Welcome to BUS 11163 Principles of Supervision Online Orientation

1
Welcome to BUS 111-63Principles of
SupervisionOnline Orientation

• Karen C. Newtzie, Ph.D.
• Professor

2
Course Information

• This course teaches the fundamentals of
  supervision, including the primary
  responsibilities of the supervisor. It
  introduces factors relating to the work of the
  supervisor and subordinates. It covers aspects
  of leadership, job management, work improvement,
  training and orientation, performance
  evaluations, and effective employee/supervisor
  relationships.

3
Leadership in Organizations

• Students in each of the Leadership in
  Organizations courses (BUS 111, 117, and 201)
  will participate in Leadership Online Blackboard
  activities. These activities are designed to
  promote communication and collaboration among
  students enrolled in any of the three courses,
  and to yield a greater awareness of effective
  leadership. Activities will include case
  studies, discussion forums, and mini-readings
  designed to facilitate a deeper learning of
  leadership.

4
Instructor Information

• Karen C. Newtzie, Ph.D.
• Warsaw Campus Office 133-A
• 804-333-6772 voice
• 804-333-0106 fax
• knewtzie_at_RCC.VCCS.EDU
• Instant Messaging
• Windows Messenger (same e-mail address)

5
Instructor Availability

• Campus Office Hours--Warsaw
• Monday-Wednesday mornings
• 900-1200 am
• Online office hours TBA
• Online Elluminate sessions scheduled throughout
  semester

6
Course Materials

• Certo, Samuel C., Supervision, Concepts and Skill
  Building, 5th Edition. McGraw-Hill, 2006.
• ISBN 0-07-298752-9
• Software Required Students MUST have access to
  the RCC Blackboard course site and the World Wide
  Web at least twice weekly during the course.
  Access to MS Office is recommended.

7
Technical Requirements

• Requires keyboarding, computer experience,
  installing software and communicating via e-mail,
  including attachments Owning your own computer
  is recommended.
• Blackboard login instructions located on the
  student login page at http//www.rcc.vccs.edu/dist
  ance_ed/flo/slp.htm. Please contact the distance
  learning office at flo_at_rcc.vccs.edu if you have
  trouble logging in.

8
Dates to Remember

• All College OrientationSaturday, August 19, 900
  am to 1130 on both campuses.
• Add/drop is September 1
• Withdrawal deadline is October 28.
• Classes end December 11.

9
A Sampling of Course Objectives

• Identify and explain the role of the supervisor.
• Recognize supervisory skills required to succeed
  in a business environment.
• Through case studies, illustrate how effective
  leadership skills can be utilized to increase
  success in organizations.
• Define ethics, and explain benefits and
  challenges associated with ethical behavior in
  the workplace.
• Identify ways supervisors motivate employees
  through incentives.

10
Weekly Activities

• Online Quizzes (in Blackboard)open book
• Mini-readings and Blackboard discussionsvisit
  Blackboard at least twice a week.
• Chapter-related Blackboard discussions.

11
Other Course Activities

• Two tests on chapters in texttake in RCC testing
  center during specified weeks
• Extra reading reportfind a leadership-related
  book and report in Blackboard
• Interview with leadersubmit report in Blackboard
• Case studies on leadership

12
Getting Started with Assignments

• After August 19, you will have access to the
  Business Leadership Blackboard classroom.
• Print the syllabus, visit all areas of
  Blackboard, and follow directions under
  Announcements.
• Be sure to complete the first activity within
  three days of the beginning of the semester.

13
Business Leadership Blackboard

• You will have access to the Business Leadership
  Blackboard for the semester.
• You will participate in case studies with
  students in other leadership courses (BUS 111,
  117, and 201) for a rich learning experience in
  leadership.

14
Evaluation

• In order to truly improve, we must evaluate the
  class. Please complete your course evaluation
  when posted in Blackboard near the end of the
  semester.
• Only you can make the course better by giving us
  constructive feedback.

15
Login Help
Email for help at RCChelp_at_rcc.vccs.edu
Online Resources Help Page http//www.rcc.vccs.edu
/distancelearning/onlineresources.shtml
16
Email and Blackboard Tips and Tricks

• If using AOL or other broadband internet
  providers, please open another browser such as
  Internet Explorer or Netscape 6.0 or higher.
• Make sure when sending attachments that the
  filename contains no spaces or special characters
  such as hyphens or symbols.
• If you are having trouble with opening blackboard
  or your email, make sure to view the VCCS outage
  page at http//helpnet.utility.vccs.edu/central/Lo
  gs/outagelog.htm.
• If you are typing a long email, you might want to
  type it in word and then cut and paste the
  information into your email message.
• Other tips can be seen at the Webmail manual at
  https//email.vccs.edu/help/apps/brands/_at_/locale/e
  n_US.ISO_8859-1/webmail/FramesLayout.html.

17
Remember..

• Stay in touch through Blackboard.
• Complete assignments on time and take tests
  during the assigned weeks.
• Enjoy!

18
Have a great semester!

• Plan to have an excellent learning experience!