of learning about each objective. Papers should be at least 7 pages double-spaced, with 1-inch margins, and in 12-pt font. Essays will be submitted electronically via Blackboard. The manner in which essays will be evaluated is depicted in Appendix F: Grading Rubric for Case Study Paper attached at the end of this syllabus. Evaluation Grade Scale Letter Grade Scale Graded Item Points Percentage Initial Personal Statement 15 2% Worksheets 65 10% Narrative & Evidence 325 51% IDP 30 4.5% Final Portfolio 100 16% Oral Presentation 30 4.5% Case Study Paper 75 12% Total 640 100% Point Range Percentage Range Letter Grade 573-640 90-100% A 509-572 80-89% B 445-508 70-79% C 381-444 60-69% D Less than 381 Less than 60% F Late Policy Late assignments will receive a 10% reduction of possible points per day (Saturdays and Sundays included). Late assignments will only be accepted for five (5) calendar days after the original due date. If you know you will have difficulty getting an assignment done on time, please see the instructor in advance. Tentative Course Schedule Date Topic Assignments Week One: January 12-16 Topics: Course Introduction Statement of Intent W: Course introduction, syllabus review F*: Portfolio formatting, discussion of evidence, initial statement of intent *For Friday’s class, please bring copy of your unofficial transcript Week Two: January 19-23—NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, JANUARY 19TH Topics: Effective Collaboration M: No class W: Discussion of collaboration objective F: Complete learning objective worksheet Week Three: January 26-30
Topics: Effective Collaboration Understanding of Emergency Management Stakeholder Groups Knowledge of Common Emergency Management Partner Relationships M: Draft collaboration written narrative and evidence W: Discussion of stakeholder groups and partner relationships objectives F: Complete learning objective worksheet (x2) DUE FRIDAY: Completed written narrative and evidence for effective collaboration objective Week Four: February 2-6 Topics: Understanding of Emergency Management Stakeholder Groups Knowledge of Common Emergency Management Partner Relationships Familiarity with Key Emergency Management Laws, Regulations, and Policies M: Draft stakeholder groups and partner relationships written narratives and evidence W: Discussion of laws, regulations, and policies objective F: Complete learning objective worksheet DUE FRIDAY: Completed written narrative and evidence for understanding emergency management stakeholder groups objective AND knowledge of common emergency management partnership relationships objective Week Five: February 9-13 Topics: Familiarity with Key Emergency Management Laws, Regulations, and Policies Understanding of Key Concepts Integral to the Academic Discipline M: Draft laws, regulations, and policies written narrative and evidence W: Discussion of key concepts objective F: Complete learning objective worksheet DUE FRIDAY: Completed written narrative and evidence for familiarity with key emergency management laws, regulations, and policies objective Week Six: February 16-20—NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH Topics: Understanding of Key Concepts Integral to the Academic Discipline Management Concepts and Practices Knowledge of the Role of Research for Informing Practice M:No class W: Draft key concepts written narrative and evidence F: Discussion of management and research objectives Week Seven: February 23-27 Topics: Management Concepts and Practices Knowledge of the Role of Research for Informing Practice Understanding of the Professional and Ethical Standards of the Profession M: Complete learning objective worksheet (x2) W: Draft management and research written narratives and evidence F: Discussion of standards objective DUE WEDNESDAY: Completed written narrative and evidence for understanding key concepts integral to the academic discipline objective