Course # / Title:	MBU 4015.07, 08, AND 09 / SENIOR CAPSTONE
Course Credit Hours:	1 CREDIT HOURS
Semester:	SPRING 2009
Instructor:	TIMOTHY TAPPAN, B.S.; MEd.; EdD.
Instructor Contacts:	615.460.6290; tappant@mail.belmont.edu;http://coba.belmont.edu/fac/tappant
Instructor Office Hours:	W: 7am-8:30 am; R: 7am-9:30 am; F: 7 am8:30 am
Class Location:	MC 413
Meeting Time(s):	[07: M 9 am-9:50am] [08: W 9 am-9:50am] [09: F 9 am-9:50am]
Final Exam:	All sections: 8am, Friday, May 8th

Course Description:

Prerequisites: Senior standing and approval of academic advisor. To be taken the final semester in residence before graduation. XXX 3015 Jr. Cornerstone and ENG 3010. This course is designed to be a culminating experience in the major, and also addresses the goals for the Senior Capstone as defines in the BELL Core curriculum, including reflection on the student’s academic experience and on their transition from the university setting to professional life. This course comprises an in-depth integration and application of the student’s personal experiences, opportunities, and ambitions as related to their career and life objectives within the global entertainment industry. Through the use of analysis and discussion of texts, case studies, guest speakers, field trips, written assignments, and personal journal reflections, this course examines the student’s goals within the introspection of the Belmont Experience. A final project incorporates the discussion of short- and long-term goals and a plan for realization of these goals through three- and five-year timelines that are reflective of personal and professional ambitions. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to integrate the spiritual and ethical aspects of their goals as well as their transition from the university towards lifetime learning and professional growth. Course credit is Pass/Fail only.

Course Outcomes: At the end of this course, the student will be able to:

¦  communicate effectively with contemporaries

¦  understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities within the music industry

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

¦ exhibit a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement

¦  appreciate life through the arts, humanities, religion, social sciences, and natural sciences

Performance Tasks:  During this course, the student will:

¦  exercise written and oral skills

¦  observe guidelines of social responsibility in the leadership role

Assessment Tools: During this course, outcomes mastery will be evaluated by:

¦  written reflections of class topics

¦  group PowerPoint presentations

¦  active participation in class

¦  final exam

Testing & Assignments:

Activity	Credit	Description/Purpose
1.  Written Reflection Papers)	P/F	Written summaries of in-class topics to assess students’ knowledge of the material and behavioral impact of the topics
2.  PowerPoint Presentations	P/F	Group presentations of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to exercise students’ ability to organize materials, work cooperatively, and to communicate orally and non-verbally
3.  Class Participation	P/F	Active verbal participation in each class to assess involvement level and to gain feedback on class discussions
4. Final Exam	P/F	Questions about students’ Belmont experiences to insure that they have reflected on their college development, their future career paths, and to gain feedback of Belmont’s level of effectiveness.

Course & Classroom Policies

Attendance & Participation:  Class attendance follows university policy as stated in the current Undergraduate Bulletin.  Class participation is expected; attendance and absence will be noted.

Materials:

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey, Free Press.

Students will also use handouts, trade magazines, and Internet-based resources as specified by the Instructor.

Grade Evaluation Scale:  As per CEMB policy, the grade assignment scale for this course is:

Grade	Percent (GPA)
A	94 (4.0)
A-	90 (3.7)
B+	87 (3.3)
B	84 (3.0)
B-	80 (2.7)
C+	77 (2.3)
C	74 (2.0)
C-	70 (1.7)
Final grades below 70 % will not apply to the major.
D+	67
D	64
D-	60
F	< 60

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.

Class Schedule:

Date	Subject/Activity	Assignment/Activity
CLASS #1 W 1/14  F 1/16	Class Orientation/Scrutinize Syllabus	Syllabus review
CLASS #2 W 1/21  F 1/23 M 1/26	Introduce Text (Monday class covers Syllabus)	Questionnaire #1: Belmont Experiences
CLASS #3 W 1/28  F 1/30 M 2/2	Habit #1 – Be Proactive	Presentation + discussion
CLASS #4 W 2/4  F 2/6 M 2/9	Habit #2 – Begin With the End in Mind	Reflection – Habit #1 Questionnaire #2: Success
CLASS #5 W 2/11  F 2/13 M 2/16	Video: Maxxed Out	Reflection – Habit #2
CLASS #6 W 2/18  F 2/20 M 2/23	Personal Mission Statements
CLASS #7 W 2/25  F 2/27 M 3/2	Habit #3 – Put First Things First	Reflection – Maxxed Out Personal Mission Statement Questionnaire #3: History
CLASS #8 W 3/4  F 3/6 M 3/9	Habit #4 – Think Win/Win	Reflection – Habit #3
CLASS #9 W 3/11  F 3/13 M 3/16	Career Paths Video: The Journey	Reflection – Habit #4 Discuss career ambitions
CLASS #10 W 3/18  F 3/20 M 3/23	Habit #5 – First Seek To Understand, Then Be Understood	Questionnaire #4: Belmont classes
CLASS #11 W 3/25  F 3/27 M 3/30	Habit #6 – Synergize	Reflection – Habit #5 Presentation + discussion
CLASS #12 W 4/1  F 4/3 M 4/6	Admiration	Reflection – Habit #6 Discuss who you admire most & why Questionnaire #5: Future
CLASS #13 W 4/15  F 4/17 M 4/13	Habit #7 – Sharpen the Saw	Presentation + discussion
CLASS #14 W 4/22  F 4/24 M 4/20	Continue discussion	Reflection – Habit #7 Questionnaire #6 Suggestions
CLASS #15 W 4/29  F 5/1 M 4/27	Class Wrap	Tie up loose ends Discuss Final Exam
Final Exam:	All sections: Friday, May 8th; 8am