Dear Students,

Welcome to BUMA 094-0739! I trust that you had a wonderful winter break. I am delighted that you have registered for this course pertaining to Business Communications.

Please feel free to refer to me as Professor or Professor Earle (she/her/hers) when communicating throughout the course. My personal and professional background is provided in Canvas under Profile.

Course Name: BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

Course Syllabus

BUMA 094, Section 0739 – Fully Online

Class Schedule: January 30, 2023 – May 26, 2023

Required Materials: Cengage Business Communication Process & Product, Mary Ellen Guffey & Dana Loewy

10^th ed, cy 2022 - ISBN: 9780357129258 – Cengage Special Student Fee $30.00

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Students can access and order the E-textbook and MindTap through this course in Canvas under the Orientation Module: Module 0 - Orientation.

There is a delay with providing access to the course materials at the COD Bookstore. Cengage is offering a two-week grace period and providing access to course materials at no cost. If you need longer than the two-week grace period, please let me know. (Links to an exteNote: There is a two-week grace period on your account if established directly through Cengage, if more time is needed, please let me know.

Please access this course online no later than Sunday, February 5th for attendance reporting purposes. I can be contacted through canvas with any questions.at: gearle@collegofthedesert.edu

I look forward to having each of you as students in the Business Communications class and anticipate a great Spring 2023 Semester.

Best Regards,

Professor Earle (she/her/hers)

Email: gearle@collegeofthedesert.edu

Office: 760-674-3778