1. PAF 101 Module 5, Lecture 8
Skill Set Number 10: Problem Solving Identify the Problem Develop Solutions Launch Solutions

2. Class Agenda Announcements Review of Module #5 Paper
Exercise 11.1 and Memo

3. Extra Credit Speaker Online forms due 12/9 by 8pm
15 points possible – Up to 3 points a submission

5. Receipts Needed on Final Paper
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Take a screenshot of post-test receipt and print it out
Course evaluation: You will receive an with the URL. Once completed print off the confirmation page and attach it behind the post test screenshot
Attach both screenshots directly behind the references section of Module 5

6. Internship Opportunity
Clear Path for Veterans is seeking to fill a competitive internship with the purpose to recruit SU students, coordinate volunteer activities, and program development.
This internship will suffice the required hours for URP 470 and PAF Most of the hours will be by telecommuting, SU Campus recruitment, off campus events, and regular meetings with the Volunteer Director at Clear Path for Veterans.
Please for more information and position description.
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7. Dale Carnegie Fireside Chat
Featuring Shane

8. Competition Points Group # Points C 26 A 24 B 23 D 17 E 11 H 10 F 9 GJ 5 I
Winners
Losers
As of 11/30/16

9. Prince Analysis Steps Identify Necessary Actions Identify Key Players
Estimate Position (-5 to +5)
Estimate Power (1 to 5)
Estimate Priority (1 to 5)
Calculate Probabilities
Formulate Prince Strategies
Ex. 9.1
Ex. 9.2
Ex. 9.3
Ex. 9.4
Chapter 10

10. Hints for Prince Analysis
9.1B: players for legislative actions = legislature + top executive. For schools it is the school board that is the legislature. Groups of lobbyist can be players
9.1D: budget decisions are usually administrative
9.2: choosing a player is based on POWER; justification should reflect power. Always include person with veto power, state legislature (House and Senate), and maybe lobbyist groups (but don't use the word lobby/lobbyist!) You can have opposing interest groups as players
9.3: justification for SCORE, not player choice
10.2: no arguments (don’t use the word lobbying!)
10.3B: use same guidelines as in 9.4B

11. Worth 40 points Worth 29% of your Module 5 grade!!!!!!!!!
Exercise 11.1
Worth 40 points
Worth 29% of your Module 5 grade!!!!!!!!!

12. Exercise 11.1 Societal Problem Proposed Policy Benchmarks
Exercise 11.1 Policy Memorandum Based on What You Have Learned this Semester
Your Total Score:_____ (Maximum: 40 points)
Write a policy memo of no more than 350 words. Read the Policy Memo section of Chapter 11 and follow the guidelines closely.
Societal Problem
Proposed Policy
Benchmarks
Political Feasibility

13. SURPRISE COMPETITION!
Groups need to find mistakes
Get out your directions from the module to follow along

14. Memo Debriefing
TO: Joanne Mahoney Onondaga County Executive SUBJECT: Implement a Syringe Exchange Program in Onondaga County
Groups: I, H
Problems:
Missing FROM: William Coplin
Missing Date
Missing “New York” after Onondaga County in Subject

15. Revised
TO: Joanne Mahoney Onondaga County Executive FROM: William Coplin Date: December 12, 2016 SUBJECT: Implement a Syringe Exchange Program in Onondaga County, New York

16. Societal Problem:
Dear Joanne, Societal Problem The Oneida County Health Assessment published in 2010 reports that the total number of AIDS cases among residents of Oneida County has consistently increased between 2000 and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that there is no cure for the disease resulting in a 100% mortality rate.
Groups: C, G
Problems:
Not a friendly letter. Don’t need the salutation.
Policy is for Onondaga County, not Oneida County
No causes provided- must have at least one cause
NOTE: “increased number of cases” is credible evidence
Maxwell Manual states:
identify the societal problem
most important negative consequences
primary causes

17. Revised
Societal Problem The number of AIDS cases in Onondaga County is too high. The Onondaga County Health Assessment published in 2010 reports that the total number of AIDS cases among residents of Onondaga County has consistently increased between 2000 and Nearly 40% of these cases are a result of intravenous drug users sharing contaminated syringes which results in the transmission of HIV. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that there is no cure for the disease resulting in a 100% mortality rate.

18. Proposed Policy:
Proposed Policy
Since 1992, free and anonymous syringe exchange programs (SEPs) have been legal in the state of New York. Since that time seven New York cities or boroughs have established at least one SEP, each with great success.
Groups: A, E
Problems:
No policy is proposed
Missing what agency will implement the policy
No cost of policy mentioned
Maxwell Manual states:
Describe the government action you are suggesting
Try to estimate the costs

19. Revised
Proposed Policy The Onondaga County Health Department will establish free and anonymous syringe exchange programs (SEPs) that would provide sterile syringes and other necessary sterile injection accessories, in accordance with the already established New York State Department of Health guidelines governing SEPs. Additional resources are required to implement this policy.

20. Benchmarks:
Benchmarks
National researchers at both the CDC and the University of California have shown SEPs to reduce HIV infection rates by nearly 50%. Similar results have been reported for New York State. Assuming implementation in 2014, the percentage of HIV infections from intravenous drug use should decrease to 28% in and 14% in 2018, and 7% in This will result in a 7% annual decrease in infection rate.
Groups: F, B
Problems:
Benchmark years are wrong- does not take into account time to see effects of the policy (should be 2019, 2024, 2029)
Does not state why benchmark years were chosen (i.e. takes time to see effects of policy)
Does not show the effects of the policy/the value of achieving the benchmark (i.e. reduction in the number of AIDS cases)
Maxwell Manual states:
Indicate the three years
Give actual statistics that you hope to see if benchmarks are successful
Suggest the most important reason why you think the benchmarks will be reached

21. Revised
Benchmarks This policy will be able to be implemented quickly; however, it will take time show the effect on the number of AIDS cases. Therefore, the benchmarks for this policy will be set at 5, 10, and 15 years from the date of the SEP opening. National researchers at both the CDC and the University of California have shown SEPs to reduce HIV infection rates by nearly 50%. Similar results have been reported for New York State. Assuming implementation in 2013, the percentage of HIV infections from intravenous drug use should decrease to 28% in 2019, 14% in 2024, and 7% in This policy would be proved effective if these benchmarks were reached, resulting in a significant reduction of AIDS cases in Onondaga County.

22. Political Feasibility:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the cost per HIV infection prevented by SEPs is between $4,000 and $12,000, considerably less than the estimated $190,000 spent in treating a single person infected with HIV. Upon approval by the AIDS Institute and the NYS Health Commissioner, state and federal funds cover most of the costs. The financial pressure on the county budget would create substantial political opposition to the policy.
Sincerely,
William Coplin
Groups: A, B
Problems:
Needs more discussion about political opposition because of budget restraints
No need for Sincerely or a closing
Maxwell Manual states:
State the feasibility (high, medium, low)
Identify the most important groups of players that would support or oppose the policy
Suggest the reason for their opposition and make a forecast

23. Revised Political Feasibility
This policy has a medium feasibility. There will be initial opposition to this policy because of tight budgetary conditions and demands for other programs.  However, the program has a relatively small price tag and strong support from the Department of Health should be enough to allow the approval of the program especially the reports indicate the high cost of treating aids patients.
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24. For Next Class You should be done with Exercises 9.1- 9.6.
Finish Chapter 10
Start 11.1 and read the first part of Chapter 11 in Maxwell Manual
Community Service due 12/5 at 12:45 in class
Centro Surveyors meet with Dominika after class
Attend extra credit speakers to improve your Module 5 grade!