This knowledge will be applied using a records simulation project which will provide students with a greater depth of understanding. This project provides an opportunity for clarification of the rules and concepts presented in class. Students will gain an appreciation for efficiency, accuracy, and cost effectiveness of records management systems. The policy of the Board of Education of Southwestern Oregon Community College on Student Rights, Student Code of Conduct, and Student Grievance Procedure outlines penalties ranging from admonition through expulsion for violations including plagiarism and academic cheating. The complete policy, penalties, and recourse through the Grievance Procedure can be found in the Student Handbook.
Assignments are to be handed in as indicated on the class schedule.
It is essential that all of the readings and assignments are completed prior to class to ensure that students are able to participate fully and effectively learn the material. The student will complete 12 manual filing jobs in a Records Management Simulation Kit. Practice card and correspondence filing in alphabetic, subject, consecutive numbers, terminal-digit, numeric, and geographic filing systems are also completed in this kit. Students are expected to come to class and participate in class discussions. It is essential that all reading and assignments be completed prior to class in order to participate effectively.