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PADM 5791 Syllabus, Spring 2015
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Updated Jan. 10 to modify link to CCH book.
Updated Jan. 10 to add link to Code of U.S. Government.
Updated Jan. 11 to add link to Call to Action: Health Reform 2009.
Updated Jan 15 to correct days and dates in calendar and to identify specific due dates for
blog assignments.
Updated Feb. 5 to change Title II to Title I to be included in Module 2.
ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY
ALBANY, GEORGIA
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE NUMBER: PADM 5791 COURSE TITLE: Healthcare Politics
and Policy
COURSE CREDITS: 3 SEMESTER: SPRING 2015
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Bruce Neubauer
Simmons 307
229 430-4872
Email:
asurams.edu or
OFFICE HOURS:
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through
Friday and as announced any by
appointment.
COURSE MEETING TIME AND
PLACE:
Thursday evenings 5:15 p.m. to 7:45
p.m. in Simmons 202
Course Homepage
http://www.robertcat.net/spring2015/padm5791/
Course blog:
http://padm5791spring2015.blogspot.com/
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
The Guide to Healthcare Reform: Readings and Commentary ISBN-13: 978-1567936940 Daniel B. McLaughlin, editor
Health Administration Press
http://ache.org/publications/product.aspx?pc=2278
SUPPLEMENTAL BOOK RESOURCE
CCH's Law, Explanation and Analysis of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,
Including Reconciliation Act Impact
The parts of this book available here are adequate for our purposes in this course.
http://books.google.com/books/about/Law_Explanation_and_Analysis_of_the_Pati.html?
id=tCTt0sq2vaEC
PADM 5791 Syllabus, Spring 2015
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REQUIRED FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS
Modern Healthcare
http://www.modernhealthcare.com/?trk=HITS&mh
Register for free
https://home.modernhealthcare.com/clickshare/myhome.do
Subscribe to all of their Modern Healthcare Newsletters
Modern Healthcare A.M.
Modern Healthcare Alerts
HITS
Modern Physician
Modern Healthcare's The Most
Kaiser Family Foundation
http://kff.org/
Check this page at least three times a week.
Sign up for email alerts at the bottom of the page, or
http://kff.org/email/?utm_campaign=KFF%3A+General&utm_source=hs_email&utm_m
edium=email&utm_content=15463150&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-
_GOGJYn4xXGqenwn4XF6T0MO8DnQs-gFuN3EGhEWUhXdaLEgn3z-
5dLbHrpWd56BfCGSjcT_YDsIpZRiK-UfIyHzSodA&_hsmi=15463150
KEY WEB LINKS
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/
http://www.dpc.senate.gov/healthreformbill/healthbill96.pdf
TITLE I - QUALITH, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/title/i-quality-affordable-health-care.pdf
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 1
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/title/i-amendments.pdf
TITLE II - ROLE OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS (before reconciliation)
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/title/ii-role-of-public-programs.pdf
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 1I
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/title/ii-amendments.pdf
TITLE III - IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF HEALTH CARE
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/title/iii-improving-the-quality.pdf
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE III
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/title/iii-amendments.pdf
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TITLE IV - PREVENTION OF CHRONIC DISEASE AND IMPROVING PUBLIC
HEALTH
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/title/iv-prevention-of-chronic-disease.pdf
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 1V
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/title/iv-amendments.pdf
TITLE V - HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/title/v-healthcare-workforce.pdf
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE V
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/title/v-healthcare-workforce.pdf
TITLE VI - TRANSPARENCY AND PROGRAM INGEGRITY
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/title/vi-transparency-program-integrity.pdf
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE VI
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/title/vi-amendments.pdf
TITLE VII - IMPROVING ACCESS TO INNOVATIVE MEDICAL THERAPIES
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/section/2302-drugs-purchased-by.pdf
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE VII
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/title/vii-amendments.pdf
TITLE VIII - COMMUNITY LIVING ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS
ACT (CLASS ACT)
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/title/vii-improving-access-to-innovative.pdf
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE VIII
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/title/viii-amendments.pdf
TITLE IX - REVENUE PROVISIONS
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/title/ix-revenue-provisions.pdf
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE IX
http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/law/title/ix-amendments.pdf
TITLE X - STRENGTHING QUALITY, AFFORDABILE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL
AMERICANS
[Link not available.]
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE X
[Link not available.]
Wolters Kluwer Law & Health search for "ACA"
http://health.wolterskluwerlb.com/?s=ACA
(Notice the Blogroll on the right side of the page.)
Text of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/111/hr3590/text
Code of the U.S. Government
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text
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Call to Action: Health Reform 2009 – by Senator Max Baucus (Adobe pdf file download)
http://www.finance.senate.gov/download/?id=916b0ea3-96dc-4c7a-bb35-241fa822367e
NOTICES
There is a substantial amount of material taught and tested in this course that is not
in the textbook. For this and other reasons regular class attendance is important.
This course is a hybrid course, meaning that some sessions will be online. Some course
materials will be made available online.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course deals with contemporary health-care policies and politics. The course
includes discussions of the current crisis in health costs and proposed solutions.
RATIONALE
Without an understanding of modern healthcare policy it is not possible to effectively
manage or administer a government agency or other organization whose mission relates
to the regulation or delivery of healthcare services.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, students are expected to . . .
1. Have a demonstrated understanding of each of the five core competencies required by
the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).
2. Know and be able to explain to others the scope and nature of public administration as
a field of study and as a profession, and be able to write and speak in ways that reflect
that knowledge. This includes a demonstrated understanding of the political and
organizational contexts of public administration.
3. Know and be able to explain to others the major challenges facing public
administrators in the United States and the academic field of public administration,
including the challenges of trust, the appropriate exercise of authority, and varieties of
collaboration.
NASPAA LEARNING OUTCOMES (COMPETENCIES)
The MPA program has adopted the universal required competencies prescribed by the
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). These
competencies include five domains that require the abilities:
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1. To lead and manage in public governance.
This competency will be addressed through class presentations and discussions.
2. To participate in and contribute to the public policy process.
This competency will be addressed through class presentations and discussions.
3. To analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions.
This competency will be addressed through class presentations and discussions and
through blogging assignments.
4. To articulate and apply a public service perspective.
This competency will be addressed through class presentations and discussions and
assessed via one or more essay questions on the midterm and final examination.
5. To communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing
workforce.
This competency will be addressed through class presentations and discussions.
PREREQUISITES
Admission into graduate program at Albany State University and eligible to take graduate
level courses in the current semester. This is a graduate level course and is not
available to undergraduates. If you are an undergraduate it is your responsibility to
identify yourself to the instructor and to withdraw from the course immediately.
METHOD OF STUDENT EVALUATION
The following table contains the weighting of course activities by percent. All
assignments will be evaluated by correctness, substance and quality of expression. Any
work submitted late will be reduced to a maximum grade of 75% of the value of the
perfect score for work submitted on time. Exceptions will be made only for valid and
exceptional reasons.
PADM 5791
Assignments are due on the day of our scheduled class meeting. See grading policy
regarding late assignments.
ACTIVITY PERCENTAGE POINTS DUE
DATE
Part 1 of each of
ten blog
assignments
2% each
total 10%
total of 200 See course
calendar.
Part 2 of each of
ten blog
assignments
2% each
total 10%
total of 200 See course
calendar.
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Midterm 20% 200 Week 9
Portfolio Paper 20% 200 Week 16
Final 20% 200 May 5
TOTALS: 100% 1,000
The midterm and final examination will each be graded on a 100 point scale and then
each grade multiplied by two (2) for purposes of calculation of the course grade. The
midterm and the final must be taken in person and will be administered during a class
meeting unless otherwise announced. A higher grade on the final examination will
substitute for a lower grade on the midterm.
The midterm grade report will be based on the midterm examination grade and
assignments due prior to the midterm.
This scale will be used when calculating each student's course grade.
900-1000 points A
800 - 899 points B
700 - 799 points C
600 - 699 points D
0 - 599 points F
PORTFOLIO PAPER
Write a portfolio paper using APA style about a topic of interest to you relevant to this
course. Talk with me about the topic prior to beginning to write your paper. At least one
draft of the paper must be reviewed by a QEP writing specialist, and I must be made
aware of his or her feedback. Let me work with you on this assignment. Keep me in the
loop. Don't surprise me. This paper must be five to ten pages and include five to ten
appropriate citations and references. You are required to share at least one draft of your
paper with me and a QEP Writing Specialist, at least two weeks prior to the due date.
METHOD OF DELIVERY OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
This is a hybrid course supplemented with use of online resources. Methods of instruction
include reading and assignments, classroom presentations, discussions and examinations.
We will meet regularly as do traditional courses.
UNIVERSITY'S SEMESTER CALENDAR
http://www.asurams.edu/about-asu/enrollment-management/registrars- office/academic-calendars/
OTHER RELEVANT PROVISIONS AND POLICIES
Class attendance policy
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Class attendance at Albany State University is compulsory. Students’ grades are based on
daily class participation and performance. Teachers will not administer examinations and
quizzes to students who have been absent from class for reasons other than official
business of the University, sickness, or emergencies such as death in immediate family,
jury duty, court summons, etc. When students are absent for emergency reasons, the
number of excused absences permitted should not exceed the number of credit hours
awarded for the course except for the most extreme avoidable emergencies (e.g., death of
family members, jury duty, etc.). The instructor will officially certify all excused absences.
Means of electronic communications
ASU RAMmail account is the university’s official means of electronic communication
with students. Students are required to use the ASU website (www.asurams.edu) and
RAMmail for important university’s official information on financial aid, current class
schedule, registration holds, account balances, etc. In order to communicate with students
by other means as needed, each student is asked to provide the university with his/her
current telephone number(s) and mailing address via BannerWeb.
University writing reinforcement policy
Writing is integral to teaching and learning in all disciplines. Writing in this course will
be evaluated with rubrics established for the different online class activities. Writing
activities in this course will be evaluated and may include in-class and out-of-class
writing assignments and essay writing required on examinations. All written work must
reflect good English composition.
Students with Disabilities
Albany State University is committed to achieving equal educational opportunities and
full participation for persons with disabilities. It is the policy that no qualified student be
excluded from participating in any University program or activity, be denied the benefits
of any University program or activity, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination with
regard to any University program or activity.
Students with disabilities must be ensured the same access to programs, opportunities,
and activities at the University as all others. Existing barriers, whether physical,
programmatic or attitudinal must be removed.
There must be ongoing vigilance to ensure that new barriers are not erected.
The efforts to accommodate students with disabilities must be measured against the goal
of full participation and integration. Services and programs to promote these benefits for
students with disabilities shall complement and support, but not duplicate, the regular
services and programs.
Achieving full participation and integration of students with disabilities requires the
cooperative efforts of all departments, offices, and personnel. To this end, the University
will continue to strive to achieve excellence in its services and to assure that its services
are delivered equitably and efficiently to all of its members.
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Therefore, Albany State University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 by providing reasonable
accommodations for qualified students with a disability. If you are a student with a
verified disability, please contact the Office of Student Disability Servicesfor
accommodations or special assistance, New Student Center (GREEN ZONE). Ms.
Velsenna King, Student Disability Coordinator can be reached at 229-903-3611 or Main
Office 229-903-3610. This is the only office that can provide University
accommodations. You must self-identify and register with the Office of Student
Disability Services.
Accessibility: The Key to Equal Opportunity
Assurance of equal educational opportunity rest upon legal foundations established by
federal law, specially the Rehabilitation Act 1973 including Section 504, and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. By federal law, any person with a disability is
any person who: 1) has a physical or mental impairment: 2) has a record of such
impairment; or 3) is regarded as having such an impairment which substantially limits
one or more major life activities such as self-care, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking,
breathing, or learning.
Plagiarism
Work that is submitted for credit must be the original work of the student. Any
assignment that is not the original work of the student is considered plagiarism and in
violation of the Student Code of Conduct and Academic Responsibility. Plagiarism
occurs when another person’s work, words, or ideas are represented as one’s own without
the use of a school-recognized method of citation (e.g., copied from another source such
as an author or another student without properly acknowledging the actual writer/author),
or when another person’s work is copied or otherwise duplicated for academic credit.
Plagiarism also occurs when knowingly giving or allowing one’s own work to be copied
or otherwise duplicated by another for academic credit, or when resubmitting one’s own
work for academic credit (i.e., work that has previously been submitted for academic
credit).If the faculty member or administration determines that plagiarism has occurred,
the following disciplinary action will ensue, as per the student code of conduct:
Possible Sanctions:
Restitution (if required)
Probation
Recommended grade of “F’ in the course
Recommended grade of 0 on assignment
University suspension for not less than one year
Expulsion
Loss of Student Office/Leadership Position
Judicial Record Hold
Counseling
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Possible violations are also inclusive of cheating and fabrication. Please refer to your
student code of conduct for comprehensive policy:
VALUE III. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY; Section 1. Academic Dishonesty and
Section 2. Forgery, Dishonesty, Fraudulent Acts and/or Misrepresentation.
University dates
The entire ASU academic calendar for spring 2014 is available at the following URL.
http://www.asurams.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Spring-2015-Academic-
Calendar.pdf
Class and course cancellation/modification policy
The instructor reserves the right to make modifications to the course syllabus and
requirements that are in the best interest of the learning environment. Students will be
notified in a timely manner of any such modifications in class and on the course Web
site. In the event a class meeting needs to be cancelled, the instructor will make effort to
notify students via email. The topics missed during this class will be rescheduled or an
independent class assignment given. Revisions to this syllabus and/or the course calendar
will be announced in class, with appropriate notice, and will be reflected in the edition of
the syllabus including the course schedule available on the web.
Sexual harassment policy
Sexual harassment is not condoned by Albany State University or the University System
of Georgia.
Equal opportunity statement
Albany State University is an equal opportunity agency of the State of Georgia and as
such does not discriminate against students on the basis of race, national origin, religion,
disability, gender, sexual orientation, or family status.
Classroom standards
Students are to adhere to all university policies on attendance, punctuality, make up tests,
plagiarism/cheating, withdrawal from class, incomplete grades and final examinations.
Failure to participate in the course plus failure to formally withdraw as per University
policies and schedules will result in a grade of F. Please refer to the student handbook,
graduate catalog, and any departmental and program guidelines. An atmosphere of
mutual respect and decorum should be maintained at all times in the learning process. All
students will treat each other with respect in all circumstances. An atmosphere of healthy
intellectual learning and exchange of views will be upheld in class. Students may
disagree with respect, not contempt. Students are expected to employ non-biased speech
relating to gender, race, physical disability, and other applicable descriptions when
communicating. In class, respectful and professional conduct is required towards all.
Use of cell phones and ringing of cell phones and pagers in the classroom are not
allowed. Realizing that cell phones are a means of communication of emergency
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information students are asked to place them on the vibrate setting rather than the ring
setting.
As per University policies, children, infants and other persons not enrolled in the course
are not allowed to attend classes. Audio and/or video recordings of class sessions are not
permitted. Students may not sell notes of class presentations.
Dress code
The Albany State University Dress Standard is available through the Student Government
Association. The gist of it is that we should all wear clean, modest and unrevealing attire
in good taste. Dress and cover appropriately.
Incomplete grades
A grade of Incomplete will not be given except as intended by University policies. An
Incomplete will only be given if the student is otherwise passing the course at the end of
the semester and has one assignment that cannot be completed during the semester for
reasons beyond the student's control.
Portfolio completion
All students entering the MPA program are strongly encouraged to begin compiling a
portfolio of their academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, conference,
workshops and seminar participations as well as their internship experience. At the end of
their academic career in the MPA program, students will be required to present the
completed portfolio as part of their exit process.
ANTICIPATED CONTENT MODULES
MODULE 1
Readings: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - The Affordable Care Act
The Law: Title I - Quality, Affordable Health Care for All Americans
Presentation: To be provided online and/or in classroom.
Activity: See blogging assignments.
MODULE 2
Readings: Chapter 9 - Health Policy and Advocacy
Chapter 10 - The Future
The Law: Title I – Quality, Affordable Care for all Americans
(syllabus updated Feb. 5)
Presentation: To be provided online and/or in classroom.
Activity: See blogging assignments.
MODULE 3
Readings: Chapter 3 - Prevention, Wellness and Population Health
The Law: Title IV - Prevention of Chronic disease and Improving Public
Health
Presentation: To be provided online and/or in classroom.
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Activity: See blogging assignments.
MODULE 4
Readings: Chapter 4 - Chronic Disease Management and Primary Care
The Law: Title V - Health Care Workforce
Presentation: To be provided online and/or in classroom.
Activity: See blogging assignments.
MODULE 5
Readings: Chapter 5 - Productivity and Quality
The Law: Title III - Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Health Care
Presentation: To be provided online and/or in classroom.
Activity: See blogging assignments.
MODULE 6
Readings: Chapter 6 - Payment Incentives
The Law: Title VI - Transparency and Program Integrity
Title IX - Revenue Provisions
Presentation: To be provided online and/or in classroom.
Activity: See blogging assignments.
MODULE 7
Readings: Chapter 7 - The Safety Net
Chapter 8 - The Perfect Market Insurance Reform
The Law: Title VII - Improving Access to Innovative Medical Therapies
Title VIII - Community Living Assistance Services and
Supports Act
Presentation: To be provided online and/or in classroom.
Activity: See blogging assignments.
COURSE SCHEDULE, ACTIVITIES AND TOPICAL OUTLINE
As instructor, I reserve the right to make reasonable modifications to this schedule
and other parts of this syllabus with reasonable notice through appropriate means.
It will be necessary for me to add some due dates related to the portfolio paper
assignment. When amendments are made to the syllabus they will be posted on the
course website. – bjn
WEEK 1
Week of January 4
First meeting January 8
Attendance verification begins.
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WEEK 2
Week of January 11
Meeting Thursday January 15
LOCATION: CLASSROOM
MODULE 1
WEEK 3
Week of January 18
Scheduled meeting Thursday January 22
LOCATION: VIRTUAL
MODULE 1
BLOG COMMENT 1 DUE JANUARY 24
WEEK 4
Week of January 25
Scheduled meeting Thursday 29
LOCATION: VIRTUAL MODULE 2
BLOG COMMENT 2 DUE JANUARY 31
PART TWO OF BLOG ASSIGNMENT 1 DUE JANUARY 31
WEEK 5
Week of February 1
Scheduled meeting Thursday February 5
LOCATION: VIRTUAL
MODULE 2
BLOG COMMENT 3 DUE FEBRUARY 7
PART TWO OF BLOG ASSIGNMENT 2 DUE FEBRUARY 7
WEEK 6
Week of February 8
Meeting Thursday February 12
LOCATION: CLASSROOM MODULE 3
BLOG COMMENT 4 DUE FEBRUARY 14
PART TWO OF BLOG ASSIGNMENT 3 DUE FEBREUARY 14
WEEK 7
Week of February 15
Meeting Thursday February 19
LOCATION: CLASSROOM MODULE 3
Reading: Chapter 4. Chronic Disease Management and Primary Care
Speaking Notes and presentation to be provided
BLOG COMMENT 5 DUE FEBRUARY 21
PART TWO OF BLOG ASSIGNMENT 4 DUE FEBRUARY 21
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WEEK 8
Week of February 22
Meeting Thursday February 26
LOCATION: CLASSROOM
MODULE 4
BLOG COMMENT 6 DUE FEBRUARY 28
PART TWO OF BLOG ASSIGNMENT 5 DUE FEBRUARY 28
WEEK 9
Week of March 1
Meeting Thursday March 5
LOCATION: CLASSROOM
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
WEEK 10
Week of March 8
Meeting Thursday March 12
LOCATION: CLASSROOM MODULE 5
BLOG COMMENT 7 DUE MARCH 14
PART TWO OF BLOG ASSIGNMENT 6 DUE MARCH 14
WEEK 11
Week of March 15
Meeting Thursday March 19
LOCATION: CLASSROOM
MODULE 5
BLOG COMMENT 8 DUE MARCH 21
PART TWO OF BLOG ASSIGNMENT 7 DUE MARCH 21
WEEK 12
Week of March 22
No class meeting. Spring break.
WEEK 13
Week of March 29
Meeting Thursday April 2
LOCATION: CLASSROOM
MODULE 6
BLOG COMMENT 9 DUE APRIL 4
PART TWO OF BLOG ASSIGNMENT 8 DUE APRIL 4
WEEK 14
Week of April 5
Meeting Thursday April 9
LOCATION: CLASSROOM
MODULE 6
BLOG COMMENT 10 DUE APRIL 11
PART TWO OF BLOG ASSIGNMENT 9 DUE APRIL 11
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WEEK 15
Week of April 12
Meeting Thursday April 16
LOCATION: CLASSROOM
MODULE 7
PART TWO OF BLOG ASSIGNMENT 10 DUE APRIL 18
WEEK 16
Week of April 19
Meeting Thursday April 23
LOCATION: CLASSROOM
MODULE 7
WEEK 17
Week of April 26
Meeting Thursday April 30
LOCATION: CLASSROOM
FINAL EXAMINATION
WEEK 18
Week of May 3
To be announced.
