SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 discussion questions 7-13 were due.
-You took Quiz #1.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on physical activity vs exercise, the dimensions of wellness, physical fitness, & health care.
HOMEWORK:
-Tyler Cornele will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Chapter 2 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Our environment is not conducive to a healthy, physically active lifestyle. Why?
2) What environmental factors influence physical activity?
3) What environmental factors influence diet & nutrition?
4) What is "traffic-calming?"
5) What is "value marketing?"
-Read the article & the caption box at the top, "Plate Icon To Guide Americans To Healthier Eating," & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What is the US Department of Agriculture replacing the food pyramid with?
2) Who wrote the first USDA food guidelines?
3) What were the 5 food groups identified by the book "Food For Young Children?"
4) When did the USDA release the food wheel that identified 7 food groups?
5) What was the USDA's motto from the 1950's-70's?
6) In the late 1980's the USDA for the first time emphasized avoiding too much what?
7) What is the plate icon called?
8) One half of your plate should be filled with what?
9) Michelle Obama led a national campaign for healthier diets & more physical exercise called what?
10) What was prominently featured in the food pyramid but is less dominant on the new plate?
11) Nutritionwise, what makes up the bulk of our diet?
12) Weight-related health conditions result in how much money annually in health care costs?
13) What website did the USDA introduce to help Americans make better food choices?
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
MONDAY 1/30
SR368
TODAY:
-The Winter X games article & discussion questions were due.
-Chapter 2 discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #1.
-We discussed the NHL all Star Game & Winter X Games SBJ articles.
HOMEWORK:
-Jeff Gloshinski will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 2 Discussion Questions:
7) What is one of the most important elements of strategic planning for an event?
8) What is one of the first documented examples of the strategic planning process?
9) What are the 3 main types/categories of staff that a sport event/facility manager will work with?
10) Aside from new venue construction, what is the single most difficult aspect of producing a major sporting event?
11) Why conduct pre-event briefings & what are the 3 pre-event briefings that should take place for all types of events?
12) What is the primary motivation for people to volunteer?
IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 2 discussion questions due.
-You took Quiz #1.
-We finished our discussion of Drucker Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the last 2 fronts of the Silent Revolution & a discussion of knowledge workers.
HOMEWORK:
-Kylie Clemens will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Drucker Chapter 2 Discussion Questions:
5) Drucker believes that there is never only one customer. What does he mean? How do the Girl Scouts of America fit this?
6) What is the online payment business owned by eBay? What is the Internet phone service owned by eBay?7) Why is it important/helpful for organizations to identify noncustomers?
8) How did Apple figure out that its customers wanted a car charger for the iPod?
MN371
TODAY:
-3 articles & discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #1.
-We continued our discussion of the beer industry. Our discussion today focused on the steps in the brewing process.
HOMEWORK:
-Mike Carr will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the Foreward, Preface, & Introduction of Brewing Up A Business, and answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What is the first essential to being an entrepreneur?
2) What is key to having individualistic beers?
3) Who is the world's best-selling author on beer & whiskey?
4) What did Sam major in college?
5) What are entrepreneurs fueled by?
6) What % of of companies in the US are privately owned?
7) To be considered a "small company" a business cannot earn more than how much revenue?
8) What is the #1 reason small companies go out of business?
9) When Dogfish Head opened, what brewery was the smallest in the US?
10) What % of their revenue does Dogfish Head spend on advertising?
11) What state is Dogfish Head headquartered?
12) What ancient Egyptian word was virtually synonymous with beer?
13) Light lager accounts for what % of the international beer landscape?
14) What has been one of the biggest factors in Dogfish Head's escalating success since Sam wrote the first edition of the book?
15) Why did Sam decide to reduce their yearly growth rate?
16) What is Dogfish Head's best selling beer?
17) 99% of the beer sold in the US is sold how?
18) Who are the 2 giant global brewing entities & what is their worldwide market share?
19) Craft beer has at most what % market share?
20) The average American lives within how many miles of a local brewery?
TODAY:
-The Winter X games article & discussion questions were due.
-Chapter 2 discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #1.
-We discussed the NHL all Star Game & Winter X Games SBJ articles.
HOMEWORK:
-Jeff Gloshinski will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 2 Discussion Questions:
7) What is one of the most important elements of strategic planning for an event?
8) What is one of the first documented examples of the strategic planning process?
9) What are the 3 main types/categories of staff that a sport event/facility manager will work with?
10) Aside from new venue construction, what is the single most difficult aspect of producing a major sporting event?
11) Why conduct pre-event briefings & what are the 3 pre-event briefings that should take place for all types of events?
12) What is the primary motivation for people to volunteer?
IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 2 discussion questions due.
-You took Quiz #1.
-We finished our discussion of Drucker Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the last 2 fronts of the Silent Revolution & a discussion of knowledge workers.
HOMEWORK:
-Kylie Clemens will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Drucker Chapter 2 Discussion Questions:
5) Drucker believes that there is never only one customer. What does he mean? How do the Girl Scouts of America fit this?
6) What is the online payment business owned by eBay? What is the Internet phone service owned by eBay?7) Why is it important/helpful for organizations to identify noncustomers?
8) How did Apple figure out that its customers wanted a car charger for the iPod?
MN371
TODAY:
-3 articles & discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #1.
-We continued our discussion of the beer industry. Our discussion today focused on the steps in the brewing process.
HOMEWORK:
-Mike Carr will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the Foreward, Preface, & Introduction of Brewing Up A Business, and answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What is the first essential to being an entrepreneur?
2) What is key to having individualistic beers?
3) Who is the world's best-selling author on beer & whiskey?
4) What did Sam major in college?
5) What are entrepreneurs fueled by?
6) What % of of companies in the US are privately owned?
7) To be considered a "small company" a business cannot earn more than how much revenue?
8) What is the #1 reason small companies go out of business?
9) When Dogfish Head opened, what brewery was the smallest in the US?
10) What % of their revenue does Dogfish Head spend on advertising?
11) What state is Dogfish Head headquartered?
12) What ancient Egyptian word was virtually synonymous with beer?
13) Light lager accounts for what % of the international beer landscape?
14) What has been one of the biggest factors in Dogfish Head's escalating success since Sam wrote the first edition of the book?
15) Why did Sam decide to reduce their yearly growth rate?
16) What is Dogfish Head's best selling beer?
17) 99% of the beer sold in the US is sold how?
18) Who are the 2 giant global brewing entities & what is their worldwide market share?
19) Craft beer has at most what % market share?
20) The average American lives within how many miles of a local brewery?
Friday, January 27, 2012
FRIDAY 1/27
SR368
TODAY:
-SBJ & article discusion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on LEED standards, & the security measures that event & facility managers have taken since 9/11. We ran out of time & did not get a chance to discuss the NHL All Star Game SBJ article. We will discuss it on Monday.
HOMEWORK:
-Pat Gilhuly will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Chapter 2 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What impacts the management of a specific event?
2) In the context of a sport facility, define sport event management.
3) What is a stakeholder?
4) How does an event triangle act as a tool for the event manager?
5) How does the festival frame act as a tool for the event manager?
6) State & summarize the 4 phases of event planning.
-Read the following SBJ article & answer the Discussion Questions:
Page 7: "X Games Puts Three Sponsors Into The Action"
1) What 3 sponsors are being given branded inventory within competition courses at the X games, & what is each being given?
2) Who are the 4 official sponsors of the X Games?
3) What are Verizon & Casio collaborating to promote?
4) What official partner from last year's event did not return this year?
5) What mountain has held the Winter X Games since 2002?
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the evolution of management in America & the Silent Revolution. We will finish this discussion on Monday.
HOMEWORK:
-Amber Ciarcia will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Drucker Chapter 2 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What does the author mean by, "the customer is in the driver's seat"?
2) In your opinion, what company does a great job at satisfying its customers' needs? Why?
3) What does Medtronic do? The author states that Medtronic is a company that personifies Drucker's ideal of customer focus. How?
4) What are the 4 Drucker questions that a company should answer when connecting with its customer?
MN371
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We continued our discussion of the history of beer. Our discussion focused on Prohibition & the 4 main ingredients in beer.
HOMEWORK:
-Brianna Bell will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) Dear, economy: This Bud's for you.
1) Approximately how many jobs does the beer industry provide?
2) How much money does the beer industry contribute to the economy each year?
B) Craft Beer Industry Accelerating Sales Growth
1) Who are the "Big 3" companies in the American beer industry?
2) What % does craft brewing represent in the overall US beer market?
C) How the Three-Tiered Beer Distribution System Works
1) Before prohibition, who held ownership stakes in the bars?
2) Who did the 21st Amendment give complete control over alcohol regulation to?
3) What are the 3 tiers of the beer distribution system?
4) Why are small breweries at a disadvantage compared to the large breweries with distributors?
TODAY:
-SBJ & article discusion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on LEED standards, & the security measures that event & facility managers have taken since 9/11. We ran out of time & did not get a chance to discuss the NHL All Star Game SBJ article. We will discuss it on Monday.
HOMEWORK:
-Pat Gilhuly will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Chapter 2 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What impacts the management of a specific event?
2) In the context of a sport facility, define sport event management.
3) What is a stakeholder?
4) How does an event triangle act as a tool for the event manager?
5) How does the festival frame act as a tool for the event manager?
6) State & summarize the 4 phases of event planning.
-Read the following SBJ article & answer the Discussion Questions:
Page 7: "X Games Puts Three Sponsors Into The Action"
1) What 3 sponsors are being given branded inventory within competition courses at the X games, & what is each being given?
2) Who are the 4 official sponsors of the X Games?
3) What are Verizon & Casio collaborating to promote?
4) What official partner from last year's event did not return this year?
5) What mountain has held the Winter X Games since 2002?
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the evolution of management in America & the Silent Revolution. We will finish this discussion on Monday.
HOMEWORK:
-Amber Ciarcia will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Drucker Chapter 2 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What does the author mean by, "the customer is in the driver's seat"?
2) In your opinion, what company does a great job at satisfying its customers' needs? Why?
3) What does Medtronic do? The author states that Medtronic is a company that personifies Drucker's ideal of customer focus. How?
4) What are the 4 Drucker questions that a company should answer when connecting with its customer?
MN371
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We continued our discussion of the history of beer. Our discussion focused on Prohibition & the 4 main ingredients in beer.
HOMEWORK:
-Brianna Bell will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) Dear, economy: This Bud's for you.
1) Approximately how many jobs does the beer industry provide?
2) How much money does the beer industry contribute to the economy each year?
B) Craft Beer Industry Accelerating Sales Growth
1) Who are the "Big 3" companies in the American beer industry?
2) What % does craft brewing represent in the overall US beer market?
C) How the Three-Tiered Beer Distribution System Works
1) Before prohibition, who held ownership stakes in the bars?
2) Who did the 21st Amendment give complete control over alcohol regulation to?
3) What are the 3 tiers of the beer distribution system?
4) Why are small breweries at a disadvantage compared to the large breweries with distributors?
Thursday, January 26, 2012
THURSDAY 1/26
SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 discussion questions 1-6 were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on why a healthy lifestyle program is so important.
HOMEWORK:
-Mikayla will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 1 Discussion Questions:
7) What are & explain the 2 categories of physical fitness?
8) What is the difference between health fitness & physical fitness?
9) What 3 important points do the National Health Objectives of 2010 address?
10) According to the WHO, what factors account for the US ranking 24th out of 191 nations in healthy life expectancy?
11) Define moderate physical activity. According to the Federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, how much moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity should an adult (18-64) do a week?
12) What is one of the main reasons that the US health care system ranks only 37th in the world?
-Take the Wellness Lifestyle Questionnaire on pages 27 & 28. Be ready to discuss your scores.
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 discussion questions 1-6 were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on why a healthy lifestyle program is so important.
HOMEWORK:
-Mikayla will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 1 Discussion Questions:
7) What are & explain the 2 categories of physical fitness?
8) What is the difference between health fitness & physical fitness?
9) What 3 important points do the National Health Objectives of 2010 address?
10) According to the WHO, what factors account for the US ranking 24th out of 191 nations in healthy life expectancy?
11) Define moderate physical activity. According to the Federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, how much moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity should an adult (18-64) do a week?
12) What is one of the main reasons that the US health care system ranks only 37th in the world?
-Take the Wellness Lifestyle Questionnaire on pages 27 & 28. Be ready to discuss your scores.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
WEDNESDAY 1/25
SR368
TODAY:
-2 examples of green facility initiatives were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on sustainability & green facilities.
HOMEWORK:
-Greg Giguere will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following SBJ article & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) NHL All-Star Game Takes On Canadian Theme (Page 6)
1) What city is hosting the All-Star Game?
2) What company is the title sponsor?
3) What company is sponsoring a night 5K skate?
4) What company holds the naming rights to the arena that the All-Star game will be played?
5) Who are the 2 team captains for Sunday's game?
6) What company is the title sponsor of the Skills Competition?
7) As far as sponsorship, why is the Skills Competition considered "cluttered?"
IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 1 discussion questions 4-10 were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the philosophy of Peter Drucker & the 6 functions of management.
HOMEWORK:
-Ashley Bruce will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-The real answers to last Friday's discussion questions were due as were the answers to this Monday's.
-We continued our discussion of the history of the beer industry. We finished discussing the European history & began discussing America's history with beer.
HOMEWORK:
-Susannah Batchelder will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
TODAY:
-2 examples of green facility initiatives were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on sustainability & green facilities.
HOMEWORK:
-Greg Giguere will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following SBJ article & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) NHL All-Star Game Takes On Canadian Theme (Page 6)
1) What city is hosting the All-Star Game?
2) What company is the title sponsor?
3) What company is sponsoring a night 5K skate?
4) What company holds the naming rights to the arena that the All-Star game will be played?
5) Who are the 2 team captains for Sunday's game?
6) What company is the title sponsor of the Skills Competition?
7) As far as sponsorship, why is the Skills Competition considered "cluttered?"
IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 1 discussion questions 4-10 were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the philosophy of Peter Drucker & the 6 functions of management.
HOMEWORK:
-Ashley Bruce will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-The real answers to last Friday's discussion questions were due as were the answers to this Monday's.
-We continued our discussion of the history of the beer industry. We finished discussing the European history & began discussing America's history with beer.
HOMEWORK:
-Susannah Batchelder will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
TUESDAY 1/24
SR338
TODAY:
-You were to have read the 2 articles & watched the video clip that were posted last Thursday for today.
-We finished the course introduction.
HOMEWORK:
-Ryan Boswell will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Download & read the syllabus from CampusWeb.
-Read Chapter 1 & answer the following Discussion 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 & explain each of the 7 dimensions of wellness?
5) What is the #1 threat to public health in the US?
6) What is the #2 threat to public health in the US?
TODAY:
-You were to have read the 2 articles & watched the video clip that were posted last Thursday for today.
-We finished the course introduction.
HOMEWORK:
-Ryan Boswell will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Download & read the syllabus from CampusWeb.
-Read Chapter 1 & answer the following Discussion 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 & explain each of the 7 dimensions of wellness?
5) What is the #1 threat to public health in the US?
6) What is the #2 threat to public health in the US?
Monday, January 23, 2012
MONDAY 1/23
SR368
TODAY:
-SBJ subscription was due.
-Chapter 1 discussion questions were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on why sport event & facility management is such a large industry.
HOMEWORK:
-TJ Dineen will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Research & be ready to discuss 2 examples of creative green facility initiatives.
IC212
TODAY:
-The discussion questions from the Peter Drucker article were due.
-Discussion questions 1-3 from Drucker Chapter 1 were due.
-We began a discussion of Drucker Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the attributes that make a business successful.
HOMEWORK:
-Brett Bosley will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Drucker Chapter 1 discussion questions 4-10 will be due.
MN371
TODAY:
-Your personality quiz results were due.
-The discussion questions assigned on Friday were due.
-We began a discussion about the history of the beer industry. Our discussion focused on the history of beer.
HOMEWORK:
-Nate will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Go back & research the correct answers to Friday's discussion questions.
-Answer the following new Discussion Questions:
1) What is "reinheitsgebot?"
2) How did Oktoberfest in Germany get started?
3) What are the steps for brewing beer?
4) What are the main differences between ales & lagers?
5) What is a microbrewery?
TODAY:
-SBJ subscription was due.
-Chapter 1 discussion questions were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on why sport event & facility management is such a large industry.
HOMEWORK:
-TJ Dineen will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Research & be ready to discuss 2 examples of creative green facility initiatives.
IC212
TODAY:
-The discussion questions from the Peter Drucker article were due.
-Discussion questions 1-3 from Drucker Chapter 1 were due.
-We began a discussion of Drucker Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the attributes that make a business successful.
HOMEWORK:
-Brett Bosley will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Drucker Chapter 1 discussion questions 4-10 will be due.
MN371
TODAY:
-Your personality quiz results were due.
-The discussion questions assigned on Friday were due.
-We began a discussion about the history of the beer industry. Our discussion focused on the history of beer.
HOMEWORK:
-Nate will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Go back & research the correct answers to Friday's discussion questions.
-Answer the following new Discussion Questions:
1) What is "reinheitsgebot?"
2) How did Oktoberfest in Germany get started?
3) What are the steps for brewing beer?
4) What are the main differences between ales & lagers?
5) What is a microbrewery?
Friday, January 20, 2012
FRIDAY 1/20
SR368
TODAY:
-We finished discussing the course introduction.
HOMEWORK:
-Travis Champagne will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Where is the Presidential primary occurring on Saturday & what Republican candidates are left?
-Download & read the syllabus. It can be found on CampusWeb.
-Follow these instructions for subscribing to the Sports Business Journal.
1) Click here.
2) Select a subscription: SportsBusiness Journal- 12 weeks.
3) Delivery method for SBJ: Home Delivery.
4) Fill out your personal information. The address you should put is the school address with your campus mailbox number.
5) Fill in your payment information.
6) Create a password for online access.
7) Click I agree to the terms of service.
8) Click subscribe.
-Read textbook Chapter 1 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Each sport event & facility has has specific what associated with it?
2) How much $ did the US spend on new sport facilities in 2008?
3) What % more does it cost to upgrade most facilities to meet modern-day standards than it does to build new ones?
4) When & where was the first university sport management program established?
5) What are the 2 largest trends facing facility managers?
6) Define "sustainability."
7) What year was the first Earth Day held?
8) How is a "green facility" defined?
9) Who established standards for green facilities?
10) What does "LEED" stand for?
11) What was the first LEED-certified professional stadium?
12) What did NFL officials implement in 2005 due to concerns over NFL stadiums being terrorist targets?
13) What facility hosted the first NHL Winter Classic in 2008?
IC212
TODAY:
-We finished discussing the course introduction.
HOMEWORK:
-Alyssa Bergquist will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Download & read the syllabus. It can be found on CampusWeb.
-Read this article about Peter Drucker & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What term is Drucker credited with coining?
2)What is Drucker's true legacy?
3) Where was Drucker born?
4) Where did Drucker earn his doctorate?
5) What corporation did Drucker spend 2 year studying in the 1940's?
6) What university's management school was named in Drucker's honor in 1987?
7) What view is central to Drucker's philosophy?
8) What was Drucker awarded in July 2002?
-Read Drucker Chapter 1 & answer the following Discussion Questions (1-3 are due on Monday & 4-10 are due next Wednesday):
1) In your opinion, what organization is successful? In your opinion, what makes the organization successful?
2) In your own words (do not look in a dictionary), define "management.“
3) In your opinion, what has caused management to evolve in the US?
4) What is the Silent Revolution?
5) Summarize what happened during each of the 5 fronts of the Silent Revolution.
6) What are the 3 fastest-growing consumer purchases today?
7) Home Depot passed all its logistics issues off to what company?
8) What innovative group in northern California is trying to find a cure for multiple sclerosis?
9) In Druker's opinion, how did the Americans win the Gulf War in 1991? In his opinion, how will the war on terrorism be won?
10) What does the author mean when she states, "in the 21st century, businesses exist in a Lego world?"
MN371
TODAY:
-We finished discussing the course introduction.
HOMEWORK:
-Download & read the syllabus. It can be found on CampusWeb.
-Click here to take a personality test. Print the results & bring to class on Monday.
-Answer the following Discussion Questions. Do not look up any of these answers. Answer what you know, or think you know.
1) What are the 4 main ingredients in beer?
2) What are the 2 main categories of beer?
3) What does "ABV" stand for?
4) What does "IBU stand for?
5) What is America's oldest brewery?
6) What is America's largest microbrewery?
7) What Constitutional Amendment outlawed beer in America?
8) How many calories are in a 12-ounce Bud Light?
9) How many calories are in a 12-ounce Guinness?
10) What country hosts an annual Oktoberfest?
TODAY:
-We finished discussing the course introduction.
HOMEWORK:
-Travis Champagne will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Where is the Presidential primary occurring on Saturday & what Republican candidates are left?
-Download & read the syllabus. It can be found on CampusWeb.
-Follow these instructions for subscribing to the Sports Business Journal.
1) Click here.
2) Select a subscription: SportsBusiness Journal- 12 weeks.
3) Delivery method for SBJ: Home Delivery.
4) Fill out your personal information. The address you should put is the school address with your campus mailbox number.
5) Fill in your payment information.
6) Create a password for online access.
7) Click I agree to the terms of service.
8) Click subscribe.
-Read textbook Chapter 1 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Each sport event & facility has has specific what associated with it?
2) How much $ did the US spend on new sport facilities in 2008?
3) What % more does it cost to upgrade most facilities to meet modern-day standards than it does to build new ones?
4) When & where was the first university sport management program established?
5) What are the 2 largest trends facing facility managers?
6) Define "sustainability."
7) What year was the first Earth Day held?
8) How is a "green facility" defined?
9) Who established standards for green facilities?
10) What does "LEED" stand for?
11) What was the first LEED-certified professional stadium?
12) What did NFL officials implement in 2005 due to concerns over NFL stadiums being terrorist targets?
13) What facility hosted the first NHL Winter Classic in 2008?
IC212
TODAY:
-We finished discussing the course introduction.
HOMEWORK:
-Alyssa Bergquist will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Download & read the syllabus. It can be found on CampusWeb.
-Read this article about Peter Drucker & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What term is Drucker credited with coining?
2)What is Drucker's true legacy?
3) Where was Drucker born?
4) Where did Drucker earn his doctorate?
5) What corporation did Drucker spend 2 year studying in the 1940's?
6) What university's management school was named in Drucker's honor in 1987?
7) What view is central to Drucker's philosophy?
8) What was Drucker awarded in July 2002?
-Read Drucker Chapter 1 & answer the following Discussion Questions (1-3 are due on Monday & 4-10 are due next Wednesday):
1) In your opinion, what organization is successful? In your opinion, what makes the organization successful?
2) In your own words (do not look in a dictionary), define "management.“
3) In your opinion, what has caused management to evolve in the US?
4) What is the Silent Revolution?
5) Summarize what happened during each of the 5 fronts of the Silent Revolution.
6) What are the 3 fastest-growing consumer purchases today?
7) Home Depot passed all its logistics issues off to what company?
8) What innovative group in northern California is trying to find a cure for multiple sclerosis?
9) In Druker's opinion, how did the Americans win the Gulf War in 1991? In his opinion, how will the war on terrorism be won?
10) What does the author mean when she states, "in the 21st century, businesses exist in a Lego world?"
MN371
TODAY:
-We finished discussing the course introduction.
HOMEWORK:
-Download & read the syllabus. It can be found on CampusWeb.
-Click here to take a personality test. Print the results & bring to class on Monday.
-Answer the following Discussion Questions. Do not look up any of these answers. Answer what you know, or think you know.
1) What are the 4 main ingredients in beer?
2) What are the 2 main categories of beer?
3) What does "ABV" stand for?
4) What does "IBU stand for?
5) What is America's oldest brewery?
6) What is America's largest microbrewery?
7) What Constitutional Amendment outlawed beer in America?
8) How many calories are in a 12-ounce Bud Light?
9) How many calories are in a 12-ounce Guinness?
10) What country hosts an annual Oktoberfest?
Thursday, January 19, 2012
THURSDAY 1/19
SR338
TODAY:
-Today was a laid back, introduction day. It was good to see some old faces & meet some new ones. I hope you learned a little about me today.
HOMEWORK:
-If you did not know why the Costa Concordia & Wikipedia were in the news recently you should look them up.
-Please read the following 2 articles & watch the following video clip and give the topic discussed in all 3 some thought.
Article 1: If You Text In Class, This Prof Will Leave
Article 2: Cell Phones In Classrooms? No! Students Need To Pay Attention
Video: Renny Gleeson On Antisocial Phone Tricks
TODAY:
-Today was a laid back, introduction day. It was good to see some old faces & meet some new ones. I hope you learned a little about me today.
HOMEWORK:
-If you did not know why the Costa Concordia & Wikipedia were in the news recently you should look them up.
-Please read the following 2 articles & watch the following video clip and give the topic discussed in all 3 some thought.
Article 1: If You Text In Class, This Prof Will Leave
Article 2: Cell Phones In Classrooms? No! Students Need To Pay Attention
Video: Renny Gleeson On Antisocial Phone Tricks
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
WEDNESDAY 1/18
SR368
TODAY:
-Today was a laid back, introduction day. It was good to see some old faces & meet some new ones. I hope you learned a little about me today.
HOMEWORK:
-If you did not know why the Costa Concordia & Wikipedia were in the news recently you should look them up.
-Please read the following 2 articles & watch the following video clip and give the topic discussed in all 3 some thought.
Article 1: If You Text In Class, This Prof Will Leave
Article 2: Cell Phones In Classrooms? No! Students Need To Pay Attention
Video: Renny Gleeson On Antisocial Phone Tricks
IC212
TODAY:
-Today was a laid back, introduction day. It was good to see some old faces & meet some new ones. I hope you learned a little about me today.
HOMEWORK:
-If you did not know why the Costa Concordia & Wikipedia were in the news recently you should look them up.
-Don't forget that we switched classrooms. We are now in MH124.
-Please read the following 2 articles & watch the following video clip and give the topic discussed in all 3 some thought.
Article 1: If You Text In Class, This Prof Will Leave
Article 2: Cell Phones In Classrooms? No! Students Need To Pay Attention
Video: Renny Gleeson On Antisocial Phone Tricks
MN371
TODAY:
-Today was a laid back, introduction day. It was good to see some old faces & meet some new ones. I hope you learned a little about me today.
HOMEWORK:
-If you did not know why the Costa Concordia & Wikipedia were in the news recently you should look them up.
-Please read the following 2 articles & watch the following video clip and give the topic discussed in all 3 some thought.
Article 1: If You Text In Class, This Prof Will Leave
Article 2: Cell Phones In Classrooms? No! Students Need To Pay Attention
Video: Renny Gleeson On Antisocial Phone Tricks
TODAY:
-Today was a laid back, introduction day. It was good to see some old faces & meet some new ones. I hope you learned a little about me today.
HOMEWORK:
-If you did not know why the Costa Concordia & Wikipedia were in the news recently you should look them up.
-Please read the following 2 articles & watch the following video clip and give the topic discussed in all 3 some thought.
Article 1: If You Text In Class, This Prof Will Leave
Article 2: Cell Phones In Classrooms? No! Students Need To Pay Attention
Video: Renny Gleeson On Antisocial Phone Tricks
IC212
TODAY:
-Today was a laid back, introduction day. It was good to see some old faces & meet some new ones. I hope you learned a little about me today.
HOMEWORK:
-If you did not know why the Costa Concordia & Wikipedia were in the news recently you should look them up.
-Don't forget that we switched classrooms. We are now in MH124.
-Please read the following 2 articles & watch the following video clip and give the topic discussed in all 3 some thought.
Article 1: If You Text In Class, This Prof Will Leave
Article 2: Cell Phones In Classrooms? No! Students Need To Pay Attention
Video: Renny Gleeson On Antisocial Phone Tricks
MN371
TODAY:
-Today was a laid back, introduction day. It was good to see some old faces & meet some new ones. I hope you learned a little about me today.
HOMEWORK:
-If you did not know why the Costa Concordia & Wikipedia were in the news recently you should look them up.
-Please read the following 2 articles & watch the following video clip and give the topic discussed in all 3 some thought.
Article 1: If You Text In Class, This Prof Will Leave
Article 2: Cell Phones In Classrooms? No! Students Need To Pay Attention
Video: Renny Gleeson On Antisocial Phone Tricks
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