Course
Objectives
At the end of this
course, students should...
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understand many of
the broader ethical, physical, political, cultural, and economic
constraints to providing information access to the underserved.
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develop a rubric for assessing programs
and projects that address the current disparities.
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apply this knowledge and rubric to several
past, present, or planned programs.
Expectations
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Attend classes
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Complete all assignments and exercises by the due date
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Contribute to the class as a professional
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Participate in class discussions and exercises; work
in groups and independently
Assignments
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Attendance
is the best way to master the ideas, meet visiting
professionals, and network with your colleagues.
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Participation in classroom discussions and the forum is the best
way to demonstrate that you have done the readings. (Discussing
the readings...)
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You will
be assigned to a small group to develop a rubric for project
evaluation and present your group's work to the class for
feedback.
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Each
student will employ the rubric to evaluate three Last Mile
projects (in class Wiki) and present their results to the class.
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A final essay gives you the
opportunity to synthesize your work and demonstrate your mastery
of the topics.
Course Grading
|
10 points |
Attendance |
30 points |
Classroom and Forum Participation |
20 points |
Develop Project Assessment Rubric (small group) |
10 points |
Midterm Exam (Quiz) |
10 points |
Program Evaluations |
20 points |
Final Exam (Take-home Essay) |
Letter grades will be assigned as follows:
Grad |
Undergrad |
Points |
Description |
H |
A |
>95 |
Mastery of course content at the highest level of
attainment that can reasonably be expected |
P |
A-
B+
B
B- |
92-94
87-91
83-86
80-82 |
A totally acceptable performance demonstrating an
adequate level of attainment |
L |
C+
C
C-
D+
D |
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
60-66 |
A marginal performance in the required exercises
demonstrating a minimal passing level |
F |
F |
<60 |
For whatever reasons, an unacceptable performance |
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