Draft MGT 3003.007 (Course #19392) Schedule (Fall Semester 2015)*

Class Hours: TR, 11:30am – 12:45pm, BB 2.01.02 (“Liu Auditorium”)

Office Hours: MW: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., TR: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., BB 4.04.29

Dr. Wilson’s Web site:

(Updated November 10, 2015)

NOTE:(1) Only the online version of this schedule is current. (2) 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). (3) In the event of conflicting deadline dates between this schedule and Blackboard, the deadline dates in this schedule take precedence and must be followed. Access Blackboard Learn at .

Day/Date / Topic/Event / Chapter/
Readings **
Tue., Aug. 18 / (1)Discuss text, syllabus, class schedule, Blackboard
(2)Guest presenter:Angie Foster, McGraw-Hill Publishers, “Connect” Orientation / Syllabus
Thur., Aug. 20 / (1) Junior Achievement Video
(2) Guest presenter: Veronica Avila & Felicia Breaux, Junior Achievement of South Texas, JA Orientation (mandatory for prospective JA volunteers)
(3) JA Videos: and
/ JA Pre-Orientation Homework
Tue., Aug. 25 / (1) Orientation on OWL modules
(2) One Man’s Opinion / Blackboard OWL Link
Thur., Aug. 27 / (1) Guest presenter: Joey Ramos, Director of Student Services, Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD), Overview of CSPD & Career Action Program (CAP)
(2) Guest presenter: Dennis Lopez, COB Director of International Business Programs
Mon., Aug. 31 / Last day to complete Connect Quiz #1 (Chap. 16) due by 11:59 p.m.
Tue., Sep. 1 / (1) Guest lecturer:Lauren Hoffmann, Career Counselor, University Career Center & CSPD, Résumé Writing in CSPD Format
(2) Employment Communication
(3) COB Involvement Fair, 10am – 2pm, BB second floor / Chap. 16
Ex. 16.1.A
Wed., Sep. 2 / (1) COB Involvement Fair, 10am – 2pm, BB second floor
(2) Census Date:No refunds for dropping an individual course after this date
Thur., Sep. 3 / (1) Guest lecturer: Morris Ellington, Professional Development Program Manager, UCC,Professional Dress & Image, Interviewing Skills
(2) Employment Communications / Chap. 16
Ex. 16.1C
Ex. 16.1H
Fri., Sep. 4 / (1) Last day to complete OWL Résumé quiz (due by 11:59pm)
(2) Last day to complete OWL Cover Letter quiz (due by 11:59 pm)
(3) JA Volunteers: Last day to provide TA Brittany (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)
Mon., Sep. 7 / (1) Last day to complete Connect Quiz #2(Chap. 1) due by 11:59 p.m.
(2) Labor Day Holiday – Classes will not meet
Tue., Sep. 8 / (1) Establishing Credibility
(2) Introduction Exercise / Chap. 1
Ex. 1.1B
Ex. 1.2A
Wed., Sep. 9 / Last day to complete Connect Quiz #3(Chaps. 2 & 3) due by 11:59 p.m.
Thur., Sep. 10 / (1)Interpersonal Communication & Emotional Intelligence
(2) Team Communication & Difficult Conversations / Chap. 2
Ex. 2.1B
Ex. 2.1O
Ex. 2.1Q
Chap. 3
Ex. 3.1A
Ex. 3.5B
Fri., Sep. 11 / (1) Last day to complete OWL English Mechanics Quiz due by 11:59 p.m.
(2) Last day to submit certification of initial or continuing membership in an authorized COB registered student organization (RSO) for extra credit
Mon., Sep. 14 / Last day to complete Connect Quiz #4(Chap. 4) due by 11:59 p.m.
Tue., Sep. 15 / (1) Guest lecturer: Alex Lewis, Business PhD student & Former TA
(2)Communicating across Cultures
(3) Students delinquent in paying University fees (tuition, fines, etc.) will be dropped from this course by the end of today. Assignments cannot be accepted from such students—either in hard copy or online--during the time they are dropped from classes, and assignments will not be accepted retroactively if eventually reinstated. / Chap. 4
Ex. 4.1E
Wed., Sep. 16 / Last day to complete Connect Quiz #5(Chaps. 5 & 6) due by 11:59 p.m.
Thur., Sep. 17 / (1)Creating Effective Business Messages
(2) Improving Readability with Style & Design
(3) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (2 points): Business Career Days Presentation by UTSA Career Center: “Know Your Own Strengths Using Assessments for Career Preparation,” 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., University Rm (BB 2.06.04). (See Note Below)
(4) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (2 points): Business Career Days Presentation by Rackspace: “Adulting is Hard: A Millennial’s Guide to Surviving the Corporate World,” 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., University Rm (BB 2.06.04). (See Note Below)
(5) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (2 points): Business Career Days Presentation by Various Students (round tables): “The Secret of Our Success – Internship Experiences,” 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., University Rm (BB 2.06.04).
(NOTE:Attendance will be taken by each of the event sponsors. Students arriving late or departing early will not earn this extra credit.) / Chap. 5
Ex. 5.1A
Ex. 5.2C
Chap. 6
Fri., Sep. 18 / (1) Last day to submit résumé assignment via Blackboard (Non-CAP Students) or via email at (CAP Students) due by 11:59p.m.
(2) Last day to complete OWL Writing Composition Quiz due by 11:59p.m.
Mon., Sep. 21 / (1) Last day to complete Connect Quiz #6 (Chaps. 7 & 8) due by 11:59 p.m.
(2) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (2 points): Business Career Days Presentation by Axa: “Do You Have a Soft Skill Gap? Why Soft Skills Matter,” 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., University Rm (BB 2.06.04). (See Note Below)
(3) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (2 points): Business Career Days Presentation by Carmen Samaniego, Attorney at Law: “Finding the Right Fit – Know Who You Are,” 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., University Rm (BB 2.06.04). (See Note Below)
(4) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (2 points): Business Career Days Presentation by USAS: “Build Your Responses – A Guide to Answering Difficult Interview Questions,” 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., University Rm (BB 2.06.04). (See Note Below)
(5) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (2 points): Business Career Days Presentation by USAA: “Things Employers Wish You Knew – A Recruiter’s Perspective,” 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., University Rm (BB 2.06.04). (See Note Below)
(6) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (2 points): Business Career Days Presentation by Apple: “Résumé Reviews and Critiques,” 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., University Rm (BB 2.06.04). You are encouraged to have your résumé reviewed in order to get a new perspective, but since the résumé assignment is due by Sep. 18, the review at this Career Days session will not affect your résumé assignment grade.(See Note Below)
(7) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (2 points): Business Career Days Presentation by Advisors Asset Management: “How Not to Live In Your Parent’s Basement – Financial & Goal Planning for the Young Professional,” 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., University Rm (BB 2.06.04).
(NOTE:Attendance will be taken by each of the event sponsors. Students arriving late or departing early will not earn this extra credit.)
Tue., Sep. 22 / (1) Email & Other Traditional Tools for Business Communication
(2)Social Media for Business Communication / Chap. 7
Ex. 7.1A
Ex. 7.1F
Ex. 7.1H
Ex. 7.1I
Chap. 8
Ex. 8.1D
Ex. 8.1F
Wed., Sep. 23 / All-Majors Career Fair: Convocation Center, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., sign up online through RowdyJobs. (NOTE: Participants for this event must be in business professional attire, and should bring copies of their résumés and, if possible, business cards.)
Thur., Sep. 24 / Midterm Exam / Chaps. 1-8, 16
Fri., Sep. 25 / Last day to complete OWL Email quiz (due by 11:59p.m.
Tue., Sep. 29 / (1) Planning Presentations
(2)Discuss in-class oral presentation requirement / Chap. 14
Ex. 14.1A
Ex. 14.1B
Ex. 14.1D
Ex. 13.1F
Wed., Sep. 30 / Last day to complete Connect Quiz #7(Chaps. 14 & 15) due by 11:59 p.m.
Thur., Oct. 1 / Guest Lecturer: Dan Karam, Chief Information Officer & Partner, MUY Brands
Fri., Oct. 2 / (1) Last day to complete OWL Writing Style Quiz due by 11:59p.m.
(2) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): CSPD Workshop #1: “Building Your Professional Brand & Creating a Winning Résumé,” Rod Colon, noted veteran career coach, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., University Rm (BB 2.06.04). (See Note Regarding Registration and Attendance Below)
(3) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): CSPD Workshop #2: “Effective Networking Techniques,” Rod Colon, noted veteran career coach, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., University Rm (BB 2.06.04).
(NOTE:Must register for each event at the CSPD Office (BB 2.01.08) or online at . Attendance will be taken by the event sponsor. Students arriving late or departing early will not earn this extra credit.)
Sat., Oct. 3 / EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points): CSPD Workshop #3: “Manage Your Career as a Business & Become Your Own CEO,” Rod Colon, noted veteran career coach, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., University Rm (BB 2.06.04). (NOTE:Must register for each event at the CSPD Office (BB 2.01.08) or online at . Attendance will be taken by the event sponsor. Students arriving late or departing early will not earn this extra credit.)
Tue., Oct. 6 / (1)Oral Presentation on Oral Presentations
(2)Delivering Presentations
(3) Non-JA Volunteers: Prepare for your scheduled in-class oral presentation
(4) Midterm grades due Registrar by 2:00pm (Dr. Wilson) / Chap. 15
Ex. 15.1A
Ex. 15.1C
Ex. 15.1D
Ex. 15.1F
Ex. 15.1G
Wed., Oct. 7 / (1) Last day to complete Connect Quiz #8 (Chaps. 9) due by 11:59 p.m.
(2) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (10 points):Professional Etiquette Dinner, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Denman Room (UC 2.01.28). NOTE: Attendees must be in business professional attire; register online at RowdyJobs; $15.00 fee. Event sponsors will provide me a listing of my studentsnot attending in professional attire.
Thur., Oct. 8 / Routine Messages / Chap. 9
Ex. 9.1A
Ex. 9.1B
Ex. 9.13D
Fri., Oct. 9 / Last day to complete OWL Presentation quiz due by 11:59p.m.
Mon., Oct.12 / Last day to complete Connect Quiz #9(Chap. 11) due by 11:59 p.m.
Tue., Oct. 13 / Bad-News Messages / Chap. 11
Ex. 11.1D
Ex. 11.1E
Wed., Oct. 14 / (1) Last day to complete Connect Quiz #10(Chap. 10) due by 11:59 p.m.
(2) EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points):Guest Lecturer sponsored by COB International Global Business Club: Caitlin Bay, HR Manager, Omni Hotel at the Colonnade, “How to get the job: Better prepare for Job Interview, stand out in the crowd, get hired,” Bexar Room (HUC 1.102), 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (NOTE:Attendance will be taken by the event sponsor. Students arriving late or departing early will not earn this extra credit.)
Thur., Oct. 15 / (1)Persuasive Messages
(2) Discuss Connect-based writing assignment and rubric / Chap. 10
Ex. 10.1C
Fri., Oct. 16 / (1) Last day to complete OWL Critical Thinking quiz due by 11:59p.m.
(2) Access and begin work on your Connect-based writing assignment (see instructions on Blackboard announcement sometime during the day)
Tue., Oct. 20 / (1) Class will not meet – work on your Connect-based writing assignment and prepare for your oral presentation
(2) Last Day to drop course via ASAP and receive an automatic “W”
Thur., Oct. 22 / (1) Guest presenter/researcher: Research re: individuals’ professional advice networks, Stephanie Black, PhD Candidate.
(2) Guest lecturer: Morris Ellington, Morris Ellington, Professional Development Program Manager, UCC, “Real World 101”
Fri., Oct. 23 / Last day to complete Connect-based writing assignment due by 11:59pm
Tue., Oct, 27 / In-class oral presentations / Chap. 15
Thur., Oct. 29 / In-class oral presentations / Chap. 15
Tue., Nov. 3 / In-class oral presentations / Chap. 15
Thur., Nov. 5 / In-class oral presentations / Chap. 15
Tue., Nov. 10 / Guest lecturer:Frost Distinguished Lecture Series: Mike Garcia, CFO & senior vice president of acquisitions & development, Omni Hotels & Resorts, 11:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m., Liu Auditorium (BB 2.01.02). NOTE: Attendance will be taken by the event sponsors via special attendance slips; students arriving late or departing early will be counted as late/absent.
Thur., Nov. 12 / In-class oral presentations / Chap. 15
Tue., Nov. 17 / In-class oral presentations / Chap. 15
Thur., Nov. 19 / (1)In-class oral presentations
(2)EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (10 points):Group Mock Interviews, 2:30pm-3:45pm, Travis room (HUC 2.202). NOTE:To earn these points, students must (1) be on time, (2) dress in business professional attire, and (3) be prepared to respond to typical interview questions such as those at this link. Sign up for this event at RowdyJobs. / Chap. 15
Fri., Nov. 20 / (1)Last day to complete EC-OWL Report quiz (due by 11:59pm)
(2)Last day to complete EC-OWL Citation quiz (due by 11:59p.m.)
(3)JA Volunteers: All JA presentation must be completed by today
(4) Last day to earn extra-credit points not due earlier
Tue., Nov. 24 / (1) In-class oral presentations
(2) JA Volunteers:Completed JA classroom teacher evaluations of student presentations due Dr. Wilson from your JA teacher / Chap. 15
Thur., Nov. 26 / Thanksgiving Holiday – Classes will not meet
Fri., Nov. 27 / Thanksgiving Holiday – Classes will not meet
Mon., Nov. 30 / EXTRA-CREDIT EVENT (5 points):Guest lecturer: Gary Goodyear, Owner, Bluebonnet Insurance Group, 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m., Liu Auditorium (BB 2.01.02). NOTE: Bring a ParScore form for attendance at this extra-credit event.
Tue., Dec. 1 / Guest Lecturer: Dr. Richard Lewis, UTSA professor of sociology, & owner/president, Round Top Consulting Associates, “Transition in the Contemporary Workplace”
Thur., Dec. 3 / Student Study Day – class will not meet
Fri., Dec. 4 / Student Study Day – class will not meet
Tue., Dec. 8 / Final Exam: Non-JA volunteers only (9:45am – 11:45am), BB 2.01.02 / Chaps. 9-11, 14-15
Tue., Dec. 15 / Course grades due Registrar by 2:00pm (Dr. Wilson)

*You 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

“Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.”

“Dorothy” in The Wizard of Oz

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