Friday, January 30, 2009

FRIDAY 1/30

SR201
TODAY:
Well, we had such a good discussion about sports moments/games/athletes/teams that transcended the sports world & impacted society that we didn't have time to get to our Chapter 1 discussion. No big deal; there is plenty of time next week (weather permitting) to get to it. So, on Monday we will spend some time at the beginning of class discussing textbook Chapter 1.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #1 is to be completed at home this weekend & submitted at the beginning of class on Monday. I will not accept it late.
-Discussion questions for Chapter 2:
1) Will leisure time grow or decline in the future? Why?
2) According to the textbook, what factors will contribute to the growth or decline of leisure time in the future?
-Enjoy the Super Bowl!

SR338
TODAY:
We started Chapter 1 and had a very good discussion. We discussed: The top 2 threats to public health in the US. Sedentary Death Syndrome. The difference between life expectancy & healthy life expectancy. The reasons why the US ranks 24th out of 191 developed countries in terms of life expectancy. Our discussion was so good, in fact, that we were unable to finish the chapter. No worries, we will finish Chapter 1 at the beginning of class on Wednesday. We will start our discussion with the leading causes of death in the US.

HOMEWORK:
-For the Board Meeting on Monday:
1) We will divide into the 3 business divisions: 8 members in each. Give thought to which division you want to work in.
2) Finalize bylaws: Give thought to what we discussed on Monday & what is being discussed on the WebCT threaded discussion.
3) Finalize event: Come to class on Monday with some event ideas to discuss. Give thought to what is being discussed on the WebCT threaded discussion.
-Chapter 2 discussion questions for Wednesday:
1) Our environment is not conducive to a healthy, physically active lifestyle. Why? What environmental factors influence physical activity? What environmental factors influence diet & nutrition?
2) Barriers to change: What are the most common reasons for people making unhealthy choices? 3) Motivation & locus of control: What 3 impediments keep people from taking action of their health?
4) Techniques of change: Explain SMART goals.
-Enjoy the Super Bowl!

IC212
TODAY:
-Great job with the discussion today. Keep it up. We continued our Chapter 1 discussion. We discussed the first 3 fronts that the Silent Revolution took place on. 1) Information flew. 2) The geographic reach of companies & customers exploded. 3) The most basic demographic assumptions were upended. We have 2 more fronts to discuss, so we will do that on Monday.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #1 due at the beginning of class on Monday. I will not accept it late.
-Be ready to discuss 2 Super Bowl commercials that you thought did an effective job at speaking to the company's core audience.
-Read Chapter 2 & complete the following discussion questions:
1) How does Medtronic personify Drucker's ideal of customer focus?
2) What are the 4 Drucker questions that a company should answer when connecting with its customer?
3) Why is identifying noncustomers important?
-Think about a research topic.
-Don't go & procreate this weekend. Leave that to the people who have octuplets.

SR368
TODAY:
-We continued our Chapter 1 discussion. Our discussion focused on why a written Policies & Procedures manual is important & what content it should address.

HOMEWORK:
-Read the assigned SBJ articles: Getting in the game for the game (p.4A), Record-size security staff... (p.21A), Zachy's will deliver...(p.14).
-Read Chapter 2 & have these discussion questions completed for Wednesday:
1) Why is in-service training important & what should be the elements of an effective program?
2) Why is a rewards system essential important to maintaining employee morale?
3) What are the procedures for terminations by the employee & the procedures for terminations by the organization?
4) What should the procedures be for an employee reporting inappropriate behavior (sexual harassment)?
-Enjoy the Super Bowl!

Thursday, January 29, 2009

THURSDAY 1/29

SPT111
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 18. Our discussion focused on:
1) The reasons we are sports fans.
2) The concepts of BIRGing & CORFing.
3) The benefits of sport.
-We will finish our Chapter 18 discussion at the beginning of class on Tuesday by discussing the "dark side of sports."

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 1 & answer the following questions:
1) What is the difference between sport & sports?
2) What are the 3 sport industry segment models & explain each.
3) What are the 3 unique aspects of sport management & explain each.
4) What are the 5 ethical maxims that a sport manager can use when making ethical decisions?
-Read the following SBJ articles:
1) "Getting In The Game For The Game" page 4A
2) "Amateur's Death Brings Issue of Fighting In NHL To Forefront" page 13

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

WEDNESDAY 1/28

NO CLASSES DUE TO WEATHER!

SR201
On Friday we will continue with the Chapter 1 discussion. Quiz #1 that was scheduled for Friday will be on Monday instead. A study guide will be posted on the blog on Friday. Your homework that was due today will instead be due on Friday. Here it is:
-You are to take your list of sports moments that transcended the sports world & impacted society and divide them into 2 lists: 1) Sports moments/games that impacted society. 2) Athletes/Teams that impacted society.
-Be read to discuss: What is the difference between leisure & non-leisure? What is Neulinger's Paradigm? What is the Classical View of Leisure? What is the Antiutilitarian View of Leisure? What is the Social Instrument View of Leisure? What is Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class?
-Read Into The Wild: Epilogue & Chapter 1.
-Review the Into The Wild blog assignment directions on the syllabus & create your own blog. E-mail me your blog's url before Friday's class.
-Give some thought to who you want to work with for the group project. We will finalize groups next week.

SR338
1/26 BOARD MEETING MINUTES
1) Dress Code:
* Established by Keith Detjen. Can be discussed at another Monday meeting.
2) Complete the Agenda
* Topic time frame
* Discussion led by the different divisions
3) Meeting Minutes
* Record meeting notes
* Kelly --- Detjen --- Blog
4) Format
* Sit in divisions
* Outside meetings; V.P. in charge of setting the agenda
5) Accountability
* In class/ Outside of class
* First thing that needs to be addressed at the next Monday meeting (February 2, 2009).

On Friday we will begin our discussion of Chapter 1 in the textbook. The homework that was due today based on the first half of Chapter 1 will instead be due on Friday. In addition, here is your homework questions for the second half of Chapter 1 that is also due on Friday. Remember, all homework is to be typed & printed.
1) What is the difference between life expectancy & healthy life expectancy?
2) What are the leading causes of death in the U.S.?
3) What is the difference between physical activity & exercise?
4) What is wellness & what are the 7 dimensions of wellness?
5) What are the 3 categories of physical fitness?
6) What is the difference between health fitness & physical fitness?
7) What important point do the National Health Objectives for the year 2010 address?

IC212
On Friday we will continue with our discussion of Drucker Chapter 1. Quiz #1 that was scheduled for Friday will instead be on Monday. A study guide will be posted on the blog on Friday. Here is your homework that will be used in our discussion on Friday.
1) What is the Silent Revolution?
2) What are the 5 fronts that the Silent Revolution took place on, & how did each contribute to the silent revolution?
3) What are the 3 fastest growing consumer purchases?
4) What does the term "boundarylessness" mean?
5) What does it mean to say that in the 21st century businesses exist in a lego world?

SR368
ALERT:
If you did not give me your completed SBJ order form, you must do so on Friday.
We will continue with our Chapter 1 discussion on Friday. Here is the homework that is due on 1) Why is it important for a facility to have a written policies & procedure manual?
2) What questions should an effective policies & procedures manual answer?
3) What can sponsoring an event/facility do for the sponsor? What can a sponsor do for the facility/event?
-Read the following SBJ articles:
1) Zachy's will deliver bouguet of wine for Mets, Aramark (Page 14)
2) Getting In The Game For The Game (Starts on Page 4A in Super Bowl insert)
3) Record-size Security Staff Stands Guard (Page 21A in Super Bowl insert)Friday:

TUESDAY 1/27

SPT111
ALERT:
Please bring your completed SBJ order form to class on Thursday.
TODAY:
-We began our discussion of Chapter 18 by discussing the sociological aspects of sport. We developed 2 lists:
1) Memorable sports moments/games that transcended the sports world & had a impact on society.
2) Memorable sports athletes/teams that transcended the sports world & had an impact on society.

HOMEWORK:
-What is so unique about sport as entertainment that makes us fans? Create a list of characteristics of sport that make it such a popular form of entertainment.
-Answer the following questions from Chapter 18:
1) What are "role learning" & "collective ritual?"
2) What is Title IX?
3) Why are there so few minorities (women & African Americans) in leadership roles in sport?
4) What is "stacking?"
5) How can sport serve as a catalyst for social change?
-Look through the SBJ & pick an article that would make for an interesting read over the weekend & discussion on next Tuesday.

Monday, January 26, 2009

MONDAY 1/26

SR201
ALERT:
-If you do not have a book because the bookstore ran out, you can click here and stay current with the readings for the short-term.
-Do not wait for the bookstore to get more textbooks. Go here and buy one. The above link should not be used all semester. You will need access to a physical copy of the textbook.
-The Sports & Recreation Management major started a club last semester. We meet every Monday at 12:30 in MH102. If you are a S&R major or are thinking of declaring S&R as a major you should be involved with this club. It is extremely important that you start compiling expereince outside the clasroom on your resume, & this is a great way to start. E-mail me if you have any questions.

TODAY:
-We discussed the graded assignments section of the syllabus.
-We watched an ESPN SportsCentury highlight video and discussed the unique characteristics of sports. We said that sports are unpredictable; sports promote group belonging; sports are engrained in family & country culture; sports can be used as an escape.

HOMEWORK:
-Divide your sports moments list into 2 lists:
1) Games/Moments that transcended the sports world & impacted society.
2) Athletes/Teams that transcended the sports world & impacted society.
-Read Chapter 1 (Discussion PowerPoint is posted on WebCt.). Be ready to discuss: What is the difference between leisure & non-leisure? What is Neulinger's Paradigm? What is the Classical View of Leisure? What is the Antiutilitarian View of Leisure? What is the Social Instrument View of Leisure? What is Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class?
-Review the Into The Wild blog assignment directions on the syllabus & create your own blog. E-mail me your blog's url before Friday's class.
-Give some thought to who you want to work with for the group project. We will finalize groups next week.

SR338
TODAY:
-We discussed the graded assignments section of the syllabus.
-We had our first Board Meeting & established meeting bylaws (see 1/28 Blog entry).

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 1 for Wednesday & answer (typed & printed) the following questions:
1) What is the difference between life expectancy & healthy life expectancy?
2) What are the leading causes of death in the U.S.?
3) What is the difference between physical activity & exercise?
4) What is wellness & what are the 7 dimensions of wellness?

IC212
TODAY:
-We discussed the graded assignments section of the syllabus.
-We discussed the following 2 questions:
1) What is management?
2) What events have shaped/changed management in the U.S.?

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 1 questions:
1) What is the Silent Revolution?
2) What are the 5 fronts that the Silent Revolution took place on?
-Start giving some thought to a topic for the semester research project. Start looking at articles in business publications for ideas.
-Give some thought to who you want to work with for the group presentation. We will finalize groups next week.

SR368
ALERT:
-If you did not give me your completed Sports Business Journal order form, you need to do so ASAP.
TODAY:
-We discussed the graded assignments section of the syllabus.
-We began the Chapter 1 discussion by discussing how facility management has changed post 9-11. We also discussed the skills required for effective facility management.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer (typed & printed) the following Chapter 1 questions:
1) Why is it important for a facility to have a written policies & procedure manual?
2) What questions should an effective policies & procedures manual answer?
3) What can sponsoring an event/facility do for the sponsor? What can a sponsor do for the facility/event?
-SBJ articles. If there is class on Wednesday we will discuss these articles on Friday. If there is no class on Wednesday we will discuss these articles next week.
1) Zachy's will deliver bouguet of wine for Mets, Aramark (Page 14)
2) Getting In The Game For The Game (Starts on Page 4A in Super Bowl insert)
3) Record-size Security Staff Stands Guard (Page 21A in Super Bowl insert)
-Give thought to who you want to work with for the SBJ group presentation. We will finalize groups next week.

Friday, January 23, 2009

FRIDAY 1/23

SR201
TODAY:
-We discussed the course syllabus: expectations, class rules, assignments.

HOMEWORK:
-Look over the graded assignment section of the syllabus.
-Read textbook Chapter 1.
-Compile a list of sports moments (athletes, games, events) that transcended the sports world & had an impact on society.

SR338
TODAY:
-We discussed the course syllabus: expectations, class rules, assignments.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 1 for Wednesday.
-Our first Board Meeting will be on Monday. Come to class ready to discuss what the bylaws of these weekly meetings should be. As CEO, I developed the first bylaw. It is a dress code. Refer to the semester project assignment outline for a description of what is acceptable attire for Monday's meeting.

IC212
TODAY:
-We discussed the course syllabus: expectations, class rules, semester assignments.

HOMEWORK:
-Read & be ready to discuss Drucker Chapter 1.
-Read this.
-Answer the following questions:
1) What is management?
2) How/Why has management evolved in the U.S.?

SR368
TODAY:
-We discussed the course syllabus: expectations, class rules, assignments.

HOMEWORK:
-Sports Business Journal order form is due on Monday.
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 1.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

THURSDAY 1/22

SPT 111
ALERT:
Just seeing if you are actually checking this for updates. If you are, read this & be ready to discuss it in class on Tuesday.

TODAY:
-We discussed the syllabus, my expectations of you, & your expectations of me. I expect a fun & productive semester. Let's work together to make it happen!

HOMEWORK:
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 18.
-Compile 2 lists:
1) Memorable sports moments from your life (as a participant & as a spectator).
2) Sports moments that transcended sport & had an impact on society.
-Career paper. What do you want to do with your college degree?
-Complete Sports Business Journal order form.
-Continue to look over the syllabus and ask me questions.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

WEDNESDAY 1/21

SR201
TODAY:
-We began the course introduction. It was nice meeting you all today. I am looking forward to a great semester.

HOMEWORK:
-Buy the textbook & Into The Wild.
-Look over the syllabus & come to class with questions.

SR338
TODAY:
-We began the course introduction. It was good seeing old faces & meeting new ones. I am looking forward to a great semester.

HOMEWORK:
-Buy the textbook.
-Look over the syllabus & come to class with questions.

IC212
TODAY:
-We began course introduction. It was nice meeting you today. I am looking forward to a great semester.

HOMEWORK:
-Buy the textbooks.
-Look over the syllabus & come to class with questions.

SR368
ALERT:
-We are switching classrooms on Friday. Class will be held in MH201 from now on.

TODAY:

-We began course introduction. It was good seeing old faces & meeting new ones. I am looking forward to a great semester.

HOMEWORK:
-Buy the textbook.
-The completed Sports Business Journal order form is due on Monday.
-Look over the syllabus & come to class with questions.

TUESDAY 1/20

SPT 111
TODAY:
-We began the course introduction. It was good to meet all of you today. I am looking forward to a great semester.

HOMEWORK:
-Buy the textbook.
-Look over the syllabus & come to class with questions.