Solid Gold: AACRAO’S GREATEST HITS“The Art of Creating Classics”g

Christine KerlinJohn Snodgrass

And You!

So What Are We Going To Do Today?

*YOU are going to display your inner creative selves, as well as

*Discover the varied talents possessed by your colleaguescolleagues

*Via joining with others to write songs ‘roasting’ our profession!! And of course,

*PERFORM!!!*That’s it. Oh, and one more thing, , ,*WE’RE GOING TO HAVE FUN!!! So, Let’s Warm Up a Bit!

The AACRAO SONG

I Heard It Through The Grapevine (Marvin Gaye)

Chorus –I heard it

Through the AACRAO Grapevine,‘Solid Gold’ is such a good time,

‘Heard itThrough the AACRAO Grapevine,

We’ll sing and dance Until we lose our minds,

Everybody, Yea

Oh Oh --

This conference’s loadedWith great stuff,g ,But by Thursday

We have had enough!!

Sessions, speakers—Beyond compare,y p ,

But it’s time to justLet down our hair

Make some songs About what we do,,

And listen to Christine, , ,

PLAY THAT DAMNED KAZOO!!!

Chorus –I heard it

Through the AACRAO Grapevine,‘Solid Gold’ is such a good time,

‘Heard itThrough the AACRAO Grapevine,

We’ll sing and dance Until we lose our minds,,

Everybody, Yea

Times are tough –You know it’s true,,Singing just mayHelp us through

We all know thatOur budget’s lean,g ,

So write a songAnd roast your Dean!!

Now’s the time To feel reverie,,

Since our pensionsall are

HISTORY!!—

Chorus –I heard it

Through the AACRAO Grapevine,‘Solid Gold’ is such a good time,

‘Heard itThrough the AACRAO Grapevine,

We’ll sing and dance Until we lose our minds,,

Everybody--

(shhhh)

Through the AACRAO GrapevineSolid Gold is such a good time,

Through the AACRAO GrapevineSolid Gold is such a good time—

Through the AACRAO GrapevineSolid Gold is such a good time,

Through the AACRAO GrapevineSolid Gold is such a good time

EVERYBODY, , , YEA!!

How In The World Could This Session Be Beneficial? Well It Will-

*Be Fun/Playful/Humorous! You will LAUGH!*Encourage Creativity*Release Frustrations In Positive Ways*Be Entertaining (absolutely!)* i l l ( d b i )*Display Talent (and be supportive)*Demonstrate Fundamental Aspects of Team Building and

Task/Project management, Including--Organization of a project--Assessment/clarification of the issue and processes--Roles and responsibilities of participants--Power and performance requirements of a project--Delivery and assessment/input--Motivators which influence interaction

So, How Do We Do It?

1: Determining a Target:So Much Material To Choose From

– AACRAO Board Web/Distance Learning– Faculty Software– Budgets Faculty– Cranky Students Multi-taskingCranky Students Multi tasking– Committees Late Students– FERPA Faculty– Irresponsible Students Helicopter Parents– Admissions Billing Services– Registration One Stop Shops– Deans Faculty– Transcripts Commencement

2: Determining Roastability: What Gets Under Your Skin?

Identify Humorous/Disturbing Characteristics– Situations?– Regulations?– Mannerisms/Quirks?– Attitudes– Patterns?– Locations?– Responsibilities (or lack of)– Screw Ups

3. “Melodies”Matching The Music

Examples of Familiar/Classic Tunes That Might Work For You– Yesterday Take Good Care of My Baby– Unchain My Heart Born To Be Wild– Rock Around The Clock I’ve Got You Babe– Proud Mary Folsom Prison Blues– Margaritaville Lucille– It’s Now or Never Mickey Mouse

Save The Last Dance For Me R E S P E C T– Save The Last Dance For Me R-E-S-P-E-C-T– Pretty Woman You’ve Got That Lovin’ Feeling– Everyday The Brady Bunch– Dream Lover Please Release Me– The Letter Hit The Road Jack– Hound Dog Bye Bye Love– Downtown No Reply– Fire Down Below With A Little Help From My Friends– Thank God I’m a Country Boy Rescue Me– Peaceful Easy Feelin’ It’s A Small World– Walk The Line You’re The One That I Want!!– The Lion Sleeps Tonight Hey Jude– YMCA New York, New York

4. “Puttin’ It All Together”--Step-By-Step

*Target: former students*Roastability Issue (so many to choose from): transcript ordering *Fitting the song with the ‘roast’

– Could be the only song you know; or– Could fit the idea e g “Takin’ Care of Business”; “Now or Never”Could fit the idea, e.g. Takin Care of Business ; Now or Never– Is easy to adapt; “You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away”

*Rhyming Words– Not always the concept. (“computer” is tough to rhyme with)– ‘late’? Yes. ‘complain? Yes. ‘Faculty’? Yes. ‘Satisfactory Progress’?

Hmmm.*Groupings/Sets of Ideas: Late/Irate; Delight/tonight; Tirade/Grade;

Off/Cough; Have a Fit/Late Submit/My Teeth Grit/shouldn’t you quit?Do it today/have my way/parent’s pay/what the president will say

(See the examples on the walls) Resulting in -----

The Transcript Order(I need help from a soprano)

(or a tenor of course)(or a tenor, of course)

It’s Now or Never (Elvis Presley) D

(everyone join in the chorus)

It’s Now or NeverMy Transcripts Sendy p

If you don’t mail them, My life will end

Tomorrow, will be too lateIt’s now or never, ,

This job won’t wait!

(John)

So what if there’re other, Requests before mine,Who cares about them, Delay them will be fine,

NOW’s what I’m seeking, My wheel’s are squeaking,y q g,

Send them today -- rush fee? No Way!!

WHO’S YOUR BOSS!!!

(altogether now)

It’s Now or NeverMy transcripts send

If you don’t mail them, My life will end

Tomorrow, will be too lateIt’s now or never, ,

This job won’t wait –It’s now or neverIt s now or never, , ,(Pause, pause, pause)

(ok soprano/tenor, knock ‘em dead)

This JobJob

Won’t Wait!

cha cha cha

And Now, It’s Your Turn

Gather Your Team (One Minute)Tour The Examples (Five Minutes)Choose a Target (One Minute)D i R bili F ( ) (T Mi )Determine Roastability Factor(s) (Two Minutes)Choose a Song (Two Minutes)Brainstorm/Create (Ten-Fifteen Minutes)Organize/Rehearse/Choreograph (Five Minutes)Perform!!! (Maximum Three Minutes)Enjoy!!!

3. “Melodies”Matching The Music

Examples of Familiar/Classic Tunes That Might Work For You– Yesterday Take Good Care of My Baby– Unchain My Heart Born To Be Wild– Rock Around The Clock I’ve Got You Babe– Proud Mary Folsom Prison Blues– Margaritaville Lucille– It’s Now or Never Mickey Mouse

Save The Last Dance For Me R E S P E C T– Save The Last Dance For Me R-E-S-P-E-C-T– Pretty Woman You’ve Got That Lovin’ Feeling– Everyday The Brady Bunch– Dream Lover Please Release Me– The Letter Hit The Road Jack– Hound Dog Bye Bye Love– Downtown No Reply– Fire Down Below With A Little Help From My Friends– Thank God I’m a Country Boy Rescue Me– Peaceful Easy Feelin’ It’s A Small World– Walk The Line You’re The One That I Want!!– The Lion Sleeps Tonight Hey Jude– YMCA New York, New York

Observations: Teamwork & ProcessIf you were observing the group dynamics, how would you

describe the critical issues related to how the group--assessed the task; “what are we doing?”--created a structure/process--developed direct or indirect role assignments/assumptions--discovered and utilized unique talents/skills of groupdiscovered and utilized unique talents/skills of group members--utilized individual strengths for the group benefit (leadership, creativity, structure, “on task”)--was influenced by positive factors e.g. “fun”, “catharsis”, etc --dealt with time management/pressure issues--evaluated the product: ongoing? at the end? at all?--considered revision, improvement, enhancement--And what would you have done differently??

So In Summary, Are There Any Lessons Learned Here?

Thanks And Best Wishes!

And Finally: One Stop – The Truth

One Stop Shops– You Know the expectation.– No matter what the issue is, we can take care of it

for you!W ’ l b i h h h l f l i– We’re always bright, cheery, helpful, caring

– Personalized service! You are special, and we understand

– The student is always right and never late!!– Just stop by!! Or send an email!! No Worries.(But truth be known, we really would rather be, ,)

NASTY!!

EVERYONE TOGETHER NOW!!!

G-

WE WILLWE WILL

DROP YOU!!Once More Like You Mean It!

WE WILLWE WILL

DROP YOU!!

(John)

Buddy your past dueMust pay your billIf l kIf you plan to keep the classes You’ve Pre-registered for

Excuses are lame,We’re on to your game

f l h llIf you lose them all Yourself you should blame

(sing with gusto)

WE WILLWE WILLWE WILL

DROP YOU!!

WE WILLWE WILLWE WILL

DROP YOU!!

Classes now are fullWaitlists growing

Other students worriedThat there won’t be

anything left!

You’re a big disgrace!You’ve taken their space!You ve taken their space!So pay up now and stay

Outta my face!

WE WILLWE WILL

DROP YOU!!Like You Mean It

WE WILLWE WILL

DROP YOU!!

Buddy you’re a schmoozer,A loser, telling me

I’m so sweet Don’t you think

I’ve heard it before?

Trust me I’m bad!Tell Your Mom and Dad!Tell Your Mom and Dad!

If they mess with me They’re sure to be sad!!!

WE WILLWE WILL

DROP YOU!!Read my lips son

WE WILLWE WILL

DROP YOU!!One last time now

WE WILLWE WILL

DROP YOU!!