I. CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Reporting Orientation is an overview of reporting procedures, including introduction to official and real-time reporting through observation of practicing reporters.             

II. REQUIRED BACKGROUND

None             

III. TEXTS AND OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Steno machines - Students will bring their steno machines every day to class.
2. Steno paper - Students will have on hand at least one pad of paper. Steno paper may be purchased from the instructor for $1.00 a pad. Ribbon cartridges may also be purchased from the instructor for $16.00.
3. Books - StenEd Realtime Theory Volume I, StenEd Professional Dictionary, and Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary (Paperback) will be brought to class every day.
4. Cassette tapes/cassette recorder Students will bring their practice cassette tapes and cassette recorder every day to class to warm up before class starts.

IV. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

1. Practice: Students are required to practice at least two hours daily outside of class on the steno machine to avoid falling behind in the course. Practice consists of alphabet drills, number drills, dictation tapes for a particular lesson, and the computer tutorial exercises loaded onto their own personal computers. In-class instructor dictation is crucial to a student’s progress.
2. Assignments: Students will be required to turn in lesson assignments on a date specified by the instructor. Lesson Tutorials will also be assigned for students to complete outside of class to turn in on a date specified by the instructor. Assignments count for 50% of a student’s final grade.
3. Exams: An exam will be given after every two lessons covered unless otherwise specified by the instructor. There are no makeup exams given. A student absent without permission from an exam is graded “F.”
4. Final Exam: A written final examination, not to exceed three hours in length, will be given at the end of the semester at the regularly scheduled time. A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded “F.” The final exam will cover the last two lessons in the Theory book. Exams count for 50% of a student’s final grade. There are no makeup final exams.

VI. COMPETENCIES

B. To read back steno notes with ease.

C. To write on the steno machine with at least 98% accuracy.

VII.  COURSE GRADE

A written, comprehensive final examination, not to exceed two and one-half hours in length, shall be given at the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled time. Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean. Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor.

A student who must be absent from a final examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded "F." Postponed examinations result in a grade of "I." The final exam must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the grade automatically becomes an "F." (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty Handbook - January 1995)

B. Departmental Requirements:

1. GRADING SCALE:

   A	98 to 100
   B	95 to 97
   C	92 to 94
   D	89 to 91
   F	Below 89

   
   
2. Students must complete this course with a passing grade of 92 (C) or better.

SCANS Competencies

The following SCANS Competencies are included in this course:

The following SCANS Foundations are included in this course:

VIII. Policies and Procedures

1. San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs or services.
2. Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. College Academic Council - April, 1998
3. ADA Statement: "As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone: (210) 486-0020.
4. A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event of a building evacuation, notify Disability Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C, Phone: (210) 486-0020.
5. Academic Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the "Student Code of Conduct" in the San Antonio College Bulletin.
6. Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones, etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. College Academic Council, 01/ 2000.
7. San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed. Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The instructor establishes the policy with regard to each.
   Absences of each student are recorded without exception. The counting of absences begins on the first day of class. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a 16-week semester may be dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record a grade of "W' (withdraw). It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.
8. San Antonio College is a smoke free campus.
9. ACCD DPS Emergency Phone Numbers:
   ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911
   ACCD DPS General Phone (210) 485-0099
   ACCD DPS Weather Phone (210) 485-0189 (For information on college closures)
10. Students must also abide by the policies, procedures, and rules set forth in the "Student Code of Conduct" and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin. http://www.alamo.edu/sac/sacmain/schedule/2006%20SAC%20Bulletin%20Online/2006-07_SAC_Bulletin.pdf

B. Departmental Policies

Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance is required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed. Absences of each student are recorded without exception from the official date of his/her enrollment. The counting of absences begins on the first day of a student’s enrollment in the course after classes begin. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a regular semester may be dropped by the instructor. For evening classes meeting four days a week eight absences is the limit. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record a grade of “W” (withdraw). It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the withdrawal has been submitted. Tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The instructor establishes the policy with regard to each. Attendance is a factor in a student’s final grade.