Metropolitan Community College
Class Syllabus | 2015-2016 Academic Year | Winter Quarter (15//WI)
CLASS IDENTIFICATION
TITLE: CHRM Orientation
PREFIX/SECTION: CHRM 1000 5A
CREDIT HOURS: 1.5 Credits
CLASS BEGINS/ENDS: 12/07/2015-02/22/2016
MEETING DAY(S)/TIMES Monday 04:00PM - 05:25PM
CLASS LOCATION: FOC, BLDG 21, ROOM 105
NO CLASS DAYS: December 28, 2015 & February 18, 2016
WITHDRAWAL DATE: 2/8/2016
CENSUS DATE: 12/16/15
CONTACT INFORMATION
INSTRUCTOR NAME: Joellen Zuk
OFFICE LOCATION: FOC Institute for the Culinary Arts Room 111C
OFFICE TELEPHONE: 402-457-2556
MOBILE TELEPHONE: 402-210-5041
OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday 9-11 am, Thursday 2:30 - 4:30 pm or by appointment
EMAIL ADDRESS:
FACULTY WEB SITE: http://resource.mccneb.edu/ICA/chrm1000.shtm
ACADEMIC AREA: Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Horticulture
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an introduction to the Culinary, Hospitality, Research and Management Programs (CHRM). Topics included are the professional kitchen, an overview of the tremendous career opportunities available in the industry, and portfolio development. This course should be taken during the first quarter of enrollment.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
None.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Students will be able to:
1. Navigate the Institute for Culinary Arts building, MCC campus and CHRM curriculum.
2. Define the complex history of hospitality and culinary arts in society.
3. Identify and discuss contemporary issues in foodservice.
4. Evaluate food quality and begin to broaden the palate.
REQUIRED & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Additional materials will be assigned in class.
SOFTWARE/FILE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Metropolitan Community College uses Microsoft products as part of its standard software and encourages students to do the same. You may save word-processed documents for file attachments in Microsoft Word .doc or .docx format. If your software does not allow either of these, then save files in Rich Text Format (.rtf).
CLASS STRUCTURE:
PowerPoint Lectures, Class Discussions, Research, Homework, and Final
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT WORK
TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS:
a. Students will be assigned Power Point reading and homework to support and assess their learning in this course.
b. Participation is required in course discussions.
c. Make-up and late assignments are not accepted.
d. Feedback on performance will be given on-line through Blackboard.
Homework – 85 Total Points
Homework is assigned weekly and outlined on the Schedule of Assignments below
Exam –20 Total Points
GRADING POLICY:
Course Requirements:
Attendance & Participation 100 points
Homework 90 points
Final Exam 10 points
Total possible 200 points
Grading scale: A = 90% -100%
B = 80% - 90%
C = 70% - 80%
D = 60% - 70%
F = 0 - 59%
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM:
Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement of teaching and learning. You may be asked to help us to accomplish this objective. For example, you may be asked to respond to surveys or questionnaires. In other cases, tests or assignments you are required to do for this course may be shared with faculty and used for assessment purposes.
USE OF STUDENT WORK:
By enrolling in classes offered by Metropolitan Community College, the student gives the College license to mark on, modify, and retain the work as may be required by the process of instruction, as described in the course syllabus. The institution shall not have the right to use the work in any other manner without the written consent of the student(s).
MAINTENANCE OF STUDENT RECORDS:
a. Homework will be returned by Tuesday following the due date.
b. Final grades will be available through the MyWay portal after the grade due date set by the college.
c. The final grade book will be kept for one (1) year.
INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION REPORTING:
To confirm each student’s eligibility to remain registered for the class, the instructor will officially report attendance/participation on or before the Census Date.
Students in this section of CHRM Orientation must participate in a class activity by December 16, 2015
It takes a great deal of discipline to participate in college classes. Successful students will ‘attend’ class weekly and complete assignments by their scheduled due dates. In order to remain eligible for financial aid, students are responsible for meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress standards. Any three weeks of absences will result in failing the course (unless there are extenuating circumstances and prior arrangements have been made with the instructor).
A student who fails to meet class attendance expectations may receive a final grade mark of a failing (F) grade. A student earning an F grade prior to the end of the quarter for attendance reasons may avoid receiving the failing grade by withdrawing from the course before the Last Date to Withdraw from Class.
All assignments must be turned in as specified in the syllabus and the calendar.
Late work will not be accepted.
COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS:
When you communicate with others in this course, you must follow the Student Conduct Code (http://mccneb.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/Course-Catalog/Student-Services/Student-Conduct ), which calls for responsible and cooperative behavior. Please think critically, ask questions, and challenge ideas, but also show respect for the opinions of others, respond to them politely, and maintain the confidentiality of thoughts expressed in the class. You may also wish to review information at http://www.albion.com/netiquette.
RECORDING IN THE CLASSROOM:
Students may not video or audio record class sessions without the instructor’s knowledge and permission. If recording of class sessions is authorized as a reasonable accommodation under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the instructor must have the appropriate documentation from College Disability Support Services. Permitted recordings are to be used only for the individual student’s educational review of the class session and may not be reproduced, posted, sold or distributed to others. Students who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary procedures as outlined in the Student Conduct Code.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:
Students are reminded that materials they use as sources for classwork may be subject to copyright protection. Additional information about copyright is provided on the library website at http://www.mccneb.edu/library or by your instructor. In response to incidents of student dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, illegal peer-to-peer file sharing, etc.), the College imposes specific actions that may include receiving a failing grade on a test, failure in the course, suspension from the College, or dismissal from the College. Disciplinary procedures are available in the Advising/Counseling Centers or at http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/V-4_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.pdf .
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL:
If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you are encouraged to contact your instructor and consult an MCC advisor, counselor, or the Financial Aid Office to evaluate the consequences of dropping the class. You can officially withdraw through My Services on the MCC My Way portal at https://myway.mccneb.edu/ or by calling Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1-800-228-9553. The last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
LEARNING SUPPORT
MCC's Learning and Tutoring Centers, Math Centers, and Writing Centers offer friendly, supportive learning environments that can help students achieve educational success. Staff members in these centers provide free drop-in assistance with basic computing, reading, math, and writing skills. Self-paced, computer-assisted instructional support in reading, vocabulary, typing, English as a Second Language, and online course orientation is also available. Detailed information about the Learning and Tutoring, Math, and Writing Centers is in the My Way portal, the College Catalog, and online at http://www.mccneb.edu/ltc/ .
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with documented qualifying disabilities. It is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations from Disability Support Services (DSS) located in each Student Services Office. After students have arranged for accommodations with DSS, the student and instructor should privately discuss these accommodations. For further information, please contact DSS or visit http://www.mccneb.edu/dss/ .
NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Metropolitan Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability or sexual orientation in admission or access to its programs and activities or in its treatment or hiring of employees.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
By using the information technology systems at MCC (including the computer systems and phones), you acknowledge and consent to the conditions of use as set forth in the Metropolitan Community College Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of Information Technology and Resources. It is your responsibility as a student to be familiar with these procedures. The full text of the Procedures Memorandum may be found at the following website: http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/X-15_Technology_Resources_Use.pdf .
Schedule of Assignments CHRM 1000 5A Student Name:
NOTICE: This syllabus sets forth a tentative schedule of class topics, learning activities, and expected learning outcomes. However, the instructor reserves the right to modify this schedule to enhance learning for students. Any modifications will not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will conform to the policies and guidelines of Metropolitan Community College.
Week & Date(10 points per week) / Topic Covered / Assignment
(Points Possible) / Points Awarded
Week 1
12/7/15 / Welcome, Syllabus Review & Course Orientation / Syllabus Contract (10 points)
Rules Worksheet (5 pts extra credit)
Week 2
12/14/15 / Introduction to MCC, ICA: Resources, physical areas, uniform standards, Mission & Rules / MCC New Student Orientation (10 points) / Syllabus Contract ______
Extra Credit: Rules Worksheet ______
Week 3
12/21/15 / Introduction to Curriculum: Culinary Arts, Hospitality & Restaurant Leadership / Curriculum Planning Worksheet (10 points)
Professional Organization (5 pts extra credit) / MCC New Student Orientation ______
Extra credit: Professional Org. ______
Week 4
1/4/16 / Introduction to Hospitality Industry & Getting Involved / Local Pro Interview (10 points)
Industry Lingo Exercise (5 pts extra credit) / Curriculum Planning Worksheet ______
Week 5
1/11/16 / History of Cuisine & Palette Development / Dining Experience Report (10 points) / Local Pro Interview ______
Extra credit: Lingo Exercise ______
Week 6
1/25/16 / Learning Styles, Professionalism, Ethics / Vark Self-Assessment (10 points) / Dining Experience Report ______
Week 7
2/1/16 / Masters of the Trade & Organizational Structures / Master Biography Report (10 points)
French Brigade (5 pts extra credit) / Vark Self-Assessment ______
Extra credit: French Brigade ______
Week 8
2/8/16 / Career and Educational Opportunities / Career Exploration Project (10 points) / Master Biography Report ______
Week 9
2/15/16 / Restaurant Trends & Current Topics / Current Topic/Trend Report (10 pts)
MyWay Registration (5 pts extra credit) / Career Exploration Project ______
Week 10
2/22/16 / Final Exam / Final Exam (10 points) / Current Topic/Trend Report ______
Extra credit: MyWay Registration ______
Final Exam ______
Total Attendance (100 points) / Total Point (100 points)
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTIONS
Week 1
Syllabus Contract – 5 points
Review the syllabus for the course and complete the Syllabus Review
Week 2
MCC New Student Orientation – 10 points
Complete the MCC New Student Orientation at the link provided and upload Certificate of Achievement. Link: http://www.cynosurenewmedia.com/demos/metro/
“Rules” Worksheet – 5 points EXTRA CREDIT
Complete the worksheet provided addressing the following concerns:
1. Prepare your own definition or example of each rule.
2. Which rule is the most significant and why?
3. If 1 rule HAD TO BE eliminated, which one would you suggest and why?
4. What additional rules do you think should be added to this list and why?
Week 3
Curriculum Planning Worksheet - 10 points
Each student will develop a complete Curriculum Plan through to graduation by using the Microsoft Excel worksheet under the Assignment as a tool in entering the information into MyWay Student Planning. Upload and submit a copy for review.
Week 4
Local Pro Interview – 10 points
Students will set up an appointment with an industry professional; to accomplish the following assignment and extra credit opportunity.
- Interview an Industry Professional and ask them questions regarding their ‘career journey’. This should include their first entry into the industry, why they chose this career path, what were the qualifications for the positions they currently hold, and what do they see in the future for career growth and opportunity.
A one page report of the interview will be submitted in the following format:
§ Introduction to the paper
§ Discussion of whom the student chose to interview and why that person/position
§ Analysis of what the student learned from the person he or she interviewed
§ Conclusion
§ Appendix of the interview questions and scripts
It is strongly suggested that students send their interviewees a hand-written thank-you note for their time.
Week 4
Industry Lingo – 5 points EXTRA CREDIT
- Include in the interview with the industry professional ask them to share with you ten words or phrases that are essential pieces of “restaurant lingo” that they think every student should know.
Week 5
Dining Experience – 10 points
There are 3 components to this assignment:
#1) Eat lunch or dinner at Sage Student Bistro. Orientation students receive a $15 voucher to be used toward completing this exercise! When you are greeted at the Sage Student Bistro tell the host/hostess you are an ICA Orientation student and show your MCC Student ID card. The server will deduct $15 from your guest check. There is no cash value to the voucher, no change is given, and it cannot be used for the purchase of alcoholic beverages or gratuity. You will be asked to sign the voucher upon final payment.
#2) Eat somewhere off of the list provided at the end of this syllabus, preferably somewhere that you have not eaten before.
#3) Write a 1 – 2 page paper about the experience that compares and contrasts the two establishments including the following information:
1. Name and Location of Restaurant in addition to the Bistro
2. Sensory description of the experience
- Food: Taste, Texture, Aroma, Appearance, Sound
- Service: Timing, Empathy, Cleanliness
- Ambiance: Temperature, Crowd, Aesthetics, Sound, Personnel
3. What bias and prejudice did you bring into this experience?
- Were you able to set them aside?
4. Was it worth it?
Week 6
VARK Self-Assessment
Complete the Learning Styles Assessment at the link provided and summarize your individual preferred learning style including:
· How do you think this information will benefit you as a student