Week

Topic /  Readings / Assignments

Leaders

1  
(8/24)

Introduction to -- the Course, the COMM Major, the COMM Professional Portfolio. 
      READ: Learning Objectives (as revised in 2009)    AND   Evaluation Rubrics.

McGaan

2
(8/31)

Understanding the Goals, Expectations and Advantages of your major
READ:  Why (Study) Communication, What makes COMM unique and  Why Communication is Important: Themes  
LOOK AT:  Areas of Concentration in Communication and What is Communication 
BRING with you to class the Evaluation Rubrics.

2-Year Plan assignment due in class, 8/31

McGaan

3
(9/7)

Academic Competencies, Careers and Grad School in Communication, Media & PR
       REVIEW portfolios from the COMM Class of  2011 Portfolios  (Fry, Hart Keist, Rizzolli)
     "Professional Goal Setting assignment" due:  9/5 (Monday), 2pm (by email)

COMM Faculty

4
(9/14)

Introduction to the Creation of Web-Based Documents:  Using the Software I - MS Expression Web
 "Resume Assignment"  due: 9/12 (Monday), 2pm (by email)

Marcie Beintema
 [ Trotter Lab ]

5
(9/21)

Creating Web-Based Documents: Introduction. Using the Software II - MS Expression Web
  Finish web page version of your resume for your portfolio by 9/21  (Wed), end of class.
 

Marcie Beintema

  [ Trotter Lab ]

6
(9/2

Goal Setting and Discovering Portfolio Artifacts - Discussion     
   START "Documenting" assignment     READ:  Categories of Evidence for Portfolios |  Artifacts COMM Majors Use  
   Consider Off-campus Study -  Career/Internship/Off-campus Study Planning Resources  - ACM programs
      Monmouth College Off-campus Study programs page

McGaan

7
10/5

Mentoring Experience  |  Mentoring Groups
      READ:   Your Job Skills Portfolio: Giving You an Edge in the Marketplace  & Using Job Search Portfolios. .

8
(10/12)

Intro to Creating a Web Site:  Designing the Portfolio – Elements of Web Design.                         
 --Meet with your COMM Faculty Mentor  this week or before to discuss the  "Documenting COMM Objectives" assignment.  due:  10/20 (Thurs.)  2pm (by email)

McGaan

9
(10/19)

Mentoring Day 
(Individual Mtgs. this week on your submitted "Documenting" assignment.-- No class)
 "Documenting COMM Objectives" assignment.  due: 10/20 (Thurs.)  2pm (by email)

10
(10/26)

Writing Reflection Statements & Workshop Assignment  --  BRING a draft reflection statement to class
       REVIEW the Portfolio Evaluation Rubric.  Use the Reflection Check List to draft reflection statements

Look at the Joe Comm sample web portfolio for good reflection statements written by the COMM faculty

11
(11/2)

Portfolio Work day  --  CHECK OUT the requirements your portfolio must meet by Dec. 5
       REVISED Workshop Reflection Statement due:  11/2 (Wed.)

McGaan & Beintema

12
(11/9)

Internships and Independent Studies  -  Planning, Finding and Getting Them Approved.    Plus - Off-campus study
     REVIEW: Internship Policies and Requirements

McGaan

13
(11/16)

Your major and career -- Q&A
Portfolio Creation and Design -- Q&A

McGaan

(11/23)

Thanksgiving Break

14
(11/30)

Portfolio Work day

McGaan
[  Trotter Lab ]

15
(12/7)

Next Steps – Review - Evaluation

        Preliminary "Junior Portfolio" due:  12/5 (due = available on web site)

McGaan