{"id":17348,"date":"2015-12-14T11:31:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-14T16:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=17348"},"modified":"2015-12-14T11:31:00","modified_gmt":"2015-12-14T16:31:00","slug":"job-instructor-needed-for-online-intro-web-design-class-cuny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2015\/12\/14\/job-instructor-needed-for-online-intro-web-design-class-cuny\/","title":{"rendered":"[JOB] Instructor needed for Online Intro Web design class, CUNY"},"content":{"rendered":"
Program: Online Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Media (B.A.)<\/span><\/div>\n
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Name of Course: Communication Theory & Web Design (CC 302)<\/span><\/div>\n
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Type of Course: Required Perspective Course for Major<\/span><\/div>\n
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Credits: 3 Undergraduate Credits<\/span><\/div>\n
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Pre-requisite(s): None<\/span><\/div>\n
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Course Description: This course examines the role of the designer in interpreting and presenting data as clear\u00a0<\/span>and meaningful visual communication for the web. Particular emphasis is placed on core theories and techniques\u00a0<\/span>of web design, including design aesthetics, information architecture, page layouts, design theory and user\u00a0<\/span>research. Additionally, a very basic introduction to HTML and CSS practical skills will be offered.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Textbooks:<\/span><\/div>\n
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1. Above the Fold: Understanding the Principles of Successful Web Site Design [Paperback]\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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Brian Miller<\/span><\/div>\n
ISBN: 9781440308420<\/span><\/div>\n
First Edition (2011)\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
HOW Books<\/span><\/div>\n
List price $30 Used from $12.75. Kindle edition $14.99<\/span><\/div>\n
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Above the Fold is a book about the fundamentals of effective graphic communication in the context of Web\u00a0<\/span>design. Unlike other books that focus on the intersection of design and technology, Above the Fold explores the\u00a0<\/span>relationship between the stakeholders of a Web project– the designer, the user and the client — and how this\u00a0<\/span>continuous cycle affects the decisions made by successful Web designers. Above the Fold is not a technical\u00a0<\/span>manual or how-to book, nor is it about timely trends; it’s about lasting fundamentals of layout, usability and\u00a0<\/span>measurement that lead to a successful digital product.<\/span><\/div>\n
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2. HTML & CSS: Design and Build Websites\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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John Duckett<\/span><\/div>\n
ISBN: 9781118008188<\/span><\/div>\n
First Edition (2011)\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
Wiley Books<\/span><\/div>\n
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This supplemental textbook is a manual explaining in a highly accessible and attractively presented format how to\u00a0<\/span>use HTML and CSS to build websites. There will be weekly assigned readings from this book. These readings will\u00a0<\/span>provide a technical perspective on the assignments drawn from Above the Fold, which are primarily theoretical\u00a0<\/span>and creative. The midterm will be based on these readings, so, make sure not to neglect or fall behind on this\u00a0<\/span>material.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Other Course Requirements:<\/span><\/div>\n
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Students must have access to a computer with the ability to communicate via Blackboard using video and audio\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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Collaborate. This requires a basic (inexpensive) computer video camera. In the event that it is deemed\u00a0<\/span>necessary, the professor reserves the right to hold an individual Blackboard Collaborate session upon request\u00a0<\/span>using both video and audio with a student at mutually agreed upon time.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Students must agree to:<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Have regular access to the Internet, whether at home, at the College, or elsewhere.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Regularly access their SPS\/CUNY e-mail account, and only use that account for all class-related\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Be able to conduct basic research online.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Be able to access and use a basic word processing software that includes spelling and grammar check\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Be responsible for learning how to navigate the functionality of Blackboard. They are not hard to learn and\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Complete and deliver all assigned coursework on time.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Log on to the course on Blackboard regularly and often. I recommend doing so at least once a day. Keep\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Abide by all the stipulations in the Honor Code\/General Course Agreement.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Learning Objectives:<\/span><\/div>\n
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Upon successful completion of this course, students can expect to be able to:<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Demonstrate an understanding of the history and role of professional designers in creating and\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Understand concepts of website design and operation, and be able to apply theories in the use and\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the website design and\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Understand the metrics by which websites are evaluated.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Program Learning Objectives\/Competencies addressed by the course:\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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Inquiry and Critical Thinking<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Analyze complex issues and make informed decisions.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Collect, critically evaluate, and synthesize information from a variety of sources.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Apply investigative methods and reasoning styles characteristic of different liberal arts and sciences fields.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Communication<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Be able to read, write and speak effectively in English.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Express ideas and facts clearly in a variety of written and quantitative forms, differentiating\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Comprehend accurately and respond appropriately to written and oral communications.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Use new technology tools to organize and enhance written and oral presentations.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Cultural Diversity and Social Responsibility<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Articulate and incorporate ethical and moral considerations into communication, planning and decision-<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Show evidence of understanding and acting for the \u201ccommon good.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Seek knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity; behave in ways that respect diverse values and\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Understand the role of ethics and values in making personal and professional decisions.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Creativity<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Synthesize information from a variety of textual and other sources.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Generate new ideas and combine existing ideas in new ways.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Analyze and manage novel information.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Teamwork and Leadership<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Contribute productively and responsibly to team projects.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Communicate with collaborators in ways that motivate and generate positive reactions from team\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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Knowledge Base<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Recall and use disciplinary information from a variety of liberal arts disciplines in analyzing issues and\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Communicate in a way that reflects a familiarity with the most fundamental facts, concepts, issues and\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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Course Grading and Requirements:<\/span><\/div>\n
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At the conclusion of the semester, each student will be given a letter grade, from A to F, calculated in accordance\u00a0<\/span>with SPS grading policy. The projects and exams will incorporate a measure of all of the above Learning\u00a0<\/span>Objectives.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Discussion Board Weekly Assignments (70%) \u2014The Discussion Boards are a crucial part of the work\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Midterm Exam (10%): This exam will be a practical exercise whose purpose is to give you an\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Final Project (20%): Entering the final third part of the semester, students will be required to form teams\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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There is a no-excuse policy in this class.<\/span><\/div>\n
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There are no extra credit assignments except for a bonus course review that is worth 30 points.<\/span><\/div>\n
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You should make intelligent, well thought-out and well-written assignments and responses to questions and to the\u00a0<\/span>postings of your classmates on the Discussion Boards. Spell check and grammar check all postings. Use a\u00a0<\/span>business-appropriate style of writing for assignments and your Discussion Board postings. When requested,\u00a0<\/span>support your answers with quotes from research or the assigned reading.<\/span><\/div>\n
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“i tnk u ryte gud :-)” will earn you zero points :-(<\/span><\/div>\n
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That means correct spelling, capitalization and punctuation. Here are two Web sites with information on the style\u00a0<\/span>or writing required for your Discussion Board postings:<\/span><\/div>\n
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http:\/\/www.emailreplies.com\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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http:\/\/owl.english.purdue.edu\/handouts\/pw\/p_emailett.html<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
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Your responses to the postings of others may be informal and brief but should comment on the content of the\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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posting and should have something intelligent to say about the original posting. Stay on the topic and on relevant\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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issues such as the subject of writing or the relevance of content to writing, journalism, grammar, etc. Your\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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personal opinions about society or politics or postings that are not relevant to writing will not earn points.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Failure for Excessive Absence will be in excess of (2) classes. One week participation in Discussion Board or\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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the delivery of a week\u2019s assignments is the equivalent of one week of attendance. If you miss three weeks of\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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work in this course, (that means that you do not log on to the Discussion Boards or complete an assignment for\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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any three weeks) you will fail the course according to CUNY attendance policies. Participation in Discussion\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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Boards and completion of assignments constitute attendance, hence regular participation is vital to your grade.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Grading Information<\/span><\/div>\n
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How do you keep track of your grade?<\/span><\/div>\n
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Your current point total is available anytime in the Blackboard Grade Center. If you are approximately within 10%\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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of the number of points possible, you are doing A level work. Within 20% is approximately a B. 30% a C. 40% a<\/span><\/div>\n
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D. Below 40% an F.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Assignments will be penalized for lateness. One point will be penalized for every day late at the beginning of the\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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semester. More points (5 per day) will be penalized starting with the MidTerm\/Final Exam Assignments Part 1\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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and Part 2 and continuing to the end of the semester.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Here are the metrics that determine the grade for the weekly writing assignments:<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 (C) Overall Content, including your use of logic, the originality of your ideas and the effectiveness of your\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 (R) The quality of your Research, including the quantity and quality of your referenced material.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 (O) The Organization of your writing, including your structure, and the logic development of your structure\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 (W) Word use including vocabulary and grammar<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 (S) Stylistic and technical elements, including appearance, consistent citing of references, spelling and\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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The weighting of each of these elements will be as follows: C=45, R=25, O=10, W=10, S=10 points<\/span><\/div>\n
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Weekly Work Schedule:<\/span><\/div>\n
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Week 0 – Self-Introduction, Submit Honor Code,<\/span><\/div>\n
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Week 1 – Understanding Web Design<\/span><\/div>\n
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Week 2 – Anatomy of a Website<\/span><\/div>\n
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Week 3 – Web Design Unity<\/span><\/div>\n
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Week 4 \u2013 Web Design Lists, Images, Tables<\/span><\/div>\n
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Week 5 \u2013 Elements of Web Design<\/span><\/div>\n
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Week 6 – Web Typography<\/span><\/div>\n
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Week 7 – Site Planning and Site Mapping<\/span><\/div>\n
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Week 8 – Elements of Usability<\/span><\/div>\n
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Week 9 \u2013 Midterm Web Design Project<\/span><\/div>\n
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Week 10 \u2013 SPRING RECESS NO ASSIGNMENT FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 12<\/span><\/div>\n
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Week 11 \u2013 Search Engine Optimization<\/span><\/div>\n
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Week 12 \u2013 Marketing and Conversion<\/span><\/div>\n
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Week 13 – Analytics<\/span><\/div>\n
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Week 14 \u2013 Forming Final Project Teams<\/span><\/div>\n
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Week 15 \u2013 Work on Final Team Project<\/span><\/div>\n
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Week 16 \u2013 Delivery of Final Team Project\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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Total points possible 972.<\/span><\/div>\n
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ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATIONS: The CUNY School of Professional Studies is firmly committed to making\u00a0<\/span>higher education accessible to students with disabilities by removing architectural barriers and providing programs and\u00a0<\/span>support services necessary for them to benefit from the instruction and resources of the University. Early planning is\u00a0<\/span>essential for many of the resources and accommodations provided. Please see:\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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http:\/\/sps.cuny.edu\/student_services\/disabilityservices.html<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
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ONLINE ETIQUETTE AND ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY: The University strictly prohibits the use of University online\u00a0<\/span>resources or facilities, including Blackboard, for the purpose of harassment of any individual or for the posting of any\u00a0<\/span>material that is scandalous, libelous, offensive or otherwise against the University\u2019s policies. Please see:<\/span><\/div>\n
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http:\/\/media.sps.cuny.edu\/filestore\/8\/4\/9_d018dae29d76f89\/849_3c7d075b32c268e.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Academic dishonesty is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Cheating, forgery, plagiarism and\u00a0<\/span>collusion in dishonest acts undermine the educational mission of the City University of New York and the students’ personal\u00a0<\/span>and intellectual growth. Please see:<\/span><\/div>\n
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http:\/\/media.sps.cuny.edu\/filestore\/8\/3\/9_dea303d5822ab91\/839_1753cee9c9d90e9.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: If you need any additional help, please visit Student Support Services:\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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http:\/\/sps.cuny.edu\/student_resources\/<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
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James L. Richardson
\nAcademic Director & Associate Professor
\nCommunication and Media Program
\nCUNY School of Professional Studies
\n101 West 31st Street
\nNew York, NY\u00a0 10001
\nph:\u00a0212-652-2031<\/a>
\njames.richardson@mail.cuny.edu<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/sps.cuny.edu\/programs\/ba_commedia<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.jamesrichardson.net<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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