TUESDAY 9/30

SR201
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on:
1) Leisure explosion in the 20th century.
2) Decline of leisure since 1980.
3) Real Leisure vs Perceived Leisure.
4) Factors causing a decline in free time.
5) Factors causing an increase in free time.
6) Leisure positively impacting mental health.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #3.
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 3.
-Read Into The Wild Chapters 4 & 5.
-Into The Wild Blog Post #1 due.

STUDY GUIDE:
Textbook Chapter 2
-Define "Leisure Class" "Leisure Ethic" "Limitless Materialism"
-Factors causing a decline in free time in the future
-Factors causing an increase in free time in the future
-Leisure positively impacting mental health
Textbook Chapter 3
-Be able to identify a couple of the factors that influenced the development of the recreation movement in the 20th century
-Factors that will influence the recreation movement in the 21st century
-What was Judaism's major leisure "innovation?"
-What is an "ambiguous free timer?"

SR368
HOK website
Shea Stadium vs Citi Field
Old Yankee Stadium vs New Yankee Stadium

TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 4. Our discussion focused on:
1) Considerations for planning a new facility.
2) A look at HOK Sport.
3) The 3 common questions that master planning answers.
4) Facility planning errors.
5) Typical phases of a master plan.
6) 7 steps to developing a master plan.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #4
-New FPU athletic center statement outline (Figure 4.3)
1) Objectives of the programs.
2) Basic assumptions to be addressed.
3) Factors affecting planning.

STUDY GUIDE:
-What is HOK Sport & what are some of the services they offer
-What is Master Planning and what 3 questions can it be used to answer
-Typical phases of a master plan
-Steps to developing a master plan
-Define: RFQ & RFP
-Explain the difference between these construction approaches: lump sum contract, design & build, fast tracking
-What is a performance bond
-What dollar value distinguishes small projects from larger projects
-What is a punch list

MN321
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 6. Our discussion focused on:
1) Values & value System.
2) The dimensions of personal values.
3) Value conflicts.
4) Work vs Family Life conflict.
5) Components of an attitude.
6) Cognitive Dissonance.
7) Organizational Commitment, Job Involvement, Job Satisfaction

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #4
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 7

STUDY GUIDE:
-Define value system.
-What are the 2 dimensions of personal values?
-What are the 3 categories of value conflict?
-What is the difference between value similarity & value congruence.
-Define attitude.
-What are the 3 components of an attitude?
-What is cognitive dissonance and what are the methods to reduce dissonance?
-What is the difference between organizational commitment, job involvement, job satisfaction?
-How does Pricewaterhouse Cooper's program help reduce employee turnover?
-What are the 4 stages of perception?

MONDAY 9/29

IC101
TODAY:
-We discussed the group Civic Engagement Project. We decided that the theme of the project will be a campus recycling & trash collection theme. There will be 3 subthemes to the project. 1) Trayless Thursdays. 2) Recycling Competition. 3) Campus Trash Clean-up.

HOMEWORK:
-Sign up for a group to be a part of for the Civic Engagement Project.
-We will discuss 3CT Questions 5, 6, 7, 8.
5) What – according to 3CT – is the relationship between education and the war against terrorism? What might be the implications for current U.S. policy?
6) Through Mortenson’s experiences we get a glimpse into the world of Islam. How was this awareness critical to the success of his (and the Central Asian Institute) programs? What have you learned about Islam by reading 3CT?
7) It seems as if everywhere Mortenson turns he has to deal with politics. What were some of the political obstacles (local, regional, global) he had to overcome? What does his experience tell us about the relationship between politics and education?
8) According to 3CT, how does Mortenson characterize the concept of community? What is the relationship of the individual to his sense of community? As an individual, what specific steps might you be willing to take to meet the challenges posed by Three Cups of Tea? In other words, what next steps are you willing to take?

IC212
TODAY:
-We began discussing Chapter 4 based on your homework assignment from the weekend. We took a look at companies strengths & weaknesses and how, through collaboration, they can turn weaknesses into strengths.

HOMEWORK:
-Finish reading Chapter 4 & be ready to discuss.

FRIDAY 9/26

ALL CLASSES:
No class today. Have a great weekend; see you on Monday.

THURSDAY 9/25

SR201
TODAY:
-Quiz #2
-We discussed Neulinger's Paradigm of Leisure using Exercise 1.1 We discussed your top 10 activities and into which of the 6 categories they fit in.

HOMEWORK:
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 2 on Tuesday & Chapter 3 on Thursday.
-Into The Wild Blog Post #1 is due on Thursday.

SR368
TODAY:
-Quiz #3
-We did a group exercise based on Chapter 3. The Lost at Sea exercise was designed by the US Coast Guard as a training tool to teach the value of brainstorming, group collaboration, and problem solving skills.

HOMEWORK:
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 4.
-You will submit the answers to the following questions for Chapter 4 on Tuesday.
1) What is a Master Plan and why is it used?
2) What are the 3 questions a Master Plan can answer?
3) What are the typical phases of a Master Plan?
4) State the 7 steps for developing a Master Plan, and give a brief explanation of each.

MN321
TODAY:
-Quiz #3
-We discussed the Jung Typology Personality Test and the Locus of Control Test.

HOMEWORK:
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 6.
-Answer: What are your top personal values and how do they shape your behavior?

WEDNESDAY 9/24

IC101
TODAY:
-Quality discussion of 3ct questions 3 & 4.

HOMEWORK:
-Come to class on Monday with ideas for a group civic engagement project.
-Be ready to answer 3CT questions 5 & 6.
5) What – according to 3CT – is the relationship between education and the war against terrorism? What might be the implications for current U.S. policy?
6) Through Mortenson’s experiences we get a glimpse into the world of Islam. How was this awareness critical to the success of his (and the Central Asian Institute) programs? What have you learned about Islam by reading 3CT?

IC212
TODAY:
-We finished our discussion of Drucker Chapter 3 with a brainstorming discussion about opportunities FPU can take advantage of and turn into strengths.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 4 up to page 142.
-Complete the following for discussion on Monday.
DRUCKER’S VISION OF COLLABORATION REMAINS IMMENSELY RELEVANT TODAY. HE BELIEVES THAT TO GIVE YOUR CUSTOMERS WHAT THEY NEED, YOU MUST FOLLOW 2 RULES:
1)YOU MUST DO ONLY WHAT YOU DO BEST. PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTHS.
2)YOU MUST MEET THE FULL RANGE OF CUSTOMER NEEDS BEYOND YOUR STRONGEST CAPABILITIES.
TO FOLLOW THESE 2 RULES YOU MUST COLLABORATE WITH OTHER PLAYERS, SOMETIMES THOSE YOU CONSIDER COMPETITORS, WHO CAN COMPLEMENT YOUR STRENGTHS WITH WHAT THEY DO BEST.
PICK A COMPANY & ANSWER:
-WHAT DOES IT DO BEST? WHAT ARE ITS STRENGTHS?
-WHAT ARE SOME CUSTOMER NEEDS IT IS CURRENTLY NOT MEETING?
-WHO COULD THIS COMPANY COLLABORATE WITH IN ORDER TO COMPLEMENT ITS STRENGTHS?

TUESDAY 9/23

SR201
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on: the difference between leisure & non-leisure, work, personal care, recreation, Neulinger's Paradigm of Leisure, Classical View of Leisure, Antiutilitarian View of Leisure, Social Instrument View of Leisure, Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #2
-Exercise 1.1
-Into The Wild Blog Post #1 due 10/2

STUDY GUIDE:
-Definitions (Leisure, Work, Personal Care, Recreation)
-Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivation
-Neulinger's Paradigm of Leisure
-Classical View of Leisure
-Antiutilitarian View of Leisure
-Social Instrument View of Leisure
-Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class

SR368
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on the 4 rules to brainstorming and an accompanying brainstorming session about ways to get the student body more involved at sports events. We then discussed what a Needs Assessment Survey is, why it is used, and what the 8 categories of needs assessment information are . You discussed components of a Needs Assessment for the Bubble. Finally, we discussed the 5 step process for creating surveys.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #3

MN321
TODAY:
-We opened class with group work. You did a team building activity and then discussed the following question: in terms of personality traits, abilities, & emotions, how can athletic experience pave the way to career success?
-We then discussed Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on: self-esteem, self-efficacy, self-monitoring, personality, the big 5 personality dimensions, locus of control (internal & external), ability vs skill, & emotions.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #3
-Bring in results of the personality test.

STUDY GUIDE:
-Be able to define each of the following terms and explain their implication on Organizational Behavior:
-self-esteem
-self-efficacy
-self-monitoring
-personality
-Be able to identify & explain the big 5 personality dimensions
-Be able to explain locus of control, internal locus of control, external locus of control and some behavioral differences between internals & externals
-Be able to explain the difference between ability, skill & competencies, and some desirable competencies businesses look for in employees.
-According to Figure 5-1, what are some forms of self-expression?
-Be able to explain at least 2 of Branden's 6 Pillars of Self-Esteem.

MONDAY 9/22

IC101
Today:
-We discussed the civic engagement project. You decided, as a group, that you would liek to complete the 10 hour requirement as a class. You are to think of group project ideas and come to class on Monday ready to discuss. Click here for more information on civic engagement.
-We began our discussion of Three Cups of Tea focusing on the first 2 questions.

Homework:
-Be ready to discuss 3CT questions 3 & 4.
3. There is a danger in imposing our own solutions to the problems faced by other cultures and societies. How was Greg Mortenson able to avoid this trap? What about his background made him sensitive to the specific needs of those he encountered in Pakistan and Afghanistan?

4. 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 our culture?

IC212
Today:
-We continued with our discussion of Chapter 3 focusing on innovation. The discussion was a little weak and unprepared today. Please coem to clas on Wednesday ready to talk.

Homework:
-Be ready to finish our Chapter 3 discussion focusing on the 7 sources of innovation opportunities.
-Be ready to discuss the 2 brainstorming questions about FPU you were to answer over the weekend.
-Reaearch paper topic proposal is due on Wednesday.

FRIDAY 9/19

IC101
Today:
-We finished the introduction presentations. Nice job! It was fun learning about you all.

Homework:
-Be prepared to discuss 3 Cups of Tea questions 1 & 2.
1. Three Cups of Tea is the chronicle of one person’s failure that ultimately led to success. Think about adversity in your own life (or that of someone close to you) and discuss how it was dealt with. How can failure lead to success?
2. At the heart of 3CT is a simple message: education is important. Reflect on your own education to this point. How has it mattered to you? What might your future be like if you were limited to the education available to most in Pakistan and Afghanistan? Why is higher education – especially in our society – important?
-Come in with ideas for a group civic engagement project.

IC212
Article about the 50 most innovative companies in 2007.

Today:
-You took Quiz #2.
-We began a discussion about Drucker Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on why it's important for companies to innovate and the 4 basic innovation questions.

Homework:
-Read the rest of Drucker Chapter 3.
-We are going to have a brainstorming session about new opportunities for FPU to capture. Give these questions some thought:
1) Where are there possible problems and solutions that can create value for FPU?
2) What would it take for FPU to seriously consider these ideas?
-Research paper topic proposal is due on Wednesday.

THURSDAY 9/17

SR201
Today:
-You took Quiz #1.
-We finished our discussion of Chapters 8 & 9. Our discussion focused on the physiological, psychological, and social & interpersonal benefits of laughter and humor.

Homework:
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 1.
-Complete Exercise 1.1. First, generate a list of the 10 activities that you participate in the most. These activities can be leisure (working out) or nonleisure (working a job). Next, take that list of 10 activities and place them into on of the 6 categories shown in Exercise 1.1.

SR368
It was clear that the groups were not prepared to discuss the homework questions I assigned on Tuesday. Being a 300 level class, I thought my approach of assigning a reading/question homework assignment and then coming in the next class and discussing it was a good approach for a junior/senior level class to effectively and efficiently get through the course material. Apparently I was wrong, and you would rather me take an elementary approach and institute a babysitting policy to check-in and make sure you are preparing yourself for class. I will oblige. First, from now on do not come to class unprepared. This means, at your desk, you should have a textbook opened to the material we will be covering that day so you can follow along with the discussion and answer questions. If you do not, you will be asked to leave. Second, I will assign chapter questions on Thursday for the chapter we will be discussing the following Tuesday. These answers are to be typed and submitted every Tuesday class. Third, I am revoking the study guide privilege, and it is a privilege since I do not have to post study guides. Starting, with Quiz #3 next Thursday, there will be no study guides. I expect everyone to come to class prepared (textbook, writing instrument, etc.) on Tuesday and for the remaining classes this semester. If you show me improvement in your preparation, I will slowly grant you privileges. I will take away the chapter questions and I will post the study guide. This will only happen over time and through you, as a class, demonstrating a willingness to participate in class. Until you earn that, we will have weekly chapter questions and no study guides.

Today:
-You took Quiz #2.
-I discussed the second half of Chapter 2 focusing on the recruitment of employees, in-service training, evaluating employee performance, termination of employees, and sexual harassment policy.

Homework:
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 3.
-Complete a Needs Assessment for the FPU Bubble.
-Type answers to the following questions:
1) Why are surveys important and what are the 5 steps in the survey process?
2) What is a Needs Assessment Report and what should it contain?
3) What are and explain each of the steps in the planning process?
4) What are 3 pitfalls to successful planning?

MN321
Today:
-You took Quiz #2.
-We discussed Chapter 4 by looking at specific cultural based scenarios that US managers come in contact with.

Homework:
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 5.
-Click here and take the Jung Typology Personality Test. After you submit your answers, a results page will pop up. Either print out the results page or write your results down on paper and bring your reults to class on Thursday.

WEDNESDAY 9/17

IC101
Today:
-We continued with the introduction presentations.

Homework:
-Goals & Expectations essay due.
-We will finish the introduction presentations.

IC212
Article about iTune Genius feature.
Today:
-We finished our discussion of Drucker Chapter 2. We discussed identifying noncustomers, doing business with noncustomers, and what does your customer consider value.

Homework:
-Read & be ready to discuss Drucker Chapter 3 through page 97.
-Work on research paper proposal.

Study Guide:
-What does it mean that results of any institution only exist on the outside?
-What are the levels of the Customer Satisfaction Model?
-Explain & give examples of push & pull marketing.
-What are the 4 questions a business must answer when trying to connect with their customer?
-Explain the 80/20 rule.
-What are the 3 main reasons to do business with noncustomers?
-What are 3 reasons why the customer is now the boss?
-What is the "outside-in" perspective?
-Why were these companies mentioned in Chapter 2: Medtronic, Girl Scouts of America, Avon, Sumerset Houseboats, Microsoft (bundling)?
-What 2 companies, and why, exemplify "true innovation" according to Drucker?

TUESDAY 9/16

SR201
Today:
We discussed how sports are used in our culture as a way to escape. We talked about how as players (participants) and as fans (spectators) we use sports to escape small & large hardships that life brings us. This conversation stemmed from our viewing of the documentary 9 Innings From Ground Zero about how NY was able to escape the tragedy at Ground Zero through the Yankees playoff run. We also began discussing Chapters 8 & 9. Main points from the chapters that we discussed are:
-What is stress & what are stressors.
-What is eustress & distress.
-Selye's Stress Definition
-General Adaptation Syndrome
-3 stages of GAS
-Applying GAS to recreation

Homework:
-Quiz #1 (9 Innings From Ground Zero, 9/11 article, Textbook Chapters 8 & 9, Into The Wild: Prologue & Chapter 1)
-Read Into The Wild: Prologue & Chapter 1
-Be ready to finish discussion of Chapters 8 & 9

Study Guide:
Bring in a Seinfeld trivia question. If you stump me. The class gets extra credit.
-Be able to define: stress, stressors, eustress, distress, laughter, humor
-Be able to explain Selye's Stress Definition
-Be able to explain GAS & its 3 stages
-Be able to identify & explain some physiological, psychological, and social & interpersonal benefits of homor and laughter

SR368
Today:
-We formed groups and assigned chapters to each group.
-You did group work that will be discussed on Thursday.
-We began to discuss Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on the following:
-Main components of Human Resource Management (HRM)
-Types of employees (2 Classifications & 4 Special Types)
-Three categories/characteristics of all employees
-Components of a Job Description (3)
-Components of a Position Announcement (7)

Homework:
-Quiz #2
-Be ready to discuss your group's discussion topic from today.

Study Guide:
-Main components of Human Resource Management (HRM)
-Types of employees (2 Classifications & 4 Special Types)
-Three categories/characteristics of all employees
-Components of a Job Description (3)
-Components of a Position Announcement (7)
-Staff Development Program for In-Service Training (4 elements)
-Reward System: Examples of common extrinsic rewards
-Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs implication for management
-What does EEOC stand for
-What procedure should organization's outline for employees to take if they were sexually harassed (5 components)

MN321
Interesting video about why Google is such a great company to work for.
Seventh Generation website.
Today:
-Groups for the group project were formed.
-We discussed Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on:
-What is organizational culture & what are the 3 main characteristics of org. culture
-Why is organizational culture important
-What are the 3 fundamental layers of org. culture
-What is the difference between espoused & enacted values
-What are the 4 functions of org. culture
-What is the 3 phase model of organizational socialization

Homework:
-Quiz #2
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 4.

Study Guide:
-Be able to define: organizational culture, values, vision, strategic plan
-Be able to identify and explain 1 of the 3 important characteristics of organizational culture
-Be able to identify & explain the 3 fundamental layers of organizational culture
-Be able to explain the difference between espoused & enacted values
-Be able to identify at least 2 of the 5 key components of values
-Be able to identify and explain 2 of the 4 functions of organizational culture
-What is ethnocentrism
-What is the GLOBE Project

MONDAY 9/15

IC101
Today:
-We continued with the introduction presentations.

Homework:
-We will continue with the introduction presentations on Wednesday.
-Goals & Expectations Essay is due on Friday.

IC212
Here is an interesting article about E-mail marketing.
Today:
-We formed groups for the group presentation assignment and each group was assigned chapters from The World Is Flat.
-Here are the groups:
Group 1 (11/17, Chapters 6 & 12): Brooke, Emily, Devin, Bekka
Group 2 (11/19, Chapters 7 & 14): John, Rob, Catherine, Erin
Group 3 (11/21, Chapters 8 & 13): Alyssa, Tori, Alexis, Caroline, Jean
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 2.

Homework:
-Finish reading Drucker Chapter 2.
-We will discuss the homework that was due today on Wednesday.
Pick 2 companies and answer:
1) What does the company value?
2) What does its customers value?

FRIDAY 9/12

IC101
Today:
-We began introduction presentations.

Homework:
-Continue with introduction presentations on Monday.
-Goals & Expectations Essay due Friday 9/19.

IC212
Today:
-You took Quiz #1.
-We started discussing Drucker Chapter 2.

Homework:
-Continue reading Drucker Chapter 2.
-Give thought to who you want to work with for the group presentation.
-Pick 2 companies and answer:
1) What does the company value?
2) What does its customers value?

THURSDAY 9/11

SR201
Today:
-We watched the documentary Nine Innings From Ground Zero.

Homework:
-Read 9/11 article & textbook Chapters 8 & 9.
-Give thought to who you want to be in your group presentation group.

SR368
Today:
-You took Quiz #1.
-We discussed the impact 9/11 has had on facility management.
-We finished our Chapter 1 discussion.

Homework:
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 2.
-Give thought to who you want to be in your group presentation group.

MN321
Today:
-You took Quiz #1.
-We discussed Chapter 2. We will finish Chapter 2 on Tuesday.

Homework:
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 3.
-Give thought to who you want to be in your group project group.

WEDNESDAY 9/10

IC101
TODAY:
-You presented your Show & Tell items.

HOMEWORK:
-We will start introduction presentations on Friday.

IC212
TODAY:
-We finished the Drucker Chapter 1 discussion.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #1: Chapter 1 discussion & Chapter 2 reading through page 54 (see study guide).

STUDY GUIDE:
-Be able to identify and explain the 5 fronts that the Silent Revolution took place on and how each contributed to the revolution.
-Be able to identify and explain what the 3 fastest growing consumer purchases are and why.
-Be able to explain why "isolation is corporate death."
-Be able to explain what knowledge-based management is.
-Explain the concepts of boundarylessness, knowledge workers, and the management of knowledge workers.
-What is meant by: "in the 21st century businesses exist in a Lego world."
-What are the 3 consequences of the silent revolution for managers?
-How does Medtronic personify Drucker's ideal of a customer focus?
-What are the 4 questions companies need to answer when trying to connect with their customer?
-Explain the concept of: "there is never only one consumer."

TUESDAY 9/9

SR201

TODAY:

-I explained the semester assignments (Group Presentation, Into The Wild Blog, Industry Professional Interview).

HOMEWORK:

-Read 9/11 article.

-Read textbook Chapters 8 &9.

-Set up your blog and e-mail me your url.

-Give thought to who you want to interview.
-Give thought to who you want to work with for the group presentation.

SR368

TODAY:

-I explained the semester project & the group presentation.

-We began our discussion of Chapter 1 focussing on the need for quality facility management and the key leadership qualities.

HOMEWORK:

-Study for Quiz #1.

-Be ready to discuss the second half of Chapter 1.

STUDY GUIDE:

-Key leadership qualities that cause people to follow?

-Leadership qualities?

-Functional Leadership Model

-Managerial Grid Model

-Be able to explain the following legislation (Title VII, Title IX, ADA)

-Steps for developing a policies & procedures manual

-What benefits can sponsoring an event/facility do for the sponsor?

-What benefits can a sponsor do for the event/facility?

MN321
A little old, but here is an article discussing diversity at McDonald's(Chapter 2).

TODAY:

-I explained the semester group project. Give thought to who you want to work with. Groups will be picked at the beginning of lass next Tuesday. No more than 5 per group.

-We, or should I say "I," discussed Chapter 1. I expect conversation will pick up after the quiz on Thursday. Remember, we can openly discuss the chapter information or you can constantly be tested through pop quizzes and papers.

HOMEWORK:

-Study for Quiz #1.

-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 2.

-Give thought to who you want to work with for the semester group project.

STUDY GUIDE:

-What is OB & why study it?

-What are the 4 OB movements and be able to explain each.

-What is the Hawthorne Effect?

-Difference between Theory X & Theory Y?

-85/15 Rule?

-Management skills that apply to good OB?

-Attributes of good 21st century managers?

-General moral principles for managers?

-What are some key components of McDonalds diversity programs?

-Define discrimination & affirmative action.

-Identify 2 barriers/challenges to managing diversity.

MONDAY 9/8

IC101
TODAY:
-I explained your 2 part Civic Engagement Project. Civic Engagement is defined as: "Individual and collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public concern." A detailed assignment outline will be given to you soon.
1) Group: 10 hours Civic Engagement Project done as a group. Give some thought to what we can do as a group. Talk to Dan.
2) Individual: Attend 3 FPU sponsored events. One sporting event. One club/organization sponsored event. One other event of your choice.
-Dan & I gave our introduction presentations.
-We started show & tell.

HOMEWORK:
-Bring show & tell items back. We will start class on Wednesday with this activity.
-Be ready to start introduction presentations. Email it to me and bring on a flashdrive.
-Start working on your Goals & Expectations essay.

IC212
TODAY:
-We started by going over the semester paper/presentation.
-We discussed "successful" companies, and the common characteristics that all have.
-We began discussing Drucker Chapter 1.

HOMEWORK:
-Look over Drucker Chapter 1. We will finish on Wednesday.
-Give thought to a research topic.

FRIDAY 9/5

ALL CLASSES:
Have a great weekend!

IC101
TODAY:
Today I learned all of your nicknames. Nice job on completing this assignment. Now you need to come in on Monday with a nickname for Dan and myself.
-I spent some time re-covering the syllabus, and going into further detail about what I will expect from your Introduction presentations starting next week, as well as your Goals & Expectations essay due in a couple weeks.
-We finished class by discussing your biggest Fear/Worry about starting college. Nice job with that discussion.

HOMEWORK:
-Show & Tell item(s) on Monday!
-Start working on your introduction presentations.

IC212
TODAY:
-I revisited important syllabus information, and explained the 2 big semester projects: the semester paper & group presentation.

HOMEWORK:
-Read & be ready to discuss Drucker Chapter 1.
-Give thought to the following:
1) Research paper topic.
2) Who do you wan tto work with for the group presentations (Groups will be about 3 students).

THURSDAY 9/4

It was good to meet some of you for the first time, and it was good to see those of you who I have had before in class again.

SR201
TODAY:
Today was an introduction day. I met you; you met me. We discussed the course and what to expect this semester.

HOMEWORK:
-Read through the syllabus and come to class on Tuesday with any questions.
-Give thought to how sports helped America during 9/11.

SR368:
TODAY:
Today was an introduction day. I met you; you met me. We discussed the course and what to expect this semester.

HOMEWORK:
-Read through the syllabus and come to class on Tuesday with any questions.
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 1.

MN321
TODAY:
Today was an introduction day. I met you; you met me. We discussed the course and what to expect this semester.

HOMEWORK:
-Read through the syllabus and come to class on Tuesday with any questions.
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 1.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3

It was great meeting everyone today. I am looking forward to a great semester!

IC101
TODAY: We discussed the course and my expectations for the semester.

HOMEWORK:
-Find out who these people are:
Randy Pausch and Jacques Rogge
-Bring in a written biggest fear/worry about starting your college experience.

IC212
TODAY: We introduced ourselves and began to discuss the course. We will finish the semester discussion on Friday.

HOMEWORK:
-Find out who these people are:
Randy Pausch and Jacques Rogge
-What state other than NJ does not require you to pump your own gas?
-Be ready to discuss 3 companies that you think are "successful" and why.