Wednesday, February 27, 2008

WEDNESDDAY 2/27

SR201
TODAY: We discussed the group presentation and assigned dates for each group. We finished our Chapter 6 discussion. We focused on:
-ABC Rating System
-"Transition Time"
-"Swiss Cheese" Approach
-80/20 Rule To Leisure
-Common Time Wasters (4)

HOMEWORK: There is no class this Friday. For Monday:
-Quiz #5 based on Textbook Chapter 6 & Into The Wild Chapters 6 & 7
-Daily Inventory due
-Read & be ready to discuss Into The Wild Chapters 6 & 7
-We will start Textbook Chapter 7 discussion at the end of class

STUDY GUIDE:
-Be able to explain some benefits of leisure planning & goal setting
-3 Types of Leisure Goals
-ABC Rating System
-Transition Time
-Swiss Cheese Approach
-80/20 Rule to Leisure
-Common Time Wasters (4)

IC212 (10:00)
TODAY: We watched & discussed a clip from The Corporation video about corporate marketing.

HOMEWORK: No class on Friday. Read & be ready to discuss the first half of Chapter 1 in The Corporation on Monday.

IC212 (2:00)
TODAY: We wathced and discussed a clip from the film, The Corporation, about what a corporation is.

HOMEWORK: None!

SR368
TODAY: We discussed Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on:
-Program Development: 5 main categories of planners
-11 Program Development Elements
-5 Steps In Program Development
-4 goals to consider when determining program objectives
-5 common approaches to programming

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #5: Chapters 5 & 6
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 6

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 5
-Program Development: 5 main categories of planners
-4 goals to consider when determining program objectives
-5 common approaches to programming
Chapter 6
-Define Internal Control
-5 Internal Control Components
-Define: Cash Flow, Operating Cash Flow, Cash Flow Budget

Monday, February 25, 2008

MONDAY 2/25

SR201
TODAY: We discussed the first half of Chapter 6. Our discussion included:
-Benefits of leisure planning
-Short-term, Long-term, & Ultimate leisure goals
-Exercise 6.2

HOMEWORK:
-Exercise 6.3 due Wednesday
-Daily inventory due Friday

IC212 (10:00)
TODAY: We started class by discussing the World is Flat group presentation project. All groups were assigned chapters & dates. We then had a conversation about what a corporation is, and watched a clip for the The Corporation film.

HOMEWORK: None!

IC212 (2:00)
TODAY: We took Quiz #4 based on Drucker Chapters 19 & 20. We discussed the World is Flat group presentation project. All groups were assigned chapters and dates. We finished class by discussing Drucker Chapter 20. Our conversation focused on the dos and don'ts of the principles of innovation.

HOMEWORK: None!

SR368
TODAY: We took Quiz #4 based on Chapter 4. We discussed the group presentation project. All groups were assigned chapters and dates.

HOMEWORK: Read and be ready to discuss Chapter 5. You were divided into groups and given an assignment based on information from the chapter. Be prepared to discuss your assignment.
-Matt R, Jenna, Ben, Jameson: Programming By Objectives & Effective Scheduling
-Kurt, Barrett, Ryan: Programming By Desires of Participants, A Good Schedule
-Matt B, Claire, Jen, Jo: Programming By Perceived Needs of Participant, Mechanics of a Sound Schedule
-Frantz, Hakeem, Mareek: Programming Cafeteria Style, Fundamentals of Booking Events
-Ted, Fred, Sean: Programming By External Requirements, Types of Tournaments & Selecting Particular Type of Tournament

Friday, February 22, 2008

FRIDAY 2/22

ALL CLASSES: As we approach the mid-semester point, a couple reminders. 1) I expect that you come to class prepared (homework/reading, textbook, pen/pencil, notebook, etc.). 2) I expect, as we discuss the chapters, that you follow along with the textbook so you can answer questions and contribute to the discussion. The textbook should not be on your desk closed or in your bag, it should be opened to the chapter we are discussing.

SR201
TODAY:
-We took Quiz #4 based on Textbook Chapter 5 & Into The Wild Chapters 4 & 5.
-We discussed Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs & how it applies to leisure.
-We discussed Into The Wild and focused on a Tolstoy passage Chris had highlighted & the significance of Chris abandoning his car.

HOMEWORK:
-I handed out a daily inventory. You should fill this out from Saturday-Wednesday. It is due next Friday. Keep track of the leisure and non-leisure activities you do over that time period and the amount of time you spend doing them.
-We will discuss Chapter 6 next week. Read & be ready to discuss.

IC212 (10:00)
TODAY:
-We took Quiz #4 based on Drucker Chapters 19 & 20.
-I passed back your research topic proposals. If you have a "see me" checked then you need to make an appointment with me to discuss. No one will be allowed to submit a paper without me first approving your topic.
-We discussed Drucker Chapter 20 and focused on the "dos" and "don'ts" of the principles of innovation.

Homework:
-None! Enjoy the weekend.

IC212 (2:00)
TODAY: Class was canceled due to weather.

HOMEWORK:
-We will take Quiz #4 based on Drucker Chapters 19 & 20 on Monday.
-We will discuss Drucker Chapter 20 on Monday.
-Remember, if you received a "see me" or "disapproved" mark on your research topic proposal you need to make an appointment with me. Also, if you have not passed in a research topic proposal you need to do so ASAP. No one will be allowed to submit a paper without me first approving your topic.

SR368
TODAY: Once again, class was canceled due to weather. Have fun now, because you will be making up for all this lost class time next week.

HOMEWORK:
-We will take Quiz #4 based on Chapter 4 on Monday and discuss Chapter 4.
-We will discuss Chapter 5 on Wednesday.
-We will discuss Chapter 6 on Friday.
-Quiz #5 on Friday will cover our Chapters 5 & 6 discussions.
-READ & be ready to DISCUSS these chapters next week.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

WEDNESDAY 2/20

ALL CLASSES:
1) Who was the only bachelor President?
2) What significant American sports event took place 28 years ago this Friday (2/22)?

SR201
TODAY: We began a discussion based on Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on:
-The Surplus Energy Theory
-The Recreation Theory
-The Relaxation Theory
-The Compensation Theory
-The Generalization Theory
-The Catharsis Theory
-Karl Menninger's Categorization of Hobbies & Interests

HOMEWORK:
-Into The Wild Blog Post #1 due before class
-Quiz #4: Textbook Chapter 5 and Into The Wild Chapters 4 & 5
-Read & be ready to discuss Into The Wild Chapters 4 & 5

STUDY GUIDE:
-Define "Play"
-Explain theories: Surplus Energy, Recreation, Compensation, Generalization, Catharsis
-Explain Menninger's Categorization of Hobbies & Interests
-Identify the levels in Maslow's Pyramid & corresponding recreational activities that meet each levels needs
-Identify Nash's Pyramid & & the corresponsing leisure activities that correspond to each level

IC212(10:00)
TODAY: We discussed Drucker Chapter 19. We began class by doing the "Human Rubicks Cube Exercise." This lead to a discussion of Chapter 19 based on:
-Charisma & Leadership
-The 3 fundamentals of leadership
-The 6 characteristics of a good leader

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #4: Drucker Chapters 19 & 20
-Read & be ready to discuss Drucker Chapter 20

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 19
-The 3 fundamentals defining what leadership is
-The 6 statements explaining what a good leader is
Chapter 20
-The principles of innovation (5 Dos & 3 Don'ts)
-The 3 conditions for a successful innovation

IC212(2:00)
TODAY: We discussed Drucker Chapter 19. We began class by doing the "Human Rubicks Cube Exercise." This lead to a discussion of Chapter 19 based on:-Charisma & Leadership
-The 3 fundamentals of leadership
-The 6 characteristics of a good leader

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #4: Drucker Chapters 19 & 20
-Read & be ready to discuss Drucker Chapter 20

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 19
-The 3 fundamentals defining what leadership is
-The 6 statements explaining what a good leader is
Chapter 20
-The principles of innovation (5 Dos & 3 Don'ts)
-The 3 conditions for a successful innovation

SR368
TODAY: We discussed Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on:
-The 4 rules to brainstorming
-The purpose of a Needs Assessment Survey
-The 8 categories of needs assessment information
-Components of a Needs Assessment Report
-The 5 step process to surveys

HOMEWORK:
-Check out this website
-Quiz #4: Chapter 4
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 4

STUDY GUIDE:
-What is HOK Sport & what are some of the services they offer
-What is Master Planning and what 3 questions can it be used to answer
-Define: RFQ & RFP
-Explain the difference between these construction approaches: lump sum contract, design & build, fast tracking
-What is a performance bond
-What dollar value distinguishes small projects from larger projects
-What is a punch list

Sunday, February 17, 2008

FRIDAY 2/15

ALL CLASSES: No class on Monday because of President's Day. See you Wednesday.

SR201
TODAY:
-We took Quiz #3 based on textbook Chapter 4 and Into The Wild Chapters 2 & 3.
-We finished our discussion on Chapter 4, focusing on the leisure participation patterns of women.
-We ran out of time and did not get to discuss Into The Wild, so we will discuss Chapters 2-5 next Friday.

HOMEWORK:
-Read & be ready to discuss textbook Chapter 5.
-Into The Wild Blog post #1 due next Friday (2/22).

IC212 (10:00)
TODAY:
-We took Quiz #3 based on Drucker Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16.
-We discussed Drucker Chapters 15 & 16 and focused on: Action Conclusion, Performance, and Characteristics of Time.

HOMEWORK:
-Read & be ready to discuss Drucker Chapter 19.

IC212 (2:00)
-We took Quiz #3 based on Drucker Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16.
-We discussed Drucker Chapters 15 & 16 and focused on: Action Conclusion, Performance, and Characteristics of Time.

HOMEWORK:
-Read & be ready to discuss Drucker Chapter 19.

SR368
TODAY:
-We took Quiz #3 based on Chapter 3.

HOMEWORK:
-Be ready to discuss Chapter 3 for Wednesday and ready & be ready to discuss Chapter 4 for Friday.