Course Syllabus

Fall 2019

 NOTE:  For each course credit students should expect to spend an additional two hours outside of class studying or working on class assignments. Hence, for a three-credit course, this means about six hours per week of work outside of class.

Course Title:              Human Resource Management

Course Number:      BUS 261

Credits:                          3 Credits

Class Times:               9:00am – 10:25am

                                          Room 500 & Zoom

 Instructor:                  David (Wabigaikek) Fleming Sr., MBA

                                          Phone:  (715) 634-4790 ext 146

                                          E-mail: dfleming@lco.edu

 Office Hours:          Monday through Thursday 1:00 – 3:00pm or by appointment

 Required Text(s):      HR5 – Human Resources 5^th Edition

                                            By DeNisi, Angerlo; Griffin, Ricky

                                             ISBN: 9780357048184

Required Supplies/Materials:   None

Recommended Texts & Other Readings: None

 Additional readings may include postings on Canvas and in class handouts.

Course Description:  This course exposes students to the main duties and functions of the human resources aspect of a company. Effective programs and procedures are studied in the following areas: harassment, equal opportunities, discrimination, hiring, interviewing, job descriptions, disciplinary actions, job analysis, safety, and evaluations.

Pre-requisites:            BUS 240, ENG 109

This course is required for:  None

Course Specific Outcomes:

• Students will be able to distinguish between management and line functions in the workplace.
• Be knowledgeable of the legal and regulatory environment regarding human resource management.
• Be able to effectively manage a diverse workforce especially considering the nuances of the Native American labor force.
• Be able to provide motivation and other techniques to maximize workplace performance and job satisfaction.

 

General Education Program Outcomes:

 Students receiving an associate degree will:

Gen Ed 1 Communication:

Students read, write, speak, and listen effectively to increase knowledge, to foster understanding, or to promote change in attitudes, values, beliefs, or behaviors.

GEN ED 2 Mathematic Literacy:

Students demonstrate a strong foundation in mathematical concepts, processes and structure.

GEN ED 3 Social Responsibility

Civic Responsibility includes the skills and awareness necessary to live as responsible, ethical, and contributing citizens of the community, state, nation, and world.

GEN ED 4 Culture: Ojibwe and other Native Cultures

Students demonstrate understanding of Ojibwe and other Native American culture.

GEN ED 5 Critical Thinking:                                                                                                                                                                                                    Students analyze, synthesize, and evaluate diverse concepts and make reasoned decisions based on evidence.

GEN ED 6 Global Awareness:                                                                                                                Students interact effectively and appropriately in a diverse, multi-cultural, and global society.

 

 Specific assignments for each week will be posted in canvas.  If you wish to work ahead, you may read the chapters and complete the assignments when they are assigned.  Class discussions are an integral part of the learning experience, so students are encouraged to keep pace with the rest of the class and the instructor. 

Course Schedule/Outline/Calendar of Events
Week	Topic   Section	Course Assessment
1	Introductions, syllabus review, overview of the learning management system (Canvas), Student Project review (GO), Human Resources Overview	Assignment
2	Part 1 – the nature of human resource management *No class Monday (Labor Day)	Assignment
3	Part 1 – the legal environment	Assignment
4	Part 1 – the global environment	Assignment
5	Part 1 – the competitive environment	Assignment
6	Part 2 – information for making human resource decisions	Assignment
7	Part 2 – human resource decision-making in organizations Part 2 – recruiting, selecting, training, and developing employees	Assignment
8	Midterm *No class Monday (Indigenous Peoples Day) Gikinoo’amaagan Odanokiiwin Journal part one due	Mid-Term Grades due midterm
9	Part 3 – managing a new and diverse workforce	Assignment
10	Part 3 – compensation and benefits	Assignment
11	Part 3 – performance appraisal and career management	Assignment
12	Part 3 – managing labor relations *No Class Monday (Veterans Day)	Assignment
13	Part 3 safety, health, well-being, and security	Assignment
14	Part 4 – motivation at work *No class Wednesday (Employee Appreciation/Thanksgiving)	Assignment
15	Part 4 – managing and enhancing performance: the big picture	Assignment
16	Final Exam - comprehensive Gikinoo'amaagan Odanokiiwin journal part two due	Project
	Last day of class Dec 11th.	Final Grades due

 

Evaluation Procedures and Grading Criteria:

Grading at LCOOCC is based on your level of achievement on papers, projects and examinations. The level of proficiency achieved will be indicated by the following letter grades for each academic level. Please refer to the Student Handbook for additional data. 

 

GRADING SCALE
A		100- 90	EXCELLENT!
B		89-80	ABOVE AVERAGE
C		79-70	AVERAGE
IF YOUR GRADES FALL BELOW THEY WILL NOT TRANSFER TO ANOTHER INSTITUTION
D		69-60	BELOW AVERAGE
F		59 or below	FAILING
I		N/A	INCOMPLETE
W		N/A	WITHDRAW
Z		N/A	AUDIT
P		N/A	PASS

 

Component	Points- if applicable	Weight
Class Assignments	14 @ 10pt	70%
Midterm & Final	2 @ 20pt	20%
Gikinoo'amaagan Odanokiiwin -	1 @ 20pt	10%
Total		100%

 

Attendance Policy: 

 

Students are expected to attend every class.  Students cannot “make up” missed attendance.

 

Students who fail to make Academic Progress (minimum GPA) or meet the Pace of Progression (completing at least 67% of courses) standards may be placed on Financial Aid Probation.  Please refer to the current Student Handbook, for the Class Attendance Policy. 

 

Outside of Class Study Expectations:

The US Department of Education and the Higher Learning Commission have the expectation that students should be working approximately two hours of outside of class for each credit of instruction.

 

 

**IMPORTANT**

Students with Disabilities

It is the policy and practice of the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College to create inclusive learning environments for all students, including students with disabilities.  If there are aspects of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or your ability to meet course requirements, please notify the instructor as soon as possible. I will maintain and uphold confidentiality of any information shared. 

 

Institutions of Higher Education under the Americans with Disabilities Act are required to provide appropriate aids and services to students who have identified documented learning disability or other disability which might affect classroom performance. It is the responsibility of the student to provide the appropriate documentation to the college in a timely manner. Students requesting accommodations are asked to contact Lisa Munive, Academic Dean at least two weeks before the start of classes to allow sufficient time for any adaptive accommodations to be made.

 

Academic Honesty & Integrity Policy:

Please refer to the current Student Handbook for Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism.

Assignments and Tests:

It is well-established that students show improved learning when they regularly attend and participate in class discussions and activities.  From time to time you may experience an unexpected event that prevents you from attending class.  If you miss a test or are unable to turn in your assigned work for that particular missed class period, you will have 1 class period to turn in your work or make-up your test for half credit.

Reading Assignments:

You will be expected to complete assigned material before coming to class. You will be held accountable for the work assigned even if you miss class (excused or unexcused).

Special Note Regarding Incompletes: 

Please refer to the current Student Handbook for the policy on Incompletes.

Mid-term and Final Examinations:

In order to receive credit for the mid-term or final grade, exams must be taken on the designated day during Mid-Term Exam week or Final Exam week unless prior arrangements have been made with your instructor.

 Computer Use:         

All students receive an lco.edu email account for the duration of the semester. In order to comply with FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act), all official notifications about your courses, Moodle, financial aid, and student evaluations must be sent through your lco.edu email account. You can access your lco.edu email account from any browser.

 Necessary Technologies:

• Internet connection (DSL, LAN, or cable connection desirable)
• Access to Canvas or other Learning Management Systems

**Note**: Not having computers or Internet at home is NOT an excuse to be late with homework. Your education is your responsibility. We strongly encourage you to schedule time to make use of the resources provided for students to complete your studies in a timely manner.

 Gikinoo'amaagan Odanokiiwin - Student Work:

Gikinoo’amaagan Odanokiiwin – Student Work is a Student Learning Project which incorporates Ojibwe knowledge and values, with Course Specific Outcomes and with those General Education Outcomes that pertain to this course. In addition, the Student Learning Project will provide a means to better evaluate student understanding and application of knowledge taught in the classroom. For this class, the Gikinoo’amaagan Odanokiiwin project is Reflections of Human Resource management in my experience.  The results of this project will assess students’:

1. Ability to communicate effectively. (Gen. Ed. 1)
2. Creation of a project that integrates both course-specific content and Ojibwe cultural knowledge. (Gen Ed. 4 and Course Objective(s) ____ )
3. Ability to locate, gather, and synthesize information. (Gen. Ed. 5)

 

Throughout the semester we will cover various aspects of human resource management.  Some of the topics will be familiar while other conceptual or strategic topics may be new to you.  Each week you are to write a journal entry that reflects what we covered in class and what your experience has been at a job or how you think the topic reflects (or contradicts) Ojibwe philosophies.  You should have 14 entries of at least 300 words each. 

7 entries due Thursday, Oct 17^th at Noon. (part of the midterm grade)

7 entries due Wednesday, December 11^th at Noon. (part of the Final grade)

Journals may be emailed, maintained in canvas, or other instructor approved method.