SYLLABUS

ETHICS FOR EDUCATORS

ONLINE

St. Petersburg College

Dr. JoAnne Hopkins
Session 3 – 2015 (summer)

 

Welcome to Ethics for Educators! This is an exciting class that I love to teach!  I hope you find it interesting and inspiring.  I look forward to getting to know you and reading your discussions on the many interesting topics we will cover.  Be sure to watch the due dates to avoid any unnecessary stress.  The goal is to learn and develop critical thinking skills to use throughout your career – and your life!  I wish you all the best!  Any questions – just ask.

 Your online Classroom - MyCourses

 

There is a MyCourses Tutorial in the class with clear instructions on how to use all sections of the course.  Also, you will see a HELP link at the top of your page for help with any technical issues.  

 

 

 

PROFESSOR                                       Dr. JoAnne V. Hopkins

 

I will be available to answer questions and help you learn in my office and online through MyCourses email.  Please ask for help when needed.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:                        1st contact MyCourses email is best and should always be used

2nd contact - SPC email - hopkins.joanne@spcollege.edu

            Office Telephone – 727-791–2712;

            Fax – 727-499-9002 (please put to the attention of    JoAnne Hopkins);

            Office visit

 

OFFICE LOCATION HOURS:                     Clearwater Campus – ES 213G

                                                                        TBA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

ONLINE OFFICE HOURS:                    Online – MyCourses email is the best and will get the quickest response.

I check MyCourses often and will also be online at the designated times below:

Monday – 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

Tuesday – 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

Wednesday – 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

Thursday – 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

                                                 

 

INSTRUCTOR WEB PAGE:            http://it.spcollege.edu/course_info/inquiry.cfm?number=104

 

 

AVAILABILITY OF COURSE CONTENT: 

 

This class will meet online in MyCourses.  Since we will meet online it is suggested that you check online several times a week – MyCourses is our online "classroom".  

You have approximately 8 weeks to complete this class, even though this is a partially self-paced class, completing one unit per week will help you do well.

 

The mandatory work for most units will include:

1.     One assignment post

2.     One reply post (at least one)

3.     One drop box assignment

4.     One quiz

There is an additional Critical Thinking Paper and a Final Exam.

 

MANDATORY

 

·       You must complete the class by the final exam due date to pass the class. 

·       You must post assignments during the first two weeks of your class or you will be dropped from the class without refund.

·       Students who do not fully participate (earn a grade of 60% or above by the 60% mark) will be dropped from the course pursuant to SPC’s attendance policy.  So don’t fall behind.   SPC checks this at the 60% mark – SPC RULE

·       You must turn in your Critical Thinking Application Paper by the due date (under the LESSONS TAB - listed by unit 6).

·     

  It is still best to keep up with the class schedule – one unit per week.   The students who drop out of the course or fail are almost always the students who get behind early in the semester and then can't catch up.

IF ON PROBATION – THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REQUIRES a B or BETTER TO PASS THE CLASS.

SPC requires students must make a "C" or better to pass.  IF YOU RECEIVE A C YOU CANNOT RETAKE THE CLASS.

 

REQUIRED INTERACTION:

You will have discussion posts and reply posts to complete for each unit.  Consider the discussion boards your classroom; as in a face to face class, being in the classroom is vital to learning.  Online, being on the discussion board is vital to learning.   You will learn from posting and reading others’ posts.  Also, you can be dropped for non-participation if you do not post.  Posting is participating online.  Participation will also show the dedicated students. 

 

You must post one assignment post and at least one reply post to receive credit.

You will lose points for each discussion post if you do not reply to at least one other student’s post.

You will not receive any points if you do not post an assignment post (even if you post reply posts).

 

INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT:

1.      I expect you to abide by this syllabus, provide positive participation, submit your best work, learn and have fun. Positive participation adds to the class in a respectful manner and does not detract from the class.

2.      I expect you to come to me if you need help.  I am here to help you. I will be available to answer questions and to help you learn in my office and online.  Please ask for help if needed. 

3.      I expect you to come to me if you cannot keep up or if you need to withdraw from the class.  I will do what I can to help you succeed.

 

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS OF INSTRUCTOR

1.    You can expect me to abide by the syllabus and provide you with any changes.  You can expect positive feedback and respect.

2.      You can expect your emails answered within 24 – 48 hours (maybe sooner) if you use D2L email.  If you use my SPC email it may go to spam.  Note, emails Friday night or on the weekend are not answered as quickly.

3.      You can expect most grading to be completed within one week or sooner.  You will see your grade but I normally do not post the grades to the gradebook until the Monday or Tuesday after the due date. 

4.      You can expect help.  Please ask whenever you need help or have questions, that is why I am here.

 

OTHER CRITICAL COURSE EXPECTATIONS:

Computer Skills - This is an online course so you must have access to a computer with internet access. 

You will be submitting a paper through an attachment which must be in .doc, .docx .pdf or .rtf format.  Microsoft Word is best.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION:

ETHICS APPLIED 7.0 EDITION WILL BE NEEDED

Important: This class requires the following textbook:

 

Manias, Nicholas, Monroe, Dave & Till, Jane (2013), Ethics Applied, Edition 7.0, Boston MA:  Pearson. 

 

Previous editions of Ethics Applied cannot be used for the course.

 

 

ISBN:  1256825352

It is the student’s responsibility to order the book in a timely manner so that you have it for the first day of class.

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

·       Attendance (complete work on time) - mandatory during the first two or you will be dropped – SPC RULE .

·       When the class has ended, you can no longer receive credit for the assignments that were due.

·       Failure to post during the first two weeks will result in being dropped for non-participation.

·       Discussion boards - all students must be respectful and stay on topic.  Personal conversations, and off topic conversations should be conducted through personal e-mail.  If conversations go too far off topic or are disrespectful they will be deleted. Students who continue to go be disrespectful will be dropped from the class.

·       Cheating is not tolerated.  You will receive an F in the class and be reported to the Dean.  This is ethics – no cheating!

·       Students who do not fully participate (earn a grade of 60% or above by the 60% mark) will be dropped from the course pursuant to SPC’s attendance policy.  So don’t fall behind.   SPC checks this at the 60% mark – SPC RULE.

ATTENDANCE:

For this class attendance (active participation) is defined as:

·       You must attend during the first two weeks of when your class begins or you will be dropped.

·       Adequately completing the quizzes, assignments, posts and reply posts for each unit will count as your attendance online.

·       Adequately completing the assigned application paper in will count as your attendance online.

The college-wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum - http://www.spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm.    

GRADING:

Your final grade in this class will be based on the points you earn on assignments.  Grades are based on a 500 point scale.  The final grades will be determined as follows:

 

1.  Application Paper                       200 points

2.  Posts                                             70 points

3.  Quizzes                                        60 points

4.  Drop Box Assignments              70 points

5.  Final Exam                                  100 points

 

Once class ends no work will be accepted.

 

 

A 500 point scale will be used in this course.
The grading scale is as follows:

        A - 450 - 500+ points (90-100 %)
       B - 400 - 449 points (80-89 %)
       C - 350 - 399 points (70-79 %)
       D - 300 - 349 points (60-69%)

IF ON PROBATION – THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REQUIRES a B or BETTER TO PASS THE CLASS.

SPC requires students must make a "C" or better to pass.  IF YOU RECEIVE A C YOU CANNOT RETAKE THE CLASS.

 

***If a student does not receive a C or above on the Critical Thinking Paper he/she cannot pass the class - even if their total points add to a passing grade.  Those who try normally do well.

 

ASSIGNMENTS:

Course Schedule:

Week/(Unit#)

Chapter/Reading

Topic

Assignments

1          (1)     

         

Chapter 1

Chap. 2

Supplement provided

 

Orientation/Legal vs. Moral

Ethics Environment

I - Preface

 

 

 

See the Unit under Content Tab - Content

2                    (2)

 

Chapter 3

 

Supplement provided

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplement provided - Appendices A & B 

 

 

 

Moral Development

 

 

II - Why are the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct Important?

III - History and Overview of the Code of Ethics and the Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida

IV - The System/Structure: Agency Description

V - What to Expect:  The Investigative Process

 

 

 

Appendices A: The Code of Ethics for the Education Profession in Florida

Appendices B: The Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See the Unit under Content Tab - Content

3                    (3)

 

Chapter 4

Supplement Provided

Logic & Fallacies

VI - Common Sense

See the Unit under Content Tab - Content

4                    (4)

 

Chapter 5

Supplement Provided

Supplement provided

Consequential Approaches

VII - Florida Statutes

Appendices C: Sections of the Florida Statutes

See the Unit under Content Tab - Content

5                    (5)

 

Chapters 6 & 7

Supplement provided

 

Non-consequential Approaches

VIII - The Adams Case

 

See the Unit under Content Tab - Content

6                    (6)

 

Text, Supplement and Research

Critical Thinking Paper

See the Unit under Content Tab - Content

7                    (7)

 

 

Chapter 16

Chapter 19

Supplement provided  - Review Appendices A & B 

 

 

 

Professional Ethics

The Employment Relationship

 Appendices A: The Code of Ethics for the Education Profession in Florida

Appendices B: The Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida

 

 

 

See the Unit under Content Tab - Content

8                 (8)  

 

 

      

 Chapter 21

 

FINAL EXAM - Review All Text, Supplement and Unit materials for Final Exam

 

Cyber Ethics and Information Security

 

DO NOT OPEN UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO COMPLETE. 

 

 

See the Unit under Content Tab - Content 

CLASS ENDS ON WEDNESDAY AT 11:59 PM OF WEEK 8 - COMPLETE FINAL AND ALL WORK BY FRIDAY BEFORE 11:59PM

 

      

ASSIGNMENTS:  (See due dates and complete instructions in D2L)

1.  Critical Thinking Paper (200 points) - 2,000 word minimum - submit through drop box

 

Applying some steps in the Critical Thinking Model  

 

See instructions in unit 6

 

2.  Unit Quizzes  (6) = 60 possible points

At the conclusion of most units, you will take a short online quiz (10 questions) over the material in that chapter assigned.  You will be given 30 minutes to complete each quiz.  Each quiz is worth 10 pts.  You may use your textbook, supplement and personal notes to help you on the quizzes.  Each quiz will be graded by the computer and you will be able to see the results immediately.  Notice that all of these quizzes combined are worth 60 points, so these can help pull up low scores. 

 

3.  Unit Post Assignments  (7) = 70 possible points

In each unit you will be assigned at least one assignment post on the Discussion Board, regarding assigned material in the text and supplement.  We will have group discussions regarding this topic on the Discussion Board.  Each assignment post and discussion through a reply post is worth 10 points, so make them good.  All of these posts combined are worth 70 points, so these can help pull up low scores. 

When an assignment post is given, not only do you need to post your work but you need to read others' posts and comment, discuss, and/or respectfully debate topics of interest.  One reply or comment post is the minimum, more is expected. 

As stated earlier - be respectful.  Your posts should also be on topic, since we all have to read them.  Conduct personal conversations through email.

 

 4.  Drop Box Assignments  (7) = 70 possible points

In each unit you will be assigned at least one drop box assignment regarding assigned material in the text and supplement.  Again, each drop box assignment is worth 10 points, so make it good.  All of these drop box assignments combined are worth 70 points!

 

5. FINAL EXAM = 100 possible points

In unit 8 you will not only find your normal post and drop box assignment, but you will also find your final exam!  This is a timed exam.  You will have 90 minutes to complete 50 multiple choice questions.  The exam automatically closes after 90 minutes so watch your time.  This final will be comprehensive, covering ALL materials covered in this class to date.  Material can come from your text, supplement, and unit materials. 

This exam will be graded by the computer and you will be able to see your results immediately through the REPORTS TAB.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

 

IMPORTANT DATES: 

Class Begins                                    5/18

Last Day to drop with refund          5/22

Memorial Day No Classes               5/25

Last Day to Withdraw                       6/18

4th of July observed no classes      7/3 Friday

Final Exam Online                            7/8 Wednesday

Academic Calendar              http://www.spcollege.edu/calendar/#tab=2

 

 

COURSE INFORMATION:

Course Description:  PHI 2623 ETHICS FOR EDUCATORS 3 credits

This course is designed to meet the needs of current K-12 educators who teach or will be teaching in the State of Florida, but need an approved Ethics course to be certified or recertified to teach.  This course is a practical approach to recognizing, understanding and solving ethical problems confronting educators in today’s society. Students will learn concepts in applied ethics and selected ethical theories, which represent main themes in moral philosophy. Students will learn current Principles of Professional Conduct, Board of Education rules and relevant Florida Statutes, and will learn the use of said codes, rules and laws in resolving ethical issues.  Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills necessary for critical thinking and responsible decision making in the educational arena. 45 contact hours.

 

LINK - http://www.spcollege.edu/central/curriculum/?path=CURRICULUM PAD-PHY/&file=PHI2623^(20053)20061(0370).doc

 

Course Goals: 

1.     The student will demonstrate an understanding of foundational concepts in applied ethics, as well as selected ethical theories representing primary themes in moral philosophy. 

2.  The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of ethical issues when confronted with examples of situations containing such issues, with emphasis on education.

 

3.  The student will demonstrate an understanding of the State Board of Education Rules and current Florida law, as it is used to resolve ethical issues, with emphasis on education.

 

4.  The student will demonstrate an understanding of the Principles of Professional Conduct for educators as promulgated in State Board of Education Rules and in Florida Statutes, to ethical issues, with emphasis on education.

 

5.  The student will develop critical thinking skills in order to analyze ethical issues and current ethical dilemmas facing educators today.

 

Course Objectives

 

1.  The student will demonstrate an understanding of foundational concepts in applied ethics, as well as selected ethical theories representing primary themes in moral philosophy, by:

 

a.  defining important ethical concepts.

 

b.  describing the key features of moral philosophies.

 

c.  applying key features of moral philosophies to hypothetical situations, with an emphasis on education.

 

2.  The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of ethical issues when confronted with examples of situations containing such issues, with emphasis on education, by:

 

a.  distinguishing between moral and non-moral issues and statements.

 

b.  identifying ethical issues involved in factual situations.

 

3.  The student will demonstrate an understanding of the State Board of Education Rules and current Florida law, as it is used to resolve ethical issues, with emphasis on education, by:

 

a.  explaining the role of the State Board of Education Rules and current Florida law in practical ethical decision-making.

 

b.  applying the State Board of Education Rules and current Florida law to resolve ethical dilemmas when presented with actual and hypothetical ethical issues.

 

c.  understanding the educator’s obligations to the student, the public, and the profession.

 

d.  describing the process of reporting allegations, investigating allegations, determining probable cause and adjudicating a case.

 

e.  identifying violations that could lead to dismissal from school district employment.

 

f.   identifying violations that could lead to suspension and revocation of an educator’s certificate.

 

4.  The student will demonstrate an understanding of the Principles of Professional Conduct for educators as promulgated in State Board of Education Rules and in Florida Statutes, to ethical issues, with emphasis on education, by:

 

a.  applying the Principles of Professional Conduct for educators in practical ethical decision-making.

 

b.  applying the Principles of Professional Conduct for educators to resolve ethical dilemmas when presented with actual and hypothetical ethical issues.

 

5.  The student will develop critical thinking skills in order to analyze ethical issues and current ethical dilemmas facing educators today by:

 

a.  explaining the role of critical thinking skills in practical ethical decision-making.

 

b   applying the philosophical principles of moral philosophies to resolve ethical dilemmas when presented with actual and hypothetical and actual ethical issues, with emphasis on education.

 

c.  describing the distinguishing characteristics necessary for practical ethical decision-making in education.

 

A.         Criteria Performance Standard:

 

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

   

PREREQUISITES: 

 

BA or BS Degree OR Permission of Program Director

 

 

 

ACADEMIC HONESTY:

St. Petersburg College has an Academic Honesty policy. It is your responsibility to be familiar with the policies, rules, and the consequences of violations.  There is no tolerance for cheating and academic dishonesty. Discipline can range from a zero on a specific assignment to expulsion from the class with a grade of F. Note that copy/pasting published information, whether it's from your textbook or the Internet, without citing your source is plagiarism and violates this policy. Even if you change the words slightly, the ideas are someone else's so you still have to cite your sources. Cheating, plagiarism, bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy, and fabrication are defined in Board Rule 6Hx23-4.461. Student Affairs:  Academic Honesty Guidelines, Classroom Behavior.  http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/current/stu_affairs_honesty.htm


All students are required to abide by the following Academic Honesty Guidelines:

I.       Each student is required to subscribe to the Guidelines upon registration each semester by signing the following pledge which is contained on the Registration and Drop/Add Form:

                                 I understand that SPC expects its students to be honest in all of their academic work.  I agree to adhere to this commitment to academic honesty and understand that my failure to comply with this commitment may result in disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from the College.

 A copy of this form can be obtained at the Office of the Registrar.

II.       The conduct set forth hereinafter constitutes a violation of the Academic Honesty Guidelines.  Those adjudged to have committed such conduct shall be subject to discipline up to dismissal.

A.     Cheating - the improper taking or tendering of any information or material which shall be used to determine academic credit.  Taking of information includes, but is not limited to, copying graded homework assignments from another student; working together with another individual(s) on a take-home test or homework when not specifically permitted by the instructor; looking or attempting to look at another student’s paper during an examination and; looking or attempting to look at text or notes during an examination when not permitted.  Tendering of information includes, but is not limited to, giving your work to another student to be used or copied; giving someone answers to exam questions either when the exam is being given or after having taken an exam; giving or selling a term paper or other written materials to another student; sharing information on a graded assignment.

B.     Plagiarism - The attempt to represent the work of another as the product of one’s own thought, whether the other’s work is published or unpublished, or simply the work of a fellow student.  Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, quoting oral or written materials without citation on an exam, term paper, homework, or other written materials or oral presentations for an academic requirement; submitting a paper which was purchased from a term paper service as your own work; submitting anyone else’s paper as your own work.

C.     Bribery - The offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any materials, items or services of value to gain academic advantage for yourself or another.

D.     Misrepresentation - Any act or omission with intent to deceive an instructor for academic advantage.  Misrepresentation includes using computer programs generated by another and handing it in as your own work unless expressly allowed by the instructor; lying to an instructor to increase your grade; lying or misrepresenting facts when confronted with an allegation of academic dishonesty.

E.     Conspiracy - The planning or acting with one or more persons to commit any form of academic dishonesty to gain academic advantage for yourself or another.

F.         Fabrication - The use of invented or fabricated information, or the falsification of research or other findings with the intent to deceive for academic professional advantage.

               6Hx23-4.461

 

To put it plainly, - This is an Ethics - No cheating!!  Cheating of any kind cannot be tolerated.  Cheating, whether on quizzes, exams or papers, is an attempt to get a grade without learning or earning.  Also, allowing others to cheat by doing their work or allowing them to copy your work is cheating.  This includes posting your work on the internet where others can view and/or download.  Any of these violations and those listed above, violates the rights of your fellow students who do not cheat.  Cheating defeats your purpose for being in school and hurts you in the long run.  If a student is caught cheating, including plagiarizing, he/she will receive an F for the course and be reported to the administration.

 

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT:

 

Dean:                                         Dr. Susan Demers

Office Location:                         St. Petersburg College Clearwater Campus – SS 165

Office Number:                          727-791-2501

Email:                                         demers.susan@spcollege.edu

 

Academic Staff Assistant:          Gloria Hobson

Office Location:                         St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus - EI 120

Office Number:                          727-341-4335

Email:                                        hobson.gloria@spcollege.edu

 

ECampus Web Page Link:         www.appliedethicsinstitute.org

 

 

HELPFUL LINKS & INFORMATION:

 

 

Tutoring Assistance:

  1. Tutoring assistance will be available on line and on site at Learning Support Center in Clearwater.  Please check the tutoring center for times and availability

TUTORS:  Also, The College of Technology and Management will post tutor and library assistance hours each modmester in the Student Commons for the Learning Resource Center at EPI-Center.

From Student and Educational Services-Students with Disabilities 

If you wish to receive special accommodations as a student with a documented disability, please make an appointment with the Learning Specialist on the Clearwater, Tarpon Springs, or St. Petersburg sites. If you have a documented hearing loss, please contact the Program for the Deaf at 791-2628 (V/TDD). 

Clearwater

AD 122

791-2710

St. Petersburg/ Gibbs

AD 120

341-4316

Tarpon Springs

Counseling

712-5789

Seminole

SE 112

394-6108

 

Students will abide by the conduct and expectations outlined in:

·        Online/Student Conduct - http://www.spcollege.edu/ecampus/help/conduct.htm

·       Online Student, Faculty and Staff Expectations and Performance Targets - http://www.spcollege.edu/ecampus/help/expectations.htm

 

·       College Rules - All electronic devices such as cell phones, beepers, pagers, and related devices are to be turned off before entering the classroom, library, and laboratories to avoid disruption.  Use of any device in these areas is a violation of college policy and subject to disciplinary action. College computers are intended for academic work.  Inappropriate use of computers during class time is prohibited.  You should understand that you may be required to use the Internet for some courses.  Furthermore, you may be required to have discussions of class assignments and share papers and other class materials with instructors and classmates via chat rooms and other mechanisms.  Therefore, Internet users may be able to access your work whether the access is secured or unsecured.  The College cannot protect you from the type of materials on the Internet or the potential piracy of your materials. 

·       SPC’s Academic Honesty Policy – http://www.spjc.edu/webcentral/admit/honesty.htm and http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/catalog/current/stu_affairs_honesty.htm

 

LIBRARY SERVICES 

There are libraries at various SPC sites. You may choose the one that is most convenient for you. You also can access library services online at http://www.spcollege.edu/central/libonline/

 

 

Applied Ethics Institute

http://www.appliedethicsinstitute.org/ (lots of student resources and links)

 

ANGEL Online

          https://angel.spcollege.edu/

 

MySPC

https://my.spcollege.edu/

Students can access information about their progress at the College. You can also self-withdraw from classes before the College’s deadline.

 

SPC Homepage

http://spcollege.edu/

General College information: academic calendar, contact info, etc.

 

 

 

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

In the event that a hurricane or other natural disaster causes significant damage to St. Petersburg College facilities, you may be provided the opportunity to complete your course work online. Following the event, please visit the college Web site for an announcement of the College's plan to resume operations.

Students should familiarize themselves with the emergency procedures and evacuation routes located in the buildings they use frequently.

Located in each classroom is an Emergency Response Guide (flip-chart) that contains information for proper actions in response to emergencies. Students should be prepared to assess situations quickly and use good judgment in determining a course of action. Students should evacuate to assembly areas in an orderly manner when an alarm sounds or when directed to do so by college faculty or staff or emergency services personnel. Students may access additional emergency information by going to www.spcollege.edu/security . In face to face courses your instructor will review the specific campus plans for emergency events.

CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURIT Y

For information on campus safety and security policies please contact 727-791-2560. If there are questions or concerns regarding personal safety, please contact the Provost, Associate Provost, Campus Security Officer, or Site Administrator on your campus. http://www.spcollege.edu/tsc/security.htm

 

SEXUAL PREDATOR INFORMATION

Federal and State law requires a person designated as a “sexual predator or offender” to register with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). The FDLE is then required to notify the local law enforcement agency where the registrant resides, attends, or is employed by an institution of higher learning. Information regarding sexual predators or offenders attending or employed by an institution of higher learning may be obtained from the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction for the particular campus by calling the FDLE hotline (1-888-FL-PREDATOR) or (1-888-357-7332), or by visiting the FDLE website at http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/homepage.do

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
If you wish to request accommodations as a student with a documented disability please make an appointment with the Learning Specialist on campus. If you will need assistance during an emergency classroom evacuation, please contact your campus learning specialist immediately about arrangements for your safety. The Office of Services for Students with Disabilities can be reached at 791-2628 or 791-2710 (CL and EPI), 341-4758 (SP/G), 394-6289 (SE), 712-5789 (TS), 341-3721 (HEC), 341-4532 (AC), or 341-7965 (DT). http://www.spcollege.edu/central/ossd

 

Tutoring Assistance:

  1. Tutoring assistance will be available on line and on site at Learning Support Center in Clearwater.  Please check the tutoring center for times and availability

TUTORS:  Also, The College of Technology and Management will post tutor and library assistance hours each modmester in the Student Commons for the Learning Resource Center at EPI-Center.

Technical Assistance:
Help Desk Hours – Effective 1/18/2000
Monday through Thursday 7 A.M. to 11 P.M.
Friday 7 A.M. to 7 P.M.
Saturday 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Sunday 12 P.M. to 5 P.M.
Email: helpdesk@spjc.edu
Phone: (727) 791-2795

From Student and Educational Services-Students with Disabilities 

If you wish to receive special accommodations as a student with a documented disability, please make an appointment with the Learning Specialist on the Clearwater, Tarpon Springs, or St. Petersburg sites. If you have a documented hearing loss, please contact the Program for the Deaf at 791-2628 (V/TDD). 

Clearwater

AD 122

791-2710

St. Petersburg/ Gibbs

AD 120

341-4316

Tarpon Springs

Counseling

712-5789

Seminole

SE 112

394-6108

 

LIBRARY SERVICES 

There are libraries at various SPC sites. You may choose the one that is most convenient for you. You also can access library services online at http://www.spcollege.edu/central/libonline/

 

FREE TRANSPORTATION TO THE LEEPA-RATTNER MUSEUM OF ART

Free student transportation to the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art on SPC’s Tarpon Springs Campus will be available once each month during the Fall Term from the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus, the Clearwater Campus, and the Seminole Campus.  Please visit your Student Activities Office to get departure times and to sign up for a trip to the museum.

 

OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES:

 

COLLEGE CALENDAR

http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/admit/dates.htm

 

M.M. BENNETT LIBRARIES

http://www.spcollege.edu/central/libonline/

 

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

http://www.spcollege.edu/Central/Career/OCDS/index.shtm

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
http://www.spcollege.edu/central/international/

 

LEARNING SUPPORT CENTERS (Tutorial Services)

http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/resource/supplemental.htm

 

DOWNTOWN LEARNING SUPPORT CENTER and STUDY HALL

http://www.spcollege.edu/downtown/campus/tutoring.htm

 

Please access the following link for updated addendums to the syllabus:  http://www.spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm

 

 

 

STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION (SSI):

 

The student survey of instruction is administered in courses each semester.  It is designed to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College.  All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of performance improvement.

 

 

 This syllabus is a guide and can be changed by the professor as needed.