Earning Criteria

• COMMUNICATION - Engaged in course content about improving communication in the workplace; Examined communication styles and skills (survey exercise); Prepared and delivered presentations to audiences of classmates; Created newsletters and promotional materials for different targeted audiences; Proofread and edited business documents; Performed grammar and spelling exercises; Completed exercises to improve listening comprehension; Followed policies and procedures for professional communication
• TEAMWORK - Completed thought-provoking surveys examining teamwork, coworker relationships, working style, motivational attitude, and leadership style; Listened to classmates' presentations and provided constructive feedback and suggestions; Exchanged papers and graded classmates' work; Engaged with classmates from diverse backgrounds (class participants are aged 18-70 and come from multicultural backgrounds with varied educational attainment and work experiences)
• CRITICAL THINKING - Engaged in primary research by compiling and analyzing results of a variety of class surveys; Evaluated a fictional company's financial statements by processing general ledger, income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows; Used mathematical formulas to calculate cost of goods sold, gross margin, operating expenses, break-even point, compound interest, payroll, inventory, net profit, and business management ratios
• PROBLEM-SOLVING - Worked with other students to find solutions to application errors in group (Microsoft) application lab projects; Developed new designs and strategies for a fictional coffee company after receiving comments from a marketing manager; Designed letterhead and logos for a variety of companies - with each design based on their evaluation of the company type and mission
• RESPONSIBILITY & PROFESSIONALISM - Coordinated appointment times with other classmates' appointments and group project schedules; Responsible for making up anything missed while at an appointment without interfering with the rest of the class schedule; Responsible for managing course due dates; Followed ARMA filing rules for data entry and filing; Evaluated a set of unethical scenarios, writing detailed responses noting the primary issue and appropriate ways to correct the situation
• MOTIVATION & INITIATIVE - Engaged in course content on SMART goals and prepared a presentation on short- and long-term goals along with steps to accomplish their goals; Completed career interest profiler, aptitude, and personality tests; Prepared a career research paper utilizing a variety of resources that explored different career pathways and necessary credentials, as well as a supported opinion about whether the career would be a good personal fit
• DIGITAL LITERACY - Completed projects using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher; Processed records into a database system using proprietary software; Signed an agreement for proper use of classroom computer and software; Responsible for passwords and file protection
• LEARNING & ADAPTABILITY - Received feedback and ideas for improvement from tutors and other students for each presentation given; Completed self-reflection exercises around attitude toward money and budgeting skills; Accessed a classroom library to extend knowledge on topics related to classroom topics as well as self-development topics for independent learning and growth