1.  A 3-ring binder designated for this course only, in which all hard copies of assignments, graded and returned assignments, class handouts, and notes will be kept.

2.  A computer disk which contains only HPA 390 materials.  Failure to be able to provide a disk to the instructor, upon request, may result in assignments not being accepted.

3.  A copy of the Oral Presentation Module packet, which may be purchased at the Penn State Bookstore.  This packet should be obtained prior to the beginning of the module - the instructor will let you know when it is ready.

As an employee, frequent absences would not be tolerated; they would result in dismissal. As a student, attendance is also your responsibility.  Announcements are made in class and instruction is given which can make a difference in your quality of performance.  

Therefore, there is a flexible time off  policy for this class. You are permitted to miss 3 classes for any reason you choose.  You do not need to explain your absence to the instructor or TA.  Your absence may be for a wedding, to study for another course, to interview for an internship or for illness.  Upon missing the 4^th class for any reason, your grade will be reduced by 5%  For each class miss subsequently, an additional  5%

An extreme situation which would result in hospitalization that is documented by a physician’s letter might qualify for an exception, although a situation which would cause a student to miss a significant part of a semester might warrant consideration of dropping the course.  Under such situations, students should consult the instructor.  The first and last days of the class count under this policy as well.

Students who arrive more than 10 minutes late for class will be considered absent.  

Please let me know now if you participate on a team or are involved in a University sanctioned activity which will require you to miss class on several occasions. 

Please turn off all pagers and cellular phones upon entering the classroom.

Assignments may only be turned in during the beginning of class by placing the assignment on the table in the front of the room.  No assignments will be accepted by being placed under the instructor's door or placed in her mailbox.  Grading will be done by the instructor and the assistant.   

Assignments will be handed back during class.  If you are not in class to receive a previously returned assignment, you will have to see the instructor during office hours to obtain your paper and grade.

Resumes and autobiographical sketches which must be rewritten  for an improved grade must be resubmitted on the dates listed on the course schedule. 

It is expected that all assignments will be turned in during class on the due date assigned.  Students may turn in a late assignment exactly 1 week later, however the grade for that assignment may not be higher than 75%.  An assignment which is turned in more than 1 week late will be accepted for credit for completing the assignment, but will receive a 0 for the grade. If you cannot attend class it is your responsibility to get your assignment there.  Assignments put under a faculty member's door or in a mailbox will not be accepted.

Technical Requirements for Written Work:

All work must be completed on an IBM or clone with Windows XP and Microsoft Office Suite XP.    This is the industry standard and is available on any of the university's CAC lab computers.  If you plan to use your home computer, CAC will supply you with the necessary software  If you need it for your home computer.  If  your computer is not an IBM clone, you may use any of the dozens of university computer labs all of which have the current required software.

Assignments should be spell-checked and proof read for accuracy.  They must have a cover sheet and be stapled or they will not be accepted.  An assignment turned in late for failure to have a cover sheet will be considered late and be assigned the late penalty.  Assignments which are not stapled will not be accepted.

The cover sheet should have the following format: Name, Course Name and Section, Assignment Title, and Assignment Due Date.  If the assignment is a rewrite, you should indicate so and attach the original graded copy.   

Deductions may be made for failure to follow technical requirements.

Getting Help

There is a teaching assistant assigned to this course.  Besides advising students with assistance on assignments and advising about internships, she will hold regular office hours, receive and answer questions by email, and provide support in the classroom.  It is to your benefit to begin assignments early to allow you opportunity to seek help from the TA or instructor if you need it.

The best way to communicate concerns or questions is during class.   Otherwise, the instructor and/or TA may be reached during office hours or by email.   Please do not phone the instructor and leave messages, as it is difficult to reach students who are seldom home to receive return calls during the day.

Academic Integrity

I take academic integrity very seriously.