As part of a series highlighting some of ASU's top faculty by KAET/Arizona PBS, professor and director of the School of Public Affairs, Dr. Robert Denhardt, was selected to share his stories and experiences.
Way to go, Bob!
Cheers-
Edward Jensen
Showing posts with label School of Public Affairs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label School of Public Affairs. Show all posts
11 October 2008
25 September 2008
Dealing with Disruptive Students
One of the most disheartening things about being in a large class is that there is bound to be a student (or two) that feels that they have to disrupt learning and challenge most everything that the instructor says. I call these antagonistic students.
True, it is the instructor's responsibility to teach and the student's responsibility to learn. It is not - or should not - the student's responsibility to interrupt that which the instructor has created. What can we, as students (remember that I am a student, too) do to deal with this?
The first thing I do, if I have a gut-feeling that nothing bad can happen, I would engage the student in conversation to ask them to refrain from talking while the instructor is speaking. Often times, they'll understand, but other times, they won't. Sadly, they might try to make life a little more difficult for you.
The next thing would be to talk to the instructor during their office hours or send them a quick e-mail asking them to monitor the situation. I would prefer the office hours route, because it subconsciously makes this a personal issue. And that way, the instructor will be on your side in the issue.
But, alas, if the situation doesn't resolve through this level, talk to your academic advisor about what's going on. They can talk to someone on an academic level - and quite possibly refer you to them - to resolve this issue.
As always, if you have questions about what to do with antagonistic students, don't hesitate to give me or my fellow Student Ambassadors. Send us an e-mail by clicking here or call us on (602) 496-7827.
Cheers-
Edward Jensen
True, it is the instructor's responsibility to teach and the student's responsibility to learn. It is not - or should not - the student's responsibility to interrupt that which the instructor has created. What can we, as students (remember that I am a student, too) do to deal with this?
The first thing I do, if I have a gut-feeling that nothing bad can happen, I would engage the student in conversation to ask them to refrain from talking while the instructor is speaking. Often times, they'll understand, but other times, they won't. Sadly, they might try to make life a little more difficult for you.
The next thing would be to talk to the instructor during their office hours or send them a quick e-mail asking them to monitor the situation. I would prefer the office hours route, because it subconsciously makes this a personal issue. And that way, the instructor will be on your side in the issue.
But, alas, if the situation doesn't resolve through this level, talk to your academic advisor about what's going on. They can talk to someone on an academic level - and quite possibly refer you to them - to resolve this issue.
As always, if you have questions about what to do with antagonistic students, don't hesitate to give me or my fellow Student Ambassadors. Send us an e-mail by clicking here or call us on (602) 496-7827.
Cheers-
Edward Jensen
22 September 2008
Fifth week reflections
Today marks the start of the fifth week of class here at ASU. I think that this is a good time to talk a bit about classes.
I went to a small high school about a mile north of the Downtown Phoenix campus. To provide some numbers, my graduating class had thirty-five students. Of the 35, half of us traveled from class to class together and the other half did likewise. Essentially, I have been in small class settings before so I am relatively used to them.
Of the classes that meet in a location at a specific time (i.e. not online or independent study courses), two have 35-40 students (each) in them. In these two classes, I think that I am the only student from the College of Public Programs. The rest are from the other colleges on the Downtown Phoenix campus. The other two meet on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Those are significantly smaller, with five and eight people in those classes, respectively.
Something about these small classes and the format thereof is that everyone has to be on the ball. These are discussion-driven courses (here, they're called seminars) so you have to do the assigned readings. But you know what? I'd prefer these small seminars over a large lecture any day. The largest class in which I've been had 196 students. True, it's medium-sized by ASU's standards but it was extremely large by my standards.
Cheers-
Edward Jensen
I went to a small high school about a mile north of the Downtown Phoenix campus. To provide some numbers, my graduating class had thirty-five students. Of the 35, half of us traveled from class to class together and the other half did likewise. Essentially, I have been in small class settings before so I am relatively used to them.
Of the classes that meet in a location at a specific time (i.e. not online or independent study courses), two have 35-40 students (each) in them. In these two classes, I think that I am the only student from the College of Public Programs. The rest are from the other colleges on the Downtown Phoenix campus. The other two meet on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Those are significantly smaller, with five and eight people in those classes, respectively.
Something about these small classes and the format thereof is that everyone has to be on the ball. These are discussion-driven courses (here, they're called seminars) so you have to do the assigned readings. But you know what? I'd prefer these small seminars over a large lecture any day. The largest class in which I've been had 196 students. True, it's medium-sized by ASU's standards but it was extremely large by my standards.
Cheers-
Edward Jensen
15 September 2008
College of Public Programs offers info fair for graduate programs
ASU’s College of Public Programs will have a Graduate School Information Fair (click for a flyer) from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 22 to 24 in the second floor lobby at University Center, 411 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix.
Each day will feature a focus on one of the college’s three schools:
For information, call Dena Frei at (602) 496-0411 or e-mail Dena.Frei@asu.edu.
Please RSVP by September 18 at https://copp.asu.edu/sweb/do/students/gradinfo_fair.
See you there!
Cheers-
Edward Jensen
Each day will feature a focus on one of the college’s three schools:
- Sept. 22 – The School of Community Resources & Development, which offers a Master of Nonprofit Studies, Master of Science in Recreation & Tourism, and Ph.D. in Community Resources & Development
- Sept. 23 – The School of Social Work, offering a Master of Social Work and Ph.D. in Social Work
- Sept. 24 – The School of Public Affairs, which offers a Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Administration, and Ph.D. in Public Administration
For information, call Dena Frei at (602) 496-0411 or e-mail Dena.Frei@asu.edu.
Please RSVP by September 18 at https://copp.asu.edu/sweb/do/students/gradinfo_fair.
See you there!
Cheers-
Edward Jensen
08 September 2008
ASU's Non-Profit Volunteer & Internship Fair
Non-Profit Volunteer & Internship Fair
Next Wednesday, September 17, 11 am - 1 pm
at the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus
Taylor Place Shade Garden (120 E. Taylor Street)
Organizations Attending:
AASK
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Arizona Quest for Kids
Arizona’s Children Association
ASU Career Services at DPc
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona
Boys Hope Girls Hope
Bridging AZ Furniture Bank
Bureau of Land Management
Childhelp Children’s Center
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Citizens Offering Police Support
City of Scottsdale
Community Dental Foundation
Free Arts of Arizona
Friends of the Phoenix Public Library
Future for KIDS
Girl Scouts-AZ Cactus Pine Council
Hacienda Healthcare
Helping Hands Housing Services
HomeBase Youth Services
Juvenile Diabetes research Foundation
Maricopa County Attorney’s Office-Victim Services
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Farm Workers Service Center Inc.
Native American Connections
Phoenix Museum of History
Phoenix Teaching Fellows
Planned Parenthood Arizona
Prevent Blindness America-Arizona Division
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix, Inc.
Scottsdale Public Art Program
Sonoran Institute
St. Joseph the Worker
St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance
Sun Valley Lodge
UMOM New Day Centers
Youth Evaluations and Treatment Centers (Project Next Step)
and more!
Log into Sun Devil CareerLink at www.dpc.asu.edu/career to view these organization’s volunteer and internship opportunities.
Contact Career Services with any questions at 602-496-1213 or dpccareerservices@asu.edu.
Presented by: Student Engagement, College of Public Programs and Career Services
Mark your calendars!
Cheers-
Edward Jensen
Next Wednesday, September 17, 11 am - 1 pm
at the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus
Taylor Place Shade Garden (120 E. Taylor Street)
Organizations Attending:
AASK
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Arizona Quest for Kids
Arizona’s Children Association
ASU Career Services at DPc
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona
Boys Hope Girls Hope
Bridging AZ Furniture Bank
Bureau of Land Management
Childhelp Children’s Center
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Citizens Offering Police Support
City of Scottsdale
Community Dental Foundation
Free Arts of Arizona
Friends of the Phoenix Public Library
Future for KIDS
Girl Scouts-AZ Cactus Pine Council
Hacienda Healthcare
Helping Hands Housing Services
HomeBase Youth Services
Juvenile Diabetes research Foundation
Maricopa County Attorney’s Office-Victim Services
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Farm Workers Service Center Inc.
Native American Connections
Phoenix Museum of History
Phoenix Teaching Fellows
Planned Parenthood Arizona
Prevent Blindness America-Arizona Division
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix, Inc.
Scottsdale Public Art Program
Sonoran Institute
St. Joseph the Worker
St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance
Sun Valley Lodge
UMOM New Day Centers
Youth Evaluations and Treatment Centers (Project Next Step)
and more!
Log into Sun Devil CareerLink at www.dpc.asu.edu/career to view these organization’s volunteer and internship opportunities.
Contact Career Services with any questions at 602-496-1213 or dpccareerservices@asu.edu.
Presented by: Student Engagement, College of Public Programs and Career Services
Mark your calendars!
Cheers-
Edward Jensen
10 June 2008
The School of Public Affairs' Urban Experience
If you are a current high school student or you know of a high school student who would be interested in a weeklong summer program dedicated to urban issues, then check out the School of Public Affairs (SPA's) "Urban Experience" program. All pertinent information is on the SPA's website, so go check it out.
(NB: The registration deadline has passed, but students are encouraged to check it out and sign up.)
Cheers-
Edward Jensen
(NB: The registration deadline has passed, but students are encouraged to check it out and sign up.)
Cheers-
Edward Jensen
23 May 2008
Robert Denhardt first Coor Chair
Dr. Robert Denhardt, the director of the School of Public Affairs and Regents' Professor, has been named the first Lattie and Elva Coor Presidential Chair giving a $1mln endowment to develop scholarship and education in leadership and ethics across Arizona State University.
Congratulations, Dr. Denhardt!
ASU news story: http://copp.asu.edu/do/college-news/fp1
Also, check out President Crow's podcast featuring Dr. Robert Denhardt discussing the high rankings of the School of Public Affairs in the US News and World Report.
Cheers –Edward Jensen
14 March 2008
Welcome to ASU - Fall 2008 semester!
Hello everyone!
My fellow Student Ambassadors and I are preparing a comprehensive guide on finalizing your acceptance to Arizona State University and its College of Public Programs and becoming a student for the Fall 2008 semester. Our guide is availble on our website, http://copperstar.asu.edu/.
Check it out: http://copperstar.asu.edu/portal/fa08admits
Edward Jensen
My fellow Student Ambassadors and I are preparing a comprehensive guide on finalizing your acceptance to Arizona State University and its College of Public Programs and becoming a student for the Fall 2008 semester. Our guide is availble on our website, http://copperstar.asu.edu/.
Check it out: http://copperstar.asu.edu/portal/fa08admits
Edward Jensen
08 March 2008
The School of Public Affairs in the News
The School of Public Affairs was featured in ASU Insight, ASU's newspaper of record.
Read more at ASU Insight!
Urban planners draw upon School of Public Affairs
expertise
It may not seem like the Valley has much in common with cities in the Middle East or Australia. But large urban areas springing up in desert locales share many common issues – water supply, pollution problems and affordable housing – among them.
That’s where the School of Public Affairs in the College of Public Programs can make a difference, through partnerships and by recognizing those who serve the public good. The school was instrumental in recently nominating David Smith, Maricopa County manager, for a National Public Service award that he ultimately won. Smith spearheaded a major turnaround in Maricopa County from a place that was described as a “poster child for bad government” in Governing Magazine about 10 years ago into a county described by the same magazine as one of the two best-run county governments in the United States.
“The award is a premier award for a public service practitioner,” says Robert Denhardt, director of the School of Public Affairs. “It’s considered a lifetime achievement award. It really is wonderful recognition.”
Read more at ASU Insight!
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