Business Technology

1. Business Technology New Student Orientation 2010-2011 Academic Year

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS

3. Business and Public Services Division • Dean- Jackie Blakley • Administrative Assistants • Melinda Zeigler • Melissa Dover • Academic Resource Specialist • Ed Heberling

4. Business and Public Services Division- Departments

5. Welcome to Business Technology Welcome to the Business Technology Department. We are committed to working with you to ensure that your college experience provides you with the skills you need to be successful. Our faculty and staff are focused on teaching and learning. If you do your part by participating in class, completing your assignments, taking advantage of college programs and services, and tackling the challenges associated with building your knowledge and skills; you will have the depth and breadth you need to advance in your chosen field. Business Technology offers many options to complete your certificate and degree programs. We have evening and day time classes at two convenient locations, Pendleton Campus and Anderson Campus. Additionally, you can complement classroom instruction with online classes, or in many cases, complete your entire program online. I am so glad you are here and I wish you well with your studies. Keep in touch. Meg Allan, Department Head

6. BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

7. Management

8. Full Time Faculty and Advisors

9. Experienced Teachers Dedicated to Your Learning Adjunct Faculty • Serita Acker • Margaret Bish • Bernard Forston • Rodney Garza • Debra Jones • Bruce Kalley • Brian Lyles • Bob Massie • Michael Obloy • Jim Rosemond • Brian Swords, PhD • C. Justice Tillman, PhD • Yvonne Vinson • Erin C. Watkins • Vanessa Weston

10. Major in Management (MGT) or Management with a Banking and Finance (BAF) Emphasis Associate in Applied Science

11. Management Certificate Programs • Business Foundations • Human Resource Specialist • Marketing • Web Based Business Management • Entrepreneurship/ Small Business Complement your degree program with a specialty, or earn a stand alone certificate to add skills to your tool box.

12. Management Business Certificates

13. Management Business Certificates

14. Management Business Certificates

15. Accounting

16. Full Time Faculty and Advisors

17. Adjunct Faculty • Tracy Carr • Michael Obloy • Julie Ogletree Experienced Teachers Dedicated to High Standards

18. Associate in Applied Science Major: Accounting

19. Accounting Certificates Designed for the employed person wishing to learn basic financial accounting and computer skills or for accounting and management students wanting additional credentials. Designed for the employed person wishing to learn basic managerial accounting skills and management students wanting additional credentials. Designed for the employed person wishing to learn basic payroll accounting skills or for accounting and management students wanting additional credentials. Designed for the employed person wishing to learn basic tax accounting skills or for accounting and management students wanting additional credentials.

20. Accounting Certificates

21. Accounting Certificates

22. Administrative Office Technology

23. Full Time Faculty and Advisors

24. Adjunct Faculty • Joyce Lockwood • Sue McLean • Gracie McLaughlin • Connie McLellan • Judy Read Dedicated to Your Success

25. Associate in Applied Science Major: Administrative Office Technology

26. What is Your Desired Specialty? • Diploma Administrative Support • Certificates • Data Entry • Office Support Specialist • Medical Office Specialist

27. Certificates and Diploma

28. Certificates and Diploma

29. Internship Programs • AOT 255 Senior Practicum • This course includes practical experience in an approved office setting in addition to on campus class meetings. • For administrative office technology majors. • BUS 275-Internship • This course includes practical experience in an approved business setting in addition to class meetings. • For accounting and management majors • Must Obtain Program Coordinator or Department Head Approval Integrating the classroom with real world business experience is just the practice you will need to succeed. Build your future….

30. Additional Things To Know • You will use eTC for: • Email • Registration, adds and drops, withdrawals. • To access blackboard. • Student information announcements. You must get familiar with eTC and Blackboard and use the tools. To access eTC: From an outside computer, access www.tctc.edu Click ETC Logo To find your eTC Username, follow the instructions on the TCTC Student Directory Search. Your password is yourdate of birthentered in mmddyy format (no hyphens or slashes). Everything must be entered in lowercase.

31. Additional Things To Know Click the learn tab: you will have access to blackboard, the academic web, and have the ability to verify your schedule, and locate learning support activities. Your teachers may use blackboard to assign homework, store files for your use, administer tests, make announcements and much more….

32. Know Your Responsibilities • READ the attendance policy and know that the teacher may withdraw you if you do not attend. • It is YOUR responsibility to withdraw from a class. If you do not withdraw within announced timelines, you could earn an F which will affect your GPA. • You MUST meet with an advisor before you can register for classes. Your advisor’s name is listed on your records – call or e-mail for an appointment. • KEEP your eyes posted for announcements regarding early registration. You may sign up for an appointment with your advisor. Who? What? When? Where? How?

33. Know Your Responsibilities • Check the student announcement section of eTC for reminders related to important dates, such as: • Add/drop periods • Class registration • Graduation application deadlines • Class start and end dates • Withdrawal with “W” • Semester Calendars are also available online. • There are resources available and helpful student services listed on eTC. Take advantage of them to enhance your experience at Tri-County. 29 Graduation Application DUE !!