INSTRUCTOR: DR. TERRI L. REDDEN, Ed.D.

School:  Allen Village High School, 4251 Bridger, Kansas City, MO 64111

Email address: tredden@allenvillageschool.com 

Phone Number: (816) 931-0177

Dr. Terri Redden is a Dual-Credit Instructor for the HSCP Bloch School programs:

Dr. Redden is the Business and Careers Coordinator/Teacher at Allen Village High School and a veteran business educator of 37 years.

Dr. Redden earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from Central State University in Wilberforce, OH in 1986, a Master of Science degree in Business Management from Baker University (KS) in 1993 and a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership

 from Baker University (KS) in 2022.

Dr. Redden’s work experience prior to UMKC includes teaching business education courses at Southeast High School, Ruskin High School, and Longview Community College. Dr. Redden also held the leadership position of President for the Missouri Business Education Association. 

Dr. Redden comes from a family of successful entrepreneurs and aspires to start her own consulting business.  

UMKC defines one academic credit hour delivered in the traditional didactic teaching/learning approach as equivalent to three hours of student work per week (1 hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours out of class student homework – Carnegie Unit), typically delivered over a 15-week academic semester. One academic credit hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction is equivalent. to 50 minutes of clock time, over 15 weeks of instruction (excluding the final examination period), for a total of 750 minutes of direct faculty instruction over the semester. A 1 credit didactic lecture class must meet 750 minutes during the semester, excluding the final examination period. Therefore, a 3-credit hour didactic lecture class must meet 2250 minutes during the 15 weeks of instruction in a typical semester, excluding the final examination period.

The instructor will use a combination of any or all of the following instructional methods. Each student learns differently, and I would like to offer as many modalities as possible in an effort to meet the learning needs of each student.

• Face to Face and Synchronous
• Instructor Presentations
• Video presentations
• Student presentations
• Class Discussion/Activities
• Case Studies/Role Plays
• Projects 
• Checks for Understanding
• Assigned Homework 
• Use of the Flipped Classroom for Some Assignments; Class Pre-Work

Class participation in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere will be used to facilitate critical-thinking and interactive dialogue. 

The purpose of this method is to have students bring real-world experiences from the workplace, as well as experiences in small business, entrepreneurship, and marketing into the discussion. My goal is that students will exit each class with a gain in knowledge and be in a productive learning environment to facilitate a mature exchange between student, peers, and faculty.

Entrepreneurship

https://openstax.org/details/books/entrepreneurship

Summary

This textbook is intended for use in introductory Entrepreneurship classes at the undergraduate level. Due to the wide range of audiences and course approaches, the book is designed to be as flexible as possible. Theoretical and practical aspects are presented in a balanced manner, and specific components such as the business plan are provided in multiple formats. Entrepreneurship aims to drive students toward active participation in entrepreneurial roles, and exposes them to a wide range of companies and scenarios.

This course is part of our AutoAccess program designed to reduce the cost of course materials for students.  You will be able to access the digital content for this course through Canvas on the first day of class automatically.

Your student account will be charged for the cost of the digital course material. We have helped save students over $39 million by providing digital content over the last 7 years.

Your AutoAccess course may have a Print Upgrade available as an additional purchase.  This is a low-cost version of the printed text made available by the publisher at a reduced cost.  It is the publisher’s requirement that in order to purchase the additional print, you must be opted in for the AutoAccess digital required material.  If you have questions about Print Upgrades and opting out, please contact us at autoaccess.umkcbookstore.com or autoaccess.umkc-hsbookstore.com.

If you have questions, please contact:

UMKC Bookstore 816-235-2665 autoaccess.umkcbookstore.com

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Email autoaccess@umkc.edu

AutoAccess UMKC Digital Content Solution You have enrolled in an AutoAccess course. Some or all of your required course materials will be available the first day of class through Canvas. Your student account will be charged for the cost of the content. It’s that easy – you don’t have to do anything else but go to class. 

What are the benefits of AutoAccess?

AutoAccess is a collaboration between your professor, the publisher, and the UMKC Bookstores to provide the required course materials digitally at the lowest cost compared to the national average. After you enroll in an AutoAccess course, you will automatically have access to the course materials on the first day.

How will I know if a class has AutoAccess materials? 

The UMKC Bookstores will email you which of your courses have AutoAccess content.

How do I access my materials? 

AutoAccess materials will be accessed through your course in Canvas. Your instructor will provide specific directions or communication if needed.

Why is my student account being charged automatically?

All students enrolled in AutoAccess courses are automatically billed for the content.

You will receive a welcome email from the UMKC Bookstores that includes the amount you will be charged and the course(s) that are AutoAccess.

What if I drop the course?

As long as you drop the course by the designated opt-out deadline you will be refunded the cost of your AutoAccess content. 

Please check your AutoAccess welcome email for the specific date, or email AutoAccess@umkc.edu for additional details. 

What if I don’t want to participate in AutoAccess? 

We have negotiated to get your course materials at the lowest cost. These materials are required by your instructor. If you decide you don’t want to participate, you may opt out through the UMKC Bookstores website (under "Textbooks and School Supplies," click Shop & Compare, select the course you are opting out of, and then click the opt-out button). 

What if I need a print option? 

Some AutoAccess courses do have a low-cost print option available for purchase at the UMKC Bookstores. The publishers provide this print option at a reduced cost for students in the AutoAccess program. The reduced cost is passed on since you have paid for the content digitally. Those students opting out of the digital content are therefore not eligible to purchase this low-cost print option. UMKC Student Union | umkcbookstore.com 2417 Charlotte Rd. | umkc-hsbo

• All students will have their webcams showing students faces and involvement.
• Please add your name to your profile as that is the link to attendance. If you use a phone number I will not be able to identify your attendance.
• Please no in-active names or pictures showing on ZOOM. If I can’t see your face I will assume you are not in the class.
• Students will randomly be called on to respond to class discussion. If you ask me to repeat the question I will assume your attention is not on the topic and I will move on and count you absence for that day.
• ATTENDANCE will be taken by using Canvas/ZOOM. Attendance will show time signed in and time signed out.
• For each THREE classes missed either in person or virtually, final grade will be reduced by one letter grade. Student attendance will be submitted to Canvas  and may impact student loans and scholarships. This is a very compressed curriculum and I highly suggest students be involved in every class.

Zoom is a cloud-based visual learning tool that allows for visual conference interaction. UMKC has provided each student the ability to use ZOOM. Please review the following link to have a fundamental understanding of how to use ZOOM. You can also download ZOOM as an app on your phones and use your student SSO to sign in.

            Zoom instructions:     https://online.umkc.edu/support/zoom-support/ 

This course teaches students how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset.  Students will utilize creative problem solving, design thinking, and productivity tools while developing skills to mitigate risk and recognize opportunities.

Innovator Mindset® (IM) is a measure of personal innovativeness, or one’s propensity to produce new value. We are all capable of being innovative, but some of us are more predisposed to value creation than others. This course is an introductory course that looks at the processes and skills needed to create new enterprises. Students will learn how to take a business idea, assess that idea, and develop an appropriate business model, and will create a plan to conduct a feasibility analysis for the idea that you developed. The course provides exposure to the stresses of a start-up business, the uncertainties that exist, and the behavior of entrepreneurs. 

ENT #215 will focus on the ideation and planning of operation, securing first customers, and generating initial revenue.  There is also a focus  on the execution and implementation of a business.To provide a broad overview of key issues to consider in the entrepreneurial process, you will come up with a venture idea using Design thinking and other methodologies. The course will be organized around identifying whether your idea is a real and viable opportunity for creating a venture that adds value to your life, your potential investors and partners, and the society at large. The idea that you pursue in this course need not be limited to a for-profit venture. We will analyze entrepreneurship very broadly and consider legitimate ideas oriented towards the formation of an enterprise that creates value by bringing people and resources together. You will be challenged to push the boundaries of established business to identify unmet customer needs that your new enterprise can address. 

Some of the most important aspects of the business concept include a careful analysis of the following: customer needs, product and service offerings, markets and strategy, marketing, intellectual property, operations, financials and financing. In addition, your new enterprise should have the potential to create superior returns in the form of profits.

The course will be conducted in the UMKC Canvas site. First, navigate to the Start Here in Canvas to find the syllabus and a course tour video. (HSCP school may have their own LMS program–Infinite Campus–Allen Village High School)

Recommended Browser: Canvas works best when used with the most recent version of Chrome. Other browsers (e.g. Internet Explorer, Edge, Safari, etc.) can cause issues when using Canvas.

You will need access to the computing resources necessary to complete this course through personal and/or University resources (e.g., computer labs). Our course will take place within the Canvas LMS and utilizing various software technologies that facilitate interaction and communication. Below is a list of some helpful computer requirements for full participation in this online class:

• A current version of document processing software (Google Apps)
• A headset with microphone (for on-line sessions)
• A webcam (for on-line sessions)

Class participation is an attempt to account for each student’s contribution to the class.  A high level of participation means that you are well-prepared, add value to class discussions, listen carefully to others’ contributions, and ask appropriate questions (without monopolizing class time or sidetracking discussion from the issues under discussion).  Quality of preparation and participation, not quantity, is the relevant issue.  Your class participation evaluation (no point assignment) will be assigned depending on the accuracy of the information you provide in class discussion, whether your contributions are well-supported, whether they are timely and add to our understanding of the issues under discussion, and whether they are novel (as opposed to rehashing case facts or earlier discussion).  

Student Learning Outcomes:  

Business Administration Entrepreneurship BBA

Student Learning Outcomes: 

Introduction to Entrepreneurship ENT 215

1.

Business Knowledge: Students can demonstrate technical competence in domestic and global business through the study of major disciplines within the fields of business

1.

Explore the process: How to identify and pursue a business

opportunity in either an independent or corporate setting. 

2.

Critical Thinking Skills: Students are able to define, analyze, and devise solutions for structured and unstructured business problems and issues using cohesive and logical reasoning patterns for evaluating information, materials, and data.

2.

Analyze the challenges: How to define fundamental issues related to starting a business and learn how to assess the risks, problems, and rewards in the venture process.

3.

Communication Skills: Students are able to conceptualize a complex issue into a coherent written statement and oral presentation.

3.

Bridge the gap between theory and practice.

4.

Technology Skills: Students are competent in the uses of technology in modern organizational operations.

4.

Learn how to transform ideas into action items.  

5.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Students can demonstrate the fundamentals of creating and managing innovation, new business development, and high-growth potential entities

5.

Learn from your peers and role models how to design and execute strategies. 

I respect all students who are enrolled in this class as well as all students of the UM system. Please let me know if you have a preferred pronoun by which you would like to be addressed.

Are there Prerequisites/Corequisites that are key to my success in this course?

No prerequisites for ENT #215

ATTENDANCE: 

Will I be dropped from class if I do not attend class?  What happens if I do not attend class without communicating with my instructor? 

Maintaining accurate enrollment records throughout the term is a partnership between instructors and students.  Instructors are responsible for verifying student attendance and participation within the (16 week course) through the Attendance Verification Survey (administered through UMKC Connect) as well as maintain records of participation throughout the term so that the last date of attendance for students with recorded “F” or “W” final grades may be submitted.  Because student plans for enrollment sometimes change prior to the semester start, students not engaging in courses through the initial weeks of each course may be administratively dropped.  For more detailed information regarding the policy see: [https://catalog.umkc.edu/undergraduate-academic-regulations-information/registration/administrative-drop-policy/]

How do I get permission before Recording Class Sessions?

Students are NOT permitted to record class sessions without written consent from the course instructor. Contact your instructor to request permission.

Instructor(s) may record class sessions for the sole purpose of sharing the recording with students who can’t attend class. Instructor(s) will take care not to disclose personally identifiable information from the student education records during the recorded lesson.

If I am having difficulty with Canvas or other course technology, how can I get assistance?

The links below will connect you with answers and information for the most common technical questions and issues students experience.
UM System Keep Learning: [https://keeplearning.umsystem.edu/students]
UMKC Instructional Design/Technology:
[https://idt.umkc.edu/support]

Where can I find the details on other important academic policies?

UMKC Policies and Resources for Students can be found at the end of this syllabus and also at the following link:
[https://online.umkc.edu/support-policies]

Course Expectations
Academic misconduct is not acceptable behavior and will not be tolerated. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to cheating, fabrication and falsification, plagiarism, or facilitating academic misconduct. If a student engages in academic misconduct it will result in a failing grade for the assignment in question and possible dismissal from UMKC. See the Student Conduct Policy for full details. All incidents of misconduct will be reported to the Associate Dean.

Policy on Late Assignments:        Late work is not accepted (AV Planner Signed; Detention Scheduled)

Assignment submission

Assignments are submitted using Canvas or Google Classroom. Turnitin will be used as a tool for validation content within an assignment validating an assignment that has not been plagiarized. If Turnitin indicates content has been copied and pasted, then the assignment will not be graded. Students cannot submit assignments or work from other classes from current or previous semesters. Students cannot use sites like Chatgpt, or other sites that encourage unethical student behavior or content.

Check for understanding 

5 points

To assist the student in the learning process at the beginning of some of the classes a question will be asked and taken directly from the assigned reading of the day. You will have ten minutes to write your response and submit it in Canvas. The questions will be graded, and scores will apply to final available points.

Articles

Periodically, articles will be assigned for student review. These articles will connect with the chapters and topics we will be discussing per the schedule. The purpose of the articles are to bring to life real-world business situations that are happening around us right now. The articles will be used to show how situations are relevant to entrepreneurship in the marketplace today.

Guest speakers

There may be guest speakers’ opportunities based on availability of the speaker.

Tests

100 points per Test

There are tests scheduled for the class. One will be after chapter 5 covering chapters 1,2,3,4,5 and the second will be after chapter 10 covering 6,7,8,9,10. Students are expected to do their own work without collaboration. The format of the tests will cover content reviewed in class and the text chapters and will be made up of 50 multiple choice questions worth 2 points each. The test will be taken on-line in the classroom. Questions will be taken from the text and classroom discussions. No study guide will be provided. Students are expected to take notes in class over the discussions and lectures.

Test Proctoring

Tests will be administered at the time the class meets using an online platform. We will use an online-proctoring tool (Apple Classroom) that is synchronized with Canvas and Turnitin. Students will only have access to a locked down browser during the test and will not be able to pull up any additional resources. Student cameras will be on and eye movement will be checked to ensure students are not looking at i-pads, cell phones or ANY other resources perceived as cheating. If any of this is identified the student will not get points for the test. UMKC considers ethics and cheating inappropriate and names of students who are suspected of cheating will be submitted to the Associate Dean with evidence that supports the suspicion.

Entrepreneur interview meeting with personal contact 

20 points

Students will set up an interview with an entrepreneur/business owner. The interview can be executed by a face-to-face meeting or virtually, the focus is to approach this assignment from a Socratic perspective. The only requirement is that the person you interview must have started his or her own business or been part of the founding team. Success or failure of the venture is not important. The interview may be structured but should include questions about how and why the venture was started, what were the benefits and drawbacks of working in a small business, and what advice to get if you were to start a business. Students are encouraged to invite their entrepreneur candidate to present a short classroom explanation of their entrepreneur path.

Students scheduling with entrepreneurs may take some time so please plan in advance.

A set of questions is posted on Canvas/Google Classroom to help students start their discussions with the entrepreneur.

Shark Tank Episodes

20 points

You are required to view an episode of Shark Tank and write a paper on the presentation, cover style, product responses and take a strong focus on asking yourself how this product or service is innovative. Make recommendations and suggestions based on your academic experiences in marketing and other classes that are relevant. You may want to take the approach that you are the “Shark” and you have to make a decision if you will invest in this business. Review the episode from an entrepreneurial perspective. Is this a viable product or service and what is the value proposition? You will make a presentation to the class on your findings.

You can access the episodes in two ways:  Go to the CNBC website    

• http://www.cnbc.com/live-tv/shark-tank

            Or

• www.Youtube.com    Look for Shark Tank

Final semester project:

Shark Tank/Business Plan Project

75 points for project; 25 points for Presentation

The final project for ENT 315 will use Google Slides or Canva Design to create your business plan; a shoebox or tri-fold to display your plan.  

This FINAL PROJECT/PRESENTATION should look professional!  Remember that the main purpose of a business plan is to seek financing for a business, so create a document that would be impressive to a loan officer or capital investor.

Week

Class # 

Day

Date

Chapter

Topic

Assignments/Projects

1

Class # 1

Tuesday

1/6

1

WELCOME AND COURSE OVERVIEW

Syllabus and review of class expectations

Class # 2

Wednesday

1/7

The Entrepreneurial Perspective

Mindset TEDTalk

Class # 3

Thursday

1/8

Chapter Review Questions

Class # 4

Friday

1/9

Signed syllabus to verify first day attendance and to understand the class expectations.

2

Class # 5

Monday

1/12

2

Entrepreneurial Journey and Pathways

Class # 6

Tuesday

1/13

1-1 BusinessU

Characteristics of Entrepreneurship

Class # 7

Wednesday

1/14

Class # 8

Thursday

1/15

Chapter Review Questions

Class # 9

Friday

1/16

1-2 Business U 

Entrepreneurial Process

3

Class # 10

Monday

1/19

MLK Day No School

Class # 11

Tuesday

1/20

3

Ethical and Social Responsibility of Entrepreneurs

Assignment:

Shark Tank Episodes

Class # 12

Wednesday

1/21

Chapter Review Questions

Class # 13

Thursday

1/22

1-3 BusinessU Types of Entrepreneurship

Class # 14

Friday

1/23

4

Class # 15

Monday

1/26

4

Creativity, Innovation, and Invention

Class # 16

Tuesday

1/27

1-4 BusinessU Small Business Owner

Class # 17

Wednesday

1/28

Famous Entrepreneur Project

Class # 18

Thursday

1/29

Chapter Review Questions

Class # 19

Friday

1/30

1-5 BusinessU Intrapreneur

5

Class # 20

Monday

2/2

5

Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunity

Class # 21

Tuesday

2/3

2-1 BusinessU Trends in Entrepreneurship

Class # 22

Wednesday

2/4

ENT 215 TEDTALKS ABOUT ENTREPRENEUR PROJECT

Class # 23

Thursday

2/5

Chapter Review Questions

Class # 24

Friday

2/6

Test # 1–100 point

6

Class # 25

Monday

2/9

6

Problem Solving and Need Recognition

Class # 26

Tuesday

2/10

Class # 27

Wednesday

2/11

3-1 BusinessU Trends and Barriers to Entrepreneurship

Class # 28

Thursday

2/12

Class # 29

Friday

2/13

Chapter Review Questions

7

Class # 30

Monday

2/16

PresidentsDay No School

Class # 31

Tuesday

2/17

7

Telling Your Entrepreneurial Story and Pitching Your Idea

Class # 32

Wednesday

2/18

4-1 BusinessU Personality Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs

Class # 33

Thursday

2/19

Class #34

Friday

2/20

Chapter Review Questions

8

Class #35

Monday

2/23

8

Entrepreneurial Marketing and Sales

Class #36

Tuesday

2/24

4-2 BusinessU Skills of Successful Entrepreneurs

Class #37

Wednesday

2/25

Class #38

Thursday

2/26

Chapter Review Questions

Class #39

Friday

2/27

Venture: Entrepreneur Food Truck

Everfi Modules

9

Class #40

Monday

3/2

9

Entrepreneurial Finance and Accounting

Class #41

Tuesday

3/3

6-2 BusinessU Entrepreneurs Impact on Society

Class #42

Wednesday

3/4

Chapter Review Questions

Class #43

Thursday

3/5

ENT 215 Quarter Final

Class #44

Friday

3/6

10

Class #45

Monday

3/9

10

Launch for Growth to Success

Buying a Franchise Project

Class #46

Tuesday

3/10

6-3 BusinessU Why Become an Entrepreneur?

Class #47

Wednesday

3/11

Test # 2 –100 pts

Class #48

Thursday

3/12

Chapter Review Questions

Class #49

Friday

3/13

T-Shirt Entrepreneur Project

11

Class #50

Monday

3/16

11

Business Model and Plan

Class #51

Tuesday

3/17

6-6 BusinessU Failure is a Form of Education

Class #52

Wednesday

3/18

Chapter Review Questions

Class #53

Thursday

3/19

Class #54

Friday

3/20

12

Class #55

Monday

3/23

12

Building Networks and Foundations

Business Plan in Action Project

Class #56

Tuesday

3/24

7-1 BusinessU Entrepreneurial Process, Part 2

Class #57

Wednesday

3/25

Class #58

Thursday

3/26

Chapter Review Questions

Class #59

Friday

3/27

13

Class #60

Monday

3/30

3/30– 4/10

Allen Village 

Spring Break

Class #61

Tuesday

4/13

7-2 BusinessU Pitch Process Part I

Class #62

Wednesday

4/14

Class #63

Thursday

4/15

13

Business Structure Options

Chapter Review Questions

Class #64

Friday

4/16

Entrepreneurship Exam (ENT 215)

14

Class #65

Monday

4/20

Class #66

Tuesday

4/21

Class #67

Wednesday

4/22

14

Fundamentals of Resource Planning

Class #68

Thursday

4/23

8-1 BusinessU Pitch Project, 

Part 2

Class #69

Friday

4/24

15

Class #70

Monday

4/27

15

Next Steps

10-3 BusinessU Pitch Project,

Part 3

Class #71

Tuesday

4/28

Class #72

Wednesday

4/29

Final Study Guide

Class #73

Thursday

4/30

Class #74

Friday

5/1

16

Class #75

Monday

5/4

Semester Final and Project

Test #3–100 pts

Class #76

Tuesday

5/5

13-1 BusinessU Pitch Project

Part 4

Class #77

Wednesday

5/6

Class #78

Thursday

5/7

Test #4–Final Exam

Class #79

Friday

5/8

17-18

5/11–5/21

Senior Graduation, May 15

Last Day of School, May 21 

≥ 92.5%

A

4.00

≥ 90.0%

A-

3.70

≥ 87.5%

B+

3.30

≥ 82.5%

B

3.00

≥ 80.0%

B-

2.70

≥ 77.5%

C+

2.30

≥ 72.5%

C

2.00

≥ 70.0%

C-

1.70

≥ 67.5%

D+

1.30

≥ 62.5%

D

1.00

≥ 60.0%

D-

0.70

< 59.5%

F

0.00

All assignments due dates are posted in the syllabus and are due and posted to Canvas are due by the time the class meets. Late assignments will not be accepted or assignments by email. I fully expect that the assignments will be written using appropriate business terms and language and using correct grammar and use of spellcheck

Some assessments (such as tests and/or quizzes) in this course MAY require the use of the SmarterProctoring Learning Integrity Platform. SmarterProctoring is an online, remote proctoring system that uses advanced machine learning and identity-verification technology to ensure test integrity.

Taking assessments with SmarterProctoring requires the use of the Google Chrome browser; you cannot use any other browser. You must have a laptop or desktop computer with a webcam and a microphone; you cannot use a smartphone or tablet. You must have a stable internet to take the assessment. 

The University recognizes that not all students may be able meet the minimum requirements. If you do not have access to the minimum technology requirements or have disabilities that require the use of a screen reader or keyboard navigation shortcuts, please inform your instructor before the quiz or test so that accommodations may be made.

You may have an opportunity to take a practice assessment with SmarterProctoring before you take a graded assessment. If no SmarterProctoring practice assessment is included in this course, please check your campus’ Online Student Orientation course for one. (Some of the settings in the practice assessment may differ from the actual ones in your course.) You should do this ahead of your first real assessment with SmarterProctoring, as required adjustments may take a few minutes and take valuable assessment time.

Please be aware that:

• You, your computer, and physical test-taking environment may be recorded.
• As you may be recorded, please dress appropriately.
• You may be asked to show a picture ID to the camera.
• A headset with microphone
• You will need a quiet place to take the assessment -- both for your concentration and as interruptions (voices, another person on camera) may be flagged for potential cheating.

If you have concerns about your privacy or data security, please see SmarterProctoring statement on Personal Data Protections

• Install the SmarterProctoring extension for Chrome;
• Set up your assessment environment; and
• Complete the pre-assessment checks.

Course expectations
Academic misconduct is not acceptable behavior and will not be tolerated. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to cheating, fabrication and falsification, plagiarism, or facilitating academic misconduct. If a student engages in academic misconduct it will result in a failing grade for the assignment in question and possible dismissal from UMKC. See the Student Conduct Policy for full details.

I want to respect all students who are enrolled in this class as well as all students of the UM system. Please let me know if you have a preferred pronoun by which  you would like to be addressed please let me know.

What is the best way to ask the instructor questions outside of class?

Please feel free to ask to speak after each class session via Zoom or set up an alternate time to talk (Zoom, phone or face to face) about you, your plans, unique situations, etc.

How quickly can I anticipate receiving feedback from my instructor(s) on assignments, exams, or questions I post or email?

24-48 hours

When are office hours held for this course?

My schedule does not allow specific consistent office hours, please check with me after class or by email and we will schedule a time that works for both of our schedules.

Where are my instructors’ office locations or links for us to meet outside of class?

Zoom /BEH 313

Students who encounter difficulty in their courses because of the English proficiency of their instructors should speak directly to their instructors. If additional assistance is needed, they may contact the UMKC Help Line at 816-235-2222 for assistance.

Student resources:

https://www.umkc.edu/provost/docs/campus-resources.pdf

Academic Calendar 

Students are encouraged to review important add, drop or withdraw dates: 

http://www.umkc.edu/registrar/acal.asp

Academic Integrity 

The Board of Curators of the University of Missouri recognizes that academic honesty is essential for the intellectual life of the University. Faculty members have a special obligation to expect high standards of academic honesty in all student work. Students have a special obligation to adhere to such standards. Academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism or sabotage, is adjudicated through the University of Missouri Student Conduct Code and Rules of Procedures in Student Conduct Matters.

Academic Support and Mentoring

UMKC’s office of Academic Support and Mentoring provides innovative support services and resources to ensure educational access and personal success for every student. For information on tutoring, student success seminars, and other information, please visit: https://www.umkc.edu/asm/

Campus Safety 

Inclement weather, mass notification, and emergency response guide: 

http://www.umkc.edu/umkcalert/

UMKC Connect

Important information is available to undergraduate students in UMKC Connect accessed through Canvas.  Throughout the term, students may receive emails regarding course grades or academic performance. Students are expected to address information posted in a timely fashion.  This information may be shared with the student’s Success Network made up of his or her academic advisor(s) and other campus resources so that UMKC may fully support the student’s success.

Grade Appeal Policy 

The University grade appeal procedure is available only for the review of allegedly capricious grading and not for review of the instructor's evaluation of the student's academic performance. Capricious grading, as that term is used here, comprises any of the following:

• The assignment of a grade to a particular student on some basis other than the performance in the course; 
• The assignment of a grade to a particular student according to more exacting or demanding standards than were applied to other students in the course; (Note: Additional or different grading criteria may be applied to graduate students enrolled for graduate credit in 300- and 400-level courses.) 
• The assignment of a grade by a substantial departure from the instructor's previously announced standards. 

Privacy Policies

Privacy Policy: https://www.umkc.edu/web-policy/privacy.asp

Webcam Policy:   https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/elearning/policies

Counseling Services and Student Health & Wellness

UMKC students may experience many challenges in their lives while attending college – stress, depression, suicidality, trauma, relationship issues, health concerns, etc.  As your professor, I care about your success and well-being, and want to make you aware of some helpful resources on campus. UMKC Counseling Services (https://info.umkc.edu/counseling-services/), located at Brookside 51 Building, 5110 Oak Street, Suite 201, offers a wide range of supportive services to students. Appointments can be made by calling 816-235-1635. UMKC Student Health and Wellness (http://info.umkc.edu/studenthealth/), located at Brookside 51 Building, 5110 Oak Street, Suite 237, offers a full range of health care and promotion services.  Appointments can be scheduled online or by calling 816-235-6133. The MindBody Connection (www.umkc.edu/mindbody) is located in the Student Union, room 413 and offers a variety of stress-reduction services. 

Students are encouraged to review UMKC’s Policy on Suicide Prevention Resources (https://info.umkc.edu/saem/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/UMKC-Suicide-Prevention-Policy.pdf), which provides resources, referral information, and training opportunities to help recognize signs of distress in yourself and your peers as well as how to make appropriate referrals for support and assistance. 

Students may contact the UMKC Student HelpLine (816-235-2222 or https://info.umkc.edu/saem/helpline/) with any questions or concerns.  Students may also utilize the Complaint Policy (https://info.umkc.edu/saem/helpline/student-complaint-policy/) to file a complaint online.

Student Disability Services 

To obtain disability related accommodations and/or auxiliary aids, students with disabilities must contact Student Disability Services as soon as possible by calling 816-235-5612.  Once verified, our office will notify the course instructor and outline the accommodation and/or auxiliary aids to be provided.  For more information go to: https://info.umkc.edu/disability-services/.

Equal Opportunity & Educational Access

UMKC is committed to providing equal opportunities to all students without unlawful discrimination on the basis of a protected identity, or their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. 

Discrimination & Harassment: Compliance with UM System Collected Rules and Regulations (CRRs) 600.010  is monitored by the Office of Affirmative Action (https://info.umkc.edu/title9/), but it is the responsibility of the entire university community to provide equal opportunity through relevant practices, initiatives, and programs. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or harassment based on their protected identity, we encourage you to visit Making a Report. 

Also included under CRR 600.010 is sexual harassment and sexual misconduct by a student, employee, volunteer, or visitor that is not prohibited under CRR 600.020 and Title IX, and that occurs within a UMKC educational program or activity, on- or off-campus, as well as when the conduct occurs off-campus and interferes with or limits the ability of any person to participate in or benefit from UMKC’s educational programs or activities or employment.  For those who have experienced discrimination or harassment, the Roos Respond Resource Guide provides a list of campus and community support services.

Failure to Accommodate Students with Disabilities: UM System Collected Rules and Regulations (CRRs) 600.010 prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities and ensures these students receive educational accommodations as issued by Student Disability Services. If you believe an employee of the university has failed to accommodate your disability, visit Making a Report.

Accommodating Pregnancy & Childbirth: UMKC provides reasonable accommodations to students related to pregnancy and childbirth, including adjustments to attendance requirements, course due dates, leaves of absence, and other accommodations.  If you have questions or would like to request arrangements, please visit Pregnant & Parenting Students.

Sexual Harassment under Title IX: UM System Collected Rules and Regulations (CRRs) 600.020 prohibits all students, employees, volunteers, and visitors from engaging in sexual harassment, including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, in a university education program or activity against a person in the United States. If you or someone you know has experienced any of these forms of prohibited conduct, you can access the Roos Respond Resource Guide for a list of support services on campus and in the community. For information on how to make a report to the university, visit Making a Report.

Mandated Reporting: Nearly all UMKC employees, including your course instructors, advisors, and other support staff, are required to report all information related to any known or suspected discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct to the Office of Affirmative Action and cannot offer confidentiality. However, students may seek confidential support from RISE: Resources, Intervention, Support, & Education, Counseling Services, and Student Health & Wellness. 

Employees of these offices are exempt from mandated reporting so long as the disclosure of prohibited conduct occurs in a confidential communication while they are acting as support advocates, professional counselors, or medical personnel. An exemption does not extend to these employees when the disclosure is made in non-confidential setting. If you have a question about confidentiality when making a disclosure to RISE, Counseling Services, or Student Health & Wellness, you should first ask whether the exemption applies.

Right to Free Expression

It is vitally important for UMKC to foster and maintain an educational environment that promotes free discussion, inquiry and expression by students inside the classroom and beyond, without fear that their exercise of such rights will have negative repercussions in areas over which the university has responsibility. It is equally important that students understand the narrow line separating their First Amendment rights and the legal and privacy rights of others so that students can exercise those rights within appropriate boundaries.

Per UM System Collected Rules and Regulations (CRRs) 200.015 your instructors should encourage free discussion, inquiry, and expression in courses, conferences and meetings. Student performance shall be evaluated solely on an academic basis, not on opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to academic standards. 

Classroom Expectations: In exercising your right to free expression, UMKC requests students adhere to these five guidelines:

• Share responsibility for including all voices in the conversation, leaving sufficient time for others to engage in the discussion. Listen respectfully, avoiding interruptions or distractions.
• Recognize how your own identity and experiences inform your opinions and reactions to others. Be open to changing your perspectives when exposed to the ideas of others.
• Speak with care, acknowledging that your words may be perceived as disrespectful, marginalizing, biased, or harmful. 
• Understand that everyone makes mistakes; view these mistakes as valuable in the learning process. Notice your own defensive reactions, and channel them into furthering a productive discussion.
• Differentiate between safety and comfort; accept discomfort as necessary for learning and exploring ideas through a social justice lens.

Although your right to free expression is protected, your instructors have the authority to take action under CRR 200.010 when they believe the conduct of any student unreasonably disrupts the classroom environment and prevents others from learning or threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person. If you feel your instructor was in error in taking action under CRR 200.010 related to your right to free expression, visit Making a Report.

Expressions of Perceived Bias

UMKC is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and respectful interaction. In support of our campus community, the university provides the opportunity for students, employees, volunteers, and visitors to report expressions of perceived bias and to request UMKC respond to such expressions.

An expression of perceived bias may occur when someone believes that they have been subjected to harassment, bullying, stereotyping, microaggressions, abuse, marginalization, or any other form of targeted misconduct because they identify or are associated with a particular group. If you believe you have experienced an expression of bias or you become aware of such an expression, visit Making a Report. 

Support: If the conduct of others prevents you from fully participating in the classroom or in university activities, UMKC offers confidential support through Counseling Services and RISE: Resources, Intervention, Support, & Education. Additional campus and community support services are listed on the Roos Respond Resource Guide.