| Education
& Work Experience
A.A.S., Hiwassee College - General Studies, 1987
B.A., East Tennessee State University - Mass Communications, 1992
M.H.R.D., Clemson University - Human Resource Development, 1996
Post doctoral work at The University of Tennessee - Education
Ms. Ross began her career at Walters State as an adjunct instructor
in 2000. In 2002, accepted the position as the Program Director
for the Administrative Office Assistant Program. She is a native
of Madisonville, Tennessee. She worked at BMW Manufacturing in
Greer, South Carolina as well as DeRoyal Industries. She is
currently pursing a Ph.D. in Education with an Instructional
Technology emphasis at The University of Tennessee.
Courses Taught
MGMT 1100 -
Business Computer Applications
MGMT 1110 - Electronic
Spreadsheet and Database Applications
MGMT 2110 - Advanced Word Processing and
Desktop Publishing
MGMT 2500 - PowerPoint Presentations and
Web Page Design
MGMT 2590 - Business Presentations
MGMT 2980 - Students in Free Enterprise
Practicum
OADM 1210 - Administrative Office
Procedures and Simulation
OADM 2990 - Office Administration Internship
MGMT 1100 Business Computer
Applications
............... 3
credits
This course is designed to
assist the student in achieving proficiency in computer applications as
they relate to business solutions. The student will demonstrate a
working knowledge of word processing, electronic communications, data
bases, presentation software and spreadsheets.
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MGMT 1110 Electronic
Spreadsheet and Database Applications
...........................................
3 credits
Electronic spreadsheet
software will be utilized for business applications such as the
preparation of worksheets and financial statements. The course also
emphasizes database management techniques for the microcomputer.
F, S
MGMT 2110 Advanced Word Processing and Desktop Publishing
...........................................
3 credits
Creating and editing advanced
text documents and importing the text documents into desktop publishing
software packages will be the emphasis of this course. Microcomputers
and several software packages are utilized for business applications
such as the preparation of brochures and newsletters.
As required
MGMT 2500 PowerPoint Presentations and Web Page Design
.................................................
3 credits
This course should provide
in-depth introduction of using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include
basic and advanced skills of PowerPoint, the design concepts of creating
presentations. Also, the course should present fundamental concepts and
applications of Microsoft FrontPage to build and publish Web sites,
manage existing Web sites, use FrontPage with existing Office 97
applications, and create hyperlinks and HTML documents. Because basic
computer-use knowledge is required, prerequisites to this course
MGMT 2590 Business Presentations
................................
3 credits
A capstone course designed to
teach formal presentation skills for use in a business environment.
Students will learn how to design, produce and present comprehensive
business documents. The course will emphasize skills required to produce
professional high quality documents. Word processing; desktop
publishing, and business presentation software will be utilized.
Communication and presentation skills (written and oral) must
be demonstrated. Students
should take this course in the last semester of their program.
(Prerequisites: Last semester prior to graduation or permission of
instructor) S
MGMT 2980 Students in Free Enterprise Practicum
.....
2 credits
A course designed to provide
students the opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork and
communication skills through practicing and teaching the principles of
free enterprise. S
OADM 1210 Administrative Office
Procedures and Simulation
.................................................
3 credits
A study of the principles and
techniques of office procedures including responsibilities for placing
and receiving calls, paper and electronic filing, traditional and
electronic mail systems, handling travel details, document preparation
in the automated office, payroll recording, presenting statistical data,
calendaring, and handling details for meetings. Students will also have
simulated office experiences with the principles and techniques taught
in the course. (Prerequisites for this course include OADM 1040 or
equivalent and OADM 1010.)
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OADM
2990 Office Administration Internship
............
3 credits
An office administration
internship of combined learning and office work experience. Students
will be placed in private industry as well as Walters State Community
College administrative offices. (Prerequisite: OADM 1010 and OADM 1210)
F, S
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