EDLD 6368.

793 Principalship
Fall 2015
Basic Information
Syllabus is subject to change at the instructors discretion. Moreover, students must read all posts made to
the announcements page of the on-line course shell.

William Allan Kritsonis, PhD Office: MB 3108

Professor of Educational Leadership Phone: 432.552.2155
University of Texas of the Permian Basin Email: kritsonis_w@utpb.edu
4901 E. University Office Hours: T & W: 4:30-6:30PM & Th:4:30-5:30PM
Odessa, TX 79762

Course Credits: 3 semester hours

Location: This course is a full Web course and is conducted in Blackboard.

Course Description

This course is designed to acquaint students with Administrative processes and functions of the
elementary and secondary school principal in the context of school district organization and
administration. This course is required for graduate students who are working toward a master degree in
Education.

No course prerequisites exist, however, admission to Graduate Studies or having been granted an
exception by the Office of Graduate Studies is required.

This course will examine the exemplary leadership standards for Texas Principals as expressed in the
State Board for Educator Certification competencies.

Todays Principal must demonstrate learner-centered leadership as he or she encourages and nurtures
maximum student performance and helps improve staff productivity and parent participation in
educational success for all. To better acquaint you with the 9 Principal Competencies, please visit the
following web site: http://www.texes.ets.org/prepMaterials/.

The Principal Test Framework describes the 9 competencies and supporting standards for each
competency. The course is designed to help prepare Principal Candidates to successfully pass the
TExES Principal Exam, and model learner-centered leadership in everyday practice as exemplary
educators.

Vision
The vision of the School of Education is a community of life-long learners who actively reflect on the
impact of their values, attitudes, beliefs, and practices.

Mission
The mission of the School of Education is to prepare pre-service and professional educators who are
proactive in nurturing the life-long development of all learners. This mission will be accomplished by:

Facilitating the acquisition of necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions;

Cultivating the value of diversity
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 Encouraging collaborative inquiry, innovation, and research;
Promoting collegiality and service in schools and communities;
Integrating technology into practice;
Providing opportunities for professional growth; and
Influencing educational practices and policies at the local, state, and national level.

Learning Outcomes for Principal Candidates and Other School-Based Professionals:

The faculty expects that candidates will:

Demonstrate content knowledge in their respective content-area

Use appropriate processes and teaching practices
Apply knowledge about child and adolescent development
Incorporate knowledge of diversity in planning and delivering instruction
Incorporate technology in planning and delivering instruction
Plan for and assess students learning
Create an appropriate learning environment
Communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders
Engage in professional growth

Candidate Proficiencies:

To achieve the learning outcomes, candidates must demonstrate that they are gaining the knowledge,
skills, and dispositions necessary to have a positive impact on P-12 student learning (NCATE, 2006, p.
9). The following is a list of the specific knowledge, skills, and dispositions that the faculty has determined
are important for each candidate to possess and exhibit.

Knowledge (K): Our candidates will exhibit knowledge about and understand the impact on teaching and
student learning of:

1. theoretical perspectives of the profession

2. the content, processes, and practices appropriate for their students
3. child and adolescent development
4. diversity
5. technology
6. planning and assessment
7. the learning environment and classroom management
8. collaboration
9. legal and ethical issues related to education

Skills (S): Our candidates will be able to:

1. select appropriate content for use in lesson planning and delivery

2. apply best practices to promote learning in all students
3. use knowledge of child and adolescent development to direct their teaching
4. select from an array of techniques to meet the needs of diverse learners
5. integrate the use of technology into the learning environment
6. use appropriate assessments to measure students developmental progress
7. develop an appropriate learning environment
8. apply classroom management techniques
9. communicate with all members of the educational community (students, families, other educators,
administration, community members)
10. reflect on their professional performance in order to improve their professional effectiveness
11. employ ethical and legal standards in education
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Dispositions (D): Our candidates will demonstrate a/an:

1. respect for themselves and a positive regard for others

2. passionate nature about learning
3. belief in the value of a learner-centered instruction
4. dedication to providing a safe and supportive learning environment
5. acknowledgement of and respect for the fact people are shaped by their cultures
6. commitment to clear and accurate communication
7. professional and ethical attitude
8. desire to keep current on educational research and practice.

Diversity Proficiencies (DP):

1. Instill the awareness of diversity for implementing inclusive instruction

2. Incorporate the diverse nature of learning and teaching as exemplified in the global community.
3. Model critical global thinking through coursework
4. Conceptualize diversity experiences from a variety of perspectives:
a) to strive for social justice, equality, and equity for all learners
b) to continue the process of self-growth, narrowing the student achievement gap in our
nation
c) to empower all learners as citizens in a global society

Materials Required Textbooks

Ubben, G., Hughes, L. W., & Norris, C. J. (2015). The principal: Creative leadership for excellence in
schools (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education. ISBN-10: 0133488993 ISBN-13: 9780133488999

Vornberg, J. A. & Hickey, W. D. (2014). Texas public school organization & administration (14th ed.).
Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-4652-4485-7

Computer Skills and Other Requirements:

This course is designed as a web-based class, which necessitates specific computer expertise on the
part of the student, specific computer equipment or programs, and a commitment on the part of the
student beyond that of most other courses. Students must meet specific course prerequisites designed to
help ensure student success in this course.

Computer Hardware
Since your entire course will be accessed through your computer and Internet connection, it is
important that you have the proper computer configuration. Check your system at
http://www.telecampus.utsystem.edu/technicalinformation/computerrequirements.aspx

Browser Configuration
The course has extensive use of Java, JavaScript, and cookies. These features must be enabled
in your web browser for optimal viewing of the features and functions of your online course. Make
sure your browser is configured properly by viewing the following website:
http://www.telecampus.utsystem.edu/technicalinformation/browserconfiguration.aspx
Check your browser NOW to prevent any future problems.
http://www.telecampus.utsystem.edu/forms/bcheck/browsercheck.html

Microsoft Word is the recommended word processor application for completing assignments.
Documents prepared in other word processor applications must be submitted in rich text files (.rtf) in order
for the instructor to be able to view them. Because you are taking this course from UT Permian Basin, you

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can get this software at a significant discount. For more information, please see
http://ird.utpb.edu/information-for-students/software-distribution/microsoft-select/.

Academic Calendar
Refer to the UTPB Academic Calendar by going to: http://aa.utpb.edu/registrar/academic-calendar/

Fall 2015 - 2nd week session

Event Date
Classes begin October 21
First day of late registration October 21
Last day to add a course October 26
Last day to drop the course without creating a record October 28
Last day to drop or withdraw from this session November 24
Thanksgiving Holiday November 25-27
Last day of classes or final exam day December 15
Commencement December 19

Course Activities:
Discussions (7)

A reflective question will be posted by the Professor each week, based on assigned readings from the
Ubben and Vornberg texts. Students should log into Discussions Tool to review these questions and
post answers to the discussion question. Students will post their response, as well as reply to the posts
of two other students. Discussion posts must be made by the due date to receive full credit.

Assignments (6)

After completing assigned readings, students will review PowerPoint presentations prepared by the
instructor. The PowerPoint lectures will be summaries, elaborations of the textbook material, and links to
related information on the Web. After you have completed reviewing the lecture, you should then log into
Assignment Tool and complete the required assignment.

Final Project

Candidates will write a paper outlining the process of developing and implementing a campus
improvement plan. By completing the final project, candidates will make real connections between
proposed solutions and their campus's data. Each of the sections is described below.

Section I requires the candidates to demonstrate knowledge of the process of developing a campus
planning committee. Section I is worth 30 points.

Section II requires the candidate to conduct a needs assessment of their campus using AEIS data from
the TEA website in order to identify areas for improvement. Section II is worth 30 points.

Section III requires the candidates to review curriculum and programs in place on the campus to make
decisions regarding the alignment of the programs with the areas of need, identify the persons
responsible for program success, and locating areas for professional development. It is understood that
candidates will make at least once visit to their respective campus. Section III is worth 40 points.

Section IV requires the candidates to develop an action plan in order to address the identified areas of
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weakness and set standards with regard to future achievement. Section IV is worth 40 points.
Section V requires the candidates to develop a PowerPoint presentation outlining the relevant information
for potential stakeholders. Section V is worth 10 points.

Student Information Sheet

Students will fill out and submit the Student Information Sheet available in the Modules tab of the on-line
course shell.

Module Discussion and Assignment Schedule:

Assigned Readings, Discussion Topics, and Module Assignments are Posted in Module Folders in the On-
line Course Shell.

Module 1 The Role of the Principal

Dates: October 21-25

Chapter 2 of the Ubben text

Chapter 8 of the Vornberg text
Chapter 9 of the Vornberg text

Module 1 Assignment & Discussion Due October 25 by 11:59PM

Module 2 Leadership Theories and Site Based Decision

Making
Dates: October 26-November 1

Chapter 1 of the Ubben text

Chapter 4 of the Vornberg text

The students will learn the legal and theoretical foundations of collaborative decision making and problem
solving.

Chapter 3 of the Ubben text

Module 2 Assignment & Discussion Due: November 1 by 11:59PM

Module 3 School Improvement and Change

Dates: November 2-November 8

Chapter 4 of the Ubben text

Chapter 6 in the Vornberg text

Module 3 Assignment & Discussion Due: November 8 by 11:59PM

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Module 4 Creating a Safe and Positive Learning
Environment
Dates: November 9-November 15

Chapter 5 of the Ubben text

Chapter 5 of the Vornberg text

Supplemental material attached in PDF form: Zero Tolerance in Practice

Module 4 Assignment & Discussion Due November 15 by 11:59PM

Module 5 Curriculum and Instruction and Student

Achievement and Accountability
Dates: November 16-November 22

Chapter 6 of the Ubben text

Chapter 10 of the Vornberg text

The student (the principal candidate) will learn and practice Federal and State student achievement
accountability measures in school.

Chapter 7 of the Ubben text

Chapter 11 of the Vornberg text

Module 5 Assignment & Discussion Due November 22 by 11:59PM

Module 6 Special Education

Dates: November 23-December 2 (Wednesday, due to Thanksgiving Holiday)

Chapter 8 of the Ubben text

Chapter 19 of the Vornberg text

Module 6 Assignment & Discussion Due December 2 by 11:59PM (Wednesday)

Module 7 Learner Centered Schools

Dates: December 3-December 13

Chapter 11 of the Ubben text

Appendix A of the Vornberg text

Module 7 Final Project & Discussion Due December 13 by 11:59PM (If graduating due December
10 by 11:59PM)

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Course Assessment:
The course final grade is determined using a criterion-referenced format. The student can earn a
maximum of 900 points.

Discussions (7) 140 Points

Assignments (6) 600 Points

Final Project (1) 150 Points

Student Information Sheet (1) 10 Points

The students grade is determined using the following percentages:

A = 93-100% 837-900 points

B = 84-92% 756-836 points

C = 75-83% 675-755 points

No grades of D are given as per decision of the College of Education Graduate Faculty. A grade of F
will be given, if necessary. Students in danger of earning less than 675 points for the course should
arrange a conference with the professor prior to the end of the semester.

Extra Credit Opportunities: Students can earn up to 50 points of extra credit for participating in activities
which broaden their perspective and deepen their capacity for understanding the roles and
responsibilities of the school principal. The activities include, but are not limited to, professional education
conferences/workshops and classroom observations. Any extra credit opportunities will be proposed
and developed by the student with instructor support. Final approval in writing must be granted
by the instructor prior to the activity in order to guarantee credit. Mode of approval will be email.

Before proposing extra credit, the student should be able to answer the following questions:

1) How does this relate to the principalship?

2) How will completion of this extra credit assignment better prepare me to effectively lead
and manage on a K-12 campus?
3) How will completion of this extra credit contribute to my ability to support teaching and
learning on my campus?
4) How will completion of this extra credit assignment better prepare me to support the
development of leadership skills in other aspiring leaders?

Penalty for Late Assignments: Assignments are always due at 11:59 PM on the date listed in the
course calendar. I encourage you to consider the prior evening as a personal submission deadline. In the
absence of a clear and documented agreement to the contrary (documentation must be in the form of
email), late submissions will result in a grade deduction of 10% for each day of late submission of the
assignment. It will always be the students responsibility to initiate communication when an assignment is
late or if the student believes an assignment could be late. Moreover, it will always be the students
responsibility to maintain documentation related to agreements between the student and the teacher
when there are issues with late submission. Again, any exceptions to this policy must be approved
through email and should be arranged prior to the due date/time.

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*Note about Technology and Submission of Assignments: Working with technology, its a given that
sometimes things do not work as we intend. This extends to the submission of assignments. It is always
the students responsibility to ensure their assignments are submitted on time. After submitting your
assignment, always check to ensure they were, in fact, submitted. This can be done by clicking the link to
your gradebook. There should be an indication designating that you have submitted an assignment that is
awaiting a grade.

Communication Plan
Communication Plan: The professor will respond to all email inquiries within 48 hours. The professor will
check the discussion board at least twice a week. In addition to posting any important information on the
announcements page, the professor will also email the information to the students.

In case of emergencies, you may contact the professor at 432-552-2155 or leave a message with the
UTPB School of Education at 432-552-2120. It is best to communicate with the professor via
Blackboard.

Discussion Area: I will check this area at least twice a week and will post feedback or clarification as the
discussion warrants. I will also post answers to the commonly asked questions in this area for the benefit
of all the students in the class.

Feedback on Assignments: Assignments will be graded within two weeks of submission, individual
feedback or general feedback will be provided.

Student e-mail:
All UTPB students are provided with email accounts through the university server. Every student must
use the university email for student-instructor interaction.

Policies & Procedures:

1. Submit Student Information Sheet:

Every student in this course is expected to complete the Student Information Sheet at the beginning
of the semester. The Student Information Sheet will be posted under the assignments tab.

2. Course Content Structure:

The course is divided into 7 Modules.

Modules cover:
a. Two to four textbook chapters and lectures for Modules 1 through 7,
b. Seven online discussion topics,
c. Six assignments throughout the course, and
d. One final exam/project at the completion of the course.

You should read the textbook section first, and then review the online lecture. The lectures will be
summaries, elaborations of the textbook material, and/or links to related information on the Web.
After you have completed reviewing the lecture, you should then log into Discussion Board and post
answers to the discussion question (specific to the module) posted by the instructor. You must also
read other students posts and respond to two other students responses. Discussion posts must be
made by the date on the schedule to receive full credit. You should also complete any assignments

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 for that Module.

3. Grading and Feedback:

All the course activities will be graded at least two weeks after the set due date. You can check your
grades by going to GradeBook. If there is any discrepancy in the grade, you must contact me
immediately. I will provide individual feedback or a general feedback in the performance of the course
activity.

4. Drop Policy:

If a student is unable to complete the course, see the University Calendar for the last day to drop or
withdraw. This procedure must be completed by the student through UTPBs Registrars Office.
Failure to complete the course or this procedure may result in the student receiving a grade of "F.

5. Cheating/Plagiarism/Academic Dishonesty:

Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying academic
records, misrepresenting facts, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable
in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to
give unfair advantage to a student such as, but not limited to, submission of essentially the same
written assignment for two courses without the prior permission of the instructor) or the attempt to
commit such acts.

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to the appropriation of, buying, receiving as a gift, or
obtaining by any means material that is attributable in whole or in part to another source, including
words, ideas, illustrations, structure, computer code, other expression and media, and presenting that
material as ones own academic work being offered for credit.

NOTE: Students found plagiarizing or cheating will receive a zero on the course activity which could
cause failure in the class and/or suspension or dismissal from the college.

6. Discussion Board Participation:

Discussion Board will primarily be used for discussing course content related topics and issues.
There will be seven discussion topics for the semester. Each discussion topic is worth 20 points.

In addition to the course content related topics in discussion tool there will be few general topics:
Getting to Know Each Other, General Questions related to the course content, etc. The posts under
these topics will not be graded.

For each graded discussion question, first, you must respond to the question directly and second, you
must read the other students posts and reply to at least two other students responses. You must
ensure that the responses to the questions are meaningful, reflective, refer to personal experience
and support your course readings. Avoid postings that are limited to 'I agree' or 'great idea', etc. If you
agree (or disagree) with a posting then say why you agree by supporting your statement with
concepts from the readings or by bringing in a related example or experience.

You are expected to read all messages. You are responsible for reading all of the messages that are
posted in the online discussion. Not reading messages is the equivalent of sleeping in class.

Use a person's name in the body of your message when you reply to their message. It helps to keep
all of us oriented. It helps us maintain a clearer sense of who is speaking and who is being spoken to.

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 As we begin to associate names with tone and ideas, we come to know each other better.

Change the subject line when you introduce a new topic. The value of this tip will become apparent
as the number of messages grows.

7. Submission of Course Assessment Activities:

All the course assessment activities will be submitted via Assignment Tool. Keep in mind the
following standards/practices for submission of assignments:

a. All course assessment activity files that will be submitted to the instructor
should be in Word 2007
b. Be sure to put your name at the top of each page header
c. Always keep a copy of all the work you submit so that you wont need to re-do it if it
should get lost in cyberspace.

8. Make-Up/Late Submission Policy:

All course activities must be submitted before or on set due dates and times. If the student is unable
to abide by the due dates and times, it is her/his responsibility to contact the instructor immediately.
There will be a 10% deduction for each day of late submission of the assignment.

NOTE: The due dates and times for the activities will adhere to the Central Time Zone. See a more
descriptive late submission policy above.

9. Accommodation for Students with Disabilities:

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Students with disabilities that are admitted to The University of Texas of the Permian Basin may
request reasonable accommodations and classroom modifications as addressed under Section
504/ADA regulations. Students needing assistance because of a disability must contact Leticia
Madrid, Director, Programs Assisting Student Study (PASS) Office, 552-2630, no later than 30 days
prior to the start of the semester.

The definition of a disability for purposes of ADA is that she or he (1) has a physical or mental
impairment that substantively limits a major life activity, (2) has a record of such an impairment or, (3)
is regarded as having such an impairment.

Students who have provided all documentation and are eligible for services will be advised of their
rights regarding academic accommodations and responsibilities. The University is not obligated to
pay for diagnosis or evaluations nor is it obligated to pay for personal services or auxiliary aids.

If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to
share with the instructor, or if you need special arrangements in the case the building must be
evacuated, please inform the instructor immediately. It is best to contact the instructor after class or
during his/her office hours.

10. Course Incomplete/Withdrawal/Grade Appeal:

All students are required to complete the course within the semester they are signed up. Incomplete
grades for the course are rarely given and will only be granted if the student has completed at least
half of the course with a grade of C or better and provides a valid, documented excuse for not being
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 able to complete the course on time and has contacted me prior to the scheduled last class to request
an extension. The student will sign a contract that includes the incomplete course activities and the
new due dates.

For grade appeal process go to http://ss.utpb.edu/dean-of-students/student-grievances/

11. Netiquette:

Anything you type in the discussion area is public which means that every student in this class
(including your instructor) will see what you write. Please pay attention to the language you use and
adhere to the following guidelines:

1) Do not post anything too personal;

2) Do not use language that is inappropriate for a classroom setting or prejudicial in regard to
gender, race, or ethnicity;
3) Do not use all caps in the message box unless you are emphasizing (it is considered
shouting)
4) Be courteous and respectful to other people on the list
5) Do not overuse acronyms like you would use in text messaging. Some of the list
participants may not be familiar with acronyms.
6) If the posting is going to be long, use line breaks and paragraphs
7) Fill in a meaningful Subject Line
8) Write your full name at the end of the posting
9) Be careful with sarcasm and subtle humor; one persons joke is another persons insult.

NOTE: If you do not adhere to the guidelines for any posting, you will lose the points that
would have been granted, and the instructor reserves the right to remove your posting and to
deny you any further posting privileges.

Refer to the following links for additional help on netiquette:

http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html
http://www.dtcc.edu/cs/rfc1855.html

12. Attendance and Class Participation:

Regular and active participation is an essential, unmistakably important aspect of this online course.
The expectation of the instructor is that students will log on a minimum of three times every seven
days. It is critical that you read all of the lecture and assignment materials as well as all of the public
discussion materials. Your full participation ON A WEEKLY BASIS is not only a requirement; it is also
an essential aspect of the online course process. All students are expected to do the work assigned,
notify the instructor when emergencies arise, and make up assignments no later than the due dates.

13. Tracking:

Blackboard course platforms have a tracking feature. This feature quantifies how often and when
students are active in the course and also provides information if the student has accessed different
pages of the course.

14. Absenteeism:

All the course activities have set dates to be completed and submitted. After the due dates the
activities will not be available for the students. Thus, if you are ill for a prolonged time and cannot
complete the activities, you must contact me and update the situation. You are expected to log into
the course at least once a week.
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 If I am going to be out because of ill health, attending a conference, etc. you will be notified through
email.

15. Online Student Authentication:

UTPB requires that each student who registers for an online course is the same student who
participates in, completes, and receives credit for the course. UTPBs Distance Education Policy
requires faculty members to employ at least two methods of verification to ensure student identities.
To access online courses students must login to the UTPB learning management system using their
unique personal identifying username and secure password. UTPBs Distance Education Policy
requires at least one additional student identification method within the course that has been
determined and approved by the faculty or academic program. This course satisfies the second
method of student verification by Field/Clinical Experiences using an approved photo ID.

Hardware/Software Requirements:
Computer:

PC Configuration - A CPU with 1 GHz processor, 256 MB RAM and Windows XP operating system
Mac Configuration A CPU with 300 MHZ (G3), 256 MB RAM and Mac OS X 10.2 or newer operating
system

Peripherals:

You will need external speakers to be able to listen to audio files.

Software:

The course content is presented through Microsoft Office 2007, and will use Microsoft Word and
PowerPoint. Acrobat documents and Tegrity files may also be used in the presentation of information. If
you have an earlier version of Office, you should be able to download a plug-in that will allow you to open
the newer version Office files (ending in .docx, .xlsx, and .pptx). Follow this link to access the Microsoft
Compatibility Pack.

All assignments for the course will be turned in using Word documents. However, what is important is that
the screenshots will be oriented toward Microsoft Office in Vista, and therefore, it will be your
responsibility to figure out where the pertinent commands are located. If using an alternative version of
Office, you can often search in Google to find the appropriate help that you need. In order to view the
content you must have Microsoft 2007 programs and Acrobat Reader.

Anti-Virus Software:

Anti-virus software is highly recommended for students and instructors. Online courses involve much file
sharing, which increases your risk of computer virus infection. Anti-virus software will help protect your
computer in case of exposure to a computer virus.

Other software: There will be audio/video files in the course for which you will need Windows Media
Player or QuickTime or Real Player.
Internet Connection:

Recommended - Cable modem, DSL, or intranet (T-1); or 56.6 KBPS modem

Note: Corporate or academic security firewalls may block some course content, such as chat or streaming

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media. Accommodations for access can usually be arranged if you contact your network administrator,
though local security policies ultimately dictate what is allowed. You will need a 56 K modem or better.

Technical Information:

The following link provides information on Computer requirements, Browser Configuration, Tools and
Resources, and 24/7 help Desk contact information.

http://www.telecampus.utsystem.edu/technicalinformation.aspx

24/7 Technical Help Browser Test Browser Configuration Download Plug-ins

Supported Browser:

Firefox 3.5 or higher for PC; and Safari 3.X 4.0 for Mac Download Firefox Download Safari

Unsupported Browsers:

America Online (AOL), Prodigy, Juno, MSN, Yahoo and other Internet Service Providers (ISPs), provide
their own internal and proprietary web browsers. These browsers may not be compatible with online
courses.

Preparation for Computer Emergencies:

Computer Crash:

Not having a working computer or a crashed computer during the semester will NOT be considered as an
acceptable reason for not completing course activities at a scheduled time. NOTE: Identify a second
computer before the semester begins, that you can use when/if your personal computer crashes.

Server Problems:

When the Blackboard server needs downtime for maintenance, the Blackboard administrator will post an
announcement in your course informing the time and the date. If the server experiences unforeseen
problems your course instructor will send an email.

Complete Loss of Contact:

If you lose contact with me completely (i.e. you cannot contact me via Blackboard or email), you need to
call me at my office, 432-552-2155 or on my cell phone at 832-483-7889, and explain the reason you
cannot contact me and leave me a way to contact you.

Lost/Corrupt/Disappeared Files:

You must keep/save a copy of every project/assignment on an external disk or personal computer. In
the event of any kind of failure (e.g., Blackboard server crash or virus infection, students own computer
crashes, loss of files in cyberspace, etc.) or any contradictions/problems, I may/will request you to
resubmit the files. In other words, if you submit a document to me, and I either do not receive it (lost in
cyberspace) or it is corrupted when I open it, it is incumbent upon you to resend it to me, corrected, with
little or no downtime in regard to the timeline for submission.

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Student Support Services:
ADA Accommodation/Support Programs Assisting Student Study (PASS)
(432) 552-2630

Admissions & Registration & Transcripts (432) 552-2605

Blackboard Technical Support 1-866-321-2988 (toll-free)

Bookstore (432) 552-0220

Counseling/Advising (432) 552-2661

Financial Aid and Scholarship (432) 552-2620

UTPB Library (432) 552-2370

http://library.utpb.edu/dehome.html

Student Services http://cas.utpb.edu/academic-advising-center/e-advisor/

Tutoring & Learning Resources

If you are taking courses through UTPB the following links provide services: Smarthinking Online Tutoring
(provides tutoring services), SmarterMeasure (measures learner readiness for online course).

End-of-Course Evaluation & Instructor Evaluation

Every student must complete the end-of-course evaluation provided by UTPB.

Disclaimer & Rights

Information contained in this syllabus was to the best knowledge of the instructor considered correct and
complete when distributed for use in the beginning of the semester. However, the instructor reserves the
right, acting within the policies and procedures of UTPB to make changes in the course content or
instructional techniques without notice or obligation. The students will be informed about the changes, if
any.

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