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FALL 2007
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Family & Community Partnerships
FCS 512 - 601 INTERNET
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or instructor consent
Credit Hours: 3 credit(s)
Corequisites: None.
Required Lab: None.
Restrictions: CLAS MR, DR, GR
  Restrictions may be on all or some of the seats. For information visit: http://distance.ncsu.edu/registration/restrictions.html
Instructor:
 Andrew Behnke
Address:
 Box 7605
E-mail:
andrew_behnke@ncsu.edu
Phone:
 919-515-9156
Fax:
 919-515-2786
Course Description: This course explores the development of effective community partnerships and the integral role of families within communities. Topics include ecological and systems theory, diverse family forms, community based programming, intervening with families, holistic resource assessment and utilization, collaboration building, and community development to support families.
Course Informational Video :
None.
Primary Delivery Format :
 Internet
Course Website :
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/courses/fcs512.php
** Access to the website may be restricted to registered students or not available until the start of the semester.
Learning Management System :
 Elluminate , Vista
Additional Technology Requirements :
 Unity E-mail (http://webmail.ncsu.edu), Streaming Media
Lab Information :
 None.
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NCSU Campus Visits : No visits to NC State's campus are required, but please see below for special attendance requirements.
Other Attendance Requirements : Live lecture viewing is required each week and counted as attendance.
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Course Requirements: Prior to the first class, please do the following:
  1. Review the syllabus prior to emailing so you can ask any questions you may have.
  2. Email the following information to andrew_behnke@ncsu.edu
    Name
    Address
    Phone Number
    Email Address
    Unity ID
    AOL or Yahoo Screen Name (for chatting)
    Your current job position and/or student status
  3. You will need to plug in your web cam and headset prior to class- if you need these we have a limited supply and can send you one (just email).
  4. I will send each of you an invitation email, where you will click the link and be invited into the Elluminate session. I will use the first class time to explain how the system works for live learning experiences, and I will help each of you understand your active role in the class. We will discuss finding the best time for this course to virtually meet.
Grading:

Participation 20%
Face-to-Face/Elluminate session discussions (10%)
Face-to-Face/Elluminate reading leader (10%)

Class field projects 30%
Focus Group (15%)
Collaborative Meeting Observation (15%)

Article 50%
Article Proposal (5%)
Article Rough Draft (10%)
Article Sharing (5%)
Article Final Grade and Proof of Submission (30%)
Course Materials:
None required.
Miscellaneous Information: None.
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Tuition & Fees: The Tuition and Fees for Distance Education classes (section 601 and above) are calculated on a per credit hour basis and are not included as a part of on-campus tuition and fees. The fees paid by Distance Education students allow them to have full access to D.H. Hill Libraries, Math Labs, and Unity Computer Labs. Services such as the Student Health Center and the NC State Gymnasium are NOT available. For complete Tuition and Fees information please visit: http://distance.ncsu.edu/tuition/
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For registration information, please visit: http://distance.ncsu.edu/registration/ or call 919-515-9030 or toll-free 866-467-8283.

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