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“ Teachers open the door, but you must enter yourself. ” -Ancient Chinese Proverb

Join PST 101 to develop the essential skills that guarantee success in any field. Discover the Public Policy definition and learn about the course goals. Connect with alumni who are doing good in their careers and gain practical skills for professional success.

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“ Teachers open the door, but you must enter yourself. ” -Ancient Chinese Proverb

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

  2. Class Agenda • Announcements • About Coplin • Course Goals • It’s the Skills • Public Policy Definition • About this Course • Assignment & Next Class

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

  4. PST not PAF • The correct name for our courses and program is Policy Studies or PST • Was Public Affairs and PAF so remnants may remain. • Don’t get confused

  5. Use PST 101 website • https://paf101.expressions.syr.edu/ WE USE BLACKBOARD ONLY FOR GRADES

  6. Bill Coplin • Director and Professor of Public Affairs • Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence • http://billcoplin.org/ • Twitter: @TheHappyProf, #thehappyprofessor

  7. Research • Published more than 115 books and articles in fields of: • International Relations • Political Risk Analysis • Public Policy • College and High School Education • Doing Good • Contributor to USA-Today

  8. Pragmatist for the Public Good • Reform not revolution • Working for all and not special interest and identity groups • I want to fix problems over which I have some influence • Most concerned with how college obstructs social mobility

  9. Coach Coplin • This class is start of a relationship that I hope we can have. • Make an appointment with me through email using the times available on my syllabus. • wdcoplin@maxwell.syr.edu • My goal is to help you do well and do good.

  10. COACHES WANT YOU TO IMPROVE • Sometimes they are nice: Dino Babers • Sometimes they are not nice: • Boeheim LEARN TO LIVE WITH IT!!!

  11. Intro to Policy Studies Major • Undergraduates Building Professional Skills Through Jobs, Internships, Community Engagement and Independent Studies http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/paf.aspx?id=540 • Policy Studies Majors are Winners in Careers and Citizenship • Check out the PAF website prospective student link testimonials https://www.maxwell.syr.edu/testimonials/

  12. Mission of PST 101 and the Policy Studies Major • Skills to Do Well and Do Good • Key Concepts Used as Tools • Develop a sense and commitment to the Public Good

  13. Doing Good • Working to improve and maintain society through service, meeting civic responsibilities and shaping policy. • Many paths in business, nonprofits and government

  14. Meet Do-Gooders Class Speakers Policy Studies Alumni who HAVE JOBS & DO GOOD • 9/13 Class—Several Alum and informal Reception Afterward in 105 Maxwell –Make time to SPEED NETWORKING after class • Deka Dancil. Syracuse Boys and Girls Club • Frank Lazarski, Former Executive Director the United Way • Renee Captor, Retired Defense Lawyer • Tori Perez, Chief Development Officer, Rescue Mission Alliance • Stephanie Pasquale, Syracuse City Government • John Mandyck, Chief Executive Officer, Urban Green Council

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

  16. Do Well • Skills • Career Exploration • Character • PST 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. What is Public Policy?

  29. http://www.rightthisminute.com/video/rtmtv-student-got-caught-fake-id-or-did-shehttp://www.rightthisminute.com/video/rtmtv-student-got-caught-fake-id-or-did-she

  30. More on the Incident -Mashable.com -DailyMail UK -Twitter -Barstool Cuse

  31. The Public Interest • Hard to agree on what is or is not in the public interest • Even harder to form policies that promote it • Execution is the most difficult

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

  33. Philosophy of PST101 To hear is to forget To see is to remember To do is to learn -Ancient Chinese Proverb

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

  35. Don’t Take Notes • Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride • Apply ideas to your own experience • Except when there are homework assignments

  36. PST 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. Books Required • Public Policy: Skills in Action: A Pragmatic Introduction • My royalties for these books are assigned to the Policy Studies 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

  39. 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? • What is the source of the societal problems we face? • How should freedom, order and equality be balanced? • How do you balance realism and idealism? • Why is PRAGMATISM the only way and why do so many reject it?

  40. Institutions Shaping Public Policy • Government • Business • Nonprofits

  41. Policy and You • Policy is EVERYWHERE and • It’s personal

  42. Good News About PST 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. YOU CHOOSE FOR YOUR PAPERS • Environment • Health • Education • Housing • Poverty • Crime • Economic Development

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

  45. For Next Class • Read Syllabus • Go to the Module One link on the 101 website and print Module 1 exercises for next class (8/28) • Read Chapter 1 in the Policy in Action book • Scan newspapers, print or online, to find discussions of public policies

  46. Honors Section • Meets from 1:50-2:35 in room across from auditorium on Mondays, room 105.

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