PAF 101PAF 101

“Teachers open the door, but you must enter yourself.”

-Ancient Chinese Proverb

Module 1, Lecture 1

Class Agenda

No CELL PHONES or TEXTINGAnnouncements About Coplin Course GoalsSkills WIN!Public Policy DefinitionAbout this CourseAssignment & Next Class

Bill Coplin

Director and Professor of Public Affairs

Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence

http://billcoplin.org./

ResearchPublished more than 110 books and articles in fields of:

International Relations Political Risk AnalysisPublic Policy College and High School EducationDoing GoodContributor to USA-Today

Intro to Policy StudiesStarted the Program in 1977“Undergraduates build professional skills

through community service and research”

Policy Studies Majors are Winners10 of 11 SU Truman Winners25% of all S.U. Teach for America Corps membersCheck out the PAF web site prospective student link testimonials

http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/paf.aspx?id=540

Mission of PAF 101 and the Policy Studies Major

Skills to Do GoodSkills to Do WellKey Concepts Used as ToolsPrinciples for Civic Thought and Action

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.

Meet Do-GoodersThrough 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 speakersPolicy Studies Alumni who HAVE JOBSFrank Lazarski, Executive Director the United Way Nick Pirro, former County Executive for 22 yearsRenee Captor, Director, County Assigned Counsel ProgramTeach for America Reps

The Do-Gooder Continuum How Much Do You Give?

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.

Do Well

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

PAF 101 Introduces

You to the Skills Employers Want

1. Taking Responsibility

Motivate Yourself

Be Ethical

Manage Your Time

Manage Your Money

2. Developing Physical Skills

Stay Well

Look Good

Type 35 WPM Error Free

Take Usable Notes

3. Communicating Verbally

Converse One-on-One

Present to Groups

Use Visual Displays

4. Communicating in Writing

Write Well

Edit and Proof

Use Word-Processing Tools

Communicate Electronically

5. Working Directly with People

Build Good Relationships

Work in Teams

Teach Others

6. Influencing People

Manage Efficiently

Sell Successfully

Politick Wisely

Lead Effectively

7. Gathering Information

Use Library Holdings

Use Commercial Databases

Search the Web

Conduct Interviews

Use Surveys

Keep and Use Records

8. Using Quantitative Data

Use Numbers

Use Graphs and Tables

Use Spreadsheet Programs

9. Asking & Answering the Right Questions

Detect Nonsense

Pay Attention to Detail

Apply Knowledge

Evaluate Actions and Policies

10. Solving Problems

Identify Problems

Develop Solutions

Launch Solutions

Skills Don’t Lie*

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

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

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.

What is a Public Policy?

Basic Diagram –First 3 Concepts

Players

Public

Policy

Societal

Problems

AA BB

CC

What is the Purpose of this Course?

Public Policy Analysis 38 Skills Employers Want Do Good

Philosophy of PAF101

To hear is to forgetTo hear is to forget

To see is to rememberTo see is to remember

To do is to learnTo do is to learn-Ancient Chinese Proverb

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

And Most Important of all

Develop the 10 skill sets that guarantee success in whatever you do!

Course Materials on Website

http://classes.maxwell.syr.edu/paf101

Website contains vital information for coursePrintouts are mandatory for modules and daily class participationNewsletters are useful and also recommended Power Points from Lecture are on the Site

Take the Pre-Test

Go to Web SiteClick Module 1Click Pre-Test

Complete the test and take the receipt to class.

Make sure you print out the pretest confirmation!

Books Required Maxwell Manual for Good CitizenshipSkills Win! A Playbook for Career SuccessMy 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

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?

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

Best News of ALL

No TestsNo Exams No Final

For Next ClassRead 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 classRead Chapter 1 in The Maxwell ManualScan newspapers, print or on-line, to find discussions of public policies

http://classes.maxwell.syr.edu/paf101