FRIDAY 11/30

IC101
Today:
-We discussed Assignment #3 (The Quotation Paper) that you handed in today. We looked at this youtube video and talked about its choice of quotes, and then discussed the quotes you chose and why you picked them.
-We also discussed Assignment #4 (The Impossible Is Nothing Paper), and what I will be looking for. We will discuss this in more detail in class on Monday.

Homework:
-Give some thought to what you will create for Assignment #4.
-Have a great weekend!
-Happy birthday Justin!

IC212
Today:
-We discussed the Forbes.com articles that we did not get to last class:
-Is corporate social responsibility responsible?
-How do you get employees to look forward to coming to work?

Homework:
-No specific homework for class on Monday.
-Dedicate this weekend to working on your project & presentations.
-Have a great weekend!

THURSDAY 11/29

SR201
Today:
-You took Quiz #11, the final quiz of the semester.
-We discussed what I will be looking for in your group presentations that start next Tuesday (see below for presentation order). Your 360 evaluations are due on the day of your presentations. No exceptions. Make sure they are filled out entirely prior to the class that you present. Attendance to all presentations is mandatory; an absence by anyone in your group will affect your group's overall grade.
-We also discussed the documentary Murderball, and how it relates to Chapter 14.

Homework:
-Group presentations will start on Tuesday. The first 3 groups should all be prepared to present.
-Have a great weekend!

Presentation Order:
Tuesday 12/4
Group 1: Australia
Group 2: Russia
Group 3: England

Thursday 12/6:
Group 5: South Africa
Group 6: China

SR368
Today:
-You took Quiz #9, 2 more to go.
-We discussed Chapter 10. Our discussion focused on:
-Guidelines for planned publicity.
-Internal vs External Public Relations.
-The 3 sources in the Media List.
-The 4 essentials to great communication.
-We finished class by discussing the recent PR scandal involving the NY Jets, and how they are handling the verbal harassment of women at games.

Homework:
-We will discuss Chapter 11 on Tuesday.
-Read Chapter 12 & be ready to discuss on Tuesday as well.
-Have a great weekend!

WEDNESDAY 11/28

IC101
Today: We were suppose to film at the bubble, but due to technical difficulties beyond our control we were unable.

Homework: Work with Dan to get the bubble scene filmed. Make sure you are in class on Friday. We will be discussing the 4th and final paper/project that will be due during the final exam period.

IC212
Today: Very good discussion based on the assigned articles. We will finish our discussion in class on Friday.

Homework: Be ready to discuss the remaining 2 articles: Employee Incentives & Corporate Social Responsibility.

TUESDAY 11/27

SR201
Today:
-We watched the documentary, Murderball.
-Into The Wild Blog post #3 is due.

Homework:
-Quiz #11.
-Read Chapter 14 in the textbook.
-Read the Murderball article.
-Check out Mark Zupan's Flugtag team (Superman's Crip-tonite).
-Read Into The Wild Chapters 17 & 18.

Chapter 14 Study Guide:
-What percentage of noninstitutionalized Americans have a disability?
-What is the primary obstacle facing individuals with hearing impairments?
-What is the term for a person with less than 20/200 vision?
-Elders is defined as person age what and over?
-Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating are examples of what kind of disorder?
-Define "forced leisure."
-What does ADA stand for?

SR368
Today:
-We discussed my assessment of the group presentations.
-We discussed the semester project & presentation.

Homework:
-Quiz #9
-Chapter 10 discussion.
-We will discuss the NY Jets article, BU article, & Youtube clip.
-Chapter 11 Discussion

Chapter 10 Study Guide:
-Guidelines for planned publicity.
-Internal vs External Public Relations.
-Media List 3 sources.
-4 essentials to great communication.

Chapter 11 Study Guide:
-What are the 4 risk categories?
-What are the 5 steps to developing an effective risk management program?
-What are the 4 general ways to control the loss of assets?

MONDAY 11/26

IC101
Today: We discussed the reflection paper & presentation based on the Civic EngagementProject that will be due on 12/14. We also discussed a plan to complete the film by 12/14.

Homework: Work on filming!
We will film the basketball game scene in the bubble on Wednesday. Meet at the bubble at 8:00am, NOT in class.

IC212
Today: We discussed the group presentations and the criteria I will use to assess your semester projects & presentations.

Homework:
Read the following articles:
Ski Mogul
20 Most Important Questions In Business
Is Corporate Social Responsibility Responsible
How To Keep Your Employees Happy

MONDAY 11/19

IC101
Today: We had a breakfast class in the cafe.

Homework:
-Paper #3 (The Quote Paper) is due on Friday 11/30.
-Filming for the Civic Engagement Project needs to be stepped up when we return.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

IC212
Today: Group #4 finished the group presentations by discussing Chapters 11 & 12.

Homework:
Your main focus from here on out should be on your semester project.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

FRIDAY 11/16

IC101
Today: We discussed Three Cups of Tea Questions 4 & 6. Our discussion focused on:
-What does 3CT tell us about the status of women in this region of the world?
-Why does Mortenson feel the education of girls is so important?
How will it improve their status?
-Is the same dynamic true in out culture?
-How was Mortenson's awareness of the world of Islam critical to the success of his programs?
-What have you learned about Islam by reading 3CT?

Homework: We will have a breakfast class in the cafeteria on Monday and discuss the Civic Engagement project.

Have a great weekend!

IC212
Today: Group #3 presented on Chapters 9 & 10.

Homework: Group #4 will present on Chapters 11 & 12 on Monday.

Enjoy the weekend.

THURSDAY 11/15

SR201
Today: We took a quiz based on our Chapter 13 discussion on Tuesday as well as Chapters 15 & 16 from Into The Wild. Our Into The Wild discussion focussed on:
-What we learned about Krakauer's father.
-What we learned about the relationship Krakauer had with his father.
-The similarities between Krakauer's relationship with his father and Chris' relationship with his father.
-What Chris meant by "deliberate living."
We finished class by reading our obituaries. It was interesting listening to how you all want to be remembered and how you would spend your leisure time if you were a lottery winner.

Homework:
-Industry Interview due
-Chapter 15 (textbook) discussion
-Quiz

Chapter 15 Study Guide:
-Define outdoor recreation
-What is the most important role of outdoor recreation in the daily lives of most people?
-What are the 3 categories of benefits derived through outdoor recreation?
-Explain ROS
-What are the 6 land-management classifications under which nearly all possible outdoor recreation uses could occur?
-Explain what "physical carrying capacity" is

SR368
Today: Group #4 presented on Chapters 14, 16, 17, & 19.

Homework:
-There is no class on Tuesday 11/20.
-On Tuesday 11/27 we will discuss Chapter 12.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

TUESDAY 11/14

IC101
Today: We discussed Paper #2 and the assignment outline for Paper #3 which is due the Friday class after Thanksgiving break. We then discussed, based on Unit 3 of the Common Reader, what you would want to see in a student created Code of Conduct. We talked about the specific "codes" you think students should follow, why they are important, and how good of a job the are currently being enforced.

Homework: Read Unit 6 of the Common Reader and complete 3 Cups of Tea questions 4 & 6.

IC212:
Today: Group #2 presented on Chapters 6, 7, 8.

Homework: Group #3 will present on Chapters 9 & 10.

TUESDAY 11/13

SR201

Today: We started class by discussing the revised semester schedule for weeks 11-15. If you were absent, please see me for a copy. We discussed Chapter 13 in the textbook. Our discussion focused on 4 areas:

-The different stages of leisure in childhood
-Leisure gender inequality
-Concerns regarding current & future status of leisure in childhood
-The 2 functions that adolescent leisure activities serve & the questions that leisure can help middle-aged adults answer

Homework: Quiz, Into The Wild Chapters 15 & 16, and if you did not turn in the Obitury Assignment please bring it on Thursday.

Study Guide:
Our discussion today, the WebCT notes, and Into The Wild Chapters 15 & 16 are all up for grabs.

SR368

Today: Group #3 presented on Chapters 30, 31,32, 33. Nice job.

Homework: We've saved the "best" for last. Group 4 will finish the group presentations on Thursday with a discussion on Chapters 14, 16, 17, & 19.

MONDAY 11/12

IC101
Today: Today marks the 11th week of the 15 week semester. At the beginning of the semester you all decided as a class that you wanted to complete a group project for the civic engagement component and that you wanted to do a film. The semester's end is fast approaching. It's crunch time; the time to step it up is now.

Week 11 Calendar:
Tuesday:
-Athletes spring class registration begins at 9:00am on Campus Web.
Wednesday:
-The rest of the 1st semester freshmen spring class registration begins at 9:00am on Campus Web.
-We will discuss Common Reader Unit 3
-We will discuss Paper #2
-We will discuss Paper #3 Outline
Friday:
-We will discuss Common Reader Unit 6
-3 Cups of Tea Questions 4 & 6 are due

IC212
Today: Group #1 presented on Chapters 3, 4, 5.

Week 11 Calendar:
Wednesday: Group #2 will present on Chapters 6, 7, 8.
Friday: Group #3 will present on Chapters 9, 10.

FRIDAY 11/9

IC101:
Today: We had a productive spring class registration advising session. You need to see me for a signature on your class registration sheet prior to signing up for classes. Once you sign up that sheet needs to be submitted to the Registrar. Again, make sure you can log on to Campus Web. If not, you need to contact the IT department.

Registration:
Tuesday 11/13: Athletes at 9:00am
Wednesday 11/14: All other Freshmen at 9:00am

Homework:
Monday 11/12: Civic Engagement Project discussion. Bring scene scripts.
Wednesday 11/14: Common Reader Unit 3
Friday 11/16: Common Reader Unit 6 & 3 Cups of Tea Questions 4 & 6

IC212
Today: We had individual group meetings based on the group presentations that will start next week. Please remember that the 360 evaluations are on the day of your presentation. You must assess yourself as well as each group member.

Homework: Group presentations start on Monday. Please bring your TWIF book so you can follow along with the presentations.

Presentation Schedule:
Monday 11/12: Matt, TJ, Kevin, Anthony (Chapters 3, 4, 5)
Wednesday 11/14: Woody, Haven, Tyler B, Julia (Chapters 6, 7, 8)
Friday 11/16: Jeff, Jennifer, Tyler S, Hope (Chapters 9, 10)
Monday 1119: Kelly, Ashley, Alexandra, Chris (Chapters 11, 12)

THURSDAY 11/8

SR201
Today: We took a quiz based on Chapter 12 of the textbook as well as Chapters 13 & 14 of Into The Wild. We then discussed Chapters 13 & 14 from Into The Wild where we looked at some insight into Chris' sister, her relationship with Chris, and a comparison of Chris and the author Jon Krakauer. We finished class with a discussion on ethics. We looked at various situations where an ethical dilemma is posed. Situations such as:
-Finding $ on the ground
-Finding $ in a wallet with no id
-Breaking a school's honor code

Homework:
-Obituary assignment is due on Tuesday
-Read & be ready to discuss the first half of Chapter 13 in the textbook

Class Schedule:
-Tuesday (11/13): Obituary assignment due & 1st half Chapter 13
-Thursday (11/15): Quiz, 2nd half Chapter 13, Into The Wild Chapters 15 & 16
-Tuesday (11/20): Quiz, Chapter 15, Interview due
-Thursday (11/22): No class
-Tuesday (11/27): Blog #3 due, Chapter 14, Murderball article
-Thursday (11/29): Chapter 14, Murderball article
-12/4, 12/6, 12/10: Group presentations

SR368
Today: Group 2 did a nice job presenting on Chapters 25, 26, & 28.

Homework: Group 3 will present on Chapters 30, 31, 32, & 33.

WEDNESDAY 11/7

IC101
Today: We discussed Spring class registration information. We wil continue this in class on Friday.

Homework:
Bring your registration form, academic catalog, & laptop if you have one to classon Friday.
Make sure you check to see if you can log on to Campus Web. If not, you need to contact the IT department.

IC212:
Today: We took a quiz on Flatteners 4-10. We also assigned TJ his first CSI case.

Homework: In class on Friday we will have group meetings. Here is the schedule.
Group 1: 8:55-9:05
Group 2: 9:05-9:15
Group 3: 9:15-9:25
Group 4: 9:25-9:35

TUESDAY 11/6

SR201
Today: We discussed Chapter 12. Our discussion focused on:
-Exercise 12.1 on page 300
-The 5 criteria for determining ethics
-The 2 categories of obstacles
-The various obstacles of leisure fulfillment
-Recreational ways to increase norepinephrine levels

Homework:
Quiz on Chapter 12 and Into The Wild Chapters 13 & 14
Email approval for the interview from me must be done by Thursday
Obituary assignment due next Tuesday

Study Guide:
Everything we discussed today. See WebCT notes.

SR368
Today: Group 1 presented on Chapter 20, 21, & 22. Great job to Group 1. Way to set the bar high.

Homework: Group 2 will present on Chapters 25, 26, & 28.

MONDAY 11/5

IC101
Today: Our usual Monday Civic Engagement Project discussion. We discussed what each group need for their scene, and set a goal of starting filming next week.

Homework: Be ready to discuss Unit 3 in the Common Reader for Wednesday. Come see me for class registration advising.

IC212:
Today: We discussed The World Is Flat Chapter 2: Flatteners #4-7.

Homework: Quiz on Flatteners #4-10 (check WebCT), and discussion on Flatteners #8-10.

FRIDAY 11/2

IC101:
Today: I was disappointed in the lack of preparation for today. Each group was to have came up with a solution to the assigned problems on Wednesday, and other than a few of you, this did not happen. Preparing for class and demonstrating your preparation through participation is a requirement. Do not let this happen again. We worked on a group problem based on vertical and horizontal thinking.

Problem:
There is an island with 10 inhabitants. One day a monster comes and says that he intends to eat every one of them but will give them a chance to survive in the following way:In the morning, the monster will line up all the people - single file so that the last person sees the remaining 9, the next person sees the remaining 8, and so on until the first person that obviously sees no one in front of himself. The monster will then place black or white hats on their heads randomly (they can be all white, all black or any combination thereof).The monster will offer each person starting with the last one (who sees everyone else's hats) to guess the color of his/her own hat. The answer can only be one word: "white" or "black". The monster will eat him on the spot if he guessed wrong, and will leave him alive if he guessed right. All the remaining people will hear both the guess and the outcome of the guess. The monster will then go on to the next to last person (who only sees 8 people), and so on until the end. The monster gives them the whole night to think.The Task:Devise the optimal strategy that these poor natives could use to maximize their survival rate.

Assumptions:
1) All the 10 people can easily understand your strategy, and will execute it with perfect precision.
2) If the monster suspects that any of the people are giving away information to any of the remaining team members by intonation of words when answering, or any other signs, or by touch, he will eat everyone.
3) The only allowed response is a short, unemotional "white" or "black".

Solution:
The first guy to guess (guy #10) will be the only one to assume the following value for the words "white" and "black": The answer "black" will mean that there are an odd number of black hats that he sees. The answer "white" will mean that there are an odd number of white hats that he sees. This way one by one all the other 9 people will know the color of their hats.

Homework:
Come see me next week regarding spring class selection advising.
Monday: Civic Engagement Project discussion. Bring your scene scripts.
Tuesday: Greg Mortenson in Pierce Hall at 10:00am.
Wednesday/Friday: Common Reader Unit 3.

IC212
Today: We took a quiz based on this week's discussions and then discussed Flatteners 1-3. Our discussion focused on how the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and Netscape going public in 1995 contributed to the flattening of the world.

Homework:
Monday: Flatteners 4-7 Read this.
Wednesday: Quiz on Flatteners 4-10, and discussion of Flatteners 8-10.
Friday: Group meetings.

THURSDAY 11/1

SR201
Today: After the quiz on Chapters 10 & 11, we finished our discussions on the chapters as well as Chapters 11 & 12 from Into The Wild. Our discussion focused on:
Textbook Chapters 10 & 11:
3 types of friendships
Pros & cons of youth competitive sports
Types of gamblers

Into The Wild:
Description of Chris' father
Description of Chris' relationship with his father
Description of Chris' parents relationship

Homework:
Read & be ready to discuss first half of textbook Chapter 12.
Industry interview email approval due 11/8.
Industry interview due 11/20.
Group presentations start 12/4.

SR368
Today: After our quiz on Chapter 9, we finished our discussion on the chapter. Our discussion focused on the 5 steps to effective selling, the sales concept of Always Be Closing, common types of advertising, and ranking customers.

Homework:
Group presentations begin on Tuesday. Your 360 degree evaluations are due on the day of your presentation.