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Class Format Definitions
Online (Asynchronous)
Definition:
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no
required real-time or on campus meetings. All content is
delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by
the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes
available, at any time before the due date.
In a real-time online class, course meetings occur virtually on
Zoom. The course meetings occur at scheduled days and times.
Instructors will use Canvas to disseminate grades and potentially
other class content, such as documents, discussions, and
announcements. At the start of the semester, a detailed
schedule for the term, with Zoom meetings, will be posted on
IVC's Schedule Site and in Canvas.
In a HyFlex class, all course meetings are held face-to-face at IVC or a designated physical site, and may also be attended
virtually, via Zoom (or the district-approved video conferencing platform). The course meetings occur at scheduled days and
times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings,
such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements. High-stake assessments, such as mid-term or final will be the
same exam for online or face-to-face students. Training/approvals: Canvas Basics, Zoom, Classroom Technology Tools.
In a hybrid class, course activity occurs both online and face-toface on campus; both the online and face-to-face portion are
required. The face-to-face meetings occur on scheduled days
and times. All online content is delivered in Canvas and/or
zoom. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the
term, with face-to-face meetings, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site
and in Canvas.
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a
designated physical site. The course meetings occur on
scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or
other software products to enhance the class outside of the
face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents,
discussions, and announcements.
Changes may be occurring daily for schedule data and files are subject to change.
Fall 2021
3 sections
Business Administration
3 sections
BUS 145 - Human Resources Management
1 section
BUS 145 Course Description:
Introduction to human resource management concepts and applications. Concepts covered include the following: The impact HR management has on the organization in terms of human resource activities, global human resource strategies, social and organizational realities, legal implications affecting people at work, union / non-union practices, comparable work, employee compensation and benefits, and employee rights. (CSU)
CRN 10646 (BUS 145 - Human Resources Management)
Class Format: Online (Asynchronous)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
This course is an introduction to planning and managing personal finances. Emphasis is on real world situations such as budgeting, credit and borrowing, money management and tax strategies, risk and insurance analysis, consumer purchasing strategies, investment instruments and alternatives to retirement and estate planning. (CSU)
CRN 10654 (BUS 148 - Personal Finance)
Class Format: Online (Asynchronous)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 with a grade of "C" or better. This course will teach the principles of effective communication applied to business letters, memos, e-mail, resumes, and analytical reports. It includes the organization, writing, and presentation of business documents and incorporates the basic principles of speaking effectively for business. (C-ID BUS 115) (CSU)
CRN 10633 (BUS 260 - Business Communications)
Class Format: Online (Asynchronous)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
A basic beginning college course that introduces U.S. business and industry. Includes the nature and importance of business, forms of business ownership, organization, management, finance, marketing, government and legal regulations, pricing and taxes. Class activities include participation in team-building concepts. (C-ID BUS 110) (CSU, UC)
CRN 20142 (BUS 124 - Introduction to Business)
Class Format: Online (Legacy Asynchronous)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
This course stresses all business skills and those competencies required of the office worker in today's business environment. The course provides realistic and meaningful experiences to strengthen student's administrative skills and knowledge of business procedures and technological skills. The role of the administrative assistant will be analyzed as well as the global influences that affect the way business is conducted. (CSU)
CRN 21115 (BUS 172 - Office Procedures for the Wkpl)
Class Format: Online (Legacy Asynchronous)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 with a grade of "C" or better. This course will teach the principles of effective communication applied to business letters, memos, e-mail, resumes, and analytical reports. It includes the organization, writing, and presentation of business documents and incorporates the basic principles of speaking effectively for business. (C-ID BUS 115) (CSU)
CRN 20158 (BUS 260 - Business Communications)
Class Format: Online (Legacy Asynchronous)
In an online class, all course activity occurs online; there are no required real-time or on-campus meetings. All content is delivered in Canvas. Coursework does have due dates as set by the instructor, but can be completed, once the content becomes available, at any time before the due date. At the start of the semester, a detailed schedule for the term with specific content availability and due dates of coursework, including potential online proctored summative/high-stake assessments, such as a mid-term or final, will be posted on IVC's Schedule Site.
Introduction to human resource management concepts and applications. Concepts covered include the following: The impact HR management has on the organization in terms of human resource activities, global human resource strategies, social and organizational realities, legal implications affecting people at work, union / non-union practices, comparable work, employee compensation and benefits, and employee rights. (CSU)
CRN 11457 (BUS 145 - Human Resources Management)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
This course is an introduction to planning and managing personal finances. Emphasis is on real world situations such as budgeting, credit and borrowing, money management and tax strategies, risk and insurance analysis, consumer purchasing strategies, investment instruments and alternatives to retirement and estate planning. (CSU)
CRN 11470 (BUS 148 - Personal Finance)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 with a grade of "C" or better. This course will teach the principles of effective communication applied to business letters, memos, e-mail, resumes, and analytical reports. It includes the organization, writing, and presentation of business documents and incorporates the basic principles of speaking effectively for business. (C-ID BUS 115) (CSU)
CRN 11551 (BUS 260 - Business Communications)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
A basic beginning college course that introduces U.S. business and industry. Includes the nature and importance of business, forms of business ownership, organization, management, finance, marketing, government and legal regulations, pricing and taxes. Class activities include participation in team-building concepts. (C-ID BUS 110) (CSU, UC)
CRN 20142 (BUS 124 - Introduction to Business)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
This course stresses all business skills and those competencies required of the office worker in today's business environment. The course provides realistic and meaningful experiences to strengthen student's administrative skills and knowledge of business procedures and technological skills. The role of the administrative assistant will be analyzed as well as the global influences that affect the way business is conducted. (CSU)
CRN 21115 (BUS 172 - Office Procedures for the Wkpl)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 with a grade of "C" or better. This course will teach the principles of effective communication applied to business letters, memos, e-mail, resumes, and analytical reports. It includes the organization, writing, and presentation of business documents and incorporates the basic principles of speaking effectively for business. (C-ID BUS 115) (CSU)
CRN 20158 (BUS 260 - Business Communications)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Introduction to human resource management concepts and applications. Concepts covered include the following: The impact HR management has on the organization in terms of human resource activities, global human resource strategies, social and organizational realities, legal implications affecting people at work, union / non-union practices, comparable work, employee compensation and benefits, and employee rights. (CSU)
CRN 11457 (BUS 145 - Human Resources Management)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
This course is an introduction to planning and managing personal finances. Emphasis is on real world situations such as budgeting, credit and borrowing, money management and tax strategies, risk and insurance analysis, consumer purchasing strategies, investment instruments and alternatives to retirement and estate planning. (CSU)
CRN 11470 (BUS 148 - Personal Finance)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 with a grade of "C" or better. This course will teach the principles of effective communication applied to business letters, memos, e-mail, resumes, and analytical reports. It includes the organization, writing, and presentation of business documents and incorporates the basic principles of speaking effectively for business. (C-ID BUS 115) (CSU)
CRN 11423 (BUS 260 - Business Communications)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
A course of study designed to introduce students to the organization and operation of marketing activities, including the study of the marketing mix, markets, promotion and strategic planning. (CSU)
CRN 20832 (BUS 144 - Principles of Marketing)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
This course stresses all business skills and those competencies required of the office worker in today's business environment. The course provides realistic and meaningful experiences to strengthen student's administrative skills and knowledge of business procedures and technological skills. The role of the administrative assistant will be analyzed as well as the global influences that affect the way business is conducted. (CSU)
CRN 21115 (BUS 172 - Office Procedures for the Wkpl)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
This basic course will teach students to journalize and post transactions common to a service type business and teach them the end of the fiscal period functions on the accrual basis. (Formerly BUS 010) (Nontransferable, AA/AS degree only)
CRN 10878 (BUS 100 - Practical Accounting)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
This course is an introduction to planning and managing personal finances. Emphasis is on real world situations such as budgeting, credit and borrowing, money management and tax strategies, risk and insurance analysis, consumer purchasing strategies, investment instruments and alternatives to retirement and estate planning. (CSU)
CRN 11470 (BUS 148 - Personal Finance)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
A course of study designed to introduce students to the organization and operation of marketing activities, including the study of the marketing mix, markets, promotion and strategic planning. (CSU)
CRN 20832 (BUS 144 - Principles of Marketing)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Recommended Preparation: BUS 164 This course stresses all business skills and those competencies required of the office worker in today's business environment. The course provides realistic and meaningful experiences to strengthen student's administrative skills and knowledge of business procedures and technological skills. The role of the administrative assistant will be analyzed as well as the global influences that affect the way business is conducted. (CSU)
CRN 21115 (BUS 172 - Office Procedures for the Wkpl)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Recommended Preparation: Keyboard skills of 20 nwpm. This course stresses those competencies required of the office worker in today's business environment. It is designed to teach students production skills for today's office environment using word processing software as well as develop skills for handling business procedures. (CSU)
CRN 10150 (BUS 164 - MS Word for the Workplace)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Lecture and supervised individual and group procedural activity designed to acquaint students with progressive filing and records management rules, procedures and techniques. Alphabetic, numeric, geographic and subject filing are studied. Microsoft Access is used extensively. (CSU)
CRN 21099 (BUS 169 - Records Management)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Recommended Preparation: BUS 164 This course stresses all business skills and those competencies required of the office worker in today's business environment. The course provides realistic and meaningful experiences to strengthen student's administrative skills and knowledge of business procedures and technological skills. The role of the administrative assistant will be analyzed as well as the global influences that affect the way business is conducted. (CSU)
CRN 21115 (BUS 172 - Office Procedures for the Wkpl)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Recommended Preparation: Keyboard skills of 20 nwpm. This course stresses those competencies required of the office worker in today's business environment. It is designed to teach students production skills for today's office environment using word processing software as well as develop skills for handling business procedures. (CSU)
CRN 10150 (BUS 164 - MS Word for the Workplace)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 with a grade of "C" or better. This course will teach the principles of effective communication applied to business letters, memos, e-mail, resumes, and analytical reports. It includes the organization, writing, and presentation of business documents and incorporates the basic principles of speaking effectively for business. (C-ID BUS 115) (CSU)
CRN 10158 (BUS 260 - Business Communications)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Study of human relations as they apply to management. Topics covered include model of organizational behavior, social systems, organizational culture, communications management, motivation, performance appraisal, employee attitudes and their effects, leadership and supervision, nature of participation, interpersonal dynamics, management of change, organizational development, ethics, social responsibility, labor relations, equal employment opportunity, stress and counseling. Collaborative learning with team building approaches are employed to enhance interpersonal skills. (CSU)
CRN 20831 (BUS 136 - Human Relations in Management)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 with a grade of "C" or better. This course will teach the principles of effective communication applied to business letters, memos, e-mail, and analytical reports. It includes the organization, writing, and presentation of business documents and incorporates the basic principles of speaking effectively for business. (C-ID BUS 115) (CSU)
CRN 10158 (BUS 260 - Business Communications)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Study of human relations as they apply to management. Topics covered include model of organizational behavior, social systems, organizational culture, communications management, motivation, performance appraisal, employee attitudes and their effects, leadership and supervision, nature of participation, interpersonal dynamics, management of change, organizational development, ethics, social responsibility, labor relations, equal employment opportunity, stress and counseling. Collaborative learning with team building approaches are employed to enhance interpersonal skills. (CSU)
CRN 20133 (BUS 136 - Human Relations in Management)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 with a grade of "C" or better. This course will teach the principles of effective communication applied to business letters, memos, e-mail, and analytical reports. It includes the organization, writing, and presentation of business documents and incorporates the basic principles of speaking effectively for business. (C-ID BUS 115) (CSU)
CRN 20146 (BUS 260 - Business Communications)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 with a grade of "C" or better. This course will teach the principles of effective communication applied to business letters, memos, e-mail, and analytical reports. It includes the organization, writing, and presentation of business documents and incorporates the basic principles of speaking effectively for business. (C-ID BUS 115) (CSU)
CRN 10244 (BUS 260 - Business Communications)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 with a grade of "C" or better. This course will teach the principles of effective communication applied to business letters, memos, and analytical reports. It includes the organization, writing, and presentation of business documents and incorporates the basic principles of speaking effectively for business. (CSU)
CRN 20653 (BUS 260 - Business Communications)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 with a grade of "C" or better. This course will teach the principles of effective communication applied to business letters, memos, and analytical reports. It includes the organization, writing, and presentation of business documents and incorporates the basic principles of speaking effectively for business. (CSU)
CRN 10252 (BUS 260 - Business Communications)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Hands-on practice with the Microsoft Word word processing software using a windows environment. The course is designed for beginners and will focus on document creation including multipage documents; basic editing and text enhancement; line and page formatting; cut, copy, and paste, spell check and thesaurus. (CSU)
CRN 10289 (CIS 120 - Microsoft Word I)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Recommended Preparation: CIS 120 or CIS 101 Hands on practice with the Microsoft Word word processing software using a windows environment. The course is a continuation of CIS 120, Microsoft Word, and will focus on editing and formatting features including multiple windows and documents, managing files, tables, columns, merge, labels, sort, and graphics. (CSU)
CRN 10290 (CIS 121 - Microsoft Word II)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 009 or ENGL 099 and word processing skills. This course will teach the principles of effective communication applied to business letters, memos, and analytical reports. It includes the organization, writing, and presentation of business documents and incorporates the basic principles of speaking effectively for business. (CSU)
CRN 20598 (BUS 260 - Business Communications)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 009 or ENGL 099 and word processing skills. This course will teach the principles of effective communication applied to business letters, memos, and analytical reports. It includes the organization, writing, and presentation of business documents and incorporates the basic principles of speaking effectively for business. (CSU)
CRN 10712 (BUS 260 - Business Communications)
Class Format: Face-to-Face (On Ground)
In a face-to-face class, course activity occurs at IVC or a designated physical site. The course meetings occur on scheduled days and times. Instructors may still use Canvas or other software products to enhance the class outside of the face-to-face meetings, such as by posting documents, discussions, and announcements.