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301--Final Project

This is it, gang. what we've been working towards. Everything I've tried to teach you will help you survive this final task.

You are going to ask for something. Sounds easy, hmm? Not really. You are going to knowingly and willfully employ hegemony to generate reciprocity from one of two people. Dean Bristow agreed to this ~~and I really hope he can still play it Friday~~, as did Red. Today I'll help you. We've prepped a bit, but now it gets intense because I will not send you into battle without a plan. Ok?

Choose your audience, and choose your request. I'll be checking and if you need help, ask.

Ok, kids. Go.

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In School Authority

[Jack comes into class, grins at CJ, and proceeds to act as though he is in full possession of his memory and facilties ~~as indeed, why shouldn't he?~~]

I think we need more school spirit. I think we should have a mascot and a booster squad. I think the school should get behind this financially.

Ooh, money. Anything with a request for cash is going to take some finesse. How are you going to broach the subject, Chip?

It's more cost-effective to have a student body with a high morale. You can either waste time and effort -- which costs money -- dealing with problems, or you can boost morale and have fewer problems and a much more sucessful student population. Homecoming, for instance, was a huge morale boost, but we haven't done anything since then like it.

Bottom line, Chip. What's the expense outlay on this? And then...how can you cut it? Ideas like homecoming are great, but you wouldn't believe exactly how much things cost. [She's pushing, but her eyes glow with pride that this is what he came up with.]

[Jack starts scribbling things down on paper.] It doesn't have to be Homecoming every week -- in fact, if it was, it'd stop being a good morale boost. But having something to look forward to on a regular basis helps keep people from freaking out.

Cost outlay? It is something that would probably fall under Student Council, so whatever teacher oversees that could probably oversee this, which would take more of his or her time. Materials for posters and the like, and costs for events would be the biggest gross costs. [Scribble scribble scribble.] But I would argue that a lot of the cost would be absorbed by the improved morale. Less time wasted by both teachers and students in dealing with problems. While it's not easy to *quantify* the cost, it is a practical benefit, not just an intangible benefit.

[Jack hands over the pages with the notes on cost that he's made for CJ to review.]

[Looking them over, she grins] You should probably talk to Anya, since she's the Treasurer. But go to the top first, get approval for the project, then go see if you can get her to give up the cash. [She can't help but snort out a laugh. After having listened to the debates, that might be tough.]

Ok, so not everyday, good point. But what kinds of events? You may want to look into what kinds of school spirit things other high schools do. Dances are only one thing. There's school carnivals, pep rallys...all kinds of stuff. The internet is your friend, Chip.

Right. We've got the rest of the week on this, right?

[Drops his voice.] Oh, and something else... I can borrow your credit card, right?

[She smirks at him] Not if you're getting on the internet, no.

No, no. Christmas shopping. Only in town, I swear.

Yeah, babe. Catch me after class. [She smiles and makes a few suggestions on his notes before moving on.]

((You have one of CJ's many cards. Have fun while you can. LOL))

I think that Dean Bristow needs to loosen the apron strings a bit with the student's money and give the student council more control. Do you know he won't even let me see the money?

Anya, somehow that doesn't surprise me. How do you think you should go about asking him about that?

Well, what I really want him to do is allow us to have more access to the money so that we can invest it as we choose. I mean, since it's not his job I imagine he doesn't have the priority that someone like the treasurer would have.

Good points, Anya. How will you persuade him to turn over control?

Since the money is raised by the students, for the students, the students should have a say in how it's kept. We get to choose how it spent, so really it just makes good sense to give the students the power to invest the money, and therefore make more money, in anyway they see fit.

Does that sound reasonable, Professor Cregg?

Actually, Anya...that's quite lucid and well put. You're very good with money, you know that? Have you started to think of what you might like to do once you graduate?

Amazed that something she said actually sounded "right" to someone other than herself, Anya smiles.

"I was part owner in a business before I came here and I really liked doing that. Right now, I work at the bookstore in town, which would be o.k. if I could just get the owner to understand the importance of selling the merchandise instead of loaning it out. It's not a library....."

Mr. Phale's? He's a generous guy. He really should sell more. Ten bought a book, but he bought it from Mr. Crowley.

Oh yes! Mr. Crawley, he's a good business man ~~and a dope dresser~~. But Phale, well I'm not sure how his business is still in business with his managerial skills.

Any ideas on how you could make the business better? It might help you convince the dean of your asset control skills.

I'm working on getting Phale to understand the importance of money. Crowley has been very supportive in helping me with that. I also have drawn up signs with prices for all the other things he insists on giving away.

"I haven't thought about a proposal yet. Veronica and I are planning to get together tonight to brainstorm, though," Piper explained.

[ooc: We're doing this for plot reasons. Piper will definitely have a request ready for tomorrow.]

Veronica nodded. "Sorry, Professor, we didn't realize we were supposed to have our ideas in today."

[ooc: send CJ to Caritas tonight!]

Girls, you know, I've let your chit-chat slide this term, but reciprocity...you have got to stay on top of your work. Impress me tomorrow, got it?

((so there, thanks for the invite!))

*Elizabeth looks slightly tired as she gets into class*

I'm going to be talking to the Principal about the fact that the school needs a trained counsellor.

That is an excellent idea. How are you going to begin with him, since he's not realy the most touchy-feely guy?

I'm going to point out that a counsellor is a key member of staff in any organization, especially in a high school. The fact that this high school has such a wide variety of cultures and the potential for clashing means that a counsellor can be used to diffuse tensions before a situation arises, thus ensuring that the school remains a harmonious place to study.

Perfect. And as Jack is looking into his proposal, you also need to figure out the money angle. How much will said wee-trained counsellor cost us?

I obviously don't know off the top of my head, but for a school that seems to spend so much on defensive measures, I'm sure the cost of a counsellor's salary is small in comparison. Added to that, he or she doesn't need to be full time, at least at first.

I'd suggest a quick search on a headhunter site. Get an average yearly salary and maybe add half again to it since we're unique. Then you'll at least have a number if he asks.

*Elizabeth nods*

That was the plan; I'd not gotten around to it yet. But I will have numbers if he asks.

I have faith in you, E. Work it up, bring it tomorrow.

"I think I'd like to talk to Bristow. I really don't spend much time off campus, so I haven't got anything to ask for in town. Of course, I haven't decided what I want to ask for here either. I'm thinking something for the seniors next term, or something for graduation, but I haven't made up my mind yet."

Good ideas Lindsey. Why don't you brainstorm and bring a few ideas tomorrow. Something concrete and I can help.

Out of school Authority

Allie says, "I'm interested in talking to the Mayor, but I have no idea what kind of proposal to make."

Well, lets start with what you like or dislike about the town. Where can you see a change needed?

"Honestly? I don't go out much. I hang out with my boyfriend at the house where we live. Though, the fact that the movie theater only shows one movie each weekend is kind of annoying."

Well, that's decent. I don't know what the mayor could do about that. Um...is there a chamber of commerce? Maybe...Hmmm. [She sits down and thinks for a minute.]

Uhm... I don't have any clue what I'm asking either.

No shock, Jack. You missed a lot. What's something you want. That, um, Red could give or do?

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