ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGECareer Resource CenterCEE 102 – Career Development Seminar II – Succeeding in the WorkplaceCourse OutlineCourse Number & Name: CEE 102 Career Development Seminar II – Succeeding in the WorkplaceCredit Hours: 2.0 Contact Hours: 2.0 Lecture: 2.0 Lab: N/A Other: N/APrerequisites: NoneCo-requisites: None Concurrent Courses: NoneEffective Date: Spring 2011Course Description: This course is designed to teach skills that are essential for successful functioning inthe workplace. Topics covered include functions of management, understanding self, career charting,business etiquette, enhancing communication skills, understanding communications styles, customerservice, team dynamics, leadership skills, and teamwork. Course Goals: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the following:1. describe the workplace culture and the responsibilities of the employee and employer;2. discuss and demonstrate business etiquette; and3. examine the importance of career advancement.Measurable Course Performance Objectives (MPOs): Upon successful completion of this course,students should specifically be able to do the following:1. Describe the workplace culture and the responsibilities of the employee and employer:1.1 describe various aspects of the workplace culture; 1.2 explain what is expected of an employee and of an employer in the employment relationship; and1.3 list and discuss strategies to cope with the demands of the workplace 2. Discuss and demonstrate business etiquette:2.1 demonstrate and utilize appropriate oral and written communication skills in person and via thephone and e-mail; and2.2 describe and exhibit professional behavior in various scenariosMeasurable Course Performance Objectives (MPOs) (continued):page 1prepared by P Maynard, Spring 20113. Examine the importance of career advancement:3.1 identify and describe entry-level, mid-level and high-level employment positions within a chosencareer field; and3.2 create a career chart that shows the various levels of employment positions in a given careerand professional aspects (e.g., education/training requirements, salary, responsibilities, etc.) ofeach levelMethods of Instruction: Instruction will consist of lecture, class discussions, guided computer-assistedresearch, readings, practical assignments, group projects, and journaling.Outcomes Assessment: Practical assignments are blueprinted to course objectives. Checklist rubrics areused to evaluate the e-portfolio and written journal for the presence of course objectives. Data iscollected and analyzed to determine the level of student performance on these assessment instrumentsin regards to meeting course objectives. The results of this data analysis are used to guide necessarypedagogical and/or curricular revisions.Course Requirements: All students are required to:1. Maintain regular attendance.2. Participate actively in class discussions.3. Complete individual and group exercises in a timely fashion.4. Submit a written journal, the entries of which are based on course topics, as often as required by theinstructor.Methods of Evaluation: Final course grades will be computed as follows: % of Grading Components final course grade- Class Participation 40%Students must participate in class to benefit fully fromthe guidance of the instructor and interaction with peers.- Practical Assignments 35%Practical assignments, including the creation of an e-portfolio that will digitally document studentachievements and academic, extracurricular, andworkplace skills, will show evidence of the extent towhich students meet course objectives.page 2prepared by P Maynard, Spring 2011Methods of Evaluation: (continued) % of Grading Components final course grade- Written Journal 25%The journal, which will serve as a tool for self-analysisand reflection as well as provide an opportunity toorganize thoughts and present them in a clear andconcise written format, is based on course topics and willprovide evidence of the extent to which students meetsome course objectives.Academic Integrity: Dishonesty disrupts the search for truth that is inherent in the learning process andso devalues the purpose and the mission of the College. Academic dishonesty includes, but is notlimited to, the following:- plagiarism – the failure to acknowledge another writer’s words or ideas or to give proper creditto sources of information;- cheating – knowingly obtaining or giving unauthorized information on any test/exam or anyother academic assignment;- interference – any interruption of the academic process that prevents others from the properengagement in learning or teaching; and- fraud – any act or instance of willful deceit or trickery.Violations of academic integrity will be dealt with by imposing appropriate sanctions. Sanctions for actsof academic dishonesty could include the resubmission of an assignment, failure of the test/exam, failurein the course, probation, suspension from the College, and even expulsion from the College.Student Code of Conduct: All students are expected to conduct themselves as responsible andconsiderate adults who respect the rights of others. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Allstudents are also expected to attend and be on time for all class meetings. No cell phones or similarelectronic devices are permitted in class. Please refer to the Essex County College student handbook,Lifeline, for more specific information about the College’s Code of Conduct and attendancerequirements.page 3prepared by P Maynard, Spring 2011Course Content Outline: A specific text for this course may be chosen and required by the instructor.Also, supplemental materials will be distributed by the instructor as needed.Week Topics1 Functions of management2 Self assessment3 Understanding communication styles, Enhancing communication skills4 Oral & written business communication5 Communication/business etiquette6 Importance of customer service7 Team work/Team building skills8 Leadership dynamics9 e-Portfolio submissionpage 4prepared by P Maynard, Spring