“Teachers open the door, but you must enter yourself.” PAF 101 Module 1, Lecture 1 “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 through Experience Program (STEP) Public Policy Definition About this Course Assignment & Next Class

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No Blackboard Use PAF 101 website- https://paf101.expressions.syr.edu/ Or, Google it!

HONORS SECTION Meets Mondays 1:50pm-2:40pm in 105 Maxwell Students in 101 and in Honors but not in the Honors section are welcome to attend the first meeting to decide if they want to be in the section.

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

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

I’m a peasant and a pragmatist I’m not an elitist. I want to fix problems and not the world. Eliminate Cognitive Dissonance People with a God complex do more harm than good. Not a Marxist, Liberal, Conservative, Libertarian or any other quasi secular tribal member

Call Me Coplin Not Professor, whose role is to profess I rant for your enjoyment and to stimulate thinking but it’s just speculation This course is a training camp and I am your coach to help you become a career professional and effective citizen

Intro to Policy Studies Started the Program in 1976 “Undergraduates build professional skills through community service and research” Policy Studies Majors are Winners 10 of 12 SU Truman Winners 25% of all S.U. Teach for America Corps members Check out the PAF website 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 Good Skills to Do Well Key Concepts Used as Tools Principles for Civic Thought and Action

Doing Good Working to improve and maintain society through service, meeting civic responsibilities and shaping public policy.

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 Benjamin Franklin was a man of action. Over his lifetime, his curiosity and passion fueled a diverse range of interests. He was a writer (often using a pseudonym), publisher, diplomat, inventor and one of the Founding Father

Genuine Do-Gooders People who work to improve the world rather than talk about and pretend to improve the world. Have skills, character and a grasp of reality.

Do Well The Keys to Success Skills 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 through Experience Project Check out http://skillswin.syr.edu/

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 Public Policy? Note: From 1982 to 1999 41% fewer drunk driving crash fatalities despite increased number of licensed drivers by 30% 64% fewer fatalities among drivers 16-20 yrs. old The Beer Institute issued these figures for Independence Day and wrote the following: The framers of American Independent were men of vision, courage and wisdom. Less well known is that they were also involved with beer. TJ wrote much of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia’s Indian Queen Tavern and experimented with brewing techniques when he retired to Monticello. Ben Franklin held meetings in Taverns and one of GW’s first acts as Commander and Chief of the Continental Army was to proclaim that everyone one his troops would receive a quart of beer with his daily rations.   Jeff Becker, president of the Beer Institute said, “over the years, American brewers have initiated and funded programs that, along with those of governmental agencies, business associations, citizen groups, parents and others, have taken the fight against alcohol abuse to new levels. The great men who founded this country would not doubt be pleased that the enjoyment of beer remains an American tradition to this day. And America’s brewers are proud to be part of the continuing commitment in helping Americans enjoy that tradition---responsibly.” *Give one example of each 1) Ask question 2) Wallet exercise

Basic Diagram –First 3 Concepts Players A B Note: Course is about this framework Public Policy – 21 year old drinking age Societal Problem – alcoholism, drunk driving Players – state governments police beer institute parent groups Societal Problems Public Policy C

What is the Purpose of this Course?  Public Policy Analysis  38 Skills Employers Want Note: You choose substance -not a course “in studying the study of” Focus on process  Do Good

To hear is to forget To see is to remember To do is to learn Philosophy of PAF101 To hear is to forget To see is to remember To do is to learn Note: This is the key -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!

PAF is Like Boot Camp It’s hell If you survive and grow, success will be yours Pain is to be embraced; not avoided

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

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

Make sure you print out the pre-test confirmation!

Books Required Maxwell Manual for Good Citizenship 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

Deep Questions Raised by the Course What is the difference between knowledge and know- how? What is the proper balance between self-interest and the public interest for yourself? 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 problems faced by our citizens? How do you balance realism and idealism? Why is PRAGMATISM the only way and do so many reject 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 Tests No Exams No Final

For Next Class Read Syllabus Do the pre-test and print out receipt. Hand in to your TA on 1/23 in class or lose 5 points. Take a screenshot on your computer before submitting the pre-test. 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 online, to find discussions of public policies