Course Syllabus

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Meet your instructor

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Welcome, my name is Cheryl Hughes, MBA and I am a Senior Lecturer with O'Neill-SPEA. I have been with O'Neill-SPEA since 2008 teaching courses in Human Resouces, Leadership and Management. I look forward to an amazing semester.

Email: ckhughes@iu.edu

Phone: 812-855-2844

Office location: SPEA 335 (note: Note A335 which is a classroom)

Office Hours: By Appointment (students will schedule Zoom or face-to-face office hours by emailing the professor. I found this more respectful of your time and eliminates students waiting outside my office for long periods of time)

Course Description

Since the early 20^th century, the practice of Human Resource Management has evolved from one of being purely administrative and transactional to one of significant strategic importance to organizations, providing transformational value in support of major business objectives. This is due in part to the introduction of technology and the related applications that have similarly evolved in the later 20^th century, continuing today and certainly into the future. Human Resource Information Systems is the discipline of combining human resources practices with information technology to effectively support organizations in pursuit of their business objectives. Human Resource Information Systems are used for automating repetitive, administrative tasks; creating, delivering and tracking activities associated with the major HR practices (recruiting, training and development, compensation and benefits, HR planning, organizational effectiveness, etc.); and are essential tools for supporting business decision making in regards to the management of an organization’s talent.

Course Scope

This course provides an overview of Human Resources Information Systems(HRIS), objectives of Human Resources Information Systems, Transformation of Human Resources in the digital age, E-Recruiting methods systems, Human Resources Information systems selection process and implementation, Human Resources Information Systems Self-Service Portal, Human Resources E-Learning and Training , Human Resources Performance Management systems, Future trends in Humans Resources systems and organizational acceptance of the Human Resources Information System. It will help students understand the various influences that Human Resources Information Systems have on individual units within the organization and how human resources information systems can help an organization run more efficiently.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

- Identify how the introduction of Human Resources Information Systems has facilitated and supported the ability of HR to provide transformation support of organizations.
- Effectively engage in the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of an organization’s Human Resource Information System.
- Analyze the various technology architectures and HR software applications in conjunction with the data, information, and knowledge needs of an organization to selection technology solutions and develop effective HR processes.
- Understand how Human Resource Information Systems support the various HR practices throughout the Talent Management Lifecycle.
How much time should you be spending on this class: This is a standard 3-credit semester length class, you are expected to spend an average of 6 or more hours outside of class per week on reading, studying, assignments, etc.

Course Requirements

Required Text and Materials

IU E-Text book (Unizin Engage): E-Text Richard D. Johnson, Kevin D. Carlson, Michael, J. Kavanagh. 2021. Human Resource Information Systems, 5^th Edition. Sage. Uploaded to your Canvas site.

Technical Requirements

You will need the following to participate in this course:

Desktop or laptop computer
Paper and Pen or Pencil (bring to each class session)
Reliable Internet connection
Webcam
External microphone or headset with built-in microphone
Some way to make and post a simple video (e.g., using a webcam, or a smartphone)
Access to Canvas
Access to Kaltura
Use of phones, laptops, or other devices for non‑course activities is prohibited during class. (Note: No phones should be out or in use during class.)

Technical Support

For additional help with technical issues, consult:

University Information Technology Services (UITS) (human support)
IU Knowledge Base (IUKB) (documentation for IU applications and services)
Canvas Student Guide
IUware (download free software)

Course Assessment & Grades

Course Assessment:

See Canvas Modules/Assignments for details

Submitting Assignments

Assignments will be submitted on Canvas/Assignments

Assignments will be submitted through Turnitin on Canvas

How Will I Know How I’m Doing in This Course?

Grades will be posted in Canvas within 72-96 hours of the due date. The Canvas Grades tool shows the grades given to individual assignments as well as your calculated course grade based on the assignments that have been graded thus far. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact me.

Use of generative AI (such as ChatGPT) in this class

Using AI to assist in completing assignments will be allowed only in the following ways:

ChatGPT may be used to find sources.

All other use of AI are prohibited. You are permitted to use the free version of Grammarly and Microsoft Word’s spelling and grammar tool.

If you use AI in an unauthorized manner, you will be committing plagiarism* and will be subject to penalties in this class and sanctions by Indiana University.

WARNING: Submitting any questions, assignments, notes, slides, or other instructor-produced course materials into Generative AI without permission is a violation of the faculty member’s exclusive rights and will be reported to the Dean of Students as academic misconduct.

*Plagiarism: Plagiarism is defined as presenting someone else’s work, including the work of other students, as one’s own. Any ideas or materials taken from another source for either written or oral use must be fully acknowledged, unless the information is common knowledge. Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, & Conduct. (emphasis added)

Your assignment and course grades will be determined using the following scale:

Grading Scheme

Grade	% Range
A	94-100
A-	90-93
B+	87-89
B	84-86
B-	80-83
C+	77-79
C	74-76
C-	70-73
D+	67-69
D	64-66
D-	60-63
F	<60%

Late Work

Late Submission of Assignments

Due dates for all assignments can be found on the Canvas-Assignments tab. Pay attention to the Assignments tab, any changes or adjustments will be reflected on this tab. Failure to submit an assignment by the due date/time will result in a 10% deduction of the assignment’s point value up to 24-hours past the deadline. After a 24-hour period a grade of “0” will be assigned.

Please make sure you are aware that the “due” date is different from the “available until” date in Canvas.

Note: This does not apply to exams. Exams are due as noted on Canvas.

There are no make-up examinations or assignments unless there are qualifying circumstances.

Students will work with the Student Care Team: An attendance memo is a notice sent by the Student Care and Resource Center on behalf of the Dean of Students office to instructors to alert them of an absence during an emergency. They will require documentation to verify your absence and will not share the reason for the absence with your instructors.
The situations that qualify for an attendance memo are student hospitalizations, the death of an immediate family member, or similar crisis moments that prevent the student from contacting their professors directly. If your situation does not qualify for an attendance memo, please reference the student responsibility information and contact the Student Care and Resource Center at 812.856.CARE or email iucare@iu.edu.
An attendance memo cannot be made for absences that occurred in the past but are meant to communicate in the present moment.
Attendance memos are not necessarily required by all instructors. You may find that you can communicate with your instructors without the assistance of an attendance memo.

What should I do after an attendance memo is sent?

An attendance memo does not excuse a student’s absence or coursework. It is up to each instructor to decide whether to excuse an absence and if alternative arrangements will be required.
As soon as students are able, they are responsible for being in contact with their instructors to determine the next steps for addressing missed class time and coursework.
The Student Care and Resource Center supports students by ensuring they have all the appropriate campus and community resources to be safe, healthy and successful. To get connected, please submit a Care Referral.

Course Assessment & Grades Attendance and In Class Activities

Students who seek accessibility measures (accommodations) due to temporary impairments, which AES (Accessible Educational Services) defines as including, but not limited to, “broken bones, sprains, concussions, and appendicitis,” should be referred to Accessible Educational Services.

Attendance and In-Class Activities/Participation

Attendance & Participation Policy

Attendance Expectations

Regular attendance is required and will be recorded each class session. Students may earn up to 2.5 points per class for attendance.

There are 29 scheduled class sessions, excluding Labor Day and Thanksgiving week.

Students are granted three (3) discretionary absences for the semester. These absences may be used for any reason; however, students are encouraged to plan wisely.

Participation Expectations

Students may earn up to 2.5 points per class for participation. Active, constructive engagement is expected. Note: these points are not automatic. Students must participate to earn points, level of participation will determine how many points earned each class session.

Points may be deducted for:

Arriving late or leaving early (unless approved prior to class or an emergency)
Excessive entering and exiting of the classroom during class.
Lack of participation
Use of phones, laptops, or other devices for non‑course activities (Note: No phones should be out or in use during class.)

Students are expected to contribute meaningfully to class discussions and activities. See Attendance and In-Class Activities/Participation for more detail.

After the three allowed absences, the remaining 26 sessions count toward the attendance/participation grade. Students will begin the semester with full points, the professor will deduct points as necessary throughout the semester.

Attendance 26 sessions × 2.5 points = 65 total possible points.

Participation 26 sessions x 2.5 points = 65 total possible points

Make‑Up Policy for In‑Class Activities/Assigments

*If a student uses one of their three excused absences on a day when in‑class activity points are assigned, those points may be made up within five (5) days of the missed class session. Unless otherwise noted in the assignment. In class activity/assigment points are in addition to participation points.

Guest Speakers

Public, nonprofit and private sector officials and executives may be invited to speak to the class. The dates and subjects will be announced according to guest availability, and the schedule and syllabus will be revised accordingly.

Attendance will be taken during guest presentations and material from these presentations may appear on an exam, quiz or assignment. When guest speakers are visiting our classroom. Respecting our guests, students are to arrive on time and remain seated. No entering and leaving the classroom during the Guest speaker visit. Students will earn Guest Speaker Activity points not only for attendance day of the guest visit but also for participation. Points earned for attendance and points earned for participation. Please note: if you have a condition or need to leave during a guest speaker meet with me at the start of the semester so that you can be accommodated and not lose points. Further see the Accessible Education Services office for additional support.

What is Participation?

In-class participation is:

Raising and answering questions.
Sharing ideas, observations, and personal experiences.
Pointing out relevant data.
Generating potential solutions.
Relating and synthesizing the ideas of others.
Pointing out relationships to earlier discussions.
Helping others develop their views and ideas.

In-class participation is NOT:

An opportunity for the instructor to appear more knowledgeable than you.
An opportunity for the most extroverted or vocal students to continually offer their ideas while everyone sits there quietly.
Asking about course administration topics. Those should be asked outside of class via email, office hours, or schedule a private Zoom meeting.

In-class participation is an opportunity to:

Make class interesting.
Explore ideas both closely to and sometimes tangentially related to the topic for the day.
Substantively engage course material that is complex.
Examine issues from multiple perspectives.

Practice speaking in front of a large group conveying complex thoughts/ideas.
Discuss topics about which you are uncertain in a safe environment. No one should be “afraid to be wrong” in this course. Also, if you are confused or have questions, it is likely others do too. Speak up.