BUL 3130 LAW FOR PROFESSIONALS
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ABOUT_INSTRUCTOR
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COURSE_DESCRIPTION
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GRADING_POLICY
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About the Instructor and Course:
Hello everyone and welcome to Law for Professionals. My name is Deborah Cerminaro
Eldridge and I’m a full-time law professor with St. Petersburg College. I practiced law
for over 13 years as a trial attorney in the areas of family law, juvenile dependency law,
real estate law, including acting as a title agent for closing purposes, immigration law,
insurance law, contracts and consumer rights law. I have been licensed in the State of
Florida since 1993. I hope you enjoy this course and learn not only about the law but
how it effects everyday business decision making. I designed this course with a focus
on the business executive’s needs and while the material is intense and there’s much to
cover, I’ve incorporated several fun assignments and discussions so I hope you enjoy
the class.
Contact information:
Office: Mondays and Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays –
Noon until Class and after Class.
Telephone: (727) 791-2783
Fax:
(727) 791-2441
Email: Primary: through course email
Secondary: Eldridge.Deborah@spcollege.edu
Course Description:
The prerequisites for this course are BUL 2131 or BUL 2241. This course is intended
to provide an overview of concepts and laws particular to various professionals. Topics
include professional ethics, labor law, employment law, immigration law, agency,
worker protection law, employment compensation and benefits, and privacy and
securities laws. 47 contact hours.
Course Objectives:
Welcome to BUL3130. As your instructor it is my goal that you learn the following from
this course.
1. Define the American legal system and differentiate various court systems, the
dispute resolution process and civil and criminal laws and the implications of each.
2. Examine social and ethical professional laws and standards and how same apply
to professional positions.
3. Analyze various aspects of contract law, labor law, employment compensation
and benefits law, as well as worker protection law, agency and immigration law.
4. Examine various aspects of privacy law, investor protection and securities laws,
as well as estate and trust laws, for both traditional and online business
transacting.
5. Identify and illustrate business formation practices and procedures, particularly
corporations and non-profit institutions, in line with the public information and
transparency laws, as well various state business formation laws.
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. 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 is the
preferred browser to use to access course materials.
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.
Some courses allow or require students to submit assignments as video responses with
a PowerPoint attachment. Students would require a Webcam compatible with their
computer to record these videos. Very low cost cameras have been found to work well
when they claim support for the student's computer operating system (such as XP,
Vista, MAC, Linux). Alternatively, students may book a machine equipped with a
camera at the EpiCenter in Clearwater. These bookings should be made through the
College of Technology and Management.
PLEASE be sure you submit assignments in Microsoft Word 97 or
higher.
Required Textbook(s):
Business Law by Henry Cheeseman, 6th Ed. Multimedia Pkg.; Publisher: Pearson
D2L BUL 3130 ISBN: 9781269950855
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE
Week #
1
Class
Date
Chapter
Title/Projects
August
18
Legal Heritage
and The Digital
Age
Courts &
Jurisdiction
Judicial,
Alternative & EDispute
Resolution
Constitutional
Law for Business
& E-Commerce
Intentional Torts
& Negligence
1
1
1
1
1
Product and
Strict Liability
Criminal Law
and Cyber
Crimes
Supplemental
Materials
1
1
Reading
Assignmen
t
Reg. Text
Custom
Ch.
2
Ch.
3
Ch.
2
Ch.
3
No Chapter
Assignment
Answer Case
Problem 2
Ch.
4
Ch.
4
Answer Case
Problem 5
Ch.
5
Ch.
5
No Chapter
Assignment
None
Ch.
6
Ch.
8
Ch.
6
Ch.
8
No Chapter
Assignment
No Chapter
Assignment
None
See weekly
folder
No
Assignment
None
1
Post to this
Week’s
Discussion Forum
See
Discussion
Forum
Contracts
Ch.
Ch.
9-17 9-17
Weekly
folder
2
2
Supplemental
Materials
Discussion Forum
Assignment
Due Date
No Chapter
Assignment
QUIZZES
August
25
Points
Text
Ch.
Ch.
1
1
1
2
Written
Assignment
See
Discussion
Forum
Complete Quiz
1 and Syllabus
Quiz
All students
post to the
discussion
forum
Game Time!
Work on Team
Project Part I
Post to this
week’s
discussion
forum
None
10
Sun. 8/24/14
10
Sun. 8/24/14
None
10
5
Sun. 8/24/14
5
Per
Discussion
Initial post by
Thurs. and
response post
by Sun.
10
5
Per
Discussion
Tues. 9/2/14
Initial post by
Thurs. and
response post
by Tues. due
to the holiday
3
Sept. 2
3
3
3
Agency Law
Chs.
2930
Ch.
2122
Complete Part
1 of the Team
Project
Employment,
Worker
Protection &
Immigration
Labor Law &
Collective
Bargaining
Equal
Opportunity In
Employment
Ch.
31
Ch.
23
Team Project,
Part 1
Ch.
32
Ch.
24
Game Time!
Ch.
33
Ch.
25
No Chapter
Assignment
3
QUIZ II
3
Discussion Forum
4
Sept. 8
See
Discussion
Forum
Complete
quiz!
Post to this
week’s
discussion
forum
5
Per
Discussion
Thurs.
9/11/14 – Sun.
9/14/14
Initial post by
Thurs. and
response post
by Sun.
Ch.
51
Ch.
43
4
4
Discussion Forum
See
Discussion
Forum
Post to this
week’s
discussion
forum
Intellectual
Property and
Cyber Piracy
Ch.
7
Ch.
7
5
Estates,
Leaseholds and
Regulation of
Property
Ch.
52
Ch.
4041
Complete
Individual
Term Project
Complete
Individual
Term Project
5
Supplemental
Materials
Weekly
Folder
Sept. 15
Sun. 9/7/14
100
Ch.
34
5
10
Midterm
(Weeks1-4)
Ch.
42
Weekly
Folder
Sun. 9/7/14
Review
Individual
Term Project
Instructions
Take Midterm
Ethics & Social
Responsibility of
Business
Accountants’
Duties &
Liability
Supplemental
Materials
MIDTERM
4
10
Initial post by
Thurs. and
response post
by Sun.
Ch.
33
4
Mon. 9/8/14
5
Per
Discussion
Investor
Ch.
Protection and E- 41
Securities
4
20
Take Midterm
Take Midterm
Complete
Individual
Term Project
5
INDIVIDUAL
TERM
PROJECT
5
No Discussion
Forum
6
Sept. 22
6
6
6
Complete
Project
Limited
Partnerships &
Limited Liability
Companies
Ch.
39
Ch.
31
Work on
Team Project
-Argue your
side
Corporations and
the SarbanesOxley Act
Franchises and
Global Forms of
Business
Supplemental
Materials
Chs.
3638
Chs.
40
Chs.
2830
Ch.
32
Work on Team
Project
Weekly
Folder
6
QUIZ III
6
Discussion
Forum
See
Discussion
Forum
Post to this
week’s
discussion
forum
Antitrust Law
Ch.
46
Ch.
38
7
International
Law
Ch.
54
Ch.
46
7
Supplemental
Materials
Weekly
Folder
Complete
Team Project
Powerpoint
Work on
your
powerpoint
Work on
your
powerpoint
7
7
QUIZ IV
8
8
Oct. 6
30
Mon. 9/29/14
10
Mon. 9/29/14
5
Per
Discussion
Initial post by
Wed. and
response post
by Sun.
Work on Team
Project
TEAM
PROJECT
Sept. 29
Sun. 9/21/14
Work on Team
Project
6
7
75
Submit Part
II of Team
Project
Complete
Quiz III
25
Sun. 10/5/14
Discussion
Forum
See
Discussion
Forum
Take Quiz IV
Post to this
week’s
discussion
forum
10
5
Per
Discussion
Sun. 10/5/14
Initial post by
Wed. and
response post
by Sun.
Post to
Discussion
Forum for this
Week
Present your
Team Project
See
Discussion
Forum
Post to
Discussion
Forum
5
Per Forum
Post by Wed.
– only 1 post
this week
Prepare and
submit team
video
presentation
Post Video
Presentation
to Drop Box
25
Tues. 10/7/13
8
REVIEW &
FINAL EXAM
Weeks 1-7
FINAL
EXAM
100
Sun.-Wed.
10/5/1410/8/14
Grading Policy:
A
90-100%
D
60-69%
B
80-89%
F
Less than 60%
C
70-79%
Course Breakdown
Points
~ Case Problems/Case Briefs/Group Projects
8%
40
~ Team Project
20%
100
~ Class Discussion
7%
35
~ Individual Term Project
15%
75
~ Quizzes
10%
45
~ Midterm
20%
100
~ Final
20%
100
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. Students may repeat
a course one time without penalty. On the third attempt, students will pay the full cost of
instruction. In addition to any required lab or special fees, the full cost of instruction rate
for 2011-2012 is $352.29 per credit hour. In addition, on the third attempt students may
NOT receive a grade of “I,” “W,” or “X,” but must receive the letter grade earned. The
grade on the final last attempt with the exception of a “W” grade will be the grade that
will be calculated into the overall grade point average. (Developmental courses do not
average into the grade point average).
CLASS ASSIGNMENTS/TERM PROJECTS
Class Assignments
I post class assignments under the LESSONS tab within each weekly folder.
Assignments are due by Sunday evenings at 11:55 p.m., unless otherwise stated in the
syllabus. Example, Week 1 assignments are due by Sunday, August 24, 2014, at 11:55
p.m. 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 please govern your time accordingly.
You must submit all of the assignments for each week; in word format, by the deadline
or you won’t receive credit for that assignment. I understand situations happen, but,
except for a family emergency or the passing of a loved one; with supporting
documentation, there’s no exceptions to the deadlines.
I’m sorry to be so strict, but, in the "business world", if you are late with your bid, you will
not get the contract. The very same principal applies here – it is all or nothing! Please
note that computer problems, sickness, travel, and lack of planning 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. Again, please be
on time with your assignments as there are limited exceptions to this rule. Be sure
to view all of the contents and expectations in the syllabus and be very careful of due
dates which are provided in the far right column of the assignment schedule. .
Blended Course Students: Be sure you read the chapters and cases for each class in
advance so you are prepared to discuss the assigned cases in class. The information
folder for each week will advise you of which cases we will be discussing.
Grading:
You will be returned “graded” assignments. Weekly assignments account for 11% of
your grade. Be sure to understand that the textbook is only your starting point when
completing chapter assignments and that if a case is associated with a chapter
assignment, you must locate the case via the Lexis database in our online library. Also,
the textbook is our starting point because the information provided in it is general and it
is only by reading the supplemental materials and cases that you understand how the
law is applied on a fact by fact basis.
General chapter assignments are graded based on 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.
(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/Issue Evaluation and The Team as well as 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 relevant case facts, which are those facts that gave rise to
the lawsuit and any issues in the case as well as the facts that support the
defendant’s position;
2. Ability to identify the issue or issues in the case, which are the legal questions
based on the cause of action and facts;
3. Ability to identify the holding which is the decision made by the court regarding
the issue(s);
4. Ability to identify the law used by the court to reach its holding;
5. 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.
6. Ability to provide an opinion and management recommendations based on your
understanding of the case and application of the law. For the management
recommendations you must be specific with the manner in which company
policies and procedures would be modified to avoid similar future issues.
If for some reason you fail an assignment I will explain the reason in the accompanying
e-mail. If you simply do not submit an assignment, you will automatically receive an “F”.
BE SURE TO PLACE YOUR COMPLETED ASSIGNMENTS IN THE CORRECT
DROP BOX FOR 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
There will be one group/team project. The project is split into four sections. The first
section is a week 3 assignment and is worth 20 points. The second section is due in
week 6 and the last two sections are due in weeks 7 & 8. Please see the Team
Materials folder for instructions.
Everyone will be assigned to a team during week 2 and the team captain for the project
will be based on the first person to post to the discussion board for the project, unless
otherwise agreed to by the team. The team captain is responsible for submitting the
assignments to the drop boxes for the teams.
Also, the team captain is responsible for completing and submitting the team
expectation form. The team is not autocratic; therefore, input from team members is
required prior to submitting the expectation form.
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 Team Survey
that will be provided in week 7. The team project grade will not be submitted until all
team members submit a survey on each member.
Please see the Team Materials Folder for instructions and the policy on team
participation.
IndividualTerm Project/Paper
Each student will be responsible for submitting a term project on the pertinent course
subject. The term project will be due the 5th week of class. The drop box for the
term project will be provided in the week 4 folder. 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. For blended courses
your class participation grade is based on your active participation in class. I teach in a
Socratic method, meaning student involvement is required. You must read the chapter
for the assigned week prior to class.
Discussion Boards: For online classes your 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 5
points, with the first posting being 3 points and the second posting worth 2 points.
ATTENDANCE:
ATTENDANCE/ACTIVE PARTICIPATION/WITHDRAWAL POLICIES
As faculty we are required to publish our own participation/attendance policies in our
syllabi. However, please note that instructors must verify that students are in attendance
during the first two weeks of class. Students classified as “No Show” for both of the first
two weeks will be administratively withdrawn from any class which they are not
attending. The student’s financial aid will be adjusted based on their updated enrollment
status. If a student is administratively withdrawn from a class because they were a “NoShow” during the first two weeks of class, financial aid will not pay for the class and the
student will be responsible for paying for that class.
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). A grade of “WF” will
be assigned to students who are not actively participating during the week following the
last day to withdraw with a W grade.
Students will be able to withdraw themselves at any time during the term. 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 ANGEL 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 attendance
for 60% of the class by the SPC determined 60% date - NOTE: Not achieving
attendance leads to a WF (Withdrawn and Failed) implying serious financial and GPA
consequences.
For online classes: Attendance for online classes is based on the student’s timely
submission of course assignments and participation in the discussion forum each week.
This is very important for all weeks, but, particularly weeks 1 & 2, please see above for
explanation.
Modmester Students who miss 2 classes, unless excused by the Professor, must
be dropped after the second absence with a grade of WF. For online classes, if you
added to the class during the first week I’ll have to consider you absent if you do not
post your assignment by the due date and don’t post to the discussion forum.
For blended classes: Your attendance is based solely on your physical appearance in
class. If you don’t attend class, you will be considered absent. If you are absent two
times, you will be dropped from the course.
MAKE-UP POLICY:
Because of the intensive 8 week schedule, there is a very limited Make-up Policy. If
there is an emergency, or some other valid reason you will not be able to meet a
deadline, 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.
Time Commitment:
This is a 3-credit course conducted over 8 weeks. In order to meet accreditation
standards, on average, students should expect to spend between 12 to 15 hours per
week on course activities and assignments. Spending less time would be insufficient for
success in this course.
Academic Honesty:
It is your responsibility to be familiar with St. Petersburg College’s Academic Honesty
policies and the consequences of violations. There is no tolerance for any form of
academic dishonesty. Discipline can range from a zero on a specific assignment to
expulsion from the class with a grade of “F” and the possibility of expulsion from the
college. Note that copying/pasting published information without citing your sources,
whether the information is from your textbook or the Internet is plagiarism and violates
this policy. Even if you slightly change the words from an outside source, the ideas are
someone else's so you still have to cite your sources. Cheating, plagiarism, bribery,
misrepresentation, conspiracy, and fabrication are defined in Board Rule 6Hx23-4.461.
Student Affairs: Academic Honesty Guidelines, Classroom Behavior.
www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/current/stu_affairs_honesty.htm
Copyrighted material within this course, or posted on this course website, is used in
compliance with United States Copyright Law. Under that law you may use the material
for educational purposes related to the learning outcomes of this course. You may not
further download, copy, alter, or distribute the material unless in accordance with
copyright law or with permission of the copyright holder. For more information on
copyright visit http://www.copyright.gov.
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.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
All electronic devices including computers, cell phones, beepers, pagers, and related
devices are to be silenced and/or turned off unless they are required for academic
purposes. Any use of these devices (including texting) for non-academic purposes is a
violation of College Policy and subject to disciplinary action.
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 chatroom or Web page
sites.
The instructor has the authority to ask a disruptive student to leave a classroom or lab.
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.
Dropping the Course:
COLLEGE POLICY REGARDING COURSE DROP/ ADD PERIOD AND AUDIT
INFORMATION
Students CANNOT add a course following the 1st day the class meets prior to the
second class meeting. Students CAN drop a course during the 1st week of classes and
be eligible for a refund. Except by appeal to an associate provost, students may not
change from credit to audit status after the end of the first week of classes. Online
classes may be added through the standard drop/add period for that course.
Students may drop a course through the registration process and may receive a refund
during the first week of classes. You must drop a course during the first week of class to
be eligible for a refund. (See a counselor/advisor to finalize your schedule, so you won’t
be left without the classes you want or need).
After the first week students need to notify the instructor and then withdraw from the
course as faculty will not drop or withdraw students. 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
COLLEGE LEVEL ACADEMIC SKILLS TEST (CLAST) CHANGES
During the 2009 legislative session, the Legislature repealed the Florida Statutes
relating to the College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) and eliminated funding for
the test. As of July 1, 2009, students will no longer be required to take the CLAST.
However, to earn an A.A. degree or transfer to a bachelor's program, you must still
demonstrate college-level proficiency in English language skills, reading, writing/essay
and computation skills.
If you have passed any of the CLAST subtests before July 1, 2009, you have met the
requirements in those designated areas. If you have not previously passed the CLAST
subtests see the following link for alternatives: http://www.spcollege.edu/clas/
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
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
The college website at www.spcollege.edu is the official source of college information
regarding the status of the institution. Other important information will be communicated
via SPC Alert, local media outlets, and the college toll free number 866-822-3978. All
decisions concerning the discontinuation of college functions, cancellation of classes, or
cessation of operations rest with the President or his/her designee.
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
DISABILITY RESOURCES
Disability Resources at SPC wants to help you succeed. If you have a documented
disability or think that you may have learning or other disability and would like to request
accommodations, please make an appointment with the Learning Specialist on your
campus. If you will need assistance during an emergency classroom evacuation, please
contact your campus learning specialist immediately about arrangements for your
safety. Disability Resources staff can be reached at 791-2628 or 791-2710 (CL and
EPI), 341-4316 (SP/G), 394-6289 (SE), 712-5789 (TS), 341-3721 (HEC), 341-4532
(AC), or 341-7965 (DT). If you would like more information, you can learn more about
Disability Resources on our website: www.spcollege.edu/central/ossd
Tutoring Assistance:
TUTORS: The College of Legal Studies provides tutoring for our law classes as follows:
1. Dr. Deborah Eldridge, Tuesdays 9-2:00 p.m., Gibbs Campus Writing Lab (2nd
Floor of the library) and by appointment via emailing
eldridge.deborah@spcollege.edu
2. Dr. Rachel Bennett, by appointment. Please contact at
bennett.rachel@spcollege.edu
3. Dr. Ian Banks, by appointment. Please email at banks.ian@spcollege.edu
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
Student Affairs Calendar Change – The following offices will be closed Tuesday,
March 9, 2010 for Staff Professional Development Training: Financial Aid, Business
Office, MAP Centers, Counseling/Advising, Career Services, OSSD, Veterans Affairs,
Student Life and Leadership, SSS Program, WOW, MOI, Athletics, International Student
Services, Central Records, Associate Provost Office, etc. Please check the above link
for other calendar updates.
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