Thursday, December 9, 2010

THURSDAY 12/9

SR368
TODAY:
-Exam #4.
-I handed out 360 evaluations for the group projects that are to be completed & handed in at the beginning of class on Sunday.

HOMEWORK:
-SBJ presentations on Sunday at 10:15 in our regular classroom.

SR201
TODAY:
-You handed in the Into The Wild assignment.
-I handed out the 360 evaluations for the group presentations that are to be completed & handed in at the beginning of class on Sunday.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

WEDNESDAY 12/8

IC212
TODAY:
-Exam #5.

HOMEWORK:
-None. See you on Friday for our last class.

IC101
TODAY:
-Gender & Race inequalities in sports discussion.

HOMEWORK:
-Final round table discussion topic:
Discuss a time in our life that you were discriminated against. What were the circumstances? How did it make you feel?

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

TUESDAY 12/7

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 16 discussion questions due.
-SBJ discussion questions due.
-We discussed Chapter 16 & the assigned SBJ articles.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #4: Chapters 11, 15, 16 & SBJ articles.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 11
-Widths of bleacher seats have changed from 18 inches to what?
-For what 2 reasons were many natural turf fields converted to synthetic turf during the 1960's to late 1980's?
-For what 2 reasons were many synthetic turf fields converted back to natural turf during the 1980's & 1990's?
-What is the key to a great field?
-What should be located higher than the highest part of the bleachers?
-For every male restroom, how many female restrooms should be provided?
-What are the 4 common design problems?
-What is the purpose of a double first base?
-What is the skinned infield?
-What is the key element of a field for safeguarding the players & spectators?
-What are the 2 types of players' bench areas? Which is the safer option?

Chapter 15
-Explain waht happens at the 3 levels of the planning process?
-Developing plans for designing new facilities & improvements to existing facilities must reflect what 2 things?
-Therapeutic Recreation provides services to what type of people?
-Explain the difference between the 2 main types of recreation centers.
-What is a supercenter?
-What is a natatorium?
-What is one of the most common errors in planning recreation centers?
-What plays an important role in setting standards for community aesthetics?

Chapter 16
-What is the initial step in the process of securing any new facility?
-What are the 3 different types of space used in recreational, intramural, & informal sports programs?

SBJ
-Cubs plan football street festival.
-How true leaders attract & manage the talent around them.
-Powerade's the new player on NCAA sidelines.
-NFL launching interactive facebook App.
-Marlins seek match between sponsors, park's palette.
-Smith grim as clock ticks.
-Nissan steers toward college football.
-UFL positions itself for possible NFL stoppage.
-Threat of lockouts rattle licenses just as retail bounces back.

SR201
TODAY:
-Exam #4: In class portion.

HOMEWORK:
-Into The Wild assignment due.
-You will have the class preiod on Thursday to work on your group project.

Monday, December 6, 2010

MONDAY 12/6

IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-Research Paper due.
-We finished discussing Chapters 5 & 6.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #5: Chapters 4-6.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 4
-In America's economy, who holds the most power?
-What powers do consumers possess?
-Explain the concepts of "consumerism" & materialism."
-From the 1990's to today, what is the most frequent reason given by students for attending college?

Chapters 5 & 6
-Define "marketing."
-What are the 3 main purposes of marketing?
-How much more does it cost a company to acquire a new customer than it does to keep an existing customer?
-What factors influence brand loyalty?
-The true essence of marketing is the ability to persuade the customer into doing what 2 things?
-Explain "cradle to the grave" branding.
-Explain the concept of "life-time value."
-Explain the concept of "age of access."
-Explain the concept of "opportunity in devastation."
-What 4 negative aspects of kids' lives areas do companies target/prey on in order to influence their purchasing behavior?
-Explain the concept of the "nag factor."
-Explain the difference between the following types of parents: bare necessities, kids pals', indulgers, conflicted.

IC101
TODAY:
-We discussed gender inequalities in sports.

HOMEWORK:
-Follow the following steps to take Harvard's race IAT test.
1) Click here.
2) Click "demonstration."
3) Click "go to the demonstration tests."
4) Click "I wish to proceed."
5) Scroll down & click "Race IAT."
6) Click "click here to begin."
7) Take the test & bring in the results on Wednesday.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

THURSDAY 12/2

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 15 Part B discussion questions due.
-SBJ discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 15 & discussed the assigned SBJ articles.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 16 Discussion Questions:
1) What is the initial step in the process of securing any new facility?
2) What are the 3 different types of space used in recreational, intramural, & informal sports programs?
3) Summarize the 5 steps that should be followed in order to compare a campus with the accepted standards.
4) Explain the 5 steps in a proposal for requesting new facilities.

-Read the following November 29 - December 5 SBJ articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) "UFL positions itself for possible NFL stoppage." Page 5
1) What season will this upcoming season be for the UFL?
2) Why is the league starting its season early & moving its games from Thursday to Sundays?
3) Who is Michael Huyghue?
4) What is a "transfer fee?"
5) How many teams are currently in the UFL?

B) "Threat of lockouts rattle licenses just as retail bounces back." Page 1
1) What do most sports fans opt to buy even if they can't afford tickets?
2) The NBA & what MLB team is doing well in retail sales?
3) What is the big new product offering from Majestic?
4) Pangea Brands sells a toaster and waffle iron/sandwich maker that do what?
5) How many Americans bike an average of 50 days annually?

SR201
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 13.
-I handed out the take home portion of Exam #4. This is due in class next Tuesday. No excuses!

HOMEWORK:
-Take home portion of Exam #4.
-In class portion of Exam #4 (Murderball. Into The Wild: 16, 17, 18, Epilogue. Chapters 10, 11, 12, 13, 14A) will be next Tuesday.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 10
-What 3 social trends did we discuss are contributing to shutting people off from interacting with one another?
-How did we define "socialization?"
-What 3 skills are necessary for participating within society?
-Explain the 3 types of friendships.

Chapter 11
-Be able to identify the 7 different types of gamblers.

Chapter 12
-How did we define "ethics?"
-Be able to explain the 3 ethical theories that we discussed.
-What are the 2 main categories of obstacles to leisure fulfillment?

Chapter 13
-Explain the different stages of leisure in childhood

Chapter 14A
-How did we define "forced leisure?"
-How did we define "therapeutic recreation?"

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

WEDNESDAY 12/1

IC212
TODAY:
-Chapter 5 & 6 discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 4.
-We began a discussion of Chapters 5 & 6.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discusion questions.
-Come to class with any questions you have about the group presentation assignment.

IC101
TODAY:
-You were t have read the articles on gender inequality.
-We had a discussion about gender differences.

HOMEWORK:
-Reaction Paper #3 due.
-Round Table discussion topic: In your opinion, what is the best comedy movie, drama movie, & sports themed movie?

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

TUESDAY 11/30

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 15 Part A discussion questions due.
-SBJ discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 15.
-We discussed the assigned SBJ articles.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 15 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) What is one of the most common errors in planning recreation centers (page 223)?
2) Few metropolitan areas in the US have sufficient what?
3) One acre of recreation & park space should be set aside by urban areas for how many members of the present & future population?
4) What plays an important role in setting standards for community aesthetics?
5) What is the basic infrastructure required by a walking trail?
6) Generally, what is the minimum cost for the construction of an 18-hole golf course?
7) What sport incorporates "pebbles" and a "stone?"
8) What sport is played on a 91 x 13 foot court?

-Read the following November 29 - December 5 SBJ articles & answer the Discussion Questions.
A) Marlins seek match between sponsors, park's palette: Page 3
1) The Florida Marlins are marketing sponsorship partnerships for their new ballpark based on what?
2) What are the stadium's primary colors?
3) How mush is the stadium projected to cost to build?
4) Why will the outfield command a higher price for sponsorship?
5) What is "La Playa?"

B) Read "The Readers Speak" special report starting on page 17 and we will discuss.

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 13 discussion questions due.
-We discussed Chapter 14 & started Chapter 13.
-We discussed the group presentation assignment.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions.

Monday, November 29, 2010

MONDAY 11/29

IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We continued our Chapter 4 discussion.
-I handed out the group presentation assignment guideline.

HOMEWORK:
-The following Discussion Questions are the only discussin questions due on Wednesday:
1) WHY DO COMPANIES MARKET TO CHILDREN?
2) HOW DO COMPANIES MARKET TO TWEENS & TEENS DIFFERENTLY?
3) DOES ADVERTISING ON SELF-ESTEEM WORK ON:
TWEENS, TEENS, ADULTS
4) WHAT DOES EDISON SCHOOLS DO?
5) EXPLAIN THE “NAG FACTOR.”
6) EXPLAIN THE 4 TYPES OF PARENTS

IC101
TODAY:
-I handed back Reaction Paper #2.
-I handed out articles for our discussion about gender inequalities in sports.

HOMEWORK:
-Read the articles that I handed out today.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

TUESDAY 11/23

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 11 Part B discussion questions due.
-SBJ discussion questions due.
-We finished discussing Chapter 11 & we discussed the SBJ articles.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 15 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) What are the 3 levels of the planning process involved with planning facilities & open spaces?
2) What is the most important part of the planning process & why?
3) Developing plans for designing new facilities & improvements to existing facilities must reflect what 2 things?
4) Therapeutic recreation provides services to what type of people?
5) Explain the 2 main types of recreation centers?
6) What dictates the size of a community recreation center?
7) What is a supercenter?
8) What is a natatorium?

-Read the following November 22-28 SBJ articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) "Smith grim as clock ticks" Page: Cover.
1) When does the current NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement expire?
2) Who is DeMaurice Smith?
3) What are some of the issues that the NFL is proposing for the new CBA?
4) What is the only team in the NFL that is publicly owned?
5) The league wants players to reduce salaries by what %?

B) "Nissan steers toward college football" Page: 16.
1) In early 2006, Nissan slashed its $5 million print budget with what publication?
2) What prestigious athletic award does Nissan sponsor?
3) How many fans are estimated to experience the SI Heisman Tour?
4) Marketing efforts like the SI Heisman Tour are known as what type of marketing?
5) Normally, what is Sports Illustrated's top-selling issue of the year?

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 14A discussion questions due.
-We finished watching Murderball.
-We discussed the Murderball discussion questions.

HOMEWORK:
-We will discuss Chapter 14A next Tuesday.
-Answer the following Chapter 13 Discussion Questions:
1) Explain the different stages of leisure in childhood.
2) Are concerns about gender inequality outdated?
3) What are the 2 main reasons for leisure gender inequality?
4) Is it more enjoyable to be in a relationship with someone with whom you have common leisure interests? Why/Why not?

MONDAY 11/22

IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 5 discussion questions due.
-You filled out course evaluations.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 4.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions.

IC101
TODAY:
-We played the board game, Split Decision.

HOMEWORK:
-None!

Friday, November 19, 2010

FRIDAY 11/19

IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 4 discussion questions due.
-We went over Exam #4.
-We discussed my expectations for the research paper.

HOMEWORK:
-Bring The Corporation Chapter 4 discussion questions to class on Monday.
-Answer the following Chapter 5 discussion questions:
1) WHY DO COMPANIES MARKET TO CHILDREN?
2) HOW DO COMPANIES MARKET TO TWEENS & TEENS DIFFERENTLY?
3) DOES ADVERTISING ON SELF-ESTEEM WORK ON:
TWEENS, TEENS, ADULTS
4) WHAT DOES EDISON SCHOOLS DO?
5) EXPLAIN THE “NAG FACTOR.”
6) EXPLAIN THE 4 TYPES OF PARENTS

IC101
TODAY:
-We finished watching Green Street Hooligans.

HOMEWORK:
-Work on the 3 papers that will be due soon:
1) Reaction Paper #3.
2) 3 Events Paper.
3) Civic Engagement Paper.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

THURSDAY 11/18

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 11 Part A discussion questions due.
-SBJ discussion questions due.
-We discussed the griup project that is due on the final exam period.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 11.
-We discussed the SBJ articles.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 11 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) What are the 4 common design errors & what are the possible solutions?
2) What is the purpose of a double first base?
3) Explain the 4 styles of home plate.
4) What is the skinned part of an infield?
5) What is the key element of a field for safeguarding the players & spectators?
6) What are the basic pusposes of the above answer?
7) What are the 2 types of players' bench areas for baseball & softball?

-Read the following November 15-21 SBJ articles and answer the following Discussion Questions:
A) "Cubs Plan Football Street Festival" Page 4
1) What 2 colleges will play in the Allstate Wrigleyville Classic?
2) What is the name of the street festival outside Wrigley Field designed for the game?
3) When was the last college football game at Wrigley?
4) What company is sponsoring a music festival that will take place before & after the game?
5) What company has exclusive rights to sell food & drink on Wildcat Way?

B) "How True Leaders Attract & Manage The Talent Around Them" Page 20
1) What is the difference between a manager/leader and an administrator?
2) Summarize each of the critieria that Bill Sutton believes the best leaders posess.

SR201
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-I handed out the Into the Wild paper outline and we discussed the format.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 12.
-I handed out discussion questions for Chapter 14A and Murderball.
-We began watching Murderball.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the Chapter 14A discussion questions.
-Answer the Murderball discussion questions that you can.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

WEDNESDAY 11/17

IC212
TODAY:
-I passed out the Research Paper assignment outline.
-Exam #4.

HOMEWORK:
-Read The Corporation Chapter 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) In 1933, FDR created the New Deal, aimed to strengthen government's control of what?
2) What American corporation provided the Nazis with tabulation machines used by them to track records in their extermination & slave-labor camps?
3) What was passed by Congress in 1952 to ensure coal mine safety?
4) How did "new social regulation" curb corporations power & freedom?
5) What fuel the political system & are a core strategy in business's campaign to influence government (Look for it. It's in the chapter.)?

IC101
TODAY:
-We continued watching Green Street Hooligans.

HOMEWORK:
-None. We will finish the movie on Friday.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

TUESDAY 11/16

SR368
TODAY:
-Exam #3.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 11 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Why has the widths of bleacher seats changed from 18 inches wide to 20 inches?
2) What safety suggestions do planners need to consider when developing seating for spectators for outdoor events?
3) During the 1960's to the late 1980's why were many natural turf fields converted to synthetic turf?
4) During the late 1980's and 1990's why were many synthetic turf field converted back to natural turf?
5) What are benefits of synthetic turf to players?
6) What are negatives of synthetic turf to players?
7) What is the key to a great field?
8) What are the 3 basic types of irrigation systems?
9) What should be located higher than the highest part of the bleachers?
10) For every male restroom, how many female restrooms should be provided?

-Read the following November 8-14 BJ articles & answer the following Discussion Questions:
A) "Powerade's The New Player on NCAA Sidelines" Page 4
1) What company will Powerade replace on the sideline of all 88 NCAA championships?
2) What company owns Powerade?
3) What company owns Vitaminwater?
4) What percent sales increase has Powerade had over the last year?
5) What is Gatorade's market share in the sports drink category?

B) "NFL Launching Interactive Facebook App" Page 9
1) What does the Blackberry All-Access Pregame app allow users to do?
2) On April 21, what was launched on NHL.com that contributed to an explosion of facebook followers?
3) Other than Yahoo! & google, what is the #1 referral website for NHL.com?
4) Facebook helped increase NHL.com's unique visitor count for the month of October by what percent over last year's number for the opening month of the season?
5) Which league leads the major leagues in in social networking through Facebook?

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 12 discussion questions due.
-We finished discussing Chapters 10 & 11 and started a discussion of Chapter 12.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions.

Monday, November 15, 2010

MONDAY 11/15

IC212
TODAY:
-We finished discussing The Corporation Chapter 3.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #4.

STUDY GUIDE:
Drucker Chapter 7
-the different categories of managers.

The Corporation Chapter 1
-Define corporation, jobbers, south sea company, bubble act, deregulation, corporate social responsibility, new capitalism, sustainable development, brand drivers, .
-Industrialization in America involved what 3 important developments?
-By 1900, what 3 American cities had populations over 1 million?
-What 2 states sought to attract corporations by getting rid of unpopular restrictions?
-How did the 14th Amendment help corporations?
-What right do corporations have that is not granted to individuals?
-What are the 3 P's of corporate social responsibility?
-What is the difference between a shareholder & stakeholder?
-What are the 3 main types of stakeholders?

The Corporation Chapter 2
-Explain the difference between profit maximization & profit motive.
-What is capitalism with a conscience?
-What is the difference between brand loyalty & repurchasing?
-Explain how the Body Shop & Pfizer exemplify capitalism with a conscience.
-What is the purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?
-What was the judgment in the Dodge v. Ford case?

The Corporation Chapter 3
-What is an externality?
-What entities are affected by externalities?
-Explain the Anderson v. General Motors case.
-What is a cost-benefit analysis?
-What is the science of exploitation?

IC101
TODAY:
-Matt Janik from Athletics stopped in to set up interview times for the human interest stories.
-I handed out the outline for Reaction Paper #3.
-We began watching Green Street Hooligans. The movie can be seen here.

HOMEWORK:
None.

Friday, November 12, 2010

FRIDAY 11/12

IC212
TODAY:
-No discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions.
-We will discuss The Corporation Chapter 3 on Monday.
-Our next exam will be next Wednesday.

IC101
TODAY:
-We finished discussing Unite 3: Violence in Sports.
-We discussed course registration.

HOMEWORK:
-Work on your Spring classes. Remember, athletes begin registering next Tuesday at 9:00am and the rest of you begin Wednesday at 9:00am.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

THURSDAY 11/11

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 9 Part B discussion questions due.
-SBJ articles discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 9.


HOMEWORK:
-Exam #3: Chapters 7-9 & SBJ articles.


STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 7
-Basic purpose of any facility sign?
-OSHA issues regarding the communication of hazardous conditions?
-3 groups that facility signage serves?

Chapter 8
-Categories of indoor surfacing?
-Distinct areas of indoor surfaces?
-Considerations that have allowed synthetic floors to challenge traditional hardwood flooring?
-Point-elastic vs area-elastic.
-Define attractive life?
-Define life-cycle cost and state the 4 costs associated.
-One of the most common characteristics of a typical gym is the inability of the various surfaces to absorb what?
-Common ways for controlling light passing through windows?

Chapter 9
-Most important individual in the early stages of the outdoor spaces planning process?
-What can present an important & positive first image to visitors to the recreation/sports facility?
-2 types of field designs for surface drainage?
-4 benefits that field covers offer?
-Why would you use a white/silver field cover?
-Why would you use a black/silver field cover?
-Explain difference between traditional parking paradigm & customer-oriented parking paradigm.
-Explain different types of parking options.


SBJ October 18-24
-NFL group will battle blackouts: Page Cover
-NBA ready for check-ins with NBA Turnstile: Page 3
-Performance brands vital to NFL: Page 4

SBJ October 25-31
-Under Armour near deal for more MLB rights: Page 5
-NFL will test radio frequency ID cards at Super Bowl meeting: Page 14
-On game day, teams must set the tone, deliver the experience: Page 15

SBJ: November 1-7
-At series, competitive balance is the winner: Page 4
-Toronto's Chairman's Suite is latest NHL arena project offering luxury for less: Page 7
-Giveaways grow as the 'when' & 'why' evolve: Page 10
-NFL pumping out revenue-enhancing innovations for teams: Page 12
-'Fan Cave' catches on quickly with tribe fans: Page 22
-Gift cards, other perks help close the deal: Page 23
-Architects design flexibility

SR201
TODAY:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 16 & 17.
-Chapters 10 & 11 discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of Chapters 10 & 11. We will finish this discussion next Tuesday.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 12 Discussion Questions:
1) Why is it important to consider ethical concerns when developing a personal leisure philosophy & in selecting leisure activities?
2) What criteria should be used when determining ethics for leisure selection?
3) State & explain the major internal obstacles to leisure fulfillment.
4) State & explain recreational ways to increase norepinephrine levels.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

WEDNESDAY 11/10

IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 3 discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of the Corporation Chapter 2.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions.
-We will finish Chapter 2 on Friday and begin Chapter 3. It looks like we will need Monday to finish Chapter 3 so our next exam will not be until next Wednesday.

IC101
TODAY:
-You were assigned your story for the civic engagement project.
-We continued our discussion of Unit 3.

HOMEWORK:
-Bring your notes with you on Friday. We will finish our discussion of Unit 3.
-Bring your academic catalog with you on Friday. If you do not have a catalog go get one from academic services in the Library. We will discuss the course registration process.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

TUESDAY 11/9

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 9 Part A discussion questions due.
-SBJ discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 9 & discussed the assigned SBJ articles.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 9 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) What benefits do field covers offer?
2) Why should you use a white/silver color field cover combination?
3) Why should you use a black/silver color field cover combination?
4) Why should you use a orange/white color field cover combination?
5) What is a "rotational field?"
6) Explain the difference between the traditional parking paradigm & the customer-oriented parking paradigm.
7) Explain each of the 7 parking options.

-Read the following November 1-7 SBJ articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) "Toronto's Chairman's Suite Is Latest NHL Arena Project Offering Luxury For Less" Page 7
1) What is the name of the arena that the Toronto Maple Leafs play in?
2) How much does a 2-ticket package to the Chairman's Suite cost?
3) The Chairman's Suite is sold out for how long?
4) Boston's TD Garden has a similar space to the Chairman's Suite, called what?
5) How much do yearlong subscriptions cost to the above?

B) "NFL Pumping Out Revenue-Enhancing Innovations For Teams" Page 12
1) Why is the NFL helping clubs try and maximize revenue for this year?
2) What company is the official training partner of the New York City Marathon?
3) What company is the official coffee sponsor of the Marathon?
4) What company touts itself as designing basketball apparel "made-for-and-by-basketball-junkies?
5) According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, how many basketball players are there in America?

SR201
TODAY:
-Exam #3.

HOMEWORK:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 16 & 17.
-Read Chapters 10 & 11 and answer the following Discussion Questions:
Chapter 10
1) What social trends are contributing to shutting people off from interacting with one another?
2) What are the negative effects on socialization from the following:
A) Television?
B) Video Games?
C) Music?
D) Cell Phones?
Chapter 11
1) Explain the different types of gamblers.
2) What are the 2 motives that underlie gambling?
3) What are some problems of gambling?

Monday, November 8, 2010

MONDAY 11/8

IC212
TODAY:
-Opportunity Quiz #3.
-Finished The Corporation Chapter 1 discussion.

HOMEWORK:
-Have The Corporation Chapters 2 & 3 discussion questions with you on Wednesday.

IC101
TODAY:
-We continued our discussion of Unit 3.
-I handed out the Civic Engagement project/paper assignment sheet. To introduce the assignment we watched the following video:
Picking Up Butch

HOMEWORK:
-Read over the civic engagement assignment and come to class with any questions.

Friday, November 5, 2010

FRIDAY 11/5

IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1.
-I had a quiz with me today but decided not to give it. Hmmmmmm.

HOMEWORK:
-The following Chapter 3 Discussion Questions are due next Wednesday:
1) WHAT IS AN EXTERNALITY?
2) EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED IN THE ANDERSON V. GENERAL MOTORS COURT CASE.
3) WHAT IS THE “SCIENCE OF EXPLOITATION?”
4) IN YOUR OWN TERMS, DEFINE "ETHICS."

IC101
TODAY:
-We discussed a little bit about the class registration process. Next Friday is an important class to attend because Courtney will explain how to register for classes.
-We had a round table discussion about your one quality that other people find annoying.

HOMEWORK:
-Have your Unit 3 discussion questions with you on Monday.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

THURSDAY 11/4

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 8 Part B & SBJ discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 8 & discussed a couple SBJ articles.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 9 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) Who is the most important individual in the early stages of the outdoor spaces planning process?
2) What can present an important & positive first image to visitors to the recreation/sports facility?
3) What is the "deep & infrequent" watering principle.
4) Explain the 2 basic types of irrigation systems.
5) Explain the 2 types of field designs for surface drainage.
6) Turfgrass selection is usually based upon what?
7) What is topdressing?
8) What are the benefits of topdressing?

-Read the following November 1-7 SBJ articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A)" Fan Cave Catches On Quickly With Tribe Fans."
1) What is the name of the Cleveland Indians' stadium?
2) How many skyboxes did the stadium have when it opened in 1994?
3) What age demographic is the 'man cave' popular with?
4) Six years ago the Indians changed the business model for their club seats to include what in the ticket price?
5) The Pittsburgh Pirates offer fans a cross between a suite & a club seat, called what?

B) "Gift Cards, Other Perks Help Close The Deal."
1) What company owns & operates the Staples Center?
2) What teams play in the staples Center?
3) AEG booked an exclusive performance for premium-seat clients to see what?
4) When the Hyde Lounge opened last year, how did you get a ticket?

C) "Architects Design Flexibility Into Projects."
1) What has caused the demand for suites to go down?
2) What was Populous formerly known as?
3) After the University of Michigan's stadium was renovated, what amenity does it have now?
4) What architecture firm designed the stadium?
5) All sports structures should be able to accommodate what?

SR201
TODAY:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 14 & 15.
-No discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 7.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #3: Textbook Chapter 5-7 & Into The Wild Chapters 10-15.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 5
-How did we define play?
-I will explain or give examples of activities that fit the following play theories & you will need to be able to match the play theory to the correct explanation or example:
Surplus Energy
Recreation
Relaxation
Compensation
Generalization
Catharsis
Play as an Escape From Social Reality
-I will give you a leisure/recreation activity and you will need to match the activity with the correct level for Maslow's Hierarchy & Nash's Pyramid.

Chapter 6
-How did we define ultimate goals?
-How did we define transition time?
-What is the swiss cheese approach?
-What is the 80/20 rule to leisure?
-What are the 4 common time wasters that we discussed?

Chapter 7
-According to a study by Britain's Center for Crime & Justice Studies, what is the most dangerous drug in the world?
-Explain the NIAAA definition of binge drinking.
-How did we define fitness?
-What are the 4 factors of how fitness can be affected by leisure that we discussed?
-What are the 3 factors of how fitness can have an impact on leisure that we discussed?

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

WEDNESDAY 11/3

IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 2 discussion questions due.
-We continued our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions.
-We haven't had a quiz in a while. Hmmmmm.

IC101
TODAY:
-We finished watching the following Bowling for Columbine clips.
Clip 1
Clip 2
-We continued our discussion of Unite 3.

HOMEWORK:
-I re-handed out the violence article. Please answer the discussion questions that you were not able to answer.
-Please answer the following round table discussion question for Friday:
What is one quality about you that bothers other people?

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

TUESDAY 11/2

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 8 Part A & SBJ discussion questions due.
-Chapter 8 Part A & SBJ discussion.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 8 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) What comprises a surface's life-cycle cost?
2) What is a tribometer?
3) One of the most common characteristics of a typical gym is the inability of the various surfaces to absorb what?
4) What factors should be considered when selecting windows?
5) What are the 3 most common ways for controlling the light passing through windows?

-Read the following November 1-7 SBJ articles & answer the following Discussion Questions:
A) At Series, Competitive Balance Is The Winner: Page 4
1) TV ratings for Game 1 of the World Series was down what percentage from last year's Series opener?
2) How many different champions have there been in the MLB since 2001?
3) What company owns StubHub?
4) What is dynamic ticket pricing?
5) Who controls ticketing policies for World Series games?

B) Giveaways Grow As The 'When' & 'Why' Evolve: Page 10
1) What item was the most frequent MLB giveaway in 2010?
2) What is the ultimate goal of every promotion?
3) What giveaway provides the biggest boost in attendance?
4) What is the only team that didn't give away either a bobblehead or a cap?
5) What company sponsored the most MLB promotions/giveaways in 2010?

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 7 discussion questions due.
-Finished Chapter 6 discussion & began Chapter 7 discussion.

HOMEWORK:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 14 & 15.
-No additional discussion questions.

Monday, November 1, 2010

MONDAY 11/1

IC212
TODAY:
-No homework due.
-We went over Exam #3.
-We continued our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1.
-We viewed the following clip: The Corporation A Legal "Person"
-The following 2 clips might be helpful in understanding the main topics that we discussed last Friday & today:
1) What is a corporation?
2) Birth

HOMEWORK:
-The Corporation Chapter 2 discussion questions due on Wednesday.

IC101
TODAY:
-Reaction Paper #2 due.
-We began a discussion of Unit #3: Violence in Sports. We started out our discussion of this unit by trying to answer the question: Why is America so violent?
-We watched the following clip from the documentary, Bowling for Columbine.

HOMEWORK:
-No new homework. Have your Unit #3 discussion questions with you on Friday.

Friday, October 29, 2010

FRIDAY 10/29

Remember, a broken pumpkin can be fixed with a pumpkin patch!

IC212
TODAY:
-All discussion questions for The Corporation Chapter 1 due.
-We began discussing Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the rise of power & corruption of corporation in 18th century Europe.

HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 2 Discussion Questions due next Wednesday:
1) IS IT POSSIBLE FOR A CORPORATION TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ITS SHAREHOLDERS, CUSTOMERS, AND ENVIRONMENT? CAN/SHOULD BUSINESS BE ABOUT MORE THAN PROFITS?
2) EXPLAIN THE DODGE V. FORD CASE?
3) WHAT IS THE KYOTO PROTOCOL? HOW MUCH CONSIDERATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT SHOULD CORPORATIONS ASSUME?
4) WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO DEFINE CORPORATIONS AS PSYCHOPATHIC? WHAT ARE CORPORATION’S PSYCHOPATHIC TRAITS?
5) WHAT IS “CAPITALISM WITH A CONSCIENCE?” HOW DOES PFIZER EXEMPLIFY THE CONCEPT?
6) FIND A COMPANY THAT, IN YOUR OPINION, HAS A SOLID CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PLAN. WHAT COMPONENTS OF THE PLAN DO YOU FEEL MAKE IT SOLID?

IC101
TODAY:
-I thought we had a quality round table discussion about college. I hope we can take that approach for the rest of the semester.

HOMEWORK:
-Reaction Paper #2 due Monday.
-Bring Unit #3: Violence in Sports homework with you on Monday.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

THURSDAY 10/28

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 7 & SBJ discussion questions due.
-We discussed Chapter 7 & the SBJ articles.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 8 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What are the 3 main categories of indoor surfacing?
2) What are the 3 distinct areas of indoor facility surfacing?
3) Generally speaking, what should dictate the type of flooring surface utilized?
4) What are the 3 considerations that have allowed synthetic floors to challenge traditional hardwood flooring?
5) Explain the difference between "point-elastic" & "area0elastic" flooring surfaces.
6) Explain "attractive life."
7) What is the slection criteria for certain flooring materials?

-Read the following SBJ (October 25-31) articles & answer the Discussion Questions.
A) Under Armour Neal Deal For More MLB Rights" Page 5
1) Under Armour is close to signing a deal that would gain it the rights to manufacture what with MLB logos?
2) What company has held casual MLB footwear rights since 2004?
3) What is MLB's cause-related initiative for Game 1?
4) What is MLB's cause-related initiative for Game 2?
5) What is MLB's cause-related initiative for Game 3?

B) "NFL Will Test Radio Frequency IC Cards At Super Bowl Meeting" Page 14
1) What does RFID stand for?
2) Why is RFID more secure than bar code technology?
3) How does the NFL plan to use the smart card technology?
4) What company is the NFL's consultant for Super Bowl preparations?
5) What stadium will host this season's Super Bowl?

C) "On Game Day, Teams Must Set The Tone, Deliver The Experience" Page 15
1) Teams should use the stadium experience & tap all of our senses to create what?
2) How should the NFL fan experience begin on game day?
3) What 2 things set the tone for the fan's game day experience?
4) What is a smile campaign?
5) What is critical when dealing with part-time help?
6) What are the 2 key vehicles to enhance the fan experience?
7) After listening to fans' suggestions, how many improvements did Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonis strive to make?
8) What is there a need for when it comes to concession operations?
9) What is the most important part of the fan experience?

SR201
TODAY:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 12 & 13.
-Chapter 6 discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 6. We will finish the common time wasters on Tuesday.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 7 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Why is alcohol such an issue on college campuses?
2) Define binge drinking.
3) Define fitness.
4) How can fitness be affected by leisure?
5) How can fitness have an impact on leisure?
6) What is the fitness illusion?
7) What are the components of health related physical fitness?

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

WEDNESDAY 10/27

IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 1 Part A discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Drucker Chapter 7. Our discussion focused on the 4 types of managers.
HOMEWORK:
-Answer The Corporation Part B Discussion Questions.

IC101
TODAY:
The issues that I encountered in class today have been ongoing issues throughout the semester that I have let go for too long. Why? Because I try to treat IC101 differently than I do my other classes. Those of you that have me for SR201 recognize this. I feel my main goal as an IC101 instructor is to help you with the transition process from high school to college, and hopefully set you up with the skills needed to be a successful college student. That does not mean we do not have goals, topics to discuss, and lessons to learn each class period. It's just that they are done in a different way. To be honest, I feel that the most beneficial class periods are the Friday round table discussions. It's an open forum to discuss pressing issues that directly affect you as a college student and human being. You have not treated these classes with respect or taken them seriously. That's a shame. Despite what you may think, I know a lot about what it takes to be successful in college. I know because I lived it as a student, and I have seen students live it for the last 7+ years. I believe that the best type of knowledge is knowledge that is gained through experience. I challenge you all to look at the effort you have made as a college student so far. Have you taken college seriously? Have you learned valuable lessons that you can take with you for the rest of your life? Have you initiated learning outside of the classroom? If someone is paying your tuition, would they be proud of you? Are you proud of yourself?

HOMEWORK:
-Reaction Paper #2 due Monday.
-For Friday, please answer with the utmost truth & honesty the following questions. Your answers should be typed & printed.
1) Why are you in college?
2) Looking back at your effort as a college student so far, what is one thing you are proud of?
3) Looking back at your effort as a college student so far, what is one thing you need to improve?
4) On graduation day when you look back at your college experience, what do you hope to see?

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

TUESDAY 10/26

SR368
TODAY:
-Exam #2.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 7 & answer the following Discussion Questions.
1) What is the basic purpose of any facility sign?
2) What are the 5 categories of signs?
3) Explain the OSHA issues regarding the communication of hazardous conditions.
4) What is the difference between using "warning" & "caution" on a sign?
5) What are the 3 groups that facility signage serves?

-Read the following SBJ articles from the 10/18-24 issue & answer the Discussion Questions.

A) "NFL Group Will Battle Blackouts" Page Cover
1) What is the NFL blackout policy.
2) Through week 5, how many NFL games have been blacked out?
3) What teams have accounted for the blacked out games?
4) What reasons have league official given for the low attendance?
5) According to Commissioner Roger Goodell, what is a top issue facing the NFL?

B) "NBA Ready For Check-Ins With NBA Turnstile" Page 3
1) What is NBA Turnstile?
2) How many combined Twitter & Facebook followers does the NBA have?
3) How many combined Twitter & Facebook followers does the NFL have?
4) What are "badges?"

C) "Performance Brands Vital To NFL" Page 4
1) Beginning in 2012, what company will own the rights to manufacturing & supplying the NFL with jerseys?
2) In addition to jerseys, what else will the company own the rights to?
3) What was the deal breaker for the company agreeing to the NFL deal?
4) How many NFL players are under contract with Nike?
5) What company gained the rights to supply hats on NFL sidelines?

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 5 Part B discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 5. We discussed: the catharsis theory, the optimal arousal theory, the play as an escape from social reality theory, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and Nash's Pyramid.

HOMEWORK:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 12 & 13.
-Read Chapter 6 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What are ultimate goals?
2) What is life patterning?
3) What is the ABC rating system?
4) What is transition time?
5) What is the swiss-cheese approach?
6) When procrastinating, what are common time wasters?

Monday, October 25, 2010

MONDAY 10/25

IC212
TODAY:
-Exam #3.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 1 of The Corporation & answer the following Discussion Questions (Questions 1-6 are due on Wednesday & 7-9 are due on Friday):
1) How did the corporation become so powerful (history & evolution)?
2) How is a corporation a "person?"
3) What is corporate "social responsibility?"
4) What is the history of corporate social responsibility?
5) What is "new capitalism" & what is its effect on corporate social responsibility?
6) How/Why do corporations use New Capitalism & corporate social responsibility to soften their image?
7) On page 26 the author states that corporations use "branding" to create unique & attractive personalities for themselves. What is "branding?" To answer this effectively, you will need to research this further than just the short blurb in the book.
8) On page 26 the author quotes Clay Timon, CEO of Landor Associates the world's largest & oldest branding firm, as saying, "Corporations, as brands have souls." What does he mean?
9) In your opinion, what company does an effective job at creating a unique & attractive personality through branding? What is the personality that they portray? How do they do it?

IC101
TODAY:
-We finished Unit 2: Education & Sports.
-I handed back Reaction Paper #1 & discussed what was good & not so good.

HOMEWORK:
-Come to class on Wednesday with any questions you have about Reaction Paper #2.
-Answer the Unit 3: Violence in Sports discussion questions that were posted last Wednesday.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

THURSDAY 10/21

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 6 & SBJ article discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 6. We discussed: the 2 key factors to be considered when understanding an organization's work processes, the front office vs the back office, the 3 basic utilities required for offices to function, the 3 things that should be considered when layin gout ancillary spaces.
-We discussed the Charlotte Bobcats & Jordan Brand SBJ article.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #2 (Chapters 4-6 & SBJ articles).

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 4
-Main purpose of ADA?
-Main purpose of EEOC?
-Main purpose of ADAAA?
-Briefly explain the purpose of the 5 titles of the ADA.
-Explain: universal design, public accommodation, undue burden, readily achievable.

Chapter 5
-#1 use of energy in commercial buildings?
-2 primary lighting options?
-Define "foot-candle."
-Explain difference between direct & indirect lighting.
-Major problem with windows being used for light?

Chapter 6
-Define "ancillary space."
-Explain "primary usage."
-What are the major inputs that determine how a building is constructed?
-Explain the difference in the 3 categories of locker rooms.
-The primary & second primary component of a locker room?
-What is the ADA requirement for toilets & showers?
-2 key considerations with regard to traffic-flow in a locker room?
-Explain the difference in the 4 types of specialty locker rooms.
-2 key factors to be considered when understanding an organization's work processes?
-The difference between the front & back office?
-The 3 basic utilities required for offices to function?
-Ancillary spaces should be laid out in response to what 3 things?

SBJ Articles
-"To Please More Donors..." September 27-October 3, Page 9
"MLB Begins Ambitious..." October 4-10, Page 4
-Cardinals Bite Into..." October 4-10, Page 9
-"Leagues, Teams Must Give..." October 4-10, Page 14
-"Consol Energy Center..." October 4-10, Page 10A
-"Park It!" October 11-17, Cover
-"Bobcats Converting Their Team Store..." October 11-17, Page 14

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 5 Part A discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on the defintion of play & several play theories.

HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 5 Part B discussion questions due.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

WEDNESDAY 10/20

IC212
TODAY:
-No homework due.
-I handed back Exam #2.
-We finished our discussion of Drucker Chapter 5 & began Drucker Chapter 7.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #3: Drucker Chapter 5 & part of Chapter 7.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 5
-Everyone in an organization should be able to answer "yes" to what 3 questions?
-How did Alcoa put Drucker's idea of putting people first into practice?
-What is the difference between efficiency & effectiveness?
-Explain the 3 types of employees.
-What is an organization's most valuable asset?
-When it comes to employee motivation, what is the difference between intrinsic & extrinsic motivation?
-What are the categories of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
-How does Maslow's Hierarcy of Needs to apply to management?

Chapter 7
-What does CEO stand for?
-What s the job of a CEO?
-According to Drucker, what characteristics are unique to a CEO?

IC101
TODAY:
-No homework due.
-Continue Unit 2 discussion. We almost finished. We have 1 last topic to discuss on Monday.
-I handed out an article that goes with Unit 3: Violence in Sports.
-I handed out the outline for Reaction Paper #2.

HOMEWORK:
-No class on Friday.
-Bring the outline for Reaction Paper #2 to class with you on Monday.
-Answer the following Discussion Questions based on textbook Chapters 6 & 7, and the article for Monday's class:
1) Define "deviance." (Chapter 6)
2) How does the "absolutist approach" explain deviance? (Chapter 6)
3) How does the "constructionist approach" explain deviance? (Chapter 6)
4) What is a "sport ethic?" (Chapter 6)
5) Explain the 4 general norms that form the sport ethic. (Chapter 6)
6) Explain the difference between "violence" and "aggression. (Chapter 7)
7) What are reasons for fan violence? (Article)
8) How does the mass media contribute to sports violence? (Article)
9) Explain the 3 major theories that seek to explain violent aggression in sports. (Article)
10) Reinforcement for acts of sports violence come from what 3 sources? (Article)

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

TUESDAY 10/19

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 6 & SBJ article discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 6. Our discussion focused on: the difference between primary usage & ancillary space, the different categories of locker rooms, & the categories of specialty locker rooms.
-We discussed the SBJ article, "Park It!"

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 6 Discussion Questions:
1) What are the 2 key factors to be considered when understanding an organization's work processes? Why?
2) Explain the difference between the front office & the back office.
3) Offices require what 3 basic utilities in order to function?
4) Ancillary spaces should be laid out in response to what 3 things?
5) Why is it not always necessary to provide a large number of showers in secondary-level schools (high schools)?

-Read the following SBJ article, "Bobcats Converting Their Team Store...," on page 14 of the October 11-17 issue and answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) The Charlotte Bobcats will fill almost half of the redesigned team store in their NBA arena with Jordan Brand products for what 2 reasons?
2) What percentage of the inventory available at the store will consist of exclusive Jordan Brand products?
3) What does it mean that the store will have a "store within a store" concept?
4) How many stand-alone Jordan Brand stores are there in the US?
5) Why is Jordan Brand prohibited from making & selling anything worn on the court or player-specific?

SR201
TODAY:
-Exam #2.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 5 & answer the following Discussion Questions for Thursday:
1) For each of the following play theories (Surplus Energy, Recreation, Relaxation, Compensation, Generalization), complete A, B, & C.
A) Define what the theory states.
B) Give examples of activities that fit into the theory.
C) What are some drawbacks to the theory?

-The following Chapter 5 Discussion Questions are due next Tuesday:
1) Explain Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and how recreational activities can contribute to meeting each of the needs levels.
2) Explain Nash's Pyramid of Leisure, & how recreational activities would be categorized in the pyramid.

Monday, October 18, 2010

MONDAY 10/18

IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 7 discussion questions due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on the difference between efficiency & effectiveness, what management must offer knowledge workers, the 3 types of employees, and intrinsic & extrinsic motivation. We will finish Chapter 5 at the beginning of class on Wednesday with a discussion of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and its implication on management.

HOMEWORK:
-No homework.

IC101
TODAY:
-Chapter 14 Discussion Questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 5 by discussing the benefits & issues of youth organized sports.

HOMEWORK:
-Bring your answers to the Chapter 14 discussion questions with you to class on Wednesday.

Friday, October 15, 2010

FRIDAY 10/15

IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 5 discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 5.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Drucker Chapter 7 (we are skipping Chapter 6) & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What is the job of a CEO?
2) What qualities must CEO's possess to be successful?

IC101
TODAY:
-Round table discussion: What is your biggest pet peeve?

HOMEWORK:
-Please complete the homwork that was posted on Wednesday.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

THURSDAY 10/14

SR368
TODAY:
-SBJ discussion questions due.
-Chapter 5 discussion questions due.
-Opportunity Quiz #3.
-We discussed Chapter 5 & the SBJ articles.

HOMEWORK:
-Read the first half of Chapter 6 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Define "ancillary space."
2) Explain the concept of "primary usage."
3) What are the major inputs in determining how a building must constructed & utilized?
4) Explain the different categories of locker rooms.
5) What is the primary component of the locker room?
6) What is the second primary element in the locker room?
7) What is the ADA requirement for toilets & showers?
8) What are the 2 key considerations with regard to traffic-flow in the locker-room?
9) Describe each of the categories of speciality locker rooms.

-Read SBJ article (October 11-17, Page: Cover), "Park It," & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Why don't the Pittsburgh Pirates generate any revenue from parking?
2) Approximately what percentage of NFL & MLB clubs own their own parking?
3) Approximately how much revenue can the New England Patriots generate from parking each game?
4) What is the longtime industry-expected level parking revenue slippage?
5) What is ParkWhiz?

SR201
TODAY:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 8 & 9.
-Chapter 4 discussion questions due.
-We discussed Chapter 4.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #2: Textbook chapters 2, 3, 4 & Into The Wild chapters 4-9.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 2
-Explain the factors that caused a leisure explosion in the 20th century.
-Explain the factors that caused a decline in leisure from 1980-2000.
-Explain the factors that contribute to Americans actually having more leisure time than they think.
-Explain the factors that will cause a decline in free time in the future.
-Explain the factors that will cause an increase in free time in the future.

Chapter 3
-Explain the factors that will affect the recreation movement in the 21st century.

Chapter 4
-What is secondary viewing?
-Based on unscientific research conducted by the textbook authors, what is the #1 recreation activity of college students?
-What are the benefits of sex as a leisure activity?
-Explain the factors that restrict leisure time for women.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

WEDNESDAY 10/13

IC212
TODAY:
-Exam #2.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Drucker Chapter 5 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What 3 questions should everyone in an organization be able to answer "yes" to?
2) How did Alcoa put Drucker's ideas about putting people first into practice?
3) In your opinion, what is the difference between efficiency & effectiveness?
4) In your opinion, what are the most effective ways for a manager to motivate his/her employees?
5) What are Drucker's 5 rules for hiring people?
6) What is Whole Foods method for successfully finding the right people?

IC101
TODAY:
-Textbook Chapter 4 discussion questions due.
-We continued our Sports & Education discussion. Today, we focused on the benefits & issues of organized youth sports.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following round table discussion question for Friday: What is your biggest pet peeve?
-Read Chapter 14 & answer the following Discussion Questions for next Monday:
1) Look at Table 14.1 on page 472. For each of the 6 arguments made against interscholastic sports, I want you to agree/disagree with the claim and explain why.
2) Starting on page 502, the author discusses 4 major problems with college sports today. What are the problems? Why are they a problem? How can each problem be changed?
3) Read the following blog post done by a professor here at FPU, Franklin Pierce University: Change The Name? Do you agree with his message? Why/Why not?

Friday, October 8, 2010

FRIDAY 10/8

IC212
TODAY:
-Finished Chapter 4 discussion.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #2 (Drucker Chapters 3 & 4) next Wednesday.

IC101
TODAY:
-Round table discussion about something that not many people know about you.

HOMEWORK (Due next Wednesday):
-Read textbook Chapter 5 & answer the following questions based on the information in the chapter:
1) What are the benefits of organized sports programs for children?
2) What are some of the negative aspects of organized sports programs for children?

Thursday, October 7, 2010

THURSDAY 10/7

SR368
TODAY:
-SBJ articles discussion questions due.
-We finished Chapter 4 discussion. We talked about the 5 titles of ADA, universal design, public accommodation, & undue burden.
-We discussed one of the three SBJ articles. We discussed the MLB marketing article, the other 2 will be discussed next Thursday.

HOMEWORK:
-Read the first half of Chapter 5 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What is the number one use of energy in commercial buildings?
2) What are the 2 primary lighting options?
3) What s a foot-candle?
4) What is the minimum height above the playing surface that light need to be in high ceiling activity spaces?
5) Explain the difference between the 2 types of indoor lighting systems.
6) What is the major problems with windows being used for light?
7) What are the advantages to translucent materials?

-Read the following SBJ articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) "To Please More Donors, FAU Plans Midlevel Club" (September 27-October 3: Page: 9)
1) What is the Priority Club?
2) How does a fans get into the Priority Club?
3) What is the theme of the Priority Club?
4) How might the theme help with recruting?
5) What is FAU talking to Front Row Marketing about?

B) "CONSOL Energy Center Earns NHL Firt LEED Gold Certification" (October 4-10: Page 10A)
1) Who plays at the CONSOL Energy Center?
2) What is the minimum points required for LEED Gold certification?
3) How many points did the arena achieve?
4) Who verified the points?
5) Who is Gary Bettman?

SR201
TODAY:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 6 & 7.
-No additional homework due.
-We discussed Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on: the benefits for studying leisure history, the factors that influenced the recreation movement in the 20th century, & the factors that will influence the recreation movement in the 21st century.

HOMEWORK:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 8 & 9.
-Read Chapter 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) In your opinion, what are the top 5 leisure activities of FPU students?
2) When watching TV, what is "secondary viewing?"
3) What are the benefits of sex as a leisure activity?
4) Explain the factors that restrict the freedom of women with respect to leisure.
5) Explain the areas where careers in leisure services exist.
6) According to the chapter, what activity is the most prevalent use of free time in the United States?
7) Explain the 2 different methods of calculating leisure:
A) Leisure as memorable time.
B) Leisure as time left over.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

WEDNESDAY 10/6

IC212
TODAY:
-We finished Chapter 3 & started to discuss Chapter 4. We will finish Chapter 4 on Friday.

HOMEWORK:
-None for Friday.
-Exam #2 (Chapters 3 & 4) will be next Wednesday.

IC101
TODAY:
-Began a discussion of Unit 2: Sports & Education.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following round table discussion question: What is one thing about you that very few people know?

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

TUESDAY 10/5

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions due.
-I handed out this week's SBJ.
-We got on a random discussion about contraction in professional sports. I was right & BJ was wrong.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 4. We discussed the ADA, EEOC, ADA Amendments Act, & the Casey Martin v. PGA court case. We will finish Chapter 4 on Thursday.

HOMEWORK:
-Read the following SBJ articles from the October 4-1o issue & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) MLB Begins Ambitious Marketing Push For Postseason (Page 4)
1) What is "Beyond Baseball" & "Beyond Expectations?"
2) What MLB corporate sponsor will feature a new MLB-themed TV ad during the playoffs?
3) Why will the corporate sponsor use Mariano Rivera in the commercial?
4) What is Pepsi's "Refresh Project?"
5) What is unique about the Triple Peak Premier Jacket?

B) Cardinals Bite Into The Food Business With Rojo (Page 9)
1) What is Rojo Hospitality?
2) What is Legends Hospitality?
3) What NFL clubs run their own food operation?
4) What are the 2 primary drivers for the Cardinals creating Rojo?
5) According to industry consultant Chris Bigelow, what are the 2 greatest benefits to clubs that go in-house with food?
6) What is the name of the stadium that the Cardinal play in?
7) What s the name of the company that manages the stadium?

C) Leagues, Teams Must Give Fans New Reasons To Give Up The Sofa (Page 14)
1) Explain the issue of participatory control vs. spectatorship.
2) Why are 18-24 year olds called General What's Next?
3) Explain cumulative costs.
4) Why are fans called Prisoners of Arenas (POA's)?
5) How do teams/leagues need to change their advertising message to get fans to go to games?

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 3 discussion questions were due.
-I handed back and went over Exam #1.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 2.

HOMEWORK:
-The Chapter 3 discussion questions are due on Thursday.

Monday, October 4, 2010

MONDAY 10/4

IC212
TODAY:
-No homework due.
-We almost finished our discussion of Chapter 3. We finished discussing the 7 key sources of opportunity and began discussing the categories of space ownership. We will finish this at the beginning of class on Wednesday.

HOMEWORK:
-Have you Chapter 4 discussion questions with you.
-Please complete the following brainstorming activity:
Over the last several years, FPU has struggled with student retention. 40% of the 2008-09 freshman class never made it to be part of the 2009-10 sophomore class. 30% of the 2009-10 freshman class are not with us this year. The question is: why? You are part of a student task force designed to help the university administrators determine ways to retain students. Based on your experiences as a student at FPU, what can FPU do to improve its student retention & keep more students on campus? Brainstorm as many ideas as possible (even if they sound crazy), and place them into 2 lists:
1)What can FPU do from an academic standpoint to keep students?
2)What can FPU do from a social standpoint to keep students?
-Exam #2 will be this Friday. The study guide is below.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 3
-Define innovation.
-Innovation is about what 4 things?
-Why does Starbucks exemplify what Drucker considers to be true innovation?
-Explain the 5 main problems of Starbucks.
-Define systematic abandonment.
-How did Kimberly Clark & Peapod use systematic abandonment?
-How does Google seek opportunities?
-Explain & give examples of the 7 key sources of opportunities.
-Explain & give examples of the 4 categories of space ownership.

Chapter 4
-Define brainstorming.
-Explain the essential elements to brainstorming groups.
-Explain the 4 rules to brainstorming.
-Explain the 5 advantages/disadvantages to group decision-making.
-How did Myelin Repair Foundation answer the collaboration questions?
-How is Dell a "pioneer of collaboration?"

IC101
TODAY:
-I let you peer edit your first reaction paper.

HOMEWORK:
-The revised & final draft of Reaction Paper #1 is due Wednesday.
-Your discussion question answers to Chapter 4 are due.
1) What is socialization, & how do sports contribute to socialization?
2) Sport participation is related to what 3 factors?
3) Becoming an athlete in a particular sport culture occurs through a 4-phase process. What are the phases?
4) Why do young athletes experience burnout?
5) What are the 2 practical factors associated with why people get out of sports?
6) Do sports build character? Explain.
7) Do sports improve health & physical well-being? Explain.
8) What is one way that sports can positively affect our lives? Explain.
9) What is one way that sports can negatively affect our lives? Explain.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

THURSDAY 9/30

SR368
TODAY:
-Exam #1.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Explain the difference in designing facilities that are accessible & universal facilities instead of handicapped facilities.
2) Explain the purpose of the ADA.
3) What is the difference between ADA & ADA Amendments Act.
4) Explain the purpose of EEOC.
5) Explain each of the five titles of the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act & Enforcement Responsibilities.
6) Explain "universal design."
7) Explain "public accommodation."
8) Explain "undue burden."
9) Explain "readily achievable."

SR201
TODAY:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 4 & 5.
-Chapter 2 discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1 by discussing the various views of leisure. We then began a discussion of Chapter 2 by discussing the leisure explosion in the 20th century. We will finish Chapter 2 on Tuesday.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What are the benefits for studying leisure history?
2) What are some factors that have influenced the development of the recreation movement in the 20th century? How did these factors influence the rec. movement?
3) What are some factors that will influence the development of the recreation movement in the 21st century? How will these factors influence the recreation movement?

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

WEDNESDAY 9/29

IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 4 discussion questions due.
-Opportunity Quiz #2.
-We almost finished our discussion of Chapter 3. We discussed systematic abandonment & how Myelin Repair Foundation & Peapod exemplify this, and began discussing the 7 key sources of opportunity. We will finish these at the beginning of class next Monday & then discuss Chapter 4.

HOMEWORK:
-No class on Friday.
-The following Chapter 5 Discussion Questions are due next Wednesday:
1) What 3 questions should everyone in an organization be able to answer "yes" to?
2) How did Alcoa put Drucker's ideas about putting people first into practice?
3) In your opinion, what is the difference between efficiency & effectiveness?
4) In your opinion, what are the most effective ways for a manager to motivate his/her employees?

IC101
TODAY:
-I handed out an assignment guideline sheet for your first Reaction Paper. I then discussed what I expect to see in not just this paper, but any graded assignment. I hope you were paying attention and will apply what I talked about today to your papers.

HOMEWORK:
-No class on Friday.
-Reaction Paper #1 due next Monday 10/4.
-We will start our next Sports & Society unit, Education & Sports, next Monday. There is no additional homework to do for this first discussion.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

TUESDAY 9/28

SR368
TODAY:
-We discussed the 2 SBJ articles that you read for homework.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on LEED.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #1: Chapters 1-3, Security, One Day in September documentary, SBJ articles, Blog article.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 1
-Define master-planning, bidding, bid form,
-What 3 things does master-planning require the coordination & integration of?
-What 3 questions does a master plan answer?
-I will explain to you the phases of a master plan, you will need to correctly identify the phase being described.
-Explain the 3 types of bids.
-Explain the main differences between small & large projects.

Chapter 2
-What are the 3 main problems that can arise from a poorly designed sports facility?
-Issues related to an inexperienced sports facility architect can lead to problems related to what 3 things
-What are the 2 primary causes of common problems in sports facilities?
-What 2 types of access need to be addressed when designing a sports facility?
-Explain the difference between horizontal & vertical circulation control.
-A facility that can be supervised efficiently is a great advantage for what 2 reasons?

Chapter 3
-Define sustainability, sustainable design.
-State the 4 things that a human community must do to be sustainable.
-State the 3 spheres of sustainability.
-Explain the cradle-to-grave approach.
-What does LEED stand for?
-What is the purpose of LEED?
-Explain what USGBC & GBCI do.
-What is the 1st collegiate athletic facility awarded LEED silver certification?
-What is the 1st collegiate football stadium awarded LEED silver certification?
-What is the purpose of the Green Globes Program & what are the assessment areas?

Security
-What are the 3 main reasons why sports were so important to America after 9/11?
-What does NSSE stand for & who is in charge of security at NSSE events?
-After 9/11, what were considered areas of strategic importance at sports facilities?
-What was the overall name of the security system at the 2003 San Diego Super Bowl?
-What is the name of the self-assessment tool used by sports facilities to test their security vulnerabilities?

SR201
TODAY:
-Exam #1.

HOMEWORK:
-Be ready to discuss the following views of leisure from Chapter 1 (Classical, Antiutilitarian, Social Instrument, Symbol of Social Class).
-Into the Wild: Chapters 4 & 5.
-Read Chapter 2 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
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 in the future?
3) What factors contributed to the leisure explosion from the 19th to 20th Century?
4) Explain how "spectatorship," "boredom," & "nonliving" are leisure-related problems.

Monday, September 27, 2010

MONDAY 9/27

IC212
TODAY:
-All Drucker Chapter 3 discussion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion of Starbucks. We will finish Chapter 3 on Wednesday. Be ready to discuss the 7 key sources of opportunity.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) In your opinion, what are the advantages/disadvantages of group decision making?
2) What are the 3 Drucker questions about collaboration & orchestration? Explain what each means.
3) How did Myelin Repair Foundation answer these 3 questions?
4) How is Dell a "pioneer of collaboration?"
5) What makes collaboration tick day to day & move in step with shortened windows of opportunity?

IC101
TODAY:
-We finished our discussion of the SBJ articles. We talked about the 3 types of baseball fans and the 2 main benefits of sports.

HOMEWORK:
-No additional homework. Bring your discussion question answers for textbook Chapters 1 & 4.

Friday, September 24, 2010

FRIDAY 9/24

IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 3 discussion questions were due.
-We started a discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on innovation & Starbucks. We will finish Chapter 3 on Monday.

HOMEWORK:
-Only 1 additional Chapter 3 Discussion Question:
1) How do the companies, Kimberly-Clark & Peapod, exemplify Drucker's concept of systematic abandonment?

IC101
TODAY:
-We continued the personal PowerPoint presentations.
-We had our Friday round table discussion about our dream job.

HOMEWORK:
-The following Discussion Questions should be answered for Monday:

Chapter 1
1) Define: sociology, social world, culture, social interaction, social structure.
2) Do you agree with the precise definition of "sports"? Why or why not?
3) Sports involve a balance between the elements of play & spectacle. Explain the differences between play & spectacle.
4) What are the differences between the sociology and psychology of sport?
5) Define ideologies.

Chapter 4
1) What is socialization, & how do sports contribute to socialization?
2) Sport participation is related to what 3 factors?
3) Becoming an athlete in a particular sport culture occurs through a 4-phase process. What are the phases?
4) Why do young athletes experience burnout?
5) What are the 2 practical factors associated with why people get out of sports?
6) Do sports build character? Explain.
7) Do sports improve health & physical well-being? Explain.
8) What is one way that sports can positively affect our lives? Explain.
9) What is one way that sports can negatively affect our lives? Explain.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

THURSDAY 9/23

SR368
TODAY:
-We finished discussing the SBJ articles (Nike 6.0 & Global Spectrum).
-We began a discussion of Chapter 3. We discussed sustainability, sustainable design, & the 3 spheres of sustainability. We will finish Chapter 3 next Tuesday.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #1 will be next Thursday.
-Here is the link to this weeks Sports Business Journal. Please read the following articles and answer the corresponding Discussion Questions:

"Tracks Video Board Will Be Biggest" Page: Cover
1) The largest LED video board in U.S. sports will be located where this spring?
2) Today, sports facilities view what 2 things are their primary competition for ticket buyers?
3) Who will become the official technology sponsor of the Charlotte Motor Speedway?
4) Panasonic's first center-hung scoreboard is located in what facility?
5) What are the other 2 NASCAR tracks that have Panasonic video screens?

"Panasonic Scoreboard Taking Center Stage At Staples Center" Page: 22
1) What is L.A. Live?
2) What is the retail value of the new scoreboard at Staples Center?
3) The center-hung scoreboard is the first first in the NBA & NHL to have what?
4) What 3 sports organizations play at the Staples Center?
5) Panasonic has 2 other scoreboards located major league sports. What facilities are they located in?

SR201
TODAY:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 2 & 3 due.
-Chapter 1 discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on leisure, casual vs serious leisure, work, personal care, recreation, & Neulinger's Paradigm. We will finish Chapter 1 next week.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #1 on Tuesday.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 1
-Define leisure, work, personal care, recreation and be able to give an example of an activity that would fall into each category.
-Explain the difference between casual & serious leisure.
-Explain all of Neulinger's Paradigm.

Chapter 8
-Define stress, stressor, distress, eustress.
-Define stress according to Selye.
-Explain the 3 stages of GAS.

Chapter 9
-State the 5 physiological benefits of humor & laughter.
-State the 4 psychological benefits of humor & laughter.
-State the 3 social & interpersonal benefits of humor & laughter.

Sport & Society
-State the 8 basic motives that drive people to consume sports.
-Explain BIRGing & CORFing.
-Explain what a deep fan is.
-Explain the 3 different baseball fan groups.
-State the 2 main benefits of sport.
-Explain :role learning" and "collective ritual."


-In addition to the above, there will also be questions based on the documentary 9 Innings From Ground Zero, the articles "Sports After 9/11," "What Makes Fans Tick," "What Makes Fans Crazy About Sports," and the Author's Note & Chapters 1-3 of Into The Wild.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

WEDNESDAY 9/22

IC212
TODAY:
-Exam #1.

HOMEWORK:
-Have Drucker Chapter 3 read & the following Discussion Questions answered:
1) Why does Starbucks exemplify what Drucker considered to be true innovation?
2) What are Drucker's 4 basic questions about innovation?
3) Pick a company that you think is innovative (other than Apple). Why do you consider the company innovative? What are the company's strengths?
4) What is systematic abandonment?
5) What are Drucker's 7 key sources of opportunities?

IC101
TODAY:
-No homework was due.
-We finished our discussion of the articles.

HOMEWORK:
-We will start class on Friday with a couple personal PowerPoint presentations.
-After the presentations, our round table discussion will be based on the following question: "What is your dream job & why?"
-For Monday, answer the following textbook Chapter 4 Discussion Questions:
1) What is socialization, & how do sports contribute to socialization?
2) Sport participation is related to what 3 factors?
3) Becoming an athlete in a particular sport culture occurs through a 4-phase process. What are the phases?
4) Why do young athletes experience burnout?
5) What are the 2 practical factors associated with why people get out of sports?
6) Do sports build character? Explain.
7) Do sports improve health & physical well-being? Explain.
8) What is one way that sports can positively affect our lives? Explain.
9) What is one way that sports can negatively affect our lives? Explain.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

TUESDAY 9/21

SR368
TODAY:
-Articles and corresponding discussion questions were due.
-You took Opportunity Quiz #2.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the most important aspect of site selection, the master plan steps, & bidding.
-We discussed the "New Meadowlands" article. We will discuss the 2 SBJ articles on Thursday.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #1 will be next Thursday (9/30).
-Read Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What is "sustainable design?"
2) What are some reasons why sustainable design methods should be considered?
3) What does it mean if a facility is LEED certified?
4) What was the first collegiate athletic facility to achieve LEED solver certification?
5) What is the Green Globes program & what are the 7 areas of assessment?
6) What are the differences between LEED-NC & LEED-EB?
7) What are the benefits of green buildings?
8) Why doesn't everyone build sustainable buildings?

SR201
TODAY:
-You took Opportunity Quiz #2.
-The passion drivers quiz was due.
-The first set of Chapter 1 discussion questions were due.
-We finished our sports & society discussion. Our discussion focused on the differences between blue collar & white collar fans, passion drivers, baseball fan groups, and the 2 main benefits of sport.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #1 will be next Tuesday (9/28).
-Read Into The Wild: Chapters 2 & 3.
-Read textbook Chapter 1 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Define "leisure."
2) Explain Neulinger's Paradigm.
3) Explain the Classical View of Leisure.
4) Explain the Antiutilitarian View of Leisure.
5) Explain the Social Instrument View of Leisure.
6) Explain the Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class View of Leisure.

Monday, September 20, 2010

MONDAY 9/20

IC212
TODAY:
-First half of Drucker Chapter 3 & discussion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 2. We discussed how Medtronic personifies Drucker's ideal of customer focus, the 4 Drucker questions for connecting with your customer, & the product diffusion curve.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #1 on Wednesday. Don't forget to bring in a Seinfeld trivia question!

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 1
-What are Detjen's 5 successful business attributes & what companies did we say exemplify each?
-Define management.
-State & explain the 6 functions of management.
-What US events caused a change in management?
-What type of management system did each of the events utilize?
-Be able to explain each of the 5 fronts of the Silent Revolution.
-What are the 3 fastest growing consumer purchases?
-What is a knowledge worker?

Chapter 2
-What are the 3 reasons we discussed for why customers are in the driver's seat & how are they contributing to the customer being in the driver's seat?
-What are the 3 levels of the Customer Satisfaction Model & what is each level trying to accomplish?
-Explain push & pull marketing and be able to identify the examples of each that we discussed in class.
-Who is Medtronic's primary customer?
-How does Medtronic personify Drucker's ideal of customer focus?
-What are the 4 Drucker questions for connecting with your customer?
-What are the customer labels in the product diffusion curve and explain each.
-Explain the difference between demographics & psychographics.
-How did the Girl Scouts of America learn that there is never only one customer?

IC101
TODAY:
-We began discussing the sociology of sports unit. We had a good discussion about tha athletes and games/moments that transcended the sports world & impacted society.

HOMEWORK:
-Bring the SBJ articles & discussion questions and textbook with Chapter 1 discussion questions to class on Wednesday.

Friday, September 17, 2010

FRIDAY 9/17

IC212
TODAY:
-No homework was due.
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 2. We discussed reasons why the customer is in the driver's seat today, the customer satisfaction model, and push & pull marketing. We will finish Chapter 2 on Monday.

HOMEWORK:
-Our first exam will be next Wednesday. I will post a study guide on Monday. You should start reviewing your homework & class notes this weekend.
-Read first half of Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Why does Starbucks exemplify what Drucker considered to be true innovation?
2) What are Drucker's 4 basic questions about innovation?

IC212
TODAY:
-We continued personal PowerPoint presentations.
-We had our Friday round table discussion about the one thing you would change about FPU.

HOMEWORK:
1) Have articles & discussion questions with you.
2) Develop two lists:
A) 5 sports events/games/moments/athletes that have personal meaning to you as a spectator. Why?
B) 5 sports events/games/moments/athletes that transcended the sports world and impacted (positive or negative) society as a whole. Why?
3) Read textbook Chapter 1 and answer the following Discussion Questions:
A) Define: sociology, social world, culture, social interaction, social structure.
B) Do you agree with the precise definition of "sports"? Why or why not?
C) Sports involve a balance between the elements of play & spectacle. Explain the differences between play & spectacle.
D) What are the differences between the sociology and psychology of sport?
E) Define ideologies.
4) Take the following fan passion drivers quiz & either print our or write down the results. Click here.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

THURSDAY 9/16

SR368
TODAY:

-Chapter 1 Discussion Questions due.
-I handed out our first Sports Business Journal.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1.

HOMEWORK:
For Tuesday:
-Read the following articles & answer the discussion questions:
A) New Meadowlands Stadium
1) What 2 companies helped build the technology in the new Meadowlands Stadium?
2) What did the stadium cost to build & how much was invested in technology?
3) Why will the wireless applications & video screens only access video at the stadium?
4) Because the Giants & Jets will share the stadium, what advantage does the Cisco IP infrastructure give each team?
5) What is a personal seat license?

B) SBJ: "Nike Puts Name..." Page 6.
1) What is Nike 6.0?
2) Why is Nike looking to attach its name to action sports events, & not just sponsor them?
3) What company did Nike replace as title sponsor of the event?
4) What other benefits will Nike 6.0 receive in addition to title rights?
5) In addition to to title sponsoring the Breckenridge Open, what else is Nike doing to promote 6.0?

C) SBJ: "Global Spectrum..." Page 10
1) What does Global Spectrum do (research it)?
2) What does Populous do (research it)?
3) What team hired Global Spectrum to operate their new stadium?
4) What stadium has the NFL's first center-hung scoreboard?
5) What stadium is the first NFL facility to incorporate 4 corner scoreboards?

For Thursday:
-Read Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What is "sustainable design?"
2) What are some reasons why sustainable design methods should be considered?
3) What does it mean if a facility is LEED certified?
4) What was the first collegiate athletic facility to achieve LEED solver certification?
5) What is the Green Globes program & what are the 7 areas of assessment?
6) What are the differences between LEED-NC & LEED-EB?
7) What are the benefits of green buildings?
8) Why doesn't everyone build sustainable buildings?

SR201
TODAY:
-You should have read Into The Wild: Author's Note & Chapter 1.
-The 2 lists of sports events/games/athletes/moments were due.
-Be began a discussion of sports & society.

HOMEWORK:
-Take the following Octagon passion drivers quiz & either print out or write down your results. Click here.
-Read textbook Chapter 1 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Define "leisure."
2) Explain Neulinger's Paradigm.
3) Explain the Classical View of Leisure.