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General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
Catalog description (Include specific prerequisites): Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least half of the courses required in the Business Associate in Applied Science curriculum, or consent of instructor. The student will apply his/her knowledge in a cooperating business or organization under the supervision of a training sponsor and the coordinator from the college. The student will also gain further understanding of the field of management through selected readings, assignments, and discussion of work experiences with fellow students and the program coordinator.
(This course) was designed to meet specific student needs either individually or within a program and is designed to transfer to other colleges and universities. KCC participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide transfer agreement for general education courses. All colleges and universities participating in the IAI agree to accept a collective “package” of IAI general education courses; transfer of courses separately is not guaranteed. For more information about IAI and the transferability of courses to specific four-year institutions, go to itransfer.org and mycreditstransfer.org.
Faculty Contact Information
Office Hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Wednesdays: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
As Needed: Email or call for appointment
Mark E. Anderson - MBA, CPT
(Director/Instructor, Manufacturing Training, Kankakee Community College)
815-802-8873
manderson@kcc.edu
Office: L340
Business and Technology
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Manage and Market theories and concepts in an organizational setting
- Demonstrate the ability to build his or her career by engaging in professional development
- Demonstrate human relations competencies
Topical Outline
Assignments
- (2) Letters of Reference (200 Total Points):
- You will collect a total of (2) Letters of Reference – (1) Professional Letter of Reference and (1) Personal Letter of Reference. The student will email Cesar Avalos (cavalos@kcc.edu) to set up the individual training for a Professional and Personal Letter of Reference during “Week 1” as indicated on the Course Calendar. Both Letters of Reference will be included in the student’s Management Field Project Binder that will be submitted to the course instructor at the end of the semester.
- (1 each) Cover Letter and Resume (200 Total Points):
- The student will email Cesar Avalos (cavalos@kcc.edu) to set up the Cover Letter and Resume individual training. The initial email must be completed by the end of “Week 1” as indicated on the Course Calendar. The student will meet with Mr. Avalos (schedule to be determined by Mr. Avalos and the student) throughout the semester to enhance/create the student’s official Cover Letter and Resume. The completed Cover Letter and Resume will be included in the student’s Management Field Project Binder that will be submitted to the course instructor at the end of the semester.
- (13) Reading Reflection Reports (650 Total Points) – Submit Reports to the instructor via KCC Student Email
- (Minimum 2 page Maximum 4 page – double spaced) The weekly Reading Reflection Reports will identify the most profound element described within the assigned reading/video. After reading the text or watching the video, write a brief description of what the story was about, answer what was most profound, what had you not known before, is the text/video going to make a difference in how you approach situations that you encounter, was the reading/video worthless, what would have made it more worthwhile, etc. Was there any content that you could relate to in your classes at KCC? Was there any content that you could relate to in your current or past job(s)? How would you solve any problems that occurred? Would you do anything different to solve the problem or was the problem handled appropriately? What steps would you consider to ensure that the problem will not occur in the future?
- (16) Participation and Attendance (160 Total Points):
- The student will participate in all class activities/assignments per the course syllabus and course calendar. All activities/assignments MUST be completed on time per the course calendar. The student will earn Participation and Attendance points by on time submissions and weekly correspondence with the course instructor as well as any/all outside participants.
- (1) Final Report and Binder Submission (500 Total Points):
- Final Report: The student will compose a 5 page (min) – 7 page (max) Final Report. The student will be provided an outline to follow by the instructor with detailed information to follow. The student will print a copy of the report and include it in the student’s Management Field Project Binder that will be submitted to the course instructor at the end of the semester.
- Binder: A Management Field Project Binder will be submitted to the instructor. Hard copies of all assignments/projects will be professionally displayed in the binder: Letters of Reference, Cover Letter and Resume, Reading Reflection Reports, Final Report, etc. The Binder will have a professional looking front cover with the student’s name, course number, semester and year. The assignments/projects will be separated with subject tabs. The complete Management Field Project Binder must be submitted to the course instructor NO LATER THAN May 14, 2026 5:00pm. NO EXTENSIONS!! A late submission will result in a grade of 0 (zero) out of 500 possible points and a final letter grade of “F” for the entire course. Early submissions will be available and must be arranged with the course instructor.
The grading for the course will be based on: letters of reference, cover letter and resume, reading reflections, participation and attendance, and final report and binder submission.
The weights given to each of these factors is as follows:
| Letters of References (2 x 100 Points) | = | 200 |
| Cover Letter and Resume (1 x 200 Points) | = | 200 |
| Reading/Video Reflections Reports (13 x 50 Points) | = | 650 |
| Participation and Attendance (16 weeks x 20 Points) | = | 320 |
| Final Report and Binder Submission | = | 500 |
| Total points | 1,870 |
Letter Grade:
(A)= 90% and greater
(B)= 80% and greater
(C)= 70% and greater
(D) 60% and greater
(F)= Below 60%
The serious student will approach this program as an opportunity to advance his or her career. This is an ideal opportunity for the student to demonstrate his or her knowledge and skills in a program which is recognized.
Business, Technology & Human Services
Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650
Course Policies
Withdrawals
When it is necessary to withdraw from a course or from the college, a student may do so on or before the withdrawal date stated on the syllabus without receiving a punitive final grade. Change of Schedule forms (used to add or drop a course) are available in Student Services and the student should obtain the required signatures prior to submitting the Change of Schedule form to an adviser in Student Services. Students may submit Change of Schedule forms through the mail, but they must be postmarked no later than the withdrawal date. No withdrawals are allowed by phone. To determine the last date to withdraw with a grade of “W” in this course, log into KCConnect and click on “my registration statement” under Academic Profile.
College Policies
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non-Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu.
College Resources <optional – faculty should determine which resources to include as appropriate to the course>
Tutoring Services
Tutoring assistance is free to all currently enrolled KCC students. Our tutor program is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). For schedules, resources and other helpful information, go to www.kcc.edu/tutoring.
Office of Disability Services
KCC works closely with students and instructors to accommodate individual student learning needs. For the services they offer, their contact information and other helpful information, go to www.kcc.edu/disabilityservices.
Miner Memorial Library
The Miner Memorial Library provides a variety of services free to students. For the services they offer, their hours of operation and other helpful information, go to www.kcc.edu/library.
Week 1 Jan 12 – Jan 16 | (Due Friday, January 23, 2026) - Introduction Letter
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Week 1 Jan 19 – Jan 23
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Week 2 Jan 26 – Jan 30 | (Due Friday, February 6, 2026):
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Week 3 Feb 2 – Feb 6
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Week 4 Feb 9 – Feb 13 | (Due Friday, February 20, 2026): |
Week 5 Feb 16 – Feb 20 | (Due Friday, February 27, 2026): |
Week 6 Feb 23 – Feb 27 | (Due Friday, March 6, 2026): |
Week 7 Mar 2 – Mar 6 | (Due Friday, March 13, 2026): |
Week 8 Mar 9 – Mar 13 | SPRING BREAK – NO HOMEWORK!! |
Week 9 Mar 16 – Mar 20 | (Due Friday, March 27, 2026): |
Week 10 Mar 23 – Mar 27 | (Due Friday, April 3, 2026): |
Week 11 Mar 30 – Apr 3 | (Due Friday, April 10, 2026): |
Week 12 Apr 6 – Apr 10 | (Due Friday, April 17, 2026): |
Week 13 Apr 13 – Apr 17 | (Due Friday, April 24, 2026): |
Week 14 Apr 20 – Apr 24
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Week 15 Apr 27 – May 1 |
No Report Due |
Finish
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College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.