Thursday, January 31, 2013

THURSDAY 01/31

SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 discussion questions 1-14 were due.
-Super Bowl Foods Quiz answers were due.
-You took Quiz #1.
-We discussed the Super Bowl Foods Quiz & continued our discussion of Chapter 1.

HOMEWORK:
-Hayley Brown will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 1 discussion questions:
15) The National Health Objectives for the Year 2020 address what 3 important points?
16) The most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention indicate that:
A) What % of adults meet the minimal recommendation of 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least 5 days/week?
B) What % of adults report no leisure physical activity at all?
C) What % of adults are completely inactive?
17) What are the 7 dimensions of wellness? Write a brief description of each.
-Answer the following Chapter 2 discussion questions:
1) When it comes to fitness & wellness, we live in a "toxic" environment. Explain.
2) What environmental factors influence physical activity?
3) What is "traffic-calming?"
4) What environmental factors influence diet & nutrition?
5) What is "value marketing?"

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

WEDNESDAY 01/30

SR368
TODAY:
-Today was the last day to hand in the SBJ order forms.
-There were no new discussion questions due.
-You took Quiz 1.
-We continued discussing Chapter 1 but taking a look at some new professional sports facilities that have been built in the last several years.

HOMEWORK:
-Steven Arteaga will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the article "Super Bowl 2013 spurs business bustle in New Orleans, but economists differ on the net gain" and answer the following discussion questions:
1) What company owns the naming rights to the stadium that the Super Bowl is being played?
2) The Super Bowl has resulted in a spending boost of how much money for the following host cities:
A) Atlanta (2000)
B) San Diego (2003)
C) Detroit (2006)
D) Miami (2007)
E) Arizona (2008)
F) Indianapolis (2012)
3) When was the last time New Orleans hosted a Super Bowl and how much money did it generate?
4) The New Orleans host committee predicts that this year's Super Bowl will result in a boost of how much money for the city?
5) Economist Victor Matheson at College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts, who has studied decades of Super Bowls, believes that the findings in many impact studies are not correct and that the benefit is closer to what?
6) What is the "substitution effect?"
7) What is the "crowding out effect?"
8) What are "leakages?"
9) The NFL has used the allure of hosting Super Bowls to entice cities to build what?
10) Private and public entities have carried out extensive upgrades & renovations to infrastructure and amenities around town, totaling an estimated how much?

IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 1 discussion questions 1-5 were due.
-We began a discussion of Drucker Chapter 1 by discussing what are successful business attributes.

HOMEWORK:
-Evan Bannister will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Drucker Chapter 1 discussion questions:
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:
-The beer discussion questions assigned on Monday were due today.
-We began a discussion about the history of beer. We primarily looked at the history of beer in Europe.

HOMEWORK:
-Ryan Benvie will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read these articles and answer the corresponding 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?
-For Monday, watch the documentary "How Beer Saved The World" and answer the following discussion questions:
1) About how long have human beings like us been around?
2) What happened in 9000BC that changed the world forever?
3) The agricultural revolution was started by what?
4) Experts originally thought that barley was harvested to make what?
5) How did primitive people 10,000 years ago accidentally stumble across beer?
6) Experts believe that it was what about beer that changed the world forever?
7) What was the reason for inventing writing?
8) One of the most important word lists (dictionary) has over how many words related to beer?
9) How many jugs of beer did the most powerful Egyptian God Ra ask for in the afterlife?
10) What was the going rate of an Egyptian pyramid builder per day?
11) By the 16th century people drank how many liters of beer per year?
12) Who were the master brewers in medieval Europe?
13) What group of people took over brewing and in the process transformed Europe?
14) What was Ben Franklin's quote about beer?
15) How did beer save the travelers on the Mayflower & determine where they landed?
16) Without barley or hops what did the settlers make their beer with to keep the Plymouth settlement alive?
17) The struggle for freedom from the British began in what tavern?
18) What new type of beer took America by storm in the 19th century?
19) When was the first commercial fridge invented?
20) What did the machine that changed the world make?

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

TUESDAY 01/29

SR338
TODAY:
-The winter break current events quiz questions were due.
-The syllabus discussion questions were due.
-We finished the course introduction.
-We began a preliminary discussion of Chapter 1.

HOMEWORK:
-Steven Arteaga will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 1 discussion questions:
1) Define "health."
2) Scientific findings have shown that what 2 things seriously threaten health & hasten the deterioration rate of the human body?
3) Advances in what have almost completely eliminated the necessity for physical exertion in daily life?
4) What is the second greatest threat to public health in the US?
5) What is the number-one threat to public health in the US?
6) What account for 60% of all deaths worldwide?
7) What are the 3 basic factors that determine our health & longevity?
8) What is the life expectancy for:
A) US
B) Men
C) Women
9) What does the US rank in the world for life expectancy?
10) What % of the adult population in the US is obese?
11) What are the 4 leading causes of death in the US?
12) What are the "big five" factors that are responsible for almost 1.5 million deaths each year?
13) What 4 factors affect health & well-being?
14) What is the difference between physical activity & exercise?
-Take this Super Bowl Foods Quiz and bring yours as well as the correct answers to class on Thursday.

Monday, January 28, 2013

MONDAY 01/28

SR368
TODAY:
-You were to have read the 2 cell phones in class articles that were posted on Friday.
-The 8 syllabus discussion questions were due.
-Chapter 1 discussion questions 1-12 were due.
-We discussed the outcome of the winter break current events quiz, the syllabus discussion questions, & began a discussion of Chapter 1.

HOMEWORK:
-Turtle will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-If you have not handed in your SBJ order form, the last day to do so will be Wednesday.
-No new discussion questions.

IC212
TODAY:
-You were to have read the 2 cell phones in class articles that were posted on Friday.
-The 8 syllabus discussion questions were due.
-The 8 discussion questions from the Drucker article were due.
-We discussed the outcome of the winter break current events quiz, the syllabus discussion questions, and Peter Drucker.

HOMEWORK:
-Aras Banevicius will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Drucker Chapter 1 discussion questions:
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.

MN371
TODAY:
-You were to have read the 2 cell phones in class articles that were posted on Friday.
-The 8 syllabus discussion questions were due.
-We discussed the outcome of the current events quiz, the 8 syllabus discussion questions, & I handed out and discussed the semester project assignment.

HOMEWORK:
-Matt Bardsley will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following beer related discussion questions for Wednesday:
1) What are the 4 main ingredients in beer?
2) What are the 2 main categories in 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 oldest microbrewery?
7) What constitutional amendment outlawed beer 7 alcohol in America?
8) How many calories are in a 12-ounce Bud Light?
9) How many calories are in a 12-ounce Guinness?
-Read the Foreward, Preface, & Introduction of Brewing Up A Business for Friday, 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 25, 2013

FRIDAY 01/25

ALL CLASSES
-Read the following 2 articles and give the information some thought. Be ready to discuss them on Monday.
1) If You Text In Class, This Prof Will Leave
2) Cell Phones In Classrooms? No! Students Need To Pay Attention

SR368
TODAY:
-SBJ order forms were due. If you just received it today, then please have it filled out for Monday.
-The winter break current events quiz questions were due.
-We finished the course introduction.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following syllabus discussion questions:
1) What are the days/times of my office hours?
2) What is a key component in this class & will not only be expected but required?
3) It is expected that you will be an engaged learner. What are the 3 components of an engaged learner?
4) What is the consequence for using an electronic device (cell phone, computer, etc.) in class without my permission?
5) What do you need to gain entry to class in you arrive late?
6) If you are absent on the day of a quiz are you allowed to make it up?
7) What is the date of the final exam?
8) If you end up with a final grade of 83%, what is the corresponding letter grade?

-Answer the following textbook Chapter 1 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:
-The winter break current events quiz questions were due.
-We finished the course introduction.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following syllabus discussion questions:
1) What are the days/times of my office hours?
2) What is a key component in this class & will not only be expected but required?
3) It is expected that you will be an engaged learner. What are the 3 components of an engaged learner?
4) What is the consequence for using an electronic device (cell phone, computer, etc.) in class without my permission?
5) What do you need to gain entry to class in you arrive late?
6) If you are absent on the day of a quiz are you allowed to make it up?
7) What is the date of the final exam?
8) If you end up with a final grade of 83%, what is the corresponding letter grade?

-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?

MN371
TODAY:
-The winter break current events quiz questions were due.
-We finished the course introduction.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following syllabus discussion questions:
1) What are the days/times of my office hours?
2) What is a key component in this class & will not only be expected but required?
3) It is expected that you will be an engaged learner. What are the 3 components of an engaged learner?
4) What is the consequence for using an electronic device (cell phone, computer, etc.) in class without my permission?
5) What do you need to gain entry to class in you arrive late?
6) If you are absent on the day of a quiz are you allowed to make it up?
7) What is the date of the final exam?
8) If you end up with a final grade of 83%, what is the corresponding letter grade?

Thursday, January 24, 2013

THURSDAY 01/24

SR338
TODAY:
-It was good to see a lot of familiar faces, & equally as good to meet a lot of new ones. I am looking forward to a fun & exciting semester.
-Today was a course introduction day.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the current events quiz questions.
1) What song became the first video to reach 1 billion views on YouTube?
2) What movie opened at number 1 in the box office with an impressive take of $18.2 million, scoring the 2nd best Christmas Day debut after Sherlock Holmes, which opened to $24.6 million in 2009?
3) Retired General Norman Schwarzkopf, commander of the combined coalition forced during the Gulf War, died of pneumonia complications at age 78. What codename was given to the Gulf War?
4) Who is the US Secretary of State that was hospitalized after doctors discovered a blood clot near this person's brain related to a concussion suffered earlier in the month?
5) What Republican Congressman was re-elected as Speaker of the House, a position that is second in the United States presidential line of succession after Vice President?
6) What school won their second straight BCS championship, their 3rd championship in 4 years, & their 15th overall?
7) Mallory Hagan, representing what state, was crowned the winner of the 92nd Miss America pageant?
8) What film won awards for best drama & best director at the 70th Golden Globes Awards?
9) Lance Armstrong admitted to using performance enhancing drugs throughout mush of his career, including all 7 Tour de France wins, in a 2 part interview with what television personality?
10) President Barack Obama was officially sworn in just before noon at the White House formally embarking on his 2nd term as President of the US. What number President is Obama? 

-Answer the following syllabus questions:
1) What are the days/times of my office hours?
2) What is a key component in this class & will not only be expected but required?
3) It is expected that you will be an engaged learner. What are the 3 components of an engaged learner?
4) What is the consequence for using an electronic device (cell phone) in class without my permission?
5) What do you need to gain entry to class in you arrive late?
6) If you are absent on the day of a quiz are you allowed to make it up?
7) What is the date of the final exam?
8) If you end up with a final grade of 83%, what is the corresponding letter grade? 

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

WEDNESDAY 01/23

ALL CLASSES
-It was good to see a lot of familiar faces, & equally as good to meet a lot of new ones. I am looking forward to a fun & exciting semester.
-Here are the 10 current event questions:
1) What song became the first video to reach 1 billion views on YouTube?
2) What movie opened at number 1 in the box office with an impressive take of $18.2 million, scoring the 2nd best Christmas Day debut after Sherlock Holmes, which opened to $24.6 million in 2009?
3) Retired General Norman Schwarzkopf, commander of the combined coalition forced during the Gulf War, died of pneumonia complications at age 78. What codename was given to the Gulf War?
4) Who is the US Secretary of State that was hospitalized after doctors discovered a blood clot near this person's brain related to a concussion suffered earlier in the month?
5) What Republican Congressman was re-elected as Speaker of the House, a position that is second in the United States presidential line of succession after Vice President?
6) What school won their second straight BCS championship, their 3rd championship in 4 years, & their 15th overall?
7) Mallory Hagan, representing what state, was crowned the winner of the 92nd Miss America pageant?
8) What film won awards for best drama & best director at the 70th Golden Globes Awards?
9) Lance Armstrong admitted to using performance enhancing drugs throughout mush of his career, including all 7 Tour de France wins, in a 2 part interview with what television personality?
10) President Barack Obama was officially sworn in just before noon at the White House formally embarking on his 2nd term as President of the US. What number President is Obama? 

SR368
TODAY:
-You took the winter break current events quiz.
-Today was a course introduction day.

HOMEWORK:
-Bring back the completed Sports Business Journal order form.
-Answer the current events quiz questions (see above).

IC212
TODAY:
-You took the winter break current events quiz.
-Today was a course introduction day.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the current events quiz questions (see above).

MN371
TODAY:
-You took the winter break current events quiz.
-Today was a course introduction day.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the current events quiz questions (see above).