Course # / Title:	MBU  4015.01 MBU Senior Capstone
Semester:	Spring 2008
Instructor:	Mark Volman, B.A.,M.F.A.
Instructor Contacts:	418-2003 / volmanm@mail.belmont.edu
Instructor Office Hours:	M/W/F 9:00 - 9:50 p.m.
Course Credit:	1 Credits
Class Location:	M-MC 414; W-MC 414; F-MC 414
Meeting Time(s):	4015.07-M; 4015.08-W; 4015.09-F  9:00 - 9:50 AM.
Final Exam:	All Three Sections – Monday, May 5 at 8:00 a.m.  Location: TBA

Educational Objectives of the Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business: 1) To provide a personalized, career-oriented and practical education that emphasizes leadership, innovation, private enterprise and entrepreneurship.  2) To equip students with the tools to think critically, communicate effectively, accept responsibility, make successful decisions, and prosper in diverse work environments. 3) To emphasize quality classroom instruction within the parameters of ethical Christian principles.

Course Description: This course addresses the question of "What is a meaningful life?" through the reading of texts, through written assignments, and through personal reflection. Students will be asked to reflect intentionally on their whole educational experience at Belmont University. They will also reflect on and anticipate their transition from the university setting as they move toward the next stage of their lives. This course is to be taken in the student's last year at Belmont. Prerequisite: XXX 3015, Junior Cornerstone Seminar and ENG 3010, Third-Year Writing. Pass/Fail only.

Course Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate:

· an ability to communicate effectively with contemporaries

· an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities within the music industry

· a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues

· a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement

· an appreciation for life through the arts, humanities, religion, social sciences, and natural sciences

Performance Criteria: Students will:

· exercise written and oral communication skills

· observe guidelines of social responsibility in the leadership role

Honor Code:  It is the responsibility of each student to abide by the Belmont University Honor Code.  “In affirmation of the Belmont University Statement of Values, I pledge that I will not give or receive aid during examinations; I will not give or receive false or impermissible aid in course work, in the preparation of reports, or in any other type of work that is to be used by the instructor as the basis of my grade; I will not engage in any form of academic fraud. Furthermore, I will uphold my responsibility to see to it that others abide by the spirit and letter of this Honor Pledge.”

Accommodation of Disabilities:  In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University will provide reasonable accommodation of all medically documented disabilities.  If you have a disability and would like the university to provide reasonable accommodations of the disability during this course, please notify the Office of the Dean of Students located in Beaman Student Life Center (460-6407) as soon as possible.

Course Requirements:

A.  Attendance:  Missing more than 2 classes will result in failure of class by student.

B.  Materials:  Let Your Life Speak, Parker Palmer. Who Moved My Cheese? Spencer Johnson, M.D.

C.  Assignments:  Students will be required to

1. write a reflection paper (2-3 pages) on each of the required texts

2. write a 3 to 5 page paper on the charity of their choice

3. write your eulogy if you died today

4. Attend two Belmont and Beyond events (see attached list).

5. During the final exam period each student will give their own five minute eulogy

D.  Testing:   There will be no tests.

E.  Basis of grade evaluation: Course is a pass/fail course. In order to pass, students must successfully complete all homework assignments.  Failed assignments will be returned to the student to be redone once.  If an assignment is not passed the second time you will not pass the class.

Class Schedule: M, W, F

January	14,	M	Class Orientation
	21		How did you get here? Introduce Text  Let Your Life Speak	Eulogy Due/Shared
	28			Eulogies Cont.
February	4		Does college apply in the real world?	What are your dreams?
	11		Discussion of Papers	Reflection Paper: Let Your Life Speak, Parker Palmer
	18		Who Am I?	Write an advertisement about yourself for a dating service
	25			Your Professional Resume
March	3			Ten Year Goals
	10		Continue Discussion
	17		Giving Back/(AACSB SEMINAR)	Charity Paper Due/Dicussed
	24		EASTER/SPRING BREAK
	31
April	7		Where am I Going?	Five Year Goals
	14		Dealing with Change	Reflection Paper: Somebody Moved My Cheese
	21		Personal Mission Statements	Two Year Goals
	28		I Graduated.  Now What?	One Year Goals
May	5		Final Exam Time	Give your own Eulogy