1. Goals and Approach of the Course

2. Mission of PAF 101 and the Policy Studies Major Do Well and Do Good.

3. Meet Do-Gooders Through Reading and discussing How You Can Help, learn about Mother Teresa Benjamin Franklin Ralph Nader Nelson Mandela Wendy Kopp, founder of Teach for America Through high level local politicians and leaders of non-profit agencies speaking in class

5. Do Well Skills and Character will determine your career success Knowledge, networks and degrees are secondary

6. Develop Skills Employers Want Work Ethic Physical Skills Speaking Written Communications Working with People Influencing People Information- Gathering Number Crunching Asking/Answering the Right Questions Problem-Solving

7. What Employers from Your College Degree A College Degree and a Dollar Will Get You Four Quarters A College Degree + X = Satisfying Career

8. Rank List of What Employers Want 1. Communication skills (verbal and written)11. Detail oriented 2. Honesty/integrity12. Leadership skills 3. Teamwork skills (works well with others)13. Self-confidence 4. Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)14. Friendly/outgoing personality 5. Strong work ethic15. Well mannered/polite 6. Motivation/initiative16. Tactfulness 7. Flexibility/adaptability17. GPA (3.0 or better) 8. Analytical skills18. Creativity 9. Computer Skills19. Sense of humor 10. Organizational Skills20. Entrepreneurial skills/risk-taker

9. Philosophy of PAF101 To hear is to forget To see is to remember To do is to learn

10. Learn by Doing To learn by doing, you will be playing three roles: Doing Papers PAF 101 as society & government Member of _______ Community