HSS 351-01 Facility Management

HSS 351-01 Facility Management

University of Dayton

Fall Term, 2000

Building Learning through Communities, through Critical Reflection

Instructor: Peter J. Titlebaum

Room and Time: Frericks Convocation Center, Room 51

1:30-2:45 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday

Credit hours: 3

Office Phone: 229-4222

E-mail: Peter.Titlebaum@notes.udayton.edu

Prerequisite: HSS 111 - Introduction to Sport Management

Majors Only

Office Hours:

Tuesday - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Thursday - 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Friday - By Appointment

Students: Office Hours are on a First Come, First Serve Basis. You may make individual appointments at any mutually convenient time.

Textbook:	Sports Facility Planning and Management Farmer, Peter, Malrooney, Aaron, Ammon Jr., Rob, (1996) Morgantown, WV
Resource:	Sports Business Daily The cost of this publication is $50. Checks are to be made out to the Sport Management Club before the second week in class.

Catalog Description:

The processes of planning, constructing, equipping, and maintaining sport facilities are investigated in this course. In addition, the multi-faceted nature of event management is examined in a variety of sport settings.

Course Objectives

The student will obtain:

Knowledge:
	1.	Show an understanding of the Facility Management.
	2.	Identify the technical application of sport and recreation marketing, particularly knowledge of public relations, operations, pricing, budgeting, scheduling, promotions and advertising.
	3.	List the professional publications companies are in association within: a. design and construction; b. athletic equipment and supplies c. various aspects of facility management.

Comprehension
	1.	Summarize basic marketing theory and principles.
	2.	Trace the intricate processes involved with the planning and construction of sports facilities.
	3.	Summarize the principles concerning the purchase and care of equipment and supplies.
	4.	Compare the importance of the multi-faceted nature of managing contests and events in a variety of sport settings.
	5.	Explain the importance of needs assessments and pre-planning when creating a new facility or event.
Application:
	1.	Apply research techniques to the marketing process.
	2.	Conduct a Sight Visit Report.
	3.	Discuss the fact that planning and construction of a sports facility carries with it a tremendous responsibility and implications in terms of future utilization.

Analysis:
	1.	Evaluate the classroom speakers.
	2.	Differentiate between a well run facility and a facility that is a law suit waiting to happen.
Synthesis:
	1.	Improve one’s communication skills through written assignments, oral presentations, and class discussions.
	2.	Develop one’s ability to work with others toward the accomplishment of common goals.
	3.	Foster one’s creative and planning abilities.
Evaluation:
	1.	Evaluate the various planning, preparation, and a pro-active administrations relative to facility-event management.
	2.	Compare and contrast the learning processes.
	3.	Evaluate the notion of equifinality, i.e., there is no "best" way to manage an organization and, in fact, employment of different processes may be utilized to achieve identical results.

Teaching Methodology:


	1.	Lecture
	2.	Class discussion
	3.	Field trips to various sport facilities
	4.	Guest speakers

Course Topics:

1.	The ultimate responsibility--planning facilities with the future in mind.
2.	Factors influencing the planning of facilities.
3.	The complexities involved with planning, needs assessments, and construction of facilities.
4.	Financing the construction of sport facilities and trends in this area.
5.	Selecting and working with an architect and consultant (if deemed necessary).
6.	Case studies of successful and not so successful athletic facilities.
7.	Planning and construction of different types of sport facilities, including: indoor, outdoor, encapsulated spaces, stadiums, and swimming pools.
8.	Private, municipal, scholastic, and commercial facilities.
9.	Planning for the handicapped when designing facilities.
10.	Developing sound maintenance procedures. Budgetary considerations.
11.	Purchase and care of equipment and supplies.
12.	Functions of event management.
13.	Management strategies for reducing liability risk for participants and fans.
14.	Crowd control policies.
15.	Security concerns.
16.	Personnel within the realm of facility management and their responsibilities.
17.	Ticketing for events.
18.	Concessions and other sources of revenue (parking, souvenirs, and programs).
19.	Hosting arrangements for visiting teams.
20.	Contracted management (total and partial).
21.	Publicity, public relations, and promotions.
22.	Integrating various events into a facility.
23.	Utilization of computer technology.

Attendance Policy:

Students are expected to attend and participate in class discussions and activities. Students who are excused from class meetings or activities are responsible for making arrangements with the professor to make up their work.

Academic Dishonesty policy

According to the Department of Health and Sport Science Student Handbook.

Provisions for Students with special needs

Any student requiring extra time or help with assignments or class work should speak directly with the professor during the first full week of class. (Do not wait till the assignments are past due to ask for provisions or accommodations to be made.)

Site Visitation:

Facility Tour: Students need to set up a site visitation for your group at an area facility. Your group will look at the management of the facility. You will need to evaluate their programs, promotion and the management. Be sure to ask relevant questions concerning history of the facility. The facilities for HSS 351: 2000 are Nationwide Arena, Jungle Jim’s, Schottenstein Center, Paul Brown Stadium, and Fifth Third Field.

Computer Assignment:

Review all Major League Baseball websites. The same criteria will be used for each evaluation to determine which web sites are the best and which ones are the worst. The class will then post it’s findings on the Sport Management web site.

Student Evaluation Criteria:

	Final Grade %	Points
Class Computer Assignment	10%	100
Class Participation/ Outside Reading	15%	150
Quizzes	10%	100
Class Project – 3 games	10%	100
Chapter Presentation	15%	150
Expert on Chapter	5%	50
Site Visitation Project	20%	200
Crew Stadium	5%	50
Final Exam	10%	100
Total	100 %	1000
Extra Credit- 2 additional games	5%	50

General Rule: Make-ups will not be given and all materials handed in late will be subject to a penalty of 50% of points for each day assignment is overdue.

Exception to General Rule: In the case of documented illness or personal emergency.

Date of Syllabus Revision: August 2000