Attendance
Assignments
Classroom Expectations
Misc
Keys to success
100

What sign should you use to go to the restroom?

None, you are in graduate school.

100

All class/homework assignments should be submitted where?

Canvas, uploaded in doc format.

100

Should you be looking at your computer in class? yes or no

Why YES, especially if you want Prof. Berner to call on you! 

100

Your topic must be about local government - true or false

False.  

100

What do you need to be successful in this class? 

Sleep, decent food, exercise, sunshine, games, dogs, cats or plants as pets.

200

Can I bring food to class? 

Yes

and if it is good, please bring enough to share.

200

What should I do if I get stuck on an assignment?

Cry.....

or

Just set up a zoom call with Prof. Berner 

200

Students should dress professionally for class - true or false

I don't care as long as you are wearing something

200

How many times are you allowed to retake a pop quiz?

there are no quizzes so this is a silly question.

200

What else do you need to be successful in this class?.

A good, solid paper.

300

Daily Classwork represents what percentage of your grade?

None, just write a good, solid paper.

300

Assignments should be _______ spaced

SINGLE....ALWAYS SINGLE

300

If you are confused, you should keep quiet and assume you will never understand and your whole life is a failure.  

True or False

Your life is not a failure, in fact it will be much better if you bake something yummy and share it with the rest of the class.

300

You can swap drafts with others before turning it in.  True or False

Like, YEAH..... true!!

300

Is Prof. Berner going to read my papers closely and edit them? 

Every single freakin' word.

400

Students will participate in this to develop their leadership, social and professional skills.

Class discussion


Which is always improved with snacks.

400

What happens if I miss a scheduled deadline for an assignment?

Nothing ...

but you still have to do it.

400

Tests may only be retaken when you score below

There are no tests, so this is a silly question

400

What two items are required to leave the classroom?

Nothing  ........  I don't need to know why you are leaving.  Just leave.

400

Prof. Berner says this a lot

No stress.

No stress.

No stress.

No stress.

500

Can I skip class? 

Of course!! You are the one paying for it. But if you do without letting Prof. Berner know directly or via a friend, then she will contact you to ensure you are ok and maybe bring by some soup.

500

What happens if I can't get all the assignments done by the end of the semester?

Get an incomplete, which prevents you from registering for the next class.
500

How should I get help? 

Ask

500

This percentage of your grade is from group work

Zero - your grade is all on you.

500

What should you have at the end of PUBA 719 and 720?

A paper that is all yours, original research on a topic that matters to someone other than your mother, of which you are proud.