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Prof. Lawrence K. Menter, J.D.

Professor of Business Ethics and Social Sciences

School of Business Room T-239

Phone: 678-466-4535 

Fax: 678-466-4599

Email: lmenter@clayton.edu

Web Site: http://business.clayton.edu/lmenter

Courses teaching in Fall 2008 with link to detailed syllabus:

Bus. Ethics/Corp. Social Resp. - BUSA 3700 and Link to Presentations Schedule

Survey of Social Sciences - SOSC 2501

Constitutional Law - CRJU 3420 

Details on the sections are as follows:

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All email communication will be sent only to CSU email accounts.  
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Format: Class will meet each regularly scheduled calendar day unless announced otherwise. All dates of assignments, tests and exams are listed in this syllabus or will be assigned in class. Scheduled regular class sessions generally will follow a lecture/discussion format. You are expected to have read each assignment by the date set for its consideration in class.  Lectures will be supplemented with videos and other media resources.

Course Computer Usage: Students will not be required to bring a computer to class. Students will make regular remote use of their computers to access course-related email, course websites, complete Internet assignments and as they study for examinations.

Weather: Tune to WSB-750 AM radio for school closings information.

Classroom conduct: Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that evidences respect for students, the instructor and the learning environment.  The instructor and students will treat each other with the proper respect at all times. 

Click on this link to read the Clayton State University Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities Statement.

Children are NOT permitted in any CSU classrooms under any circumstances, nor may they be left unattended anywhere on the campus.

Students must abide by all policies in the University Catalog & Student Handbook.

NO SMOKING OR USE OF BEEPERS OR CELL PHONES IN THE CLASSROOM.

IF YOU MUST LEAVE CLASS EARLY, TELL ME BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SESSION AND LEAVE WITHOUT DISRUPTION.

IF YOU COME INTO CLASS LATE, QUIETLY TAKE THE FIRST AVAILABLE SEAT AS YOU ENTER THE ROOM.

TALKING AMONG STUDENTS THAT DISTURBS THE INSTRUCTOR OR OTHER STUDENTS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR.

CHEATING ON ASSIGNMENTS, TESTS OR EXAMINATIONS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED, AND WILL BE DEALT WITH IN KEEPING WITH THE CSU STUDENT HANDBOOK

Midterm Grades: A course midterm grade will be posted on the DUCK by midterm each semester. The midterm grade will only reflect work completed to the middle of the semester. More than half of the scored work in this course is completed after the midterm date. If you have questions, please contact the instructor.

Disruption of the Learning Environment:  Behavior which disrupts the teaching–learning process during class activities will not tolerated.  While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior.  A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class.  A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal.  If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF.

A more detailed description of examples of disruptive behavior and appeal procedures is provided at:  Disruptive Classroom Behavior

Withdrawals and Incompletes: Students may wish to review college policy regarding course withdrawals and incompletes in the CSU catalog. Do not hesitate to speak with me, or your advisor, if you need information relating to course withdrawals/deadlines or incompletes.

Regents Testing: The University System of Georgia requires that each student receiving a degree must have successfully demonstrated competence in reading comprehension and writing by passing two courses:  Regents’ Writing Skills and Regents’ Reading Skills.  Students can satisfy course requirements through examination.  The Regents’ Testing Program of the University System of Georgia is administered by the Testing Center at Clayton College & State University for three days each semester. Testing dates and registration procedures are in the Class Schedule and Registration Guide each semester under REGE 0001. Please contact your academic advisory or the Testing Center for more information.

Disabilities:
For information about Disability Services or to obtain this document in an alternative format, contact the Clayton State University Disabilities Resource Center, Student Center Room 255 at 678-466-5445 or email:  disabilityservices@clayton.edu

Final Examination Dates and Times:
CSU policy regarding MORE than two final exams scheduled for the same day allows a student to request an alternate exam schedule, BUT the University will NOT allow a change for most other reasons - see the CSU Catalog, or the instructor, if you have questions.

Attendance and Participation:   Roll will be taken daily and your actual attendance percentage will make up approximately 10 percent of your total grade.

CSU Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. Instructors establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon students' ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserves the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grades.

TEST AND EXAMINATION INFORMATION
All test and examination dates are listed elsewhere or will be furnished during the semester well in advance of the test dates.

BRING A #2 PENCIL FOR EACH EXAMINATION & TEST.

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REMEMBER, BE ON TIME FOR ALL EXAMINATIONS AND TESTS;
IF YOU ARE LATE YOU WILL HAVE ONLY THE TIME REMAINING IN THE TEST OR EXAMINATION  PERIOD TO COMPLETE YOUR WORK.

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Make-up Tests and Examinations:
If you miss a test or examination you are encouraged to email the instructor and discuss the matter. It is VERY difficult to schedule a make-up examination. It is especially difficult to schedule the make up of a final examination. To be fair to the other students in the class, I will only consider allowing an exception to a firm policy of no make-ups where a verifiable MAJOR personal problem has befallen you.  Be with us for all scheduled tests and examinations if at all possible. 

STUDENTS MAY REVIEW A TEST OR AN EXAMINATION IN MY OFFICE - NEVER TAKE A TEST OR EXAMINATION, OR SCANTRON ANSWER SHEET OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM OR MY OFFICE - IF TAKEN I MAY NOT GIVE YOU CREDIT FOR THE TEST OR EXAMINATION, OR RECORD YOUR SCORE.

(Click here for Examination Study Suggestions.)

NOTE ALSO: Where time does not permit the review of textbook materials towards the end of the semester, students will still be held responsible to study that material, and should expect that it will be covered on the final examination.

KEEP INFORMED: Current events will often be discussed at the beginning of class. Read a major daily newspaper, or NEWSWEEK, TIME or U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT. Watch a daily national network news program on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, FOX or CNN, and/or listen to NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO (6:00 - 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.) on WABE FM 90.1.  These news sources and more are also accessible on the Internet.

Course Expectations:
1. Attend all class lectures and participate in discussions;
2. Complete all assigned course work;
3. Complete all paper assignments;
4. Take all examinations;
5. Earn sufficient credit to earn a passing course grade.

NOTE: This syllabus is subject to revision where necessary to achieve course goals - please give me your suggestions.

Please feel free to email me any time you have any questions concerning this class. I  prefer to talk with you before you get behind in the course. I will be available before and after class.  I will be happy to meet with you by appointment at other mutually agreeable times as well.  

For Your Information - (Library or CSU Office of Student Services):

"Clayton State University Student Handbook".

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OFFICE HOURS

Office: School of Business Administration Building (Building T), Room 139

Mondays and Wednesdays: 5:00pm-6:30pm.; other times by mutual arrangement.

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EXAMINATION STUDY SUGGESTIONS

One, Read an assigned chapter (read only one chapter at a time ).

Two: Review the study guide chapter/s relating to each textbook chapter and your lecture notes (do not rely too heavily on sample multiple choice questions, as they may not be the same as those on the actual exam) - focus on the outline and other study aids.

Three: Quiz yourself on the material in the major textbook by opening to the first page of the assigned chapter, cover the page and see if you can correctly summary each key point, one at a time, on a sheet of paper (in a sentence or so - if you have the time flash cards are even better, but more time consuming to prepare).

Four: Continue to quiz yourself until you have covered all of the major points emphasized in that chapter. Depending upon time available, go back and review more minor facts such as less important names and dates.

Five: As you go through the chapter a second or third time, only quiz yourself on those points that you did not know - could not put into your own words previously. Each time you go through the chapter it will take less time - why keep reviewing what you have shown yourself you know? Review what you still do not know.

Six: If you have unanswered questions, email the instructor.

Seven: Do not go on to study another chapter until you have mastered the initial one.

Of course, these are only suggestions, if you have another effective method of preparing for exams, please continue to use it.

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