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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
Horticulture Program
Horticulture Cooperative Education
HALT 2480
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title:
Horticulture Cooperative Education Course Prefix & Number:
HALT 2480 Section Number:
100 Semester/Year:
Fall 2018 Semester Credit Hours:
4 Lecture Hours:
TBD Lab Hours:
TBD Class Location
Room #1608 for meetings with instructor and at internship location.
Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
HALT 2480 Cooperative Education 4 credit hours
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Course Prerequisite(s):
The majority of the horticulture classes listed on the Horticulture Management degree plan are required for this class. In addition, special permission should be attained from the instructor prior to registering.
Required or Recommended Course Materials:
No textbooks are required, but a proper uniform/proper attire is required for the individual job assignment. See Canvas.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name of Instructor:
Ashley Hartman
Campus/Office Location:
Gainesville – AGC 1608
Telephone Number:
(940) 668-7731 x4488
E-mail Address:
ahartman@nctc.edu
INSTRUCTOR OFFICE HOURS Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
11-12:00 p.m.
Office Hours, Gainesville office
Flexible office hours in Corinth before or after lab w/ appt. only
2:30-5:30 p.m. Office Hours, Gainesville office
10-12 p.m.
1-5 p.m.
Office Hours, Gainesville office
In and out of Office - Available with Appointment
I am around campus most days and will gladly meet with students with an appointment. Just call or email to schedule a time that meets your schedule.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry
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Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry
GRADING CRITERIA
Assignment Point Values
Point Value Assignment - Internship Information & Application 100
Resume 40 Career Services Report and Meeting 40
Small Business Development Center 256 Time Sheets & Reports (16 @ 16 points each) 20
Meeting at Job Placement 75 Supervisor’s Evaluation 100
Final Report 25 Thank you notes 14
Self-Evaluation Assignment 25 Instructor’s Evaluation 5
Check in With Instructor 700 TOTAL POINTS
Grading Scale:
630-700 points=A
560-629 points=B
490-559 points=C
420-489 points=D
< 420 points=F
Internship Information & Application
***Before starting the internship: Download the Internship Information and Application in Canvas, or get it from Ashley. It needs to be submitted the FIRST DAY of class. Please fill out the application in its entirety, and make sure to obtain ALL SIGNATURES requested. Either scan in the document, and submit it via Canvas, or submit the original copies and signatures to Ashley. Pictures of the document will not be accepted. Please note that typed signatures do not count. The internship does not officially begin until all paperwork is received.
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Career Services Report and Meeting
Students will visit the NCTC Career Service Center to have counselors evaluate their resumes and to find out about the other services they offer and will write a report on ways they can utilize the services.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Students will visit their local Small Business Development Center to learn about the services that they offer and will write a report on ways they can utilize the services.
Resume
Students will create a resume and cover letter addressing the horticulture job that they are targeting upon graduation, emphasizing horticulture education, experience, and skills.
Time Sheets and Reports
For every 20 hours of work, students will submit a Time Sheet and Report. The time sheet and report should be submitted within 2 days of completing the 20 hours worth of work. This is to encourage students to submit the time-sheets/reports in a timely fashion. Students not submitting these within 48 hours of completing the work will be given a zero for the work.
Meeting at Job Placement
After completing half of the internship hours, students should set up a time for the professor to visit the job site.
Supervisor’s Evaluation
Students will print the Employer Evaluation Document, and bring it to their employers. The employers should mail the evaluation to Ashley Hartman, Horticulture Program, 1525 West California St., Gainesville, TX 76240 or email it ahartman@nctc.edu.
Final Report
To culminate the internship, students will submit a final report on their experiences, analyzing the internship and its applications.
Self-Evaluation
The final day of the internship, students fill out and submit the self-evaluation form.
Instructor’s Evaluation
The instructor will also evaluate the student’s overall performance in the internship.
Thank You Notes
Students will write thank you notes to the cooperators and various mentors that they had during their internship experience.
LAST DATE TO WITHDRAW
November 8, 2018
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities) The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents). Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify. If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
COURSE TYPE Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core) Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
x WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members
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may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. Consequences for academic dishonesty are detailed in the Student Handbook.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS Name of Chair:
Dr. Lisa Bellows, Department Chair, Science Division Campus/Office Location:
Gainesville – Science Building Telephone Number:
(940) 668-7731x4346 E-mail Address:
lbellows@nctc.edu
Name of Dean:
Sara Flushe, Dean of Instruction Campus/Office Location:
Gainesville – Instruction Building Telephone Number:
(940) 668-3351 E-mail Address:
sflusche@nctc.edu
OTHER POLICIES AND PERTINENT INFORMATION
Announcements as Emails/Texts!
When the instructor needs to communicate with the entire class at once, an announcement will be posted in Canvas. Students can choose to receive instructor announcements via texts and/or emails. To activate this setting, go to your Canvas account, go to “settings”, and under “ways to contact,” enter in how you would like to receive communications (text and/or email). This is highly recommended. Failing to read announcements is no excuse for being unprepared.
Dress Code
Students taking the cooperative education class are not only representing the NCTC Horticulture Program but are also being perceived/judged on an individual basis by their employers as well as the public. Certain jobs may require a uniform. If a uniform is not specified, be prepared to dress professionally. An example of professional gardening attire is: khaki work trousers/nice jeans/long khaki shorts or capris, a tucked-in button-down shirt or a short-sleeved polo-style shirt, a belt, and sturdy work boots. Examples of inappropriate work attire: jeans with holes, t-shirts with inappropriate logos, clothes that are immodest or ill-fitting, etc. You are not required to purchase a book for this class – please purchase professional work clothes instead.
Graduating?
 Be sure to fill out a graduation application! Go to this website: https://www.nctc.edu/current-students/graduation.html
 Check out the NCTC Career Services: http://www.nctc.edu/career-services
 Check out www.GradCast.com: This program allows recent graduates access to over 600,000 potential employers across the United States in over 34 fields of study.
Late Work:
Semester projects will not be accepted late for any reason.
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SEMESTER SCHEDULE Week Topic Take Note
 August 27: Classes Begin Week 1 Aug. 27-Sept. 2
 Day 1: Paperwork Due: Internship Application and Information
 Due by Sunday: Report and Timesheet
 Heads-up: Set up a meeting with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The meeting should be set between now and the 7th week of classes. (see Canvas Assignment)
 Heads-up: Set up a meeting with the NCTC Career Services Center. The meeting should be set between now and the 3rd week of classes. (see Canvas Assignment)
 Heads-up: Start working on your resume – you have to take it with you to the Career Services appointment Take Note
 September 3 – Labor Day Holiday – College Closed Week 2 Sept. 3-9
 Due by Sunday: Report and Timesheet
 Have you applied for graduation yet? Take Note
 Sept. 10: Official Date of Record Week 3 Sept. 10-16
 Due by Sunday: Report and Timesheet
 September 16: Career Services Report and Meeting Due Date Week 4 Sept. 17-23
 Due by Sunday: Report and Timesheet
 September 23: Resume Due Week 5 Sept. 24-30
 Due by Sunday: Report and Timesheet
Week 6 Oct. 1-7
 Due by Sunday: Report and Timesheet
 October 7: Refined Resume Due
 Heads-Up: Set up an appointment for Ashley to visit your internship site (Assignment: Meeting at Job Placement – See Canvas) Week 7 Oct. 8-14
 Due by Sunday: Report and Timesheet Week 8 Oct. 15-21
 Due by Sunday: Report and Timesheet
 Due: Meeting at Job Placement Week 9 Oct. 22-28
 Due by Sunday: Report and Timesheet
Week 10 Oct. 29-Nov. 4
 Due by Sunday: Report and Timesheet
Week 11 Nov. 5-11
 Due by Sunday: Report and Timesheet
Take Note
 November 8: Last day to drop class with a “W” Week 12 Nov. 12-18
 Due by Sunday: Report and Timesheet
 November 18: SBDC Report and Meeting Due Date Week 13 Nov. 19-25
 Due by Sunday: Report and Timesheet
Week 14 Nov. 26-Dec. 2
 Due by Sunday: Report and Timesheet Take Note
 November 21-24: Thanksgiving Holiday – College Closed Week 15 Dec. 3-9
 Due by Sunday: Report and Timesheet
 Heads-Up: Be sure to give your employer your evaluation this week!
 December 9: Final Report Due Week 16 Dec. 10-13
 Due by Sunday: Report and Timesheet
 Due: Self-Evaluation
 Due: Employer’s Evaluation
 Due: Thank you notes December 14
 Commencement Ceremonies – I’ll see you there, if you’re graduating!!!
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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
Horticulture Program
INSTRUCTOR:
Ashley Hartman
Office: 1600 Bldg.
Telephone: (940) 668-7731 ext. 4488
COURSE NUMBER AND NAME:
HALT 2480 Cooperative Education
I, the undersigned, acknowledge that I have read and understand the policies of this HALT 2480 course syllabus (as stated in the preceding document) and agree to abide by the terms of this syllabus. All terms of this syllabus are subordinate to published NCTC policies and all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
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Student’s Name—PLEASE PRINT Circle one of Above
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Student’s Signature Date