BUS& 101 (5) Introduction to Business • GER

Intro to Business / BUS &101 Syllabus

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Business &101: Introduction to Business

Course Syllabus

Sections: 4020 / 4021

Fall Term 2017

Professor: Tammie S. Pyne, MBA

Office: CAS-530

Class Time: (Monday thru Friday / DAILY)

08:00 AM - 08:50 AM – Section 4020

09:00 AM – 09:50AM – Section 4021

Classroom: CAS-530

Office Hours: CAS – 353 / MW 1000 AM – 1050 AM;

By Appointment (Preferred via email request)

Phone: 253 - 912-2399 Ext 5165

Email: [email protected]

Required Text: Ferrell, Hirt, & Ferrell. (2018). Business Foundations: Changing World. Boston: McGraw-

Hill/Irwin. ISBN: 978-1-260-15280-7 – 11th Ed.; Date Published: January 30th, 2017

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:

BUS& 101 (5) Introduction to Business • GER-SS Basic background in general fields of business. An

examination of the nature of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in a free market economy. An overview

of marketing, management, finance, production, economics, information systems and international

commerce.

OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS TO BE BROUGHT TO EVERY CLASS:

Binder for Loose Leaf Book; Pens (both blue and black), highlighters, #2 pencils, notebook paper, Scantron

paper for quizzes, midterm and final, internet access, computer word processing in MS Word and a USB thumb

drive.

What is most important to bring with you daily is a willingness to learn and to constructively contribute to the

class with your personality, as well as your experiences within the business community. By having a positive

attitude, you will have a great and rewarding experience in BUS &101.

OPTIONAL materials: 5-subject notebook (10 chapters in the book), folder with pockets, or 2” binder

LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the completion of this course, student should be able to:

1. Identify different elements that distinguish capitalism, socialism, communism, and mixed economy.

(objective exam, essay exam, portfolio, oral presentation, paper, project, case study)

2. Describe the role of competition, government involvement, and culture in a selected country’s economic

system. (objective exam, essay exam, portfolio, oral presentation, paper, project, case study)


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3. Assess elements of the global economy such as labor, capital, trade, natural resources, etc. and develop an

action plan that describes how they will compete in this environment. (objective exam, essay exam, portfolio,

oral presentation, paper, project, case study)

4. Compare and contrast the functions of production, marketing, human resource, accounting, information, and

financial management. (objective exam, essay exam, portfolio, oral presentation, paper, project, case study)

5. Create a marketing strategy for a business. (portfolio, oral presentation, paper, project, case study)

6. Using a variety of information sources, specifically describe the necessity of small business in the free

enterprise system. (portfolio, oral presentation, paper, project, case study)

7. Analyze workplace scenarios identifying/debating ethically and socially responsible/irresponsible behavior.

(portfolio, oral presentation, paper, project, case study)

ADDITIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES FROM PROFESSOR PYNE’S CLASS

❖ Identify and understand the various elements of business within corporate citizenship, social

responsibility, and business ethics in relations to free enterprise, globalization, and economics.

❖ Understand and identify the various types of businesses as it relates to entrepreneurship, business

ownership and the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

❖ Recognize and highlight various elements of management functions and levels.

❖ Identify and understand marketing concepts and strategies as it relates to consumerism.

❖ Understand and identify how accounting concepts and financial statements support entrepreneurial

endeavors.

❖ Understand how money functions within the financial system. Extensively examine the American

Financial System and how it relates to the student’s current understanding of money regulations.

❖ Identify and understand financial management and securities concepts, such as investment banking.

The professor reserves the right to change this syllabus prior to and during the term in support of

ultimate teaching and learning objectives. The professor will notify students, via e-mail or Canvas

announcement, when changes are made in the requirements and/or grading of the course. Students

are required to be responsible for his/her own actions in class.

❖ Students are personally responsible for understanding all contents of this syllabus and asking for

clarifications by the third day of the class. Enrolling in this course is implicit agreement adhere to all

course and college policies.

❖ Students enrolled in this course are subject to all Pierce College policies and for knowing and adhering

to the complete contents of this syllabus.

❖ This syllabus is subject to change. All changes will be discussed in class and students will be

responsible for obtaining new information and for adhering to it.

❖ Any BUS &101 handouts given in class, as related to a graded assignment, automatically becomes a

supplement to this syllabus.

Please read the syllabus in its entirety. This will help you understand what is expected of you to be

successful in this class.


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ATTENDANCE / ABSENCES / GRADING:

To truly have a great learning experience, it is paramount that you come to class.

Being in your seat and ready to go at your designated time is essential to your entire involvement of understanding the

course material. Being present at roll call and signing the attendance sheet is important for your attendance and

participation grade. If you walk-in late into class, this behavior is discourteous to another students’ learning. Thus, the

golden rule applies in our class.

READ AND STUDY FOR THE ASSIGNED CHAPTER BEFORE COMING TO CLASS FOR OPTIMAL

PARTICIPATION AND DISCUSSION!

We have 50 days of class time for BUS&101. If you are absent 5 days, you will be deducted 10% from your grade,

i.e. 100% with 5 absences equal 90%; 73% - 5 absences equal 63%. If you are absent beyond 5 days, each day will be

an additional 5% from the grade. If you attend each class, you will receive an additional 10 points towards your final

grade, i.e. 76% plus 100% attendance/participation equal 86%.

Communication is key to your absences. This is an extremely important part of being accountable to yourself and

to me, your professor. If you have an emergency at the last minute but contact me immediately, this will be counted

as an excused absence. I will take it into account in the amount of absences that you take during the term. This can

(or will) affect your final grade. If you are not present, and have not communicated with me prior to your

absence, it will be counted as an unexcused absence. Ensure that your absence is approved prior to you not being

in class.

The LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW is November 9, 2017 (Thursday) from class with a “W” (Withdrawal)

grade. Please meet with me before this date if you are struggling in the course. We will be able to go over your

options and choices prior to dropping the course.

When absence, Canvas will have weekly PowerPoint slides uploaded. However, any additional updates beyond

PowerPoint slide presentations, the student is responsible for contacting a fellow student that did attend class on that

absent date.

If you have an excused absence on the day of weekly quizzes or mid-term, you will be given a make-up day where

you will go to the testing center to complete the quiz or mid-term test.

Your final will be administered on the last day of instruction, December 8th, Friday. There will be no makeup

day for the Final exam.

Only extreme and abnormal circumstances (car accident, hospitalization, etc.) will be the exception to this rule.

Within Canvas, assignment rubrics will be given to students detailing how to submit for optimal grading. Ensure that

your written assignments are turned in on time for the best grade possible.

The standard is as follows: (1) typed; (2) 12pt (3) Times New Roman font (4) spell-checked, edited, and free of typos

(5) proper college-level grammar; (6) your own work and no one else’s (no plagiarism); (7) paraphrased quotes

referenced (Caveat for book questions: if you are using direct quotes for answering questions, cite and reference the

work); (8) cover page; (9) running head (per APA style) for term paper, (10) 1” formatting and (11) with page

numbers corner left.


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For term papers, ensure that you follow APA (American Psychology Association) standard for title/cover page. **

Please reference https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

**Add in the course title on the next line AFTER your name, i.e. [Your Name], BUS &101, Pierce College,

November 4, 2017.

PIERCE COLLEGE & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM POLICY ON STUDENT INTEGRITY,

PLAGIARISM, CHEATING & DISHONESTY:

The Business Management Program ensures students exited the program meeting the following Program Outcome:

(Students will...) “Exercise and role model positive ethical behavior”. Therefore, any student found cheating on

any assignment or plagiarizing at any level, or any other form of dishonesty will receive an automatic 0.0 in the

course and will be reported to the Business Department faculty members and the Pierce College Administration.”

Copying and pasting is considered plagiarism (cheating). Do NOT use direct quotes or copy and paste

ANYTHING in any assignment of this class without citation of where you received the information.

Please paraphrase and cite sources properly in the sections where you used the information from your research. An

accompanying reference must be included at the end of the paper that corresponds to the citations used in your

assignments.

All papers will be sent through a plagiarism checker electronically by your professor; and papers with content directly

copied from other sources will earn a failing grade for assignment.”

Ensure that you thoroughly read and digest the Pierce College Student Handbook. Any student misconduct, to

include academic dishonesty (cheating and plagiarism) will be penalized with course failure and or school dismissal

per the Pierce College Student Handbook.

On an academic note – Professor Pyne keeps ALL turned in homework and papers from previous courses in a

database. Please do not be tempted to plagiarize in any of the courses she teaches.

Bottom Line: Do your own work!

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GRADING FOR THE QUARTER TERM:

Assignments Max Points Earned Points

Business in a Changing World

Homework Week 1 – Chapter 1 60

Quiz 1 – Chapter 1 40



Starting and Growing a Business





Managing for Quality and Competitiveness

Homework Week 5 – Chapters 6 & 7 60

Quiz 5 – Chapter 6 & 7 40

Mid-Term Week 6

Mid-Term Week 6 – Chapters. 1, 2,4, 5, 6, & 7 150

Marketing: Developing Relationships

Homework Week 7 – Chapters 11, 12, &13 60

Quiz 7 – Chapters 11, 12, & 13 40

Product Implementation & Marketing Group

Marketing Project

200

Financing the Enterprise

Homework Week 8 – Chapters 14 & 15 60

Quiz 7 – Chapters 14 & 15 40

Week 9 – Thanksgiving Holiday Week; Two (2) Days of School (November 23 – 24)

Financial Management and Securities Markets (Financing the Enterprise)



Final Exam Week 11 (Comprehensive)

Final 250

Attendance / Participation*

*2pts per class = 100 max; with 2 excused absences;

Attend ALL class dates – receive 10 points added to

final grade

100 (110)

Total 1500

GRADING FOR THE QUARTER TERM* - GRADES POSTED BY DEC 19:

GRADE POINTS PERCENTAGE GPA FOR TRANSCRIPTS

FURTHER GPA

BREAKDOWN

A 1500 – 1418 100% – 95% 4.0 – 3.9

100% - 98% = 4.0;

97% = 95% = 3.9

A- 1417 – 1342 94% - 90% 3.8 – 3.5

94% = 3.8; 93%= 3.7;

92% - 91% = 3.6;

90% = 3.5


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B+ 1341 - 1298 89% - 87% 3.4 – 3.2

89% = 3.4; 88% =3.3;

87% =3.2

B 1297 - 1268 86% - 85% 3.1 -2.9

86% =3.1 85% - 3.0

84.5% - 2.9

B- 1267 – 1200 84% - 80% 2.8 – 2.5

84% - 2.8; 83% =2.7;

82% - 81% =2.6; 80% =2.5

C+ 1199 – 1155 79% - 77% 2.4 – 2.2

79% = 2.4; 78% = 2.3;

77% = 2.2

C 1154 - 1125 76% - 75% 2.1 – 1.9

76% = 2.1; 75.5% = 2.0;

75% = 1.9

C- 1124 – 1049 74% - 70% 1.8 – 1.5

74% = 1.8; 73% = 1.7

72% -71%=1.6; 70% = 1.5

D+ 1048 - 1005 69% - 67% 1.4 – 1.2

69% = 1.4; 68% = 1.3;

67% = 1.2

D 1004 – 950 66% - 65% 1.1 – 1.0 66% = 1.1; 65% = 1.0

F 949 - 0 64% - 0%

0.0 (Indicates student did not do

passing work in the course, did

not attend during the quarter, or

did not officially withdraw).

64% - 0% = 0.0

MID-TERM EXAM (150 POINTS) & FINAL EXAM (250 POINTS): Mid-Term Exam (Chapter 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, & 7) &Final Exam (All Chapters)

The mid-term exam will be comprised of the following chapters:

Chapter 1 - “The Dynamics of Business and Economics”

Chapter 2 - “Business Ethics and Social Responsibility”

Chapter 4 - “Options for Organizing Business”

Chapter 5 - “Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Franchising”

Chapter 6 - “The Nature of Management”

Chapter 7 - “Organization, Teamwork, and Communication”

The comprehensive final exam will be on all chapters covered during the quarter. Correct answers from the

final exam will be based on textbook information and professor lectures, to include possible information

given from special guest speakers. (Take notes.) Scantron paper and pencils will be used for quizzes, the

mid-term, and the final exam. The Pierce College Barnes & Noble bookstore have Scantron paper

available.

The final exam will be multiple-choice. Essay questions will be given for extra credit on the exam. This exam

should be a true indication of what you have learned and applied within the BUS &101 course.

Failure of the course will occur if caught cheating on the final or any graded assignment submitted to the

professor, either in-person or via Canvas submission. (To add, if you cheat, you are only cheating yourself and

taking out your own investment in YOU.)

You will be given two (2) class periods to go over your own questions for the final exam. Students will NOT

be allowed to record the final exam study session. This is considered cheating and will result in automatic

failure of the course.


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HOMEWORK (60 POINTS):

❖ All assignments must be typed (font: 12 pt.; Times New Roman; 1” margins).

❖ All assignments must be in your own words and double spaced. References must be cited in APA format

and proper credit must be given to sources.

❖ Use the homework rubric to maximize points.

❖ Will go over the homework assignment at the beginning of class for discussion.

❖ Upload your homework assignments in Canvas, but bring a copy to class on due date of assignment.

❖ Use the following standards for turning in your homework assignments:

CANVAS USAGE:

Check Canvas for grade updates after homework and quizzes are graded. My goal is to have all assignments

graded within 1 week (7 days) of student submission.

This course will be web-enhanced via Canvas, the college’s learning management system. A session on use of

CANVAS will be provided on Day 1 of this course due to the importance in uploading assignments in a timely

manner.

Students will be expected to use CANVAS to access assignments and grading rubrics, submit assignments, and

check grades.

Please also use CANVAS for your communication regarding the course. Using the messaging tool within

CANVAS will help me respond more quickly and serve as a record of our communication. I will make every

effort to respond to student e-mails within 24 - 48 hours.

Pierce College uses the Student Email System as the official means of communications with students. Checking

your student e-mail account regularly is an important student responsibility.


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QUIZZES (40 POINTS):

There will be a quiz covering each assigned chapter. All correct answers from the quizzes will be based on

information found in the textbook. Quizzes will be given promptly at the beginning of class. If you are late,

you cannot take the quiz. If you have an excused absence, you may take a quiz. Communication and

accountability is key to this process. To improve your grade, may retake up to 3 quizzes once approved by your

professor. The retake should occur within one week of the quiz, i.e. Quiz 4 was taken October 21 and you scored

a 50% but contacted your professor right after receipt of grade to schedule a retake on October 26. No personal

or photocopied notes will be used on quiz retakes; and only one retake of a quiz is allowed. Make-up quizzes

will be given only if you were on time to class or had an excused absence. Reiteration: Cheating on a quiz,

exam or any coursework is subject to failure of the course.

HOMEWORK / WEEKLY QUIZZES / MID-TERM / GROUP PRESENTATION/ FINAL –

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Check Canvas for grade updates after homework and quizzes are graded. My goal is to have all assignments

graded within 1 week (7 days) of student submission.

NO LATE WORK will be accepted. Emergency situations will be on a case-by-case situation. If you plan

on being absent from class, you are still required to turn in your homework by the date discussed by your

professor. Handwritten assignments will not be accepted.

ONLY MICROSOFTAPPLICATIONS ACCEPTED; NOT MAC APPLICATIONS. Ensure that you DO

NOT submit. pages assignments.

ADVICE:

“If you email your work to your professor and it gets lost in cyberspace, you should make sure that your

professor confirms receipt of your homework or [it will be considered as] late.

Your professor will send you a courtesy email acknowledging receipt of your email. If you do not receive one

within 24 hours, assume that your email was not received by your professor. Recheck the email address before

you send it. Ensure that you “CC” (courtesy copy) a copy of the email to yourself whenever sending work with

a deadline. It will serve as a confirmation receipt. Do not delete your cc’d email to yourself, as your professor

may ask to see it.”

PRODUCT IMPLEMENTATION & MARKETING GROUP ASSIGNMENT –

(200 POINTS)

Entrepreneurs use marketing processes and tools, such as promotions and advertising, to increase product

awareness and consumer buying, which ultimately increasing their profits. Within a business plan, entrepreneur

research their markets, as well as their competitors, to ensure they can successfully compete.

The budding small business owner must plan and prepare according to their market and its needs. In this

assignment, students are required to use a creative and analytical approach to the marketing process by doing

the following activities:

Students in assigned teams are required to…


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Create a product from scratch OR use a very well-known product utilizing marketing activities and

terms - BE ANALYTICAL

• Brainstorm the product (and your customers)

• Create a marketing plan

• Create a promotion / selling plan – (sweepstakes, coupons, etc.-Remember Chapter 1)

• Ensure that you use as many marketing terms within your project from Chapters 11, 12 & 13 – For

example, Marketing Mix – Price, Promotion, Promotion, Distribution

• Explain in detail in both written and oral presentations

Make a YouTube Commercial, a Microsoft Live video, OR a PowerPoint presentation with voiceovers

about your product - BE CREATIVE

• You have the choice to shoot a commercial with actors or do voiceovers with music in your chosen

media vehicle.

This assignment and its grading will be explained during the first week of class.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE:

When emailing your professor, please give a quick synopsis of what the email will be about in the SUBJECT

line and include your name, and class section (4020 or 4021), i.e. Class Absence, Judith Doe, 4020. Within

the communication, have a salutation (Good Morning, Good Afternoon, etc., Prof. Pyne, Ms. Pyne:), and

briefly describe the issue, to include any additional contact information you want to provide. Close your

correspondence with a closing statement, i.e. Sincerely, Respectfully, etc. Judith Doe. See

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/694/01/ for any additional information on email etiquette.

Give me 24 hours to respond to your email. If you email me at 958pm, expect to see a response 24 hours to that

time. I check my email consistently every day and I will try to contact you immediately, when possible.

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE & ONLINE NETIQUETTE:

The golden rule has been based on respect to one another just as one would respect themselves. If everyone

adheres to this mantra, then we all should be able to immerse ourselves into a lovely educational experience. We

all are here to learn and delve into the subject of “Business”. Thus, it is highly urged that each one of us will

respect each other and build a positive foundation of learning and productivity. Our goal as a collective is to

simultaneously enjoy this enlightening life experience and increase our educational prowess. Let’s create and

maximize this learning atmosphere together.

Be on prepared and on time. Planning is key to your success. Knowing what you have to do ahead of the

deadline is paramount to your life’s success. In your personal and professional life, planning and scheduling are

natural and intrinsic requirements to fulfilling opportunities. Thus, reading, studying, and taking notes prior to

coming to class gives you added confidence that you know what you are taking about when asked a question in

class; or completing written assignments. Meaningful and educational discussions are foundational to the active

process of learning. By being engaged, you increase both your knowledge and understanding of course

concepts.

My motto is “On time is late”. My expectation is that you are in your seats, ready to go, when it the clock

states 0800 am or 0900am. If my class is your second course and you are coming from the Rainier building, the

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Olympic building, or the Sunrise building, let me know during the first week of class. My expectation is that

you should be in your seats by 0805am or 0905am, at the latest. If by chance there is a personal emergency that

causes a late arrival, please enter the room without interruption to the class and do not walk in front as someone

is talking (or teaching).

Accountability is key on unexcused absences. If you must leave early due illness, please email your professor

of the issue and bring a medical statement on the next class date. If you come into class for attendance, but

decided to leave early without prior arrangement with your professor, you will be deducted 10-points for your

attendance/participation grade. Communication and accountability is key to your success. Unexcused

absences will be marked as a “tardy” in the absences/participation book in Canvas.

Turn off your cell phones in class. Give yourself the chance to learn and put your full attention into class. If

you are distracted, you will not be able to take notes, be productive, or possibly lose out on much needed

information that may be on an upcoming exam. Also, participation is part of your grade. If there is an

emergency situation, come to class early to ensure that your professor knows and understands the

situation.

However, in this circumstance, your phone will be on silent and if you have to excused to take a call, excuse

yourself quietly without interruption to the class. Cell phones and all other electronics must be turned off. * Do

NOT answer your phone in class.

*Laptop computers will be allowed for note taking only. If caught completing homework assignments for

another class, a 10-point deduction will occur towards your grade.

Computer games, social media look-ups, text messaging, etc. are not allowed during class. If caught 10-

point deduction will occur towards your grade for each infraction. The bottom line is that if and when you

chose to come to class, that your full attention is on your learning and the investment you make into yourself.

Do not start or be a part of side conversations or interruptions others. Again, the golden rule or respect

must be adhered to at all times. If you have a question of something that was stated in class either by the

professor or another student, raise your hand to ask the question. You will be called upon in order of

acknowledgement. Always be willing to be open to listen to other’s opinions and respectful to what you hear;

no matter if you disagree. The college environment is all about learning from one another and listening to

varying opinions. Any disrespectful disruptions in class will be documented a 10-point deduction will be

updated in the gradebook for each infraction. Let’s establish a learning environment of the 3 P’s: Politeness,

Positivity and Productivity.

Use the “golden rule” within online netiquette. When completing Canvas discussion boards, ensure that you

are respectful in your observations to others’ work. As BUS &101 college students, you are to be viewed as

business professionals. Thus, respect within your writing will be adhered to. No profanity, negativity,

disrespectful statements will be tolerated. When writing online, do not use slang, acronyms, verbiage that do

not adhere to college writing rules. Use full, clear, concise, and thoughtful statements within online

communication to both your professor and your fellow students.

Disrespectful behavior, Complaining, and Negative attitudes will result in a deduction of 10 points per

occurrence. Always remember the 3 P’s: Politeness, Positivity and Productivity. As upcoming business

professionals, we must always remember how we represent ourselves in the business community. As stated

before, respect is foundational to our learning environment. Any unnecessary and negative disruption to class

will be noted; and automatic deduction of points will occur. Given that Pierce College has an array of students

from diverse backgrounds, it is important to be understanding and respectful to your fellow students, as well for

your own learning.


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PIERCE COLLEGE CLASSROOM EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: Call 911 and Campus Safety in

response to an imminent threat to persons or property.

https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/studentlife/safety/

Campus Safety Office:

9401 Farwest Drive SW

Cascade Building, C311

Office: (253) 964-6751

In the event of an evacuation (intermittent horns and strobes), gather all personal belongings and leave the

building using the nearest available safe exit.

Be prepared to be outside for one hour and stay a minimum of 200 feet from any building or structure. As safety

issues are resolved by police and Campus Safety, students are expected to stay on campus and return to class

after evacuations that last less than 15 minutes.

Do not attempt to re-enter the building until instructed by an Evacuation Director (identified by orange vests),

Campus Safety, or by three horn blasts or bell rings.

TECHINAL DIFFICULTIES:

If you have a technical question about CANVAS or if something in our web-enhanced classroom isn't working,

you have three options.

1. Reach out to the Pierce College STAT team (Student Technology Assistance Team) (Links to an external

site.) for assistance or watch one of their Canvas tutorial videos.

2. Click on the 'Help' link in the upper right hand corner of this classroom page and select 'Report a Problem'.

3. Contact the eLearning help desk via email or phone.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (253) 964-6244

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICE:

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If you need assistance with note or test taking, please contact the Disability Support Service (DSS) Office

immediately. If any course accommodations due to a disability or medical emergency situations (i.e.

broken arm or writing hand) are required, students requesting accommodations must obtain the

"Approved Quarterly Academic Adjustments, Auxiliary Aids or Services Green Form" provided by

ADS.”

For more information contact one of the ADS Office – Fort Steilacoom/JBLM, Cascade Building, Welcome

Center, please contact (253) 964-6526 or (253) 964-6527 or Puyallup, Gaspard Building, Room A106, 253-840-

8335/3301.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY (Per Pierce College Student Handbook and Title IX Standards):

“The Pierce College district supports the dignity and worth if each member if its community and is committed

to maintaining an environment free from discrimination, including sexual harassment. This commitment

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applies to all levels and areas of district operations and programs, to students, faculty, staff, and all other

personnel, and is intended to ensure that all employees are provided equitable opportunities to realize their goals

and to function effectively within the Pierce College environment.

Sexual harassment, whether verbal, physical or environmental, is unacceptable, prohibited by law and will not

be tolerated. Retaliation against employees, students, or others reporting sexual harassment is prohibited.

Violators of this policy shall be subject to appropriate sanctions.

Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or

physical conduct of a sexual nature when:

• Submission to such conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of an individual’s

employment or education program.

• Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for academic or employment decisions

affecting that individual.

• Such recurring conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work

performance or educational experience, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or

educational environment.

Students who wish to report possible sexually harassing conduct should contact the office of the Vice President

of Learning and Student Success at either college.”

Reference: Title IX- Sexual Harassment Behaviors - https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/about/titleix/behaviors

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