Students,

In order to get the most out of the class and the course of study, I want to clearly communicate my expectations with respect to the conduct of class and the academic work. Please take the time to read this thoroughly and ask any questions if you don’t fully understand the points.

Feel free to email me anytime using WebCT or – whuisking@bergen.edu -to discuss the course, the topics, or the assignments. My goal is to expose you many of the business disciplines under the general umbrella of the term “Business”. (Refer to my attached background experience and the course outline for more detail).

v    You will get out of this class what you put in. Since you are interested in the business disciplines and the opportunities it may offer, I am looking forward to working with you in this endeavor. The more time and effort you put in, the more you will be able to make this class a rewarding and enjoyable educational experience. You are adults ! I will treat you like adults.

v     Students are expected to read the assigned chapters prior to class thus ready to participate in discussions. The Class Participation portion of the grade will not be below the average for the tests. Therefore the tests can actually represent a higher portion of your earned grade. For those of you who come regularly and participate, you can achieve a higher grade by the fact that you contribute in this fashion. Again, you will not be penalized for this portion by getting below the average for your quizes.

v      In fairness to all, I support a no-makeup policy for tests. If I can not set up the tests to be satisfactorily taken on line in WebCT, I will set aside class time for taking the tests. In this case where the tests are given in class, if a student takes all tests given during the semester- the lowest score is dropped. This allows the ability for a student to miss one of the quizzes scheduled during the semester.

v     In class, everyone will be afforded a high degree of respect and will be treated with dignity. I have zero tolerance for anything less. All participants will treat one another in a respectful, courteous, and dignified manner. To maintain a reasonable degree of order in the class, please raise hand to be recognized for making comments or asking questions.

v     Open dialogue is strongly encouraged both in and out of the class. If, in pursuit of this goal, I (or another class participant) says or does something that is perceived as being disrespectful and/or inappropriate, it certainly is not intended nor will be tolerated. Please let me know immediately in class, in private, or by email so that we can clear up any misunderstanding.

v     Assignments are expected on time. As a rule, as written above, make-ups are not a part of my class policy.

v     Arrive in class on time, stay in class during session, turn OFF cell phones, and respect others by not eating or drinking in class.