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PAF 101

Module 1, Lecture 1. PAF 101. “ Teachers open the door, but you must enter yourself. ” -Ancient Chinese Proverb. Class Agenda. No CELL PHONES or TEXTING Announcements About Coplin Course Goals Skills WIN! Public Policy Definition About this Course Assignment & Next Class.

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PAF 101

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  1. Module 1, Lecture 1 PAF 101 “Teachers open the door, but you must enter yourself.” -Ancient Chinese Proverb

  2. Class Agenda • No CELL PHONES or TEXTING • Announcements • About Coplin • Course Goals • Skills WIN! • Public Policy Definition • About this Course • Assignment & Next Class

  3. Bill Coplin • Director and Professor of Public Affairs • Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence • http://billcoplin.org./

  4. Research • Published more than 110 books and articles in fields of: • International Relations • Political Risk Analysis • Public Policy • College and High School Education • Doing Good • Contributor to USA-Today

  5. Intro to Policy Studies • Started the Program in 1977 “Undergraduates build professional skills through community service and research” • Policy Studies Majors are Winners • 10 of 11 SU Truman Winners • 25% of all S.U. Teach for America Corps members • Check out the PAF web site prospective student link testimonials http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/paf.aspx?id=540

  6. Mission of PAF 101 and the Policy Studies Major • Skills to Do Good • Skills to Do Well • Key Concepts Used as Tools • Principles for Civic Thought and Action

  7. Doing Good • Working to improve and maintain society through service, meeting civic responsibilities and shaping public policy. • Respect the rights of others to do good as they define it by avoiding intimidation and violence unless they are faced with it from others.

  8. Meet Do-Gooders • Through Reading and discussing How You Can Help, learn about • Mother Theresa • Ralph Nader • Nelson Mandela • Wendy Kopp, founder of Teach for America • Ben Franklin • Through class speakers • Policy Studies Alumni who HAVE JOBS • Frank Lazarski, Executive Director the United Way • Nick Pirro, former County Executive for 22 years • Renee Captor, Director, County Assigned Counsel Program • Teach for America Reps

  9. The Do-Gooder Continuum How Much Do You Give?

  10. Genuine Do-Gooders • People who work to improve the world rather than pretend to improve the world. • Takes skills, character and a grasp of reality.

  11. Do Well The Keys to Success • Skills Win! • Career Exploration • Character • PAF 101 will launch you

  12. PAF 101 Introduces You to the Skills Employers Want

  13. 1. Taking Responsibility • Motivate Yourself • Be Ethical • Manage Your Time • Manage Your Money

  14. 2. Developing Physical Skills • Stay Well • Look Good • Type 35 WPM Error Free • Take Usable Notes

  15. 3. Communicating Verbally • Converse One-on-One • Present to Groups • Use Visual Displays

  16. 4. Communicating in Writing • Write Well • Edit and Proof • Use Word-Processing Tools • Communicate Electronically

  17. 5. Working Directly with People • Build Good Relationships • Work in Teams • Teach Others

  18. 6. Influencing People • Manage Efficiently • Sell Successfully • Politick Wisely • Lead Effectively

  19. 7. Gathering Information • Use Library Holdings • Use Commercial Databases • Search the Web • Conduct Interviews • Use Surveys • Keep and Use Records

  20. 8. Using Quantitative Data • Use Numbers • Use Graphs and Tables • Use Spreadsheet Programs

  21. 9. Asking & Answering the Right Questions • Detect Nonsense • Pay Attention to Detail • Apply Knowledge • Evaluate Actions and Policies

  22. 10. Solving Problems • Identify Problems • Develop Solutions • Launch Solutions

  23. Skills Don’t Lie* • http://assessment.skillswin.com/ * Ball Don’t Lie

  24. The Skills Win! Playbook • Available at SU bookstore • Contains information on each skill set that will be covered throughout the course and be part of the homework

  25. Concepts: Tools for Public Policy Analysis • Concepts are words or phrases that provide a lens to order and think about public policy • Pay attention to definitions provided and make sure you can apply them.

  26. What is a Public Policy?

  27. Basic Diagram –First 3 Concepts Players A B Societal Problems Public Policy C

  28. What is the Purpose of this Course?  Public Policy Analysis  38 Skills Employers Want  Do Good

  29. Philosophy of PAF101 To hear is to forget To see is to remember To do is to learn -Ancient Chinese Proverb

  30. Learn by Doing To learn by doing, you will be playing three roles: • Doing Papers (Modules) • PAF 101 as society & government • Member of Syracuse Community

  31. And Most Important of all Develop the 10 skill sets that guarantee success in whatever you do!

  32. Course Materials on Website • Website contains vital information for course • Printouts are mandatory for modules and daily class participation • Newsletters are useful and also recommended • Power Points from Lecture are on the Site http://classes.maxwell.syr.edu/paf101

  33. Take the Pre-Test • Go to Web Site • Click Module 1 • Click Pre-Test • Complete the test and take the receipt to class.

  34. Make sure you print out the pretest confirmation!

  35. Books Required • Maxwell Manual for Good Citizenship • Skills Win! A Playbook for Career Success • My royalties for these books are assigned to the Public Affairs Program to hire students for community activities • Recommended but not required: • 10 Things Employers Want You to Learn in College • Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People

  36. Deep Questions Raised by the Course • What is the proper balance between self-interest and the public interest? • What is the source of the societal problems we face? • How should freedom, order and equality be balanced? • What are you going to do about it?

  37. Good News About PAF 101 • Fun and Crazy Class meetings • Path to success in college and careers • More than 70% of Students who finished the course got an A or B last semester • Exercises and Guest Lecturers from the Real World

  38. Best News of ALL • No Tests • No Exams • No Final

  39. For Next Class • Read Syllabus • Do the pre-test and print out receipt. If not handed in to your TA on 1/17, you will lose 5 points. • Go to the Module One link on the 101 website and print Module 1 exercises for next class • Read Chapter 1 in The Maxwell Manual • Scan newspapers, print or on-line, to find discussions of public policies http://classes.maxwell.syr.edu/paf101

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