Instructor Response Policy

During the week, I will typically respond to your emails within 24-48 hours. Any emails received over the weekend will receive a response no later than Tuesday by noon. Emails received during an academic break will be answered once we return to campus.

Before emailing, make sure to follow the “Three then Me” rule. The “Three then Me” rule says that you search for your answer regarding the course in at least three other places before emailing me. For example, if you have a question about an assignment, you should consult your syllabus, your grading scale or rubric, or the assignment description on Desire 2 Learn. Please check three sources before emailing me your question. It is likely you’ll find the answer and not need to email me. If you don’t find the answer and need clarification, feel free to email me.

Student Email Usage

Students are required to use their MSUTexas email address for all correspondence during this course. Check that your MSUTexas email address is the one listed in your D2L Personal Information. Using your MSUTexas address ensures your privacy. If you have a different email account, you can forward your MSUTexas email to that account, but I will only send and respond to emails within the D2L portal or from an MSUTexas address. Please make sure to include your name on any email that you send. Students are required to check your MSUTexas email a minimum of two (2) days per week. Do not e-mail any assignments without prior approval.

Required Technology Skills

All students must have internet access and be able to: send and receive e-mail, create, send, and receive Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher or PowerPoint documents; use Google documents, sites & slides, use Desire 2 Learn portal through MSUTexas portal, download/use Flip Grid and ZOOM Meeting platform for class assignments/meetings & presentations, post to discussion boards, appropriately use internet links and websites such as Google Docs, Sites, Slides, YouTube, etc.

Taking an online class requires you to have access to a computer (with Internet access) to complete and upload your assignments. It is your responsibility to have (or have access to) a working computer in this class. Assignments and tests are due by the due date, and personal computer technical difficulties will not be considered a reason for the instructor to allow students extra time to submit assignments, tests, or discussion postings. Computers are available on campus in various areas of the buildings as well as the Academic Success Center. Your computer being down is not an excuse for missing a deadline!! There are many places to access your class! Our online classes can be accessed from any computer in the world when connected to the internet. Contact your instructor immediately upon having computer trouble If you have technical difficulties in the course, there is also a student helpdesk available to you. The college cannot work directly on student computers due to both liability and resource limitations however they are able to help you get connected to our online services. For help, log into D2L.

Course Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course. However, typically students should have a base in sport management, kinesiology, coaching or a related discipline prior to taking this course. Students should be familiar with the research databases available through the MSU library and have a working knowledge of the academic journals in the sport management discipline.

Course Objectives

Students will:

1.   Define sport management and discuss the nature and scope of opportunities in the sport industry.

2.   Explain the importance of a professional perspective and  the impact of networking in developing relationships and a subsequent career.

3.   Demonstrate an understanding of theories of management, leadership, and organizational behavior and how these theories are applied in sport enterprises.

4.   Exhibit critical professional skills and attitudes.

General Preparation & Submission of Assignments and Projects Policies

Students must follow the APA Style Manual 7^th Ed. as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework to the university. Assignments completed in a narrative essay or composition format must follow these formatting and citation rules throughout. These include all assignments are to be double spaced (unless otherwise specified in the instructions) paragraphs should be indented,  a title page that includes the title of the document, student name, department and university name, course number and name, instructor name, date due and page numbers in the upper right corner. A separate reference page will be included formatted per the APA 7^th Ed. manual. At a minimum 85% of all references used should stem from refereed, journals, papers and presentations, or industry journals. Use of popular press sources should be very limited. All sources used in your assignment must appear on the reference page in alphabetical order and must be included in the text of the assignment. Failure to do so may result in an automatic “F” for that assignment. For information on the difference between a quality academic source and a popular source, consult the course information module for an explanatory paper.

All work must be original by the individual student. Any group work must be original work by that group and/or performed by that group.

Grading

All assignments must be typed for credit (work will only be accepted if it is typed). Format – FOR ALL PAPERS: 12-point Times New Roman or Ariel font, one (1) inch margins, and double-spaced. The title page should have your title of the paper, student name, class, section number, and the semester of course, the professors name and the assignment due date centered on the page. Papers that do not follow this format will incur up to a 5 point deduction before grading of the content has been done. APA 7^th edition formatting applies to all written work submitted and deductions will be taken for incorrect spelling, grammar, citations and references headings and cover page requirements. See each individual assignment for more detail. Assignments that are submitted as a pdf, notes, google, etc. will not be graded until it is resubmitted in the correct format. Consequently, that assignment will receive the 5 point/day deduction for being late from the date returned to the student by the professor.

The MSU writing lab is available to all MSU students Writing Center

The office of Disability Support Services provides information and assistance and arranges accommodations information and assistance and arranges accommodations and staff.

Students are highly encouraged to attend the scheduled class ZOOM Meetings as set in our syllabus. If a student is not able to attend the meeting they may contact the professor for a link or recording of the meeting to stay up to date on announcements and other course information throughout the semester.

Assignment Deadlines

All assignments will be due by the deadline set on the day that they are due and submitted in D2L. If, without prior approval (minimum of 48 hours), an assignment is turned in late, a deduction of 5 points per day will be enforced. Any instructor approved late assignments turned in more than 5 days late will not be accepted or graded. Any assignment not pre-approved by the instructor to be submitted late will not be accepted or graded. This is a fast-paced course as it is only eight weeks in length, since some assignments are layered it is important to stay on pace throughout the course with your readings and work.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, (940) 397-4140.

The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MSUTexas e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Obligation to Report Sex Discrimination under State and Federal Law

Midwestern State University is committed to providing and strengthening an educational, working, and living environment where students, faculty, staff, and visitors are free from sex discrimination of any kind. State and federal law require University employees to report sex discrimination and sexual misconduct to the University’s Office of Title IX. As a faculty member, I am required to report to the Title IX Coordinator any allegations, personally observed behavior, or other direct or indirect knowledge of conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sexual misconduct, which includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, or stalking, involving a student or employee. After a report is made, the office of Title IX will reach out to the affected student or employee in an effort to connect such person(s) with resources and options in addressing the allegations made in the report. You are also encouraged to report any incidents to the office of Title IX. You may do so by contacting:

Laura Hetrick

Title IX Coordinator
Sunwatcher Village Clubhouse
940-397-4213

laura.hetrick@msutexas.edu

You may also file an online report 24/7 at Maxient 

Should you wish to visit with someone about your experience in confidence, you may contact the MSU Counseling Center at 940-397-4618. For more information on the University’s policy on Title IX or sexual misconduct, please visit MSU Texas Title IX

Senate Bill 11 passed by the 84th Texas Legislature allows licensed handgun holders to carry concealed handguns on campus, effective August 1, 2016. Areas excluded from concealed carry are appropriately marked, in accordance with state law. For more information regarding campus carry, please refer to the University’s webpage at https://msutexas.edu/campus-carry/rules-policies.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact MSU Chief of Police at police@msutexas.edu.