Draft MGT 3003.002 (Course #11760) Schedule (Fall Semester 2014)*

Class Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday, BB 2.01.06 (“The Pit”)

Office Hours: MW: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., TR: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., BB 4.04.29

(Updated November 21, 2014)

Dr. Wilson’s Web site:

NOTE: ONLY THE ONLINE VERSION OF THIS SCHEDULE IS CURRENT. Both PC and Mac users should use the Mozilla Firefox browser to access UTSA Web sites and Blackboard Learn—Mozilla Firefox and Chrome are the only browsers that currently permit full access to Blackboard Learn and the Online Writing Lab (OWL). Access Blackboard Learn at .

Day/Date / Topic/Event / Chapter/
Readings **
Thur., Aug. 28 / (1)Introduction & discuss text, class schedule, Blackboard
(2)Guest presenter:Michelle Greco, “Orientation on ConnectPlus” / Syllabus
Tue., Sep. 2 / (1) Junior Achievement Video
(2)Guest presenter: Bernadette Byrd, VP of Programs, Junior Achievement of South Texas, JA Orientation (counts as mandatory JA Volunteer Orientation Session)
(3)JA Orientation: YouTube Video re: JA Orientation: / Syllabus
JA Pre-Orientation Homework
Wed., Sep. 3 / Part-Time Job Fair, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., UC II (1st & 2nd floors)
Thur., Sep. 4 / Guest presenter: Joey Ramos, Director of Student Services, Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD), Overview of CSPD & Career Action Program (CAP)
Tue., Sep. 9 / (1) Guest presenter: Dennis Lopez, Director of International Business Programs
(2) Orientation on OWL modules / Review OWL Links on Blackboard
Wed., Sep. 10 / (1) JA Volunteers: Last day to provide Dr. Wilson (via hard copy or attachment to email or Blackboard course discussion message) the completion certificate for on-line UTSA Child Protection Training at under office door if I’m not in)
(2) College of Business (COB) Involvement Fair: COB registered student organizations sponsor recruiting booths, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Business Building 2nd floor hallway
Thur., Sep. 11 / (1) Guest lecturer: Barbara Jackson, Career Counselors, University Career Center & CSPD, Résumé Writing in CSPD Format ***
(2) COB Involvement Fair: COB registered student organizations sponsor recruiting booths, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Business Building 2nd floor hallway.
(3) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Business Career Days Event: “Know Your Own Strengths – Using Assessments for Career Preparation,” 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m., University Room (BB 2.06.04).
(4) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Business Career Days Event: “More Than Meets the Eye – Careers in the Retail Industry,” 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m., University Room (BB 2.06.04).
(5) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Business Career Days Event: “Discovering Power – Careers in Energy,” 4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., University Room (BB 2.06.04).
(NOTE:Attendance will be taken at each event by the event sponsor—students arriving late or leaving early will be considered late/absent; thus, not eligible for the extra credit.) / Chap. 16
Fri., Sep. 12 / (1) JA Volunteers: First day to select a JA classroom assignment online at
(2) Census Date: No refunds for dropping an individual course after 5:00 p.m.
Tue., Sep. 16 / (1) Guest lecturer: Morris Ellington, Professional Development Program Manager, University Career Center,Professional Dress & Image, Interviewing Skills***
(2) Employment Communication
(3) JA Volunteers: Last day to select a JA classroom assignment online at
(4) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Business Career Days Event: “Design It – Own Your Business,” 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., University Room (BB 2.06.04). (NOTE:Attendance will be taken by the event sponsor—students arriving late or leaving early will be considered late/absent; thus, not eligible for the extra credit.) / Chap. 16
Wed., Sep. 17 / CAP Students: Extended deadline to register online for CAP orientation session (see footnote (1) under “Extra Credit (EC) Points” in syllabus)
Thur., Sep. 18 / (1) Introduction exercise
(2) One Man’s Opinion
(3)Quiz #1 via Connect covering chapter 16 (due by 11:59 p.m.)
(4) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Business Career Days Event: “Take it to the Bank – Careers in Banking and Finance,” 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m., University Room (BB 2.06.04).
(5) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Business Career Days Event: “The World is Your Office – Working Internationally,” 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m., University Room (BB 2.06.04).
(NOTE:Attendance will be taken at each event by the event sponsor—students arriving late or leaving early will be considered late/absent; thus, not eligible for the extra credit.)
(6)Department of Defense Civilian Career EXPO, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., H-E-B UC Ballroom
Fri., Sep. 19 / (1)Last day to complete OWL Résumé Module quiz (due by 11:59 p.m.)
(2) Last day to complete OWL Cover Letter Module quiz (due by 11:59 p.m.)
(3) Last day to submit certification of initial or continuing membership in an authorized COB registered student organization (RSO) for extra credit (slide under office door if I’m not in)
Tue. Sep. 23 / (1)Establishing Credibility
(2) Quiz #2 via Connect covering chapter 1 (due by 11:59 p.m.) / Chap. 1
Wed., Sep. 24 / All Majors/Internship Fair, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Convocation Center (Dress “Business Dress” and have copies of your résumé.
Thur., Sep. 25 / (1)Principles of Interpersonal Communication
(2)Listening, Team Communication, & Difficult Conversations / Chap. 2
Chap. 3
Tue., Sep. 30 / (1) Communicating across Cultures
(2) Quiz #3 via Connect covering chapters 2 - 4 (due by 11:59 p.m.)
(3) JA Volunteers: First day available to return completed & signed teacher confirmation form to JA office to pick up presentation kit—volunteers need not be in business attire. / Chap. 4
Thur., Oct. 2 / (1)Creating Effective Business Messages
(2) Improving Readability with Style & Design
(3) CAP student résumés due via email to by 11:30 a.m.
(4) Non-CAP student résumés duein hard copyby beginning of class
(5) JA Volunteers: Last day to sign up for JA Program by 1:30 p.m. / Chap. 5
Chap. 6
App. A & B
Mon., Oct. 6 / JA Volunteers: First JA classroom presentation session ought to be started by this day, unless alternate arrangements are made with the classroom teacher
Tue., Oct. 7 / (1) Email & Social Media for Business Communication
(2)Quiz #4 via Connect covering chapters 5 - 7 (due by 11:59 p.m.) / Chap. 7
Thur., Oct. 9 / TBD
Fri., Oct. 10 / Last day to complete OWL Email Module quiz (due by 11:59 p.m.)
Tue., Oct. 14 / Guest Lecturer: Morris Ellington, Professional Development Program Manager, Office of the University Career Center, “The Real World & Leadership 101” ***
Thur., Oct. 16 / Planning Presentations / Chap. 14
Fri., Oct. 17 / Mid-Semester grades due Registrar by 2:00 p.m. (Dr. Wilson)
Mon., Oct. 20 / EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Timothy Peers, JPMorgan Chase & Co., “Practical Interview Skills.” 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m., BB 2.01.06 (NOTE: Attendance will be taken—students arriving late or leaving early will be considered late/absent; thus, not eligible for the extra credit.)
Tue., Oct. 21 / (1)Oral Presentation on Oral Presentations
(2)Delivering Presentations
(3)Discuss in-class oral presentation requirement
(4)Quiz #5 via Connect covering chapters 14-15 (due by 11:59 p.m.) / Chap. 15
Wed., Oct. 22 / (1) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (10 points): Frost Distinguished Lecture Series: Patrick T. Mulva, Retired Vice President & Controller, Exxon Mobil Corporation, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., Liu Auditorium (BB 2.01.02)
(NOTE: Attendance will be taken by the event sponsor—students arriving late or leaving early will be considered late/absent; thus, not eligible for the extra credit.)
Thur., Oct. 23 / Guest Lecturer:Guest Lecturer:Dan Karam, Chief Information Officer & Partner, MUY Brands***
Fri., Oct. 24 / (1) Last day to complete OWL Presentation Module quiz (due by 11:59 p.m.)
(2) Last day to complete OWL Core Module assignment [all four core modules], two assessments each] (due by 11:59 p.m.)
Tue., Oct. 28 / (1) Routine Messages
(2)Persuasive Messages / Chap. 8
Chap. 9
App. A & B
Wed., Oct. 29 / JA Volunteers:Complete “midpoint status check” at
Thur., Oct. 30 / (1) Bad-News Messages
(2) Last day to drop course via ASAP with an automatic “W” designation / Chap. 10 App. A & B
Tue., Nov. 4 / Crisis Communication / Chap. 11
Thur., Nov. 6 / (1) In-class oral presentations***
(2)Quiz #6 via Connect covering chapters 8-11 (due by 11:59 p.m.) / Chap. 15
Tue., Nov. 11 / In-class oral presentations*** / Chap. 15
Thur., Nov. 13 / (1)In-class oral presentations***
(2) Access and begin work on your Connect-based writing assignment (see instructions on Blackboard announcement sometime in the afternoon) / Chap. 15
Mon., Nov. 17 / Last day to complete Connect-based writing assignment(due by 11:59 p.m.)
Tue., Nov. 18 / (1)In-class oral presentations***
(2) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): Global Business Club guest presentation, Elisa Chan, President & co-owner of UNINTECH, UTSA alumnus. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., UC 2.01.24 (Mesquite Room). (NOTE: Attendance will be taken by the event sponsor—students arriving late or leaving early will be considered late/absent; thus, not eligible for the extra credit.) / Chap. 15
Thur., Nov. 20 / (1) In-class oral presentations***
(2) JA Volunteers:
  • All JA presentations should be completed by today; notify Dr. Wilson if completion delayed
  • Teacher/Volunteer verification of completed program due JA office at
/ Chap. 15
Fri., Nov. 21 / (1)Last day to complete EC-OWL Report Module quiz (due by 11:59 p.m.)
(2)Last day to complete EC-OWL Citation Module quiz (due by 11:59 p.m.)
(3) JA Volunteers:All JA presentations should be completed by today; notify Dr. Wilson if completion delayed
(4) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (10 points)[Non-CAP Students]:Group Mock Interview Session, sponsored by University Career Center (UCC), 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m., H-E-B University Center (HUC) 2.202 [Travis Room]. (NOTE: You must sign up for this event via “RowdyJobs.” To earn this extra credit, attendees must (1) be on time for this event, (2) dress in business professional attire, (3) have a copy of their résumés, and (4) be prepared to respond to typical interview questions similar to those at this link.)
Tue., Nov. 25 / In-class oral presentations*** / Chap. 15
Thur., Nov. 27 / Thanksgiving Holiday – Classes will not meet
Fri., Nov. 28 / Thanksgiving Holiday – Classes will not meet
Tue., Dec. 2 / In-class oral presentations*** / Chap. 15
Wed., Dec. 3 / JA Volunteers: Deadline for Dr. Wilson to receive completed JA classroom teacher evaluation of JA student presentations (see
Thur., Dec. 4 / In-class oral presentations*** / Chap. 15
Fri., Dec. 5 / Last day to earn extra-credit points not due earlier
Tue., Dec. 9 / (1) In-Class Oral Presentation by Jerardo Martin ***
(2) In-Class Oral Presentation by Danielle Fitzpatrick ***
(3) Guest Lecturer: Dr. Richard Lewis, UTSA professor of sociology, & owner/president, Round Top Consulting Associates, “Transition in the Contemporary Workplace”***
Thur., Dec. 11 / Student Study Day
Fri., Dec. 12 / Student Study Day
Tue., Dec. 16 / Final Exam (9:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m.) / Chap.1– 11, 14, 15, App. A & B
Mon., Dec. 22 / Course grades due Registrar by 2:00 p.m. (Dr. Wilson)

*You are remain responsible for turning in assigned items on time and for completing assigned readings, even if the assignments are not discussed in class. It is your responsibility to check your Blackboard site on a frequent basis to ensure timely receipt of changes to the course schedule.

**Each chapter has end-of-chapter material that you are encouraged highly to complete in order to get a better understanding of the communication concepts covered in the text. They include:

  • “Chapter Takeaway” for of key points for the chapter’s subject.
  • “Key Terms” for the chapter.
  • Discussion, Evaluation, and Applications Exercises

*** Students not attending these presentations, on time and completely, will have 10 points deducted.

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