of Property
Intellectual Property
Laws of Debtor-Creditor Relationship
Discussion Board Assignments
Week 6
Unit 11
Unit 12
Quiz III
Chs. 14, 15, 26
Drop Box Assignment
Ch.26
Ch.16
Agency Law
The Employment Relationship
Ch.20
Discussion Boards Assignment
Ch. 16, 20
Week 7
Unit 13
Unit 14
Week 8
Due 7/8
Wednesday
Individual Project Due
Ch. 17
Law & Business Associations-I
Ch. 18
Law & Business Associations- II
Chs. 16, 17,18, 20
Complete Quiz IV
Drop Box
Rules Governing the Issuance and Trading of
Securities
Ch. 24
Unit 15
Complete Team Project Due 7/8 Wednesday
Discussion Board Assignment Due 7/8 Wednesday
Unit 16
FINAL EXAM Due 7/8 Wednesday
Cumulative
Grading Policy:
A
90-100%
D
60-69%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
F
Less than 60%
Breakdown
Weight
Points
Assignments, Case Briefs/Group Project
19%
95
Class Discussion
12%
60
Quizzes
9%
45
Individual Project/Paper
20%
100
Midterm
20%
100
Final
20%
100
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:
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Attendance is mandatory and absences (not completing work on
time) will hurt your grade. Excused absences are given if
documentation of illness or emergency is provided.
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Due dates are clearly posted by each unit and on the calendar.

Failure to post during the first two weeks will result in being
dropped for non-participation – SPC RULE.
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Discussion boards - all students must be respectful and stay on
topic. Personal conversations, and off topic conversations should
be conducted through personal e-mail. If conversations go too far
off topic or are disrespectful they will be deleted. Students who
continue to go be disrespectful will be dropped from the class.

Cheating is not tolerated. You will receive an F in the class and be
reported to the College for Disciplinary Action. This is ethics – no
cheating!
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Students who do not fully participate (have a grade of 60% or
above by the 60% mark) may be dropped from the course
pursuant to SPC’s attendance policy. So don’t fall
behind. SPC checks this at the 60% mark – SPC RULE.
ATTENDANCE:
For this class attendance (active participation) is defined as:
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You must post during the first two weeks of when your class begins or you
will be dropped.
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Adequately completing the quizzes, assignments, posts and reply posts for each
unit will count as your attendance online.
The college-wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum http://www.spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm.
Course Description:
This course is designed to give the student a general understanding of the various
areas of statutory and common law, and their impact upon the business community.
This will be accomplished by including such topics as the structure of the American
legal system, alternate dispute resolution, constitutional law, contracts, UCC sales,
negligence, torts and the law of agency. There are 47 contact hours.
Course Objectives:
As your instructor it is my goal that you learn the following from this course.
1. Knowledge of the impact of various statutory and administrative laws on the businessmaking decision processes.
2. Knowledge of personal property as it relates to business enterprises.
3. An understanding of the impact of consumer legislation on business enterprises.
4. Understand the federal bankruptcy laws.
5. Understand the securities regulations.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of employment contracts and employment regulations.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of environmental laws and community planning
on business enterprises.
8. Demonstrate the knowledge of the laws of contracts and business organizations.
Course Requirements:
In order to successfully complete this course, it is imperative that students have regular
access to a computer that is connected to the Internet. If your computer goes down it is
the student’s responsibility to get to a library, campus etc. to complete your work. So
don’t wait until the last minute to complete assignments. It is strongly recommended
that students have a broadband (high-speed) internet connection such as DSL or a
cable modem. When taking on-line quizzes and exams (or viewing on-line video),
students should have an internet connection that is stable and will not drop their
connection.
If you haven’t a stable high-speed internet connection I encourage you to take on-line
quizzes and exams at one of the St. Petersburg College libraries (or a similar facility)
where a stable high-speed internet connection is available. Internet Explorer or Firefox
are the preferred browsers to use to access course materials. If you have any problems
contact the help desk at 727-341–help.
Because of the use of teams in many classes, a formal standard has been devised. This
standard applies to all classes. Students are required to submit assignments and share
team documents in Microsoft Office formats (Word, Excel and other Microsoft formats if
specified).
The College provides full function student licenses of Microsoft software, other than the
basic Office product. Both Visio and Project would be beneficial to students. Details
regarding obtaining the software and licenses are provided in a video under Course
Materials and on the Technology Management Student Commons in ANGEL.
PLEASE be sure you submit assignments in Microsoft Word 97 or
higher. Please be sure you use Microsoft word for all drop box
attachments, because, if I can’t open the assignment it’s considered
late and will receive a zero.
IMPORTANT DATES
IMPORTANT DATES:
Class Begins
5/18
Last Day to drop with refund
5/22
Memorial Day No Classes
5/25
Last Day to Withdraw
6/18
4th of July observed no classes
7/3 Friday
Final Exam Online
7/8 Wednesday
Academic Calendar
http://www.spcollege.edu/calendar/#tab=2
GRADING AND REPEAT COURSE POLICIES
State policy specifies that students may not repeat courses for which a grade of “C” or
higher has been earned except by appeal to an associate provost.
CLASS ASSIGNMENTS/TERM PROJECTS
I post class assignments under the COURSE CONTENT tab within the units. Most
discussion post assignments are due by Thursday evenings at 11:55 p.m. with the
exception of the last post which is due on 7/8 Wednesday. Any assignment not turned in by
11:55 p.m., on the date scheduled on the syllabus will be considered late. Drop boxes
close promptly at 11:55 p.m. so please govern your time accordingly. Please see the
Assignment Schedule for due dates. Late assignments will receive a grade of zero for
that assignment. Any assignment not turned in by 11:55 p.m., on the date scheduled on
the syllabus will be considered late. Drop boxes close promptly at 11:55 p.m. so govern
your time accordingly. Please remember, if I can’t open a drop box attachment it’s
considered late.
Again, you must submit all of the assignments in word format, by the deadline to
receive credit for that assignment. I understand things happen, but, except for
emergencies with supporting documentation, there are no other exceptions to the
deadlines. Even computer problems, do not constitute an excuse for not making a
deadline. This may mean you will have to use computers on campus or somewhere
other than your home should the need arise so be prepared and work ahead.
This is the department policy for good reason. In the "business world", if you are late
with your bid, you will not get the contract. An attorney who fails to file an answer by the
deadline will be open to a malpractice lawsuit.
Grading:
General chapter assignments are graded based on mainly two criteria:
(1) Substantive content; i.e. whether the student understood the assignment
task(s) and provided complete answers to same.
a. Complete answers means you not only provide the answer but that you
fully explain it. In other words, if the question calls for you
to list the elements of negligence, not only list the elements, but, explain
the meaning of each element as well. If a case problem asks you the
appellate case result, state the result of the case and explain in detail how
the court reached that result. As a general rule, you won’t be able to
properly answer any questions or chapter problems in less than 250
words.
(2) Written communication skills; i.e., whether you were able to clearly
communicate your answer to the question using proper grammar and
sentence structure.
Case Brief and Individual Term Project:
These items are graded based on the grading rubric provided in the course materials
folder, as well as the following:
1. Ability to identify the cause of action which is the legal reason the lawsuit is
taking place;
2. Ability to identify the relevant case facts, which are those facts that gave rise to
the lawsuit and any issues in the case;
3. Ability to identify the issue or issues in the case, which are the legal questions
based on the cause of action and facts;
4. Ability to identify the holding which is the decision made by the court regarding
the issue(s);
5. Ability to identify the law used by the court to reach its holding;
6. Ability to identify the court’s reasoning for its holding. This is generally the
longest section of the brief and explains in detail why
the court held as it did.
BE SURE TO PLACE YOUR COMPLETED ASSIGNMENTS IN THE CORRECT
DROP BOX IF YOU WOULD LIKE PROPER CREDIT. I have no doubt you’re each
very busy and things happen so please double check the deposit of your
assignments.
Group/Team Projects
You have a Team Project is in this course. The directions and all materials for the Team
Project are found in the Team Materials folder under the Lesson Tab.
Team members – Failure to meaningfully participate with your team will result in your
grade being adjusted accordingly. At the conclusion of the project each team
member must participate in the Peer Review that will be provided. The team
project grade will not be submitted until all team members submit a survey on
each member or the due date has passed.
Please see the Team Materials Folder for instructions and the policy on team
participation. Before beginning the team project, please read the team policies
document located in the team materials folder.
Individual Term Project/Paper
Each student will be responsible for submitting a term project on the pertinent course
subject. The drop box for the term project will be provided under the Lessons Tab.
Please access the folder labeled Individual Term Project for further instruction.
CLASS PARTICIPATION:
Class participation is not only encouraged but expected as well. Participation is defined
as reading and preparing for class, and taking part in course discussions and activities.
Discussion boards will be provided each week for online courses, and failure to
participate in discussion forums will negatively affect your grade.
Discussion Boards: For online classes most initial comments each week are to be
posted by Thursday, at 11:55 p.m., of that week with the response comments being
posted by the Sunday at 11:55 p.m. Your postings must also meet the required word
counts and answer the questions presented. Each discussion forum is worth a total of
10 points, with the first posting being 7 points and the reply post worth 3 points. Failure
to participate in discussion forums will negatively affect your grade, as well as
constitute absence from the class for that week.
ATTENDANCE:
ATTENDANCE/ACTIVE PARTICIPATION/WITHDRAWAL POLICIES
All instructors must verify that students are in attendance during the first two weeks of
class. Students classified as “No Show” for the first two weeks will be withdrawn
from the class by the College. The student’s financial aid will be adjusted based
on their updated enrollment status. For this online class, a student is considered
attending if the student timely submits all assignments and timely posts to the
discussion forum for the week. So, please remember again that you must not only
timely submit your weekly assignments, but, post to the discussion forum as well in
order to be considered present for class each week.
Students who are not actively participating in class as defined in this syllabus will be
reported to the Administration during the week following the last date to withdraw with a
“W” (as posted in the academic calendar on the college’s web site).
Students will be able to withdraw themselves during the term. Let me know before you
withdraw. I may be able to help. However, requests submitted after the last date to
withdraw with a “W” (see academic calendar) will result in a “WF.” Students and
instructors will automatically receive an email notification through their SPC email
address whenever a withdrawal occurs).
Withdrawing after the “Last Date to Withdraw with a Grade of ‘W’” can have serious
consequences. If the student withdraws from a class after the deadline posted in the
academic calendar, the student will receive a final grade of ‘WF,' which has the same
impact on the student's GPA as a final grade of “F.” A “WF” grade also could impact the
student's financial aid, requiring repayment of financial assistance. Students should
consult with an academic advisor or financial assistance counselor prior to withdrawing
from a class.
SPC requires on-line instructors to monitor student attendance/participation in
educational activities on a weekly basis. Students are required to participate in their online course each week as verified by activity within the MyCourses Learning
Management System, such as a discussion board posting, submission of an
assignment, messaging your instructor, chat, and completion of polls, quizzes or tests.
When you have two (2) weeks of unexcused or otherwise undocumented absence for
an 8 week class, you will either be administratively withdrawn by the instructor if this
occurs before the 60 percent point in the term, or be given a grade of WF if it occurs
later in the term. If you are in your third attempt at completing a course, you will be
given a WF grade at any point in the term that you exceed the maximum number of
weeks absent. Excused absences, of course, will not count against you.
Attendance for the 60% point of this class will be determined based on your work
submitted by the SPC 60% date. You must have a grade of at least 60% by the 60%
mark or you may be dropped. - NOTE: Not achieving attendance leads to a WF
(Withdrawn and Failed) implying serious financial and GPA consequences.
Attendance for online classes is based on the student’s timely submission of course
assignments and participation in the discussion forum each week.
MAKE-UP POLICY:
Because of the intensive schedule, there is a very limited Make-up Policy. If there is an
emergency, CONTACT ME DIRECTLY. I’ll need verifiable documentation evidencing
the reason for the delay. At such time as discussed a deadline may be extended
depending on the reason.
Academic Honesty:
St. Petersburg College has an Academic Honesty policy. It is your responsibility to be
familiar with the policies, rules, and the consequences of violations. There is no
tolerance for cheating and academic dishonesty. Discipline can range from a zero on a
specific assignment to expulsion from the class with a grade of F. Note that
copy/pasting published information, whether it's from your textbook or the Internet,
without quoting and citing your source is plagiarism and violates this
policy. Paraphrasing - changing the words – still requires citing as the ideas are
someone else's. Cheating, plagiarism, bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy, and
fabrication are defined in Board Rule 6Hx23-4.461. Student Affairs: Academic Honesty
Guidelines, Classroom Behavior.
http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/current/stu_affairs_honesty.htm
Academic honesty and plagiarism falls under the
http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/admit/honesty.htm of the college. The College of
Business has implemented a “0” tolerance policy for academic dishonesty and if the
student is in violation; at the instructor’s discretion, an “F” for the course may be applied.
I strongly encourage each student to review and become familiar with the APA
Guidelines for citation.
This policy applies to all work and assignments, tests, and any documents produced for
this course, excluding the team project.
All quizzes, the midterm and the final exam are open book, however, that does NOT mean
open forum. Under no circumstances may students collaborate, in any manner, with one
another in taking quizzes, the midterm or the final. That means that you may not discuss
any question or any proposed answer with any other student, period. Only after the quiz,
midterm, final exam are closed, may you discuss the questions and your answers with
other students. Any students who are found to collaborate on quizzes, the midterm, or
the final exam will be considered in violation of the school’s academic honesty policy
and the conduct will be addressed accordingly. ANGEL does record the IP addresses.
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT:
Dean:
Office Location:
Office Number:
Email:
Dr. Susan Demers
SPC Clearwater Campus –
SS 165
727-791-2501
demers.susan@spcollege.edu
Administrative Service Specialist
Office Location
Email
Phone:
ECampus Web Page Link:
Audwin Scott
Clearwater Campus Bldg. SS 165
College of Policy, Ethics and Legal
Studies
Scott.audwin@spcollege.edu
727-791-2557
www.appliedethicsinstitute.org
Dropping the Course:
After the first week students need to notify the instructor (who may be able to help them
complete the course) and then the student can withdraw from the course online if they
wish. Please refer to the academic calendar for the exact dates and also review the
Withdrawal Policy
FEDERAL GUIDELINES RELATED TO FINANCIAL AID AND TOTAL WITHDRAWAL
FROM THE COLLEGE
http://www.spcollege.edu/central/SSFA/HomePage/hdiasbs.htm
The U.S. Department of Education requires students who completely withdraw prior to
the 60% point of the term and who receive Federal financial aid i.e., Federal Pell Grant,
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), Federal Stafford Loan, and/or Federal
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant SEOG--to repay a portion of their financial
aid.
Students considering a withdrawal from all classes before the published
withdrawal date should consult a financial assistance counselor to understand their
options and the consequences of the total withdrawal. For further information regarding
this policy and other financial assistance policies we encourage you to visit our website
at: www.spcollege.edu/getfunds
DUAL ENROLLMENT, EARLY ADMISSIONS, & EARLY COLLEGE STUDENTS
A Dual Enrollment, Early Admissions, or Early College student may not withdraw from
any college course without permission from the Early College/Dual Enrollment office.
Withdrawal from a course may jeopardize the student's graduation from high school.
The Dual Enrollment office can be reached at 727 712-5281 (TS), 727 791-5970 (CL) or
727 394-6000 (SE). http://www.spcollege.edu/central/de/index.htm
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Students may be required to have discussions of class assignments and share papers
and other class materials with instructors and classmates via chat rooms and other
mechanisms. Due to the potential piracy of students’ materials, the College is not
responsible for student work posted on the Internet (outside of the college’s Learning
Management System, currently ANGEL).
Each student's behavior in the classroom or online is expected to contribute to a
positive learning/teaching environment, respecting the rights of others and their
opportunity to learn. No student has the right to interfere with the teaching/learning
process, including the posting of inappropriate materials on chat room or Web page
sites.
The instructor has the authority to ask a disruptive student to leave a classroom or
online classroom. The instructor may also delete posts or materials from an online or
blended class and/or take disciplinary action if disruptive behavior continues.
ONLINE STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND CONDUCT GUIDELINES
The practices of courtesy and respect that apply in the on-campus classroom also apply
online. Any discriminatory, derogatory, or inappropriate comments are unacceptable
and subject to the same disciplinary action applied in courses offered on campus.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
In the event that a hurricane or other natural disaster causes significant damage to St.
Petersburg College facilities, you may be provided the opportunity to complete your
course work online. Following the event, please visit the college Web site for an
announcement of the College's plan to resume operations.
Students should familiarize themselves with the emergency procedures and evacuation
routes located in the buildings they use frequently.
Located in each classroom is an Emergency Response Guide (flip-chart) that contains
information for proper actions in response to emergencies. Students should be prepared
to assess situations quickly and use good judgment in determining a course of action.
Students should evacuate to assembly areas in an orderly manner when an alarm
sounds or when directed to do so by college faculty or staff or emergency services
personnel. Students may access additional emergency information by going to
www.spcollege.edu/security . In face to face courses your instructor will review the
specific campus plans for emergency events.
CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURIT Y
For information on campus safety and security policies please contact 727-791-2560. If
there are questions or concerns regarding personal safety, please contact the Provost,
Associate Provost, Campus Security Officer, or Site Administrator on your campus.
http://www.spcollege.edu/tsc/security.htm
SEXUAL PREDATOR INFORMATION
Federal and State law requires a person designated as a “sexual predator or offender”
to register with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The FDLE is then
required to notify the local law enforcement agency where the registrant resides,
attends, or is employed by an institution of higher learning. Information regarding sexual
predators or offenders attending or employed by an institution of higher learning may be
obtained from the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction for the particular
campus by calling the FDLE hotline (1-888-FL-PREDATOR) or (1-888-357-7332), or by
visiting the FDLE website at http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/homepage.do
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
If you wish to request accommodations as a student with a documented disability
please make an appointment with the Learning Specialist on campus. If you will
need assistance during an emergency classroom evacuation, please contact your
campus learning specialist immediately about arrangements for your safety. The
Office of Services for Students with Disabilities can be reached at 791-2628 or
791-2710 (CL and EPI), 341-4758 (SP/G), 394-6289 (SE), 712-5789 (TS), 341-3721
(HEC), 341-4532 (AC), or 341-7965 (DT). http://www.spcollege.edu/central/ossd
Tutoring Assistance:
1.
Tutoring assistance will be available on line and on site at Learning Support
Center in Clearwater. Please check the tutoring center for times and availability
TUTORS: Also, The College of Technology and Management will post tutor and library
assistance hours each modmester in the Student Commons for the Learning Resource
Center at EPI-Center.
Technical Assistance:
Help Desk Hours – Effective 1/18/2000
Monday through Thursday 7 A.M. to 11 P.M.
Friday 7 A.M. to 7 P.M.
Saturday 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Sunday 12 P.M. to 5 P.M.
Email: helpdesk@spjc.edu
Phone: (727) 791-2795
From Student and Educational Services-Students with Disabilities
If you wish to receive special accommodations as a student with a documented
disability, please make an appointment with the Learning Specialist on the Clearwater,
Tarpon Springs, or St. Petersburg sites. If you have a documented hearing loss, please
contact the Program for the Deaf at 791-2628 (V/TDD).
Clearwater
St. Petersburg/
Gibbs
Tarpon Springs
Seminole
AD 122
791-2710
AD 120
341-4316
Counseling 712-5789
SE 112
394-6108
LIBRARY SERVICES
There are libraries at various SPC sites. You may choose the one that is most
convenient for you. You also can access library services online at
http://www.spcollege.edu/central/libonline/
FREE TRANSPORTATION TO THE LEEPA-RATTNER MUSEUM OF ART
Free student transportation to the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art on SPC’s Tarpon
Springs Campus will be available once each month during the Fall Term from the St.
Petersburg/Gibbs Campus, the Clearwater Campus, and the Seminole Campus.
Please visit your Student Activities Office to get departure times and to sign up for a trip
to the museum.
OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES:
COLLEGE CALENDAR
http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/admit/dates.htm
M.M. BENNETT LIBRARIES
http://www.spcollege.edu/central/libonline/
CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
http://www.spcollege.edu/Central/Career/OCDS/index.shtm
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
http://www.spcollege.edu/central/international/
LEARNING SUPPORT CENTERS (Tutorial Services)
http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/resource/supplemental.htm
DOWNTOWN LEARNING SUPPORT CENTER and STUDY HALL
http://www.spcollege.edu/downtown/campus/tutoring.htm
Please access the following link for updated addendums to the syllabus:
http://www.spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm
This syllabus is a guide and can be changed.