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?

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?

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?

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

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