1. “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

2. 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

3. Join SU Literacy Corps!
Tutor students in the Syracuse City School District
Minimum of 8-10 hours per week
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Pick up an application & reference forms in our office in Schine 237!
Application deadline is January 30 by 12 PM

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

5. 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.

6. Need Advice on Jobs and Activities
Make an appointment using the guidelines on my syllabus.

7. Bill Coplin Director and Professor of Public Affairs
Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. 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.

16. Do Well
The Keys to Success
Skills
Career Exploration
Character
PAF 101 will launch you

17. PAF 101 Introduces You to the Skills Employers Want

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

27. 10. Solving Problems Identify Problems Develop Solutions
Launch Solutions

28. Skills through Experience Project
Check out

29. 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.

30. 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 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

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

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

37. 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

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

39. Make sure you print out the pre-test confirmation!

40. 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

41. 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?

42. 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

43. Best News of ALL
No Tests
No Exams
No Final

44. 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