Graded Assignments and Point Values
|
Assignment |
Point Values |
|
3 Tests over 5 Chapters |
300 |
|
6 Case Analysis |
60 |
|
Final Exams (1 x 150 points each) |
150 |
|
NCAA Violation Analysis |
150 |
|
Technology |
20 |
|
Title IX 3 |
60 |
|
Weekly Discussion
14 * 10 |
140 |
|
Weekly Quizzes (14 x 10 points each) |
140 |
|
TOTAL |
1020 |
Grading Scale
|
Letter Grade |
Range of Points |
|
A |
1020–900 |
|
B |
899–800 |
|
C |
799–700 |
|
D |
699–600 |
|
F |
599–0 |
Assignment Descriptions
NOTE: Please stay
up-to-date and current with information placed on the course blog site and
myonline.wvstateu.edu. Information on the course blog site will contain due
dates and other dates/deadlines of importance. As of right now, tests will be
paper… However, myonline.wvstateu.edu exams will be used if available.
Case Analysis - 6
You will produce six
summaries/ conclusions, each worth 10 points each. The ten will come from posts
on http://macdaddyncaasidhhp01.blogspot.com/. Students will sign on to the blog
and put their name. Repeating a topic will result in zero points. You are to
use the case analysis format in the book. The form is on the assignment tab on
line. The students will present 3 in front of the class for total points. (60
total points)
Discussions
– Weekly
Student will complete a weekly
discussion throughout the term. Active participation is a must in this
course. Each week one or more key
discussion questions, activities, debates, etc. will be posted. Generally, you
will be required to respond to the main discussion and then also make comments
(a minimum of 2 or 3) on the responses of others in the course. Please note that the quantity of responses is
not as important as the quality of the responses. Student will use complete
sentences.
A running dialogue about
course topics will be maintained via the website discussion forums. It is
expected that you will fully participate in the online discussions. This means
posting your own thoughts about the weekly topics, commenting on others’ ideas,
and responding to questions about your own postings. Class participation points
will be based more on quality than quantity. While it is relatively easy to
post numerous, non-substantive comments, it takes more thought and effort to
post intelligent, meaningful comments that move the discussion forward. For
example, meaningful posts tend to:
- Provide concrete examples, perhaps from your own
experience
- Identify consequences or implications
- Challenge something that has been posted, perhaps
by playing devil’s advocate
- Pose a related question or issue
- Suggest a different perspective or interpretation
- Pull in related information from other sources –
books, articles, websites, courses, etc.
Consider your time commitment
to our online discussions to be critical to your success as a learner, as well
as to the success of the course. Because ongoing participation is expected, a
portion of your final grade will be based on participation. Participation
scores will be based on three primary criteria:
- Frequency and timeliness of postings
- Content of your postings (the
thoughtfulness/reflection that goes into your responses and the extent to
which they address the topic for the week, including the assigned
readings)
- Adherence to online protocol
An online discussion forum is
a “technological cognitive tool” that stimulates cognitive learning and critical
thinking. Students engaged with course content in forums engage with other
students in a generative processing of information. “Students draw upon their
own experiences and interpretations and share these in the group discussion.
They read other student responses and interpretations and compare these with
their own thoughts. This involves the processes of reflection and the
construction and reconstruction of domains of knowledge. The resulting kinds of
learning from these processes are not a regurgitation of a lecture or reading.
It is a negotiated interpretation of knowledge with student ownership. The
learning is deeper and more long lasting and students refine their thinking and
their voice” (Markel, 2009).
Asynchronous discussion
enhances learning as you share your ideas, perspectives, and experiences with
the class. You develop and refine your thoughts through the writing process,
and you broaden your classmates’ understanding of the course content. Use the
following feedback to improve the quality of your discussion contributions.
Examples of posts that
demonstrate higher levels of thinking:
- “Some common themes I see between your
experiences and our textbook are….” (analysis)
- “These newer trends are significant if we
consider the relationship between ….” (synthesis)
- “The body of literature should be assessed by
these standards ….” (evaluation)
Student will go to external
blog and pull an article and answer the following or student can search web and
find and article
1. Label Blog with name and term or student will find
their own and send to me to post on blog and label– 2pt
2. Student will post link on myonline education system –
2pts
3.
Student
will answer “ THIS SITUATION INVOLVED WHICH TYPE LAW - TORT/PRODUCT LIABILITY,
TITLE IX/GENDER EQUITY, FRAUD, EMPLOYMENT/CONTRACT, CONSTITUTIONAL,
TRADEMARK/COPYRIGHT, or NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA/ HS ADMINISTRATIVE LAWS? (some
situations may not involve a law/ may be an organization or planning issue) 2pts
4.
Student
will answer what would you have done in this situation as either a supervisor,
employee, student athlete, coach, etc – In depth thought 50-150 words. – 2pts
5.
Student
will answer a rebuttal question – 2pts
Total 60 total points worth
of weekly discussion (60)
Exams 3 – 5 Chapter Exams
There will be a 3 -50
point exams
Final Exam
There will be a 150-point
Comprehensive Exam.
NCAA Violation Review
You will be assigned 1 NCAA Major Violation
to review as a Case Analysis.
Quizzes - Weekly
There will be a 14 quizzes at 10 points due
each week
Technology
Student will either sign up for Linked in
or produce materials for your resume/Vita using the various social media sites
for your career opportunities
Title IX
Students will be assigned three
institutions to review. (60 Points)
School
Closings
Due to
inclement weather or other such emergencies, there may be circumstances when
the University campus and in-seat classes are delayed or cancelled. In such
instances, online courses shall continue as normal unless otherwise indicated.
Netiquette
Policy
“Netiquette” or “network etiquette” is a set
of guidelines and standards that encourage appropriate behavior while on the
Internet. This includes all points of
internet access such as emails, discussions, wikis, virtual meetings, text
messages, social media, etc. As a
student in an online course here at West Virginia State University, you are
expected to comply with the following code of conduct or “netiquette” while
engaging in the course.
Please review the syllabus to understand how
faculty prefer to be contacted for class related questions (e.g., WVSU Online
email, campus email, discussion boards, etc.).
1. When
corresponding with faculty and staff outside of the WVSU Online email system,
use your WVSU campus email account (e.g., imastudent@wvstateu.edu).
2. Maintain
a level of professionalism in your correspondence. Your course work is part of your own career
preparation, so interact with your instructor and peers as you would in a
business setting. This means checking
grammar, style, and spelling in all course communications.
3. Respect
all participants and constituents in your online classroom including your
teachers, fellow participants, and technical staff supporting online
courses. This includes
·
honoring their right to their opinions;
·
respecting the right of each person to disagree
with others;
·
responding honestly but thoughtfully and
respectfully using language which others will not consider foul or abusive;
·
always signing your name to any contribution you
choose to make;
·
respecting your own privacy and the privacy of
others by not revealing information which you deem private and which you feel
might embarrass you or others;
·
being constructive in your responses to others
in the class; and
·
being prepared to clarify statements which might
be misunderstood or misinterpreted by others.
4. Maintain
an adequate level of activity in your online course by signing in and reviewing
course content at least 3 days a week.
5. Review
assignments descriptions and available rubrics and guidelines BEFORE
participating in these activities. This
includes discussions, written assignments, exams, wiki assignments, etc.
6. If
you are experiencing difficulties in the course, contact your instructor in a
timely fashion (i.e., early enough for the issues to be rectified).
7. If
you feel that another member of the class is violating netiquette guidelines,
contact your professor for additional guidance.
What
to Expect from an Online Course
A self-disciplined student will find online
college courses to be rigorous, challenging, and engaging. A typical online
college course will require as much or more work as a traditional college
course. Most online courses require substantial reading and writing skills to
master the subject. You should expect to spend 10-15 hours per week working in
the course in order to complete the learning activities and assignments, take
quizzes or exams, and participate in the classroom discussions.
Being a successful online student requires
knowing where to go for the information you need and activities you are to
complete.
Become familiar with the Moodle environment
and the technology necessary to be successful in an online classroom. You will want
to learn how to access course materials, communicate with classmates and your
instructor, submit homework, take tests, and check your grades.
Students enrolled in online courses need
good time management and communication skills to be successful. Below are
guidelines to help you be a successful online student:
·
Pace yourself. You will need to pace yourself
and stay on top of the course schedule at all times. You also will need to set
aside blocks of time to do your coursework when you will not have distractions.
Be diligent and protective of your study time.
·
Do not fall behind. If you must be away from the
course for a legitimate reason such as illness, contact your instructor
immediately and arrange for when you will be able to get caught up with your coursework.
·
Follow up with your instructor(s) if you think
something is wrong within the course. It may be that you missed something and
need clarification, or that the instructor has not had a chance to respond to
something in a timely manner.
·
Engage yourself. You will need to communicate
regularly with your instructor(s). You also will engage with your classmates in
discussion forums or other types of learning activities. The more you
communicate within the course, the more comfortable you will become with your
instructor and classmates.
·
Log into the course often and check for new
announcements, assignments, and messages.
·
Review the course schedule and keep track of due
dates for projects, assignments, exams, etc.
·
Ask questions when you don’t understand something,
and don’t wait until the day before an assignment is due or you may not be able
to get the help you need.
·
Save all your work in the appropriate file
format, such as MS Word or Excel, PDF, or other file format that the instructor
can download and open. Save all of your work in a save and recoverable storage
location, such as an external hard drive.
·
Contact the helpdesk if you have a technical
problem accessing the course.
o
For technical assistance with WVSU Online,
please submit a help desk request at the Center
for Online Learning (COL) help desk
website.
o You
may also contact the WVSU COL Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. Class Participation, Attendance, Deadlines,
and Makeup
Materials are due per the syllabus date.
Materials turned in late will result in ZERO points. If your county public
school where you reside is canceled, you do not have to come to class. However
you are responsible for what is covered that day… Late materials will not be accepted unless with a legal excuse – birth,
death, sickness, court proceeding, citation, tow truck receipt. Students,
especially teacher education majors, sports studies majors, will lead
discussion of class and students will be assigned topics to cover in class.
Logging on the night before class will definitely be beneficial to your grade.
Technical
Requirements
This is an online course, which means you
are expected to be familiar with the university’s learning management system
(LMS), WVSU Online. If you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with the WVSU
Online, please contact the Center for Online Learning at 304-766-3300 to
schedule training. Additionally, it means that you are expected and/or required
to meet the minimum technical requirements for the course. You can access the
WVSU Online log on from the WVSU Homepage or directly at https://myonline.wvstateu.edu.
Login
ID
Your username and password for WVSU Online
is the same as your WVSU email log in information (i.e., everything before the
@ sign in your email is your username). Example: If your email is
janedoe2@wvstateu.edu, your username is janedoe2.
Password
Your password is the same as the password
for your WVSU email and myState.
If you cannot log in, try resetting your
password at the WVSU Change
Password page.
Be sure to login to your WVSU Online course
during the first day of class and resolve any technical issues immediately
during the first day of class. There may be reading assignments, online
assignments, quizzes, or discussion forums that will begin during the first
couple of days of the semester. Unresolved technical issues after the first few
days of class are not valid excuses for not completing assignments. All
assignments and course interactions will utilize Internet technologies.
Computer
Requirements
This course requires that you have access to
a computer that can access the Internet. It is important that you have access
to a reliable high-speed Internet connection to be able to perform the required
online activities of this course. It is also important that you have a backup
plan for securing an Internet connection if your personal connection fails.
Loss of Internet services is not an excuse for late assignment submission or
for missing an exam. In addition, you need to make sure your computer is
up-to-date with Java, Flash, Shockwave, Adobe Reader, and a current Web
browser. These are free updates and should be done prior to the first week of
class.
·
You will need to have access to, and be able to
use, the following software packages:
·
A web browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla
Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari)
·
Adobe Acrobat Reader (free)
·
Adobe Flash Player (free)
·
Microsoft Word
·
Microsoft PowerPoint
If you do not own a copy of Microsoft Office
and plan to use Open Office or another other word processing program instead,
please be sure to save and upload all assignments in Microsoft WORD format or
Rich Text Format (.rtf).
You are responsible for having a reliable
computer and Internet connection throughout the course.
Technical
Assistance
Location of your course: https://myonline.wvstateu.edu
For technical assistance with WVSU Online,
please submit a help request to the COL
Help Desk.
You may also contact the WVSU Center for
Online Learning Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 pm. After
hours and on weekends, you may call The Learning House technical support
directly at 1-800-985-9781 or by contacting support@learninghouse.com.
Counseling and Accessibility Services (CAS)
The Counseling and Accessibility Services office
provides students with mental health counseling,
and accessibility services for students with a disability. All
students, including online students, are eligible for in person free counseling
services. Counselors are available by appointment by calling (304) 766-3262, by
email at toledoke@wvstateu.edu,
or in person in 125 Sullivan Hall, East. CAS is
open Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-5:00 pm.
Students with Disabilities –
Access/Accommodations
The University strives to make all learning
experiences as accessible as possible.
If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on a temporary
health condition or permanent disability (conditions include but not limited
to; mental health, attention-related, learning, vision, hearing, physical or
health impacts), please let me know immediately so that we can privately
discuss options.
NEED
ACCOMMODATIONS?
To establish reasonable accommodations, you are
required to register with Student Accessibility Resources (SAR) and completed
an intake process. Reasonable
accommodations are established through an interactive process between you, your
faculty and the accessibility specialist.
It is important to start this process in a timely manner in order to
receive accommodations as soon as practically possible. You are welcome to contact the accessibility
specialist to inquire about or initiate the process through any of the following:
·
phone – 304-766-3083
·
text – 681-533-0850
·
email – sar@wvstateu.edu
·
in person –
123 Sullivan Hall East
·
or view information online – http://bit.ly/WVSU-SAR.
After registering with SAR and if approved for
accommodations, make arrangements with me as soon as possible to discuss your
accommodations so that they may be implemented in a timely fashion.
ALREADY
APPROVED FOR ACCOMMODATIONS?
If you have registered with Student
Accessibility Resources (SAR) for the current semester, please communicate your
approved accommodations to me in a timely fashion. We can arrange a private meeting to discuss
your Accommodations Implementation Plan and how we will be implementing your
accommodations in this course.
Retention and Student Success
The Retention
and Student Success office provides all students, including online students,
with free academic support through walk-in tutoring centers, one-on-one
tutoring, supplemental instruction for historically difficult courses, academic
coaching, and our online live tutoring services through Smarthinking.
Learning Enrichment Center for Writing
The Learning
Enrichment Center for Writing is located in Wallace Hall, Room 216. Tutors are
available to
help you with your writing assignments for any of your courses.
Walk-in
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Wednesday:
10:00am – 12:30pm, 2:15pm – 6:00pm
Learning Enrichment Center for
Science, Business, and Mathematics
The
Learning Enrichment Center for Science, Business, and Mathematics is located in
117
Wallace
Hall. Tutors are available to help in math, science and many math based
business
course.
Walk-in
Hours: Mon – Thurs from 10:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
For
one-on-one tutoring or academic coaching, please contact Alana Dorsey, Academic
Support
Specialist,
at 304-766-3041 or alana.dorsey@wvstateu.edu
Smarthinking.com offers live, online tutoring in a
variety of subjects to help you succeed. The
service
is available 24 hours a day and is also available for offline tutoring such as
submitting
writing
assignments for review.
To
use Smarthinking.com:
Log
on at www.services.smarthinking.com
•
Username: your complete WVSU e-mail
address
•
Password: wvstate
ACHIEVE
ACHIEVE is a tool for easy communication
between students and faculty. Your course instructors will use ACHIEVE to
provide feedback to you about your progress in their courses. Throughout the
term, you may receive emails about your progress and academic performance in
the form of alerts or flags. These emails are meant to help you be more
successful in your courses, so be sure to follow all recommendations included
in the email you receive. Instructors may also use ACHIEVE to recognize and
celebrate your academic achievements by sending you kudos or compliments. If an
instructor makes a referral, you will be contacted by a Retention Specialist or
your Academic Advisor for follow-up and to discuss what on-campus resources
would be most beneficial to you at that time. To access ACHIEVE, simply log
into MyState and click on ACHIEVE under the Student tab. If you need assistance with ACHIEVE, please email
questions to ACHIEVE@wvstateu.edu.
Library Support
The WVSU Drain-Jordan Library works to
adhere to the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) distance
learning guidelines in providing library services to students and faculty
participating in WVSU distance learning programs. These services are designed
to assist those affiliates who receive all their courses off campus. Visit the library access for
distance learning Web page for detailed
information about the services and resources available to distance learning participants
through the WVSU library.
Course
Registration Issues
Students are responsible to make sure that
they are registered for this course and classes are not dropped for any reason
(e.g., nonpayment). Students receive neither credit nor a grade for this course
if they are not officially registered. Students can access their records via
web using MyState. Also, students are advised to properly and officially
withdraw from, or drop, a class that they no longer wish to complete in order
to avoid receiving the default F. Consult the university catalog for details or
see someone in the office of the
registration and records in:
Ferrell Hall 127
Registration and Records
(304) 766-4146
WVSU
Policy on Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a form of cheating; it is
using someone else’s words or ideas as if they were your own. If you are
borrowing words or ideas from a published source, you must indicate the source
in some way, usually a brief reference to the author or title. If you use the
exact words of the source, you must put these words in quotation marks and also
mention the source. Copying an article from an encyclopedia or a page from a
book and submitting it as your own work is obviously plagiarism, but so is
using a sentence or paragraph from a published source, even if you have changed
it slightly or rewritten it—unless you identify the source. The special techniques
for referring to published sources, called documentation, are taught in English
102, among other courses.
However, the source does not have to be
published or written for the offense to be labeled plagiarism. It is also
possible to plagiarize in an oral presentation as well as written work. Copying
another student’s work is sometimes called plagiarism. This form of cheating is
subject to the same penalties as copying from published sources.
Penalties
Associated with Plagiarism
If a student is discovered to have
plagiarized the material for an essay or research paper, the student is subject
to penalties similar to those for any form of cheating. These penalties will be
imposed at the discretion of the instructor, who will take care to produce the
evidence of plagiarism and see that the penalty is in proportion to the
offense.
·
Any instance of plagiarism discovered in the
student’s work may result in a lower grade on the assignment.
·
If substantial portions of a document are
plagiarized, that is, copied from one or more published sources, then a grade
of F for that assignment would be appropriate.
·
If substantial portions of a research paper are
plagiarized, then a grade of F would be appropriate. Since the research paper
is often the most important assignment in a course, a failing grade caused by
plagiarism may also result in failure of the course.
Appealing
a Failing Grade
If a student wishes to appeal the failing
grade given on the basis of plagiarism, both the student and the instructor
should present, as soon as possible, all relevant evidence to the department
chairperson, who may then rule on the merits of the case, or select a committee
of three department members to review the evidence.
Academic
Honesty Statement
From Policy Bulletin #57, the West
Virginia Board of Directors of the State College System, Policies, Rules, and
Regulations Regarding Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct in West
Virginia State Universities and Colleges 7.05
c. Procedures related to academic dishonesty
(e.g., plagiarism, cheating, falsifying records, etc.). Charges of academic
dishonesty on the part of a student may be filed by any member of the academic
community. Such charges shall be reviewed first at the department level by the
chairperson, faculty member, and student involved. A written admission of guilt
at this level may be resolved with a maximum penalty of F in the course.
If the student denies guilt, or the
department chairperson feels the penalties at this step are insufficient for a
specific act, the case shall be forwarded in writing to a presidentially
designed academic officer with the rank of dean or equivalent. The case may be
resolved at this level, or if thought warranted by the designated academic
officer or requested by the student, the case shall be forwarded to be heard by
an academic appeals committee.
The academic appeals committee shall present
to the accused student and the person making the accusation written
notification of the charges, which shall include at least:
I. A
statement that a hearing will be held before an academic appeals committee,
together with the notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing. A
recommendation by an academic appeals committee for imposition of sanctions in
a case of academic dishonesty is final.
II. A
clear statement of the facts and evidence to be presented in support of the
charges made.
WVSU Sexual Harassment Policy (Title IX)
West Virginia State University is committed to combatting sexual
misconduct. As a result, you should know that University faculty and staff
members are required to report any instances of sexual misconduct, including
harassment and sexual violence, to the University’s Title IX office so that the
involved parties may be provided appropriate resources and support options.
What this means is that as your professor, I am required to report any
incidents of sexual misconduct that are directly reported to me, or of which I
am somehow made aware.
There are two important exceptions to this requirement about which you
should be aware:
1. As a
student of West Virginia State University, you may also talk to on-campus
counselors that are here to assist you free of charge. Counselors do not have
this mandatory reporting responsibility and can maintain confidentiality. More
information regarding the office of Counseling and Accessibility Services (CAS)
can be found here: http://www.wvstateu.edu/Current-Students/Counseling-and-Accessibility-Services.aspx
2. An
important exception to the reporting requirement exists for academic work.
Disclosures about sexual misconduct that are shared as part of an academic
project, classroom discussion, or course assignment, are not required to be
disclosed to the University’s Title IX office.
If you are the victim of sexual misconduct, WVSU encourages you to
reach out to these resources:
· Title
IX Office: 304-533-5392 (24-hour number)
· Counseling
and Accessibility Services (CAS): 304-766-3168
If you have a safety concern, please contact Public Safety,
304-766-3353 or dial 911.
Other reporting information is available here: http://www.wvstateu.edu/titleix
Course Schedule (Subject to Change)
|
WEEK |
DATE |
Chapter/Topic |
Assignments Due |
|
1 |
01/29f |
Intro |
|
|
|
|
Intro
Book / Law for Recreation Book |
|
|
2 |
02/05f |
Intro
to Law CH
1 / CH 01 |
Question of Week 10
points |
|
|
|
|
Weekly Quiz 10 points |
|
3 |
02/12f |
Tort Law/ Liability CH 2 / CH 02-CH03 |
Question of Week 10
points |
|
|
|
|
Weekly Quiz 10 points |
|
4 |
02/19f |
Risk
Management CH
3 /CH 04 |
Question of Week 10
points |
|
|
|
|
Weekly Quiz 10 points |
|
5 |
02/26s |
Contract
Law CH
5/ CH 05 |
Question of Week 10
points |
|
|
|
|
Weekly Quiz 10 points |
|
6 |
03/05f |
Constitutional
Law CH
7 / Ch 06 |
Question of Week 10
points |
|
|
|
|
Weekly Quiz 10 points |
|
|
|
|
Exam 1 |
|
7 |
03/12f |
Gender
Equity/Title IX CH
8/ CH 07 |
Question of Week 10
points |
|
|
|
|
Weekly Quiz 10 points |
|
|
|
|
Title IX 60 points |
|
8 |
03/19 |
Anti-Trust
CH
10 / CH 07 |
Question of Week 10
points |
|
|
|
|
Weekly Quiz 10 points |
|
9 |
03/26 |
Intellectual
Property CH
9/ CH 07 |
Question of Week 10
points |
|
|
|
|
Case Analysis 60 points |
|
|
|
|
Weekly Quiz 10 points |
|
10 |
04/02f |
Employment
Law CH
5/ CH 05 |
Question of Week 10
points |
|
|
|
|
Weekly Quiz 10 points |
|
|
|
|
Exam 2 |
|
11 |
04/09 |
NCAA
D1 |
Question of Week 10 points |
|
|
|
|
Weekly Quiz 10 points |
|
|
|
|
NCAA Violation 150 |
|
12 |
04/16f |
NCAA
D2 |
Question of Week 10
points |
|
|
|
|
Weekly Quiz 10 points |
|
13 |
04/23 |
NJCAA |
Question of Week 10
points |
|
|
|
|
Weekly Quiz 10 points |
|
14 |
04/30f |
NAIA |
Question of Week 10 points |
|
|
|
|
Weekly Quiz 10 points |
|
15 |
05/07 |
NCAA
D3 |
Question of Week 10
point |
|
|
|
|
Weekly Quiz 10 points |
|
|
|
|
Technology 20 points |
|
|
|
|
Exam 3 |
|
16 |
05/13f |
|
FINAL 150 points |
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