NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

 

 

Course title: Employee Relations

Course prefix, number, and section number: HRPO 2304-0340

Semester/Year of course: SP 25

Semester start and end dates: 01/21/25- 05/17/25

Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Online

Class meeting location, days, and times: N/A

Lab meeting location, days, and times: No lab

Semester credit hours: 3

Course Description: An examination of policies, practices, and issues required to build strong employee relations. Topics include communications, employee conduct rules, performance appraisal methods, Title VII, Family Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act updates.

Course prerequisites: None

Required course materials: Employment Law for H.R. practices 7e. Walsh. Cengage

 

Name of instructor: Sarah Felmet

Office location: Corinth Campus

Telephone number: N/A

Email address: sfelmet@nctc.edu

Office hours for students: :  Wed 9am-11am or By Appt.

 

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

 

 

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

 

 

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

 

 

List of graded assignments:

# of Graded    Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Total Points	Percentage of grade
10	Assignments	350	35%
10	Discussion Forums	250	25%
2	Short Papers	100	10%
1	Final Paper	100	10%
2	Exams	200	20%
	Total Points	1000	100%

 

Final grade scale: 

A	90% - 100%: 900-1000 pts		D	60% - 69%: 600-699 pts
B	80% - 89%: 800-899 pts		F	0 – 59%: 599 pts and under
C	70% - 79%: 700-799 pts

 

 

Late work policy: I do not accept late work unless there are extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances are hospitalization, death of a family member, severe illness or I.T. issues. Documentation could be required. Work is not considered an extenuating circumstance. Students requesting an extension for any reason not considered extenuating are required to request the extension at least 36 hours prior to the due date. All requests received after this timeframe will not be considered. The instructor may require additional documentation.

 

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

 

 

COURSE POLICIES

 

 

Academic Integrity Policy:

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members 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”.    

AI Usage Policy:

In this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is permitted as a supplementary resource for research and learning. However, students must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Prohibited Uses:

• AI tools must not be used to generate or complete assignments, discussion posts, or any work submitted for grading.
• Submissions that are determined to rely on AI-generated content will be subject to academic integrity review and may result in penalties in accordance with the college's academic honesty policy.

2. Permitted Uses:

• AI tools may be used as a guide for research, brainstorming, or exploring ideas, provided that the final work submitted reflects the student's original understanding and effort.
• If AI tools are used during research, students are encouraged to critically evaluate the information and cross-check with credible sources.

3. Transparency:

• If AI tools significantly contributed to the research process, students must disclose their use and provide details on how these tools were utilized.

This policy is designed to support academic integrity while fostering responsible use of technology. Students are encouraged to ask the instructor if they have questions about acceptable use of AI tools.

 

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's responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgment 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 the required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.

For online courses: Attendance will be taken from participation in discussion forums each class session or the submission of assignments. Students must attend more than 75% of all classroom sessions to successfully complete this course.

 

Withdrawal Policy: A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is:

 

Student Learning Outcomes: Throughout the course, there will be quizzes and assignments that are related directly to the outcomes required for the course.  These assignments will be specified and must be completed in one try. 

 

Core Objectives:

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

LO1       Identify key legislation affecting the employee relations function of human resource management.

LO2       Define the role of employee relations as it relates to organizational effectiveness.

 

 

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