Course Syllabus

 

COM 381-001, Spring 2020
Communication, Leadership, and Entrepreneurial Thinking

 

Instructors: Dr. Doyle Friskney

Email:         doyle@uky.edu

Cell Phone:     859-576-4000

Office Address: 2001 McNair Ct (home)

Office hours: Zoom Office hours upon request

All online classes will require students to have your video ON!

All students must wear an approved MASK in the classroom.

 

Course Description:

An introduction to the study and practice of leadership from communication and entrepreneurial perspective. Particular focus on the relationship between communicating and leading. Examination of leadership concepts and theories in organizational, group, and public contexts as well as leadership issues. Students will analyze their personal leadership styles and develop leadership communication skills through projects and classroom exercises. 

COM 381-001 is an active learning environment that requires extensive student participation.    Link

Prerequisites:
CIS 110 and CIS 111

Course Objectives:

Students will demonstrate knowledge of leadership concepts and theories

Students will transfer an understanding of course concepts and theories to other settings through the description, analysis, and evaluation.

Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills as observers of contemporary leaders and popular leadership theories.

Students will analyze their personal leadership styles and develop leadership communication skills.

Students will understand the importance of becoming effective team leaders and followers.

Students will understand the skills necessary to be an entrepreneur

 

Required Materials:

Text: Hackman, M.Z. & Johnson, C.E. (2013). Leadership: A Communication Perspective
(7th ed.). Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press.

Additional Text: Buckingham, M. & Clifton, D.O. (2001). Now, Discover Your Strengths.
York, NY: The Free Press. 

Purchasing a used textbook is acceptable.

Canvas & Email: Used for assignment instructions, additional course materials, and announcements.
Canvas Course @ UK.instructure.com
Office Suite: See https://download.uky.edu/ for free version.

 

Course Assignments:

1. Leader of the Day (75 points)

Each group will be assigned a chapter in the textbook  "Leadership - A Communication Perspective"  to present in class using multiple methods of instruction, the presentation must include a PowerPoint overview.  An outline of the chapter will not receive more than 50% of the points available. A creative presentation with 3 words and a visual is encouraged.  Groups not presenting are required to ask two questions on the chapter materials being presented to receive participation points.

As the leader of the day, you will start the class period by teaching the assigned chapter. It is up to your group to engage your fellow students, teach the material, and how you lead the class. You may use team-building activities, lectures, guest speakers, videos, etc. I need your slides and/or plan by the day prior to class so we can plan the class incorporating you're teaching. Failure to submit the plan on time will impact your assignment grade.  You must submit your presentation as a PDF file.

 

2. Book Review (100 points)

You will be responsible for selecting and reviewing one book related to leadership. Please choose a leadership book that aligns with your interests. Do not recycle a book that you used in a previous class. The idea is that you are reading and learning something new. The goal of your review is to concisely summarize and evaluate the book so that others who may not be familiar with the material can determine its value. Book reviews generally follow this format:

• Why did you choose the book
• An introduction that captures the reader’s attention and provides background on the writer and the book
• Summary of the major parts/sections of the book
• Evaluation of the book (strengths/weaknesses, likes, and dislikes)
• Reviews of the book by third parties.
• Conclusion

Your review needs to be a minimum of 6 pages in length (double-spaced), excluding the title page. You will select a title of your choice. Books will be assigned to the students that indicate a preference. All book reviews are due per the syllabus schedule. Book selection must be made in advance as indicated on the schedule or there will be a deduction. The assignment must be submitted in Canvas, paper copies will not be accepted.

4. StrengthsFinder® Assessment and Analysis Paper (50 points)

Complete the StrengthFinder® assessment and bring results to class for discussion as indicated on the schedule. The assignment must have your name on it and be submitted in Canvas. Write a 4 page, double-spaced, self-reflection of your top three strengths answering these questions:

•  Do you agree with your top three identified strengths? It’s okay if you don’t.

• Have you seen these strengths manifested in your life? If so how?
• What is a specific example from your life where one of the three top strengths benefited you?

5. Discussion Assignment - Leadership: A Communication Perspective up to 260 points

You are required to submit your discussion response in a video to receive 20 points or if you choose a written discussion response will receive 10 points.  A multimodal response requires extra complexity, therefore, more points. Your response must be thoughtful and demonstrate you have read the chapter and understand the content.  A guideline is the video response will be at least five minutes highlighting the main points of the chapter and your summary of the most important points. A written response must be at least 300 words highlighting the main points of the chapter. The discussion must be submitted on the due date to receive full credit.  Late assignments will not be accepted.

  Using YouTube to record and upload videos How to create a YouTube video

Discussion Assignment  - Now Discover Your Strengths (70 points)

You are allowed to submit your discussion response in a video.  Your response must be thoughtful and demonstrate you have read the chapter and understand the content. 

6. Pitch Day (up to 60 points)  The class groups will participate in the Pitch Day project, which is going to provide you with an incredible opportunity to start and run your own business. The aim is to inspire you to take entrepreneurial action in your academic career. This experiential learning project will be one of the most impactful experiences you have while in college.   This project will entail: pitching an idea, voting for pitches, creating a co-founding team, developing your product, discovering and marketing to customers, and pitching your company. I want to encourage each of you to tap into your potential and hopefully, some of you will pursue your dream after this first go.

5. Exams and quizzes (230 points) There will be an exam to evaluate the comprehension of topics in the assigned readings and class discussions. Exams may be comprised of multiple-choice, true/false items, matching, and fill in the blank questions. You are responsible for the material in both textbooks and class discussions. There will be thirteen short quizzes given in the classroom. The class will have a final exam.

6. Class Participation (150 points)

This class will be conducted with a focus on in-class discussions, online discussion responses, and group activities. Because of this format, you are expected to attend and participate in all classes for the full scheduled time.  

Through communication, ideas are formed, revised, borrowed, and developed. It is through argument, description, explanation, and improvisation – within a community – that individual learning flourishes. This course requires full participation (including active listening, facilitating, note-taking, and question-asking) to create an environment of open and shared learning.

We depend on you to offer insight and analysis to the topics of the day. If you sit silently staring at us, we will all get bored and yearn to be anyplace but together in our classroom. We need you to talk, to offer a different viewpoint, to have an opinion. Perfect attendance does not equal perfect participation.  Electronic devices are not allowed during your classmate's presentations when we are in the classroom.

7. Speaker Participation Points

Students who attend the guest speaker sessions will be rewarded up to 100 points.   

 

Assignment	Points Possible
Leader of the Day	75
Book Review	100
Pitch Presentation (up to 60 points possible)	60
StrengthFinder® Assessment & Analysis	50
Quizzes	230
Leadership Video/Written Discussion Responses	260
Now Discover Your Strengths Discussion Responses	70
Class Participation	150
Guest Speaker Participation points	100

Course Grading:

A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 - 89%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 – 69%
E = 59% or below

Course Policies

Late Assignments  -  Each late assignment will have the grade reduced by 5% daily, the maximum reduction will be 50% of the assignment grade. 

Classroom Decorum:

1.  Respect one another.
2. Avoid unnecessary disruption during class time for ringing cell phones, private conversations, or doing work for other classes. Laptops may be used in class at the instructor's discretion. Electronic devices are not allowed during individual or group presentations when we are in the classroom. Leaving the classroom during presentation is discouraged.
3. Complete readings and all assignments prior to the class meeting.
4. Pay attention to and participate in all class sessions, activities, and presentations.
5. Be responsible for all information, announcements, and changes addressed in class and/or Canvas or email. Read and check Canvas and email regularly. Instructors will respond to emails within 48 hours.
6. If you bring food or drink to class, clean up any spills and discard your trash.

Attendance and Punctuality

 If you have an emergency, please email the instructor. Excessive tardiness (arriving late or leaving early) will result in an absence. No make-up quizzes allowed without instructor permission.

Spring 2021 Syllabus Policy

1. (A) Bulletin course descriptions (https://comm.uky.edu/bulletin) and Senate-approved learning outcomes (https://comm.uky.edu/student-resources/courses).
   (B) Activities to be evaluated
   (C) Grading practices
   (D) Penalties for absences
   (E) Penalties for late assignments (only required if an instructor penalizes for late assignments)
   (F) Policies regarding completion of assigned work, attendance policies, absences from exams (announced and unannounced)
   (G) If applicable, language stating that attendance serves as a criterion for a grade
   (H) If applicable, language stating that an instructor will not return any graded materials
   (I) In 500-level courses, the different grading scales for both graduate and undergraduate students that include additional or distinct assignments by grad students OR different (higher) grading criteria for grad students
   (J) Dead Week (Fall 2020, Nov.18-24) policies: For undergraduates, during Dead Week, no assignment(s)/exam(s) may be scheduled to fall during Dead Week unless it was included in the syllabus AND the course has no final exam/assignment scheduled during finals week (Exceptions: 1. lab practicals may be held during Dead Week if the lab does not also require a final exam during finals week; and 2. regularly assigned graded homework that was announced in the class syllabus.)

   In other words: You can follow one of three basic end-of-semester assignment schemes

   1) Before Dead Week – exam and final paper/project due; During Dead Week – presentations due; During Finals Week – nothing

   2) Before Dead Week – exam and presentations due; During Dead Week – peer review/student-teacher meetings; During Finals Week- final paper due during specified exam period/day

   3) Before Dead Week – presentations and final paper due; During Dead Week – final content/review; During Finals Week – exam due during specified exam period/day

   In addition, Reading Day for Fall 2020 is November 30 - Dead Week policies apply to Reading Day as well. 
   
   (K) How much advance notice is required for a student to request an accommodation for a religious observance
   (L) https://www.uky.edu/universitysenate/fall-2020-academic-policies-response-covid-19

2. Attendance Policy Language (https://comm.uky.edu/student-info/attendance-policy)

   Attendance/Participation

   You will earn your participation grade through class attendance and engagement over the course of the semester. Class participation may include activities, quizzes, discussions, reflective writing, etc. and may be graded as complete/incomplete or graded based on a rubric. Participation totals a set percentage of your grade (as indicated by your instructor in the syllabus) with a certain number of participation opportunities worth a certain number of points each. Each instructor will lay out procedures for earning participation in the syllabus and/or on Canvas.

   Excused and Unexcused Absences or Missed Work:

   For Fall 2020, the Department of Communication will distinguish between excused and unexcused absences (or in some courses where traditional in-person attendance is not taken, excused and unexcused reasons for missing work).

   S.R. 5.2.4.2 defines the following as acceptable reasons for excused absences: (a) serious illness (medical documentation may be required, see below), (b) illness or death of a family member (documentation may be required), (c) University-related trips (see below), (d) major religious holidays (see below), (e) interviews for graduate/professional school or full-time employment post-graduation, and (f) other circumstances found to fit “reasonable cause for nonattendance” by the Instructor.

   In order for an absence or missed work to be excused, students should contact their instructor no later than a week following their return to classes. In some cases, students may have official documentation to verify their excused absence/missed work (e.g., verification of a doctor visit, note from University Health Service, letter of accommodation from Disability Resource Center). However, students who are self-isolating or who choose not to attend class for precautionary reasons may NOT have official documentation. If no official documentation is available, instructors may accept emails from students as documentation for an excused absence or request another reasonable form of documentation. Students MUST contact their instructor to be excused from class or missed work.

   Responsibility for Missed Information, Work and/or Exams

   If you miss a class, you are responsible for obtaining information presented during that class session (this includes videos or notes). This is not the Instructor’s responsibility. For excused absences the Instructor shall give the student an opportunity to make up the work and/or the exams missed due to an excused absence, and shall do so, if feasible, during the semester in which the absence occurred [US:11/10/85 and RC: 11/20/87]. The Instructor is under no obligation to provide the student with an opportunity to make up the work and/or exams for unexcused absences.

   Withdrawals and Incompletes

   For Fall 2020, we would like to be flexible in the number of excused absences allowed for each student. Although university policy states that students are strongly encouraged to withdraw (take a “W”) from the class when a student’s total EXCUSED absences exceed 1/5, or 20%, of the class periods scheduled for the semester, each instructor may work with a student with more than 20% excused absences to make up work if feasible. However, if the instructor determines that a student cannot feasibly make up work after missing more than 20% of class/assignments, the student shall have the right to receive a ‘W’, or the Instructor of Record may award an ‘I’ for the course if the student declines to receive a ‘W.’ [US: 2/9/87; RC: 11/20/87].

3. FOR COM 101, 249, 252, 281, 287, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, and 318 only! SONA Syllabus Language
4. FOR COM 326 and 351 only! GCCR language

   This course provides full GCCR credit for the Communication major. In order to receive GCCR credit for this course, students must submit formal written work that totals 4500 words of English composition (approximately 15 pages total) AND a formal oral (spoken) assignment such as a speech or presentation (length of at least 10 minutes). Students must submit a draft of their work, receive feedback from the instructor and/or peers, and revise assignments accordingly before submitting for final grading. Additionally, the assignments must demonstrate information literacy in the discipline. This requirement can be fulfilled only after students have completed 30 credit hours towards their degree. Students must earn an average grade of C or better on the GCCR assignments themselves (not the course) in order to satisfy the GCCR requirement.

5. University-required Disability Accommodations (DRC) language

   If you have a documented disability that requires academic accommodations, please see me as soon as possible during scheduled office hours. In order to receive accommodations in this course, you must provide me with a Letter of Accommodation from the Disability Resource Center (DRC). The DRC coordinates campus disability services available to students with disabilities. It is located on the corner of Rose Street and Huguelet Drive in the Multidisciplinary Science Building, Suite 407. You can reach them via phone at (859) 257-2754 and via email at drc@uky.edu. Their web address is http://www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/DisabilityResourceCenter/.

6. University-required Academic Integrity language with additional departmental information on cheating and procedures for addressing academic offenses

   ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

   Per University policy, students shall not plagiarize, cheat, or falsify or misuse academic records. Students are expected to adhere to University policy on cheating and plagiarism in all courses. The minimum penalty for a first offense is a zero on the assignment on which the offense occurred. If the offense is considered severe or the student has other academic offenses on their record, more serious penalties, up to suspension from the University may be imposed. See additional information for specific procedures for addressing academic offenses.

   Plagiarism and cheating are serious breaches of academic conduct. Each student is advised to become familiar with the various forms of academic dishonesty as explained in the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Complete information can be found at the following website: http://www.uky.edu/Ombud. A plea of ignorance is not acceptable as a defense against the charge of academic dishonesty. It is important that you review this information as all ideas borrowed from others need to be properly credited.

    

   PLAGIARISM

   Senate Rules 6.3.1 (see http://www.uky.edu/Faculty/Senate/ for the current set of Senate Rules) states that all academic work, written or otherwise, submitted by students to their instructors or other academic supervisors, is expected to be the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression. In cases where students feel unsure about a question of plagiarism involving their work, they are obliged to consult their instructors on the matter before submission.

   
   When students submit work purporting to be their own, but which in any way borrows ideas, organization, wording, or content from another source without appropriate acknowledgment of the fact, the students are guilty of plagiarism.

   
   Plagiarism includes reproducing someone else’s work (including, but not limited to a published article, a book, a website, computer code, or a paper from a friend) without clear attribution. Plagiarism also includes the practice of employing or allowing another person to alter or revise the work, which a student submits as his/her own, whoever that other person may be. Students may discuss assignments among themselves or with an instructor or tutor, but when the actual work is done, it must be done by the student, and the student alone.

   
   When a student’s assignment involves research in outside sources or information, the student must carefully acknowledge exactly what, where and how he/she has employed them. If the words of someone else are used, the student must put quotation marks around the passage in question and add an appropriate indication of its origin. Making simple changes while leaving the organization, content, and phraseology intact is plagiaristic. However, nothing in these Rules shall apply to those ideas, which are so generally and freely circulated as to be a part of the public domain.

   
   Please note: Any assignment you turn in may be submitted to an electronic database to check for plagiarism.

    

   CHEATING

   Senate Rule 6.3.2: Cheating is defined by its general usage. It includes, but is not limited to, the wrongfully giving, taking, or presenting any information or material by a student with the intent of aiding himself/herself or another on any academic work which is considered in any way in the determination of the final grade. The fact that a student could not have benefited from an action is not by itself proof that the action does not constitute cheating. Any question of definition shall be referred to the University Appeals Board.

   The Department of Communication also considers presenting false documentation of an excused absence (e.g., a falsified note from a doctor) as cheating.

    

   PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING ACADEMIC OFFENSES

   The Department of Communication will follow the procedures outlined by Senate Rules 6.3.0 and 6.4.0 to address academic offenses, summarized by the Ombud at http://www.uky.edu/Ombud/ForStudents_AcademicIntegrity.php

   First, the instructor and student should set up a meeting so both parties may explain and discuss concerns of cheating/plagiarism.

   Second, after the meeting, if the instructor deems that NO academic offense has occurred, no further action will be taken. However, if, after the meeting, the instructor deems an academic offense HAS occurred, the instructor (with the help of the Director of Undergraduate Studies in COM) will inquire about a student’s prior record of academic offenses from the Registrar’s Office.

   Third, depending on the student’s prior record, the instructor (with the help of the Director of Undergraduate Studies) will determine the penalty. The minimum penalty for a first offense is a zero on the assignment on which the offense occurred. If the offense relates to a student’s attendance (e.g., in the case of falsified documentation of an excused absence), the minimum penalty is an unexcused absence and a zero on any missed assignments made up using the falsified excused absence. The student may also be reported for a violation of the Student Code of Conduct through the Office of Student Conduct.

   If the offense is considered severe or the student has other academic offenses on record, more serious penalties may be imposed, starting with an E in the course and ranging up to suspension/expulsion.

   Fourth, EVERY academic offense resulting in some penalty will be reported to the Ombud to be kept on the student’s record with the Registrar’s Office. The offense will be reported via a letter from the Director of Undergraduate Studies sent to the student’s university email account (cc: instructor and Academic Ombud). The student has the right to appeal the department’s determination by contacting the Academic Ombud within ten days. More information about this appeals process can be found at http://www.uky.edu/Ombud/ForStudents_AcademicIntegrity.php

   If the department determines a student has committed an academic offense (and that offense is upheld by the university in the case of an appeal), the student may NOT withdraw from the course. If the student does withdraw, the Registrar will reinstate the student.

7. Grievance Procedure

   a. TAs, PTIs, and post-docs please include this information: If you have tried to resolve an issue with your instructor and are not satisfied, you should contact Dr. Kevin Real, Chair of the Department of Communication, at kevin.real@uky.edu for an appointment.

   b. All faculty please include this information: If you have tried to resolve an issue with your instructor and are not satisfied, you should contact Dr. Kevin Real, Chair of the Department of Communication, at kevin.real@uky.edu for an appointment.

8. YOU MAY INCLUDE THIS per email from Shari, Aug. 22, 2019: Teacher Course Evaluation (TCE) policy – 

   Instructors may choose to incentivize students for completing the online teacher course evaluation (TCE). The incentive should be an enhancement to the final exam grade, as per the department’s policy. The incentive will only be provided if the response rate for the course reaches 80%. For this class, X points on your final exam/paper grade of XXX total points will be available to all students if the response rate for the course reaches 80%. Note: Instructors do not have a record of who completes the TCE. Instead, the instructor has a record of the response rate for the TCE. In other words, instructors can monitor the percentage and number of students who complete the TCE but they cannot monitor the names of the students who complete it.

9. Email policy – Special note to instructors: Please encourage students to communicate via official university email addresses.

   Electronic correspondence from the University, the College, the Department of Communication, your instructors, advisors, and SONA will be sent to your official University Email Address (UEA), as defined in the UK Account Manager. It is your responsibility to regularly check this account or forward this address to an account that you will check regularly. Log-in to the account manager (http://ukam.uky.edu) using LinkBlue to confirm your University Email Address and delivery location.

10. Federal Regulation Regarding Disbursement of Federal Financial Aid Funds (Title IV) – Policy for Confirming Student Enrollment and Engagement in Courses

    Federal regulation mandates that federal financial aid funds (Title IV) may only be disbursed to students who are actually enrolled and engaged in coursework. This regulation mandates that institutions provide evidence of engagement early in each semester. Failure to provide evidence includes sizeable fees and fines.

    To comply with this mandate, all instructors of undergraduate and graduate courses (including lab sections, online courses, internships, independent studies, and research credits) in the College of Communication and Information will be required to confirm student attendance or engagement in classes during the two-week period following the last day to add a class.

11. Statement Affirming Diversity and Inclusion

    The College of Communication and Information is committed to fostering a diverse, welcoming, empowering, and inclusive community. We believe that diversity and inclusion are drivers of excellence, collaboration, creativity, and success. We strongly support intellectual freedom and the right to hold diverse perspectives, while at the same time condemning all forms of hatred and oppression.

12. For upper-division (325+ courses) only!! Degree Progress Reviews – Important information from advising for our juniors and seniors.

    Upper-division students should stay in contact with their academic advisor to make sure they are on track for graduation. If you have 85 or more completed hours (not including current coursework), then you can schedule from myUK a degree progress review with Suanne Early, Director of Student Affairs, for Fall 2020. Appointments will be available beginning August/September 2020. To schedule the appointment: 1) Start on the myInfo tab in myUK; 2) Click on the myAppointments link on the left side; 3) Choose Advising Department (College of Communication); 4) Choose Appointment Category (Degree Progress Review); 5) View the calendar and select an appointment time (options in BLUE). An email confirmation of your appointment will be sent to your UK email account. Failure to complete a degree progress review could result in delayed graduation.

    Please note that the advising office is located in Room 9 of Blazer Dining.

    Students must apply for their degree. To be eligible to apply for the degree, a student must have completed 85 or more credit hours. This does not count any current coursework. To submit a degree application, go to the GPS Degree Audit in myUK and select “Graduation” on the left side. From there scroll down to the green “Apply for graduation” box. Degree application deadlines are March 20 for a May degree, July 1 for an August degree, and November 1 for a December degree. You are encouraged to apply early as there will be no extensions on these deadlines.

13. [NEW FOR FALL 2020]: Class delivery details: On the first page of each syllabus, instructors should lay out all details for class lectures, attendance/participation, exams, and assignments (as applicable). Except for courses listed with 201 section numbers, we recommend all instructors plan to hold class synchronously at least once a week (either in person or via Zoom). Visit https://teachanywhere.uky.edu/quality-design-checklist for University/CELT recommendations for best practices:

    · Lectures in this class will be held [e.g., via Zoom on MW 2:00-3:15, via pre-recorded videos posted on Canvas].

    · Students will [NOT] be asked to attend class in person [if in-person class meetings, detail who, when, and where].

    · Attendance/participation activities will occur [e.g., in person on specified days (see course schedule), via online Canvas activities due every Friday, during Zoom lectures via discussion questions on Canvas].

    · Exams/quizzes will be held [e.g. in person on specified days (see course schedule), via Canvas on specified days (see course schedule)].

    · Papers should be submitted [e.g., in paper copy during in-person class periods (see course schedule), via Canvas in .docx or .pdf format].

    · Student presentations will be delivered [e.g. in-person on specified days (see course schedule), during regular Zoom class meeting times on specified days (see course schedule), via pre-recorded videos uploaded to Canvas].

    · Student group work should be accomplished [e.g., during specific in-class group work days (see course schedule), via instructor’s Zoom meeting sessions and breakout rooms, via any online platform of group’s choosing with a follow-up to instructor after the meeting].

    · Instructor office hours will be held [e.g., via Zoom on MW 2:00-3:15, in person on MW 2:00-3:15].

14.  [NEW FOR FALL 2020]: Technology requirements (FOR ONLINE CLASSES ONLY):

    1. Go to this site provided by Distance Learning to check the minimum hardware, software, and browser requirements: http://www.uky.edu/ukonline/technical-requirements-0

    2. Distance learning recommends having access to multiple browsers for quick troubleshooting.

    3. You will need Flash, Adobe Acrobat Reader, QuickTime movie player, and Java. Go to http://www.uky.edu/ukonline/technical-requirements-0 for current links.

    4. [If applicable]: You will need Microsoft Word for all written work and Microsoft PowerPoint for all oral presentations. You can download this software through http://download.uky.edu

    5. [If applicable]: You will need access to the Zoom conferencing platform. Zoom's web-based conferencing uses video and audio and is accessible on MacOS, Windows, iOS and Android mobile devices. You will need both a webcam and microphone to participate in Zoom meetings for class. See link for Zoom information and technical support: https://uky.zoom.us/

    6. You are responsible for checking your UK email account frequently and consistently (at least once per day) to remain current with university-and class-related information. Be sure that you carefully manage your email storage quota to ensure that your mailboxes are able to receive new messages. I will make every effort to respond to email messages within 24 hours during the week and within 48 hours during the weekend.

Important contacts
Help Desk at 218-HELP (4357)
Distance Learning Programs Office: 859-257-3377
Distance Learning Services, Carla Cantagallo, DL Librarian: 859-257-0500, ext. 2171; or 800-828-0439 (option#6); dllservice@email.uky.edu

Procedure for Resolving Technical ComplaintsIf you experience technical difficulties, contact the Customer Service Center at 859-218-HELP or by email at 218HELP@uky.edu. You may also contact Canvas support hotline at 844-480-0838. Please also inform your instructor when you are having technical difficulties.

All communication majors currently enrolled in their first semester of upper-division communication courses (COM 325+) need to schedule a degree progress check with Cathy Hunt in the College Student Services Office.  You will not be able to meet with your academic advisor or register for fall classes until you have met with Ms. Hunt. To schedule your degree progress check: 1) Log onto MyUK; 2) Click on MyInfo; 3) Click on MyAppointments; 4) Choose advising department (College of Communication); 5) Choose appointment type (degree review with Cathy Hunt); 6) View advisor's calendar; 7) Click on a time for an appointment (in BLUE); 8) You will receive an email confirmation of your appointment time. 

Additional Student Success Support Services Available

Presentation U! Peer Tutoring & Hemingway Writing Center

Come to see me if you need help with any of the following: brainstorming project topics, creating outlines, essay writing, research papers, effectively using APA/MLA style, practicing oral presentations, designing and constructing effective visual aids, including PowerPoint, Prezi, websites, videos, and digital projects. Bring your multimodal projects to one of our two conveniently located centers, at the Hub in W. T. Young Library and our center at eStudio located in the Student Commons of the R.G. Anderson Building. We open early and stay open late! Visit www.uky.edu/UGE/pres-u for our complete hours. Our tutoring services are available on a drop-in basis as well as a scheduled face-to-face or online appointment. For questions about this service, please contact Rachael Deel at Rachael.deel@uky.edu.  

 Presentation U! Academic Coaching

Academic Coaching is an opportunity for students to work with an undergraduate peer or graduate student to identify strengths and weaknesses related to their learning and study strategies. Our CRLA certified trained coaches will collaboratively work with you on an ongoing basis to develop an action plan, fill in the gaps, and support you to meet your goals. You can schedule an individual coaching appointment or drop-in. Please visit http://www.uky.edu/UGE/pres-u-acad-coach to view our drop-in schedule or make an appointment. For questions about this service, please contact Rachael Deel at Rachael.deel@uky.edu.  

 The Study

The Study offers free, drop-in peer tutoring in over 40 UK CORE Math, Science and Business courses. The Study is open Monday-Thursday, 2-10pm in two locations: The Study South and The Study North. And this year The Study North will be open Sundays, 4pm-10pm! Check out a complete list of subjects we tutor and the full schedule, as well as more information about the other services: http://www.uky.edu/AE

Student Media Depot @ The HubStudent Media Depot @ The HubThe Student Media Depot is a student digital media space located in the Hub at William T. Young Library. The Media Depot provides; access to recording equipment and space, editing stations with specialized multimedia software, and technical support for students’ development of their academic media projects. The Media Depot is funded by the Student Technology Fee and is a collaboration between the University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (ITS) and UK Libraries. 

Note: Instructors reserve the right to alter the syllabus during the semester, if necessary