Don’t let life pass you by. Learn how to get out there.

Dear Out There Members,

We are excited to announce that we have developed new class-style outings. Many of our members have told us that they’d like to improve their social wellness as part of their broader learning experience at ASU, so we created our new Out There Classes for our ASU student members. Specifically, we’ll be offering the classes to first year students who live in select Tempe campus residential communities. The classes will be led by Dr. Brent Sebold, our club’s faculty advisor and the director of our nonprofit entity. Brent will be offering this series of non-credit classes, which will culminate in a professor-granted certificate in value creation, approximately twice per month throughout the coming school year.

Out There Class FAQs

What are Out There Classes?

Out There Classes are a series of non-credit classes that culminate in a professor-granted certificate in value creation.

What is the Out There Class experience like?

Out There Class features Dr. Brent Sebold teaching a class outdoors for a select group of students and leaders. The class teaches participants how to maximize their social wellness, how to appreciate the outdoors on campus, and how to engage with unique value creators within their community. Out There Class is typically a group activity on/near campus hosted by Brent. The bi-monthly classes are advertised via ASU and Out There Club marketing channels and members are encouraged to register for a class enrollment invitation. A key feature of the class is the group vibe - it feels very communal and energizing to participate in an on-campus excursion with a group of fellow student wellness, outdoor, or local business enthusiasts. Given the ASU-affiliated student participants, Out There Classes may also include VIP guest speakers, such as musicians, creators, actors, business owners, and other luminaries. Creating social media content to commemorate and share highlights of the outing is another unique and fun aspect of these class outings. Finally, Out There Classes typically include a group stop at one (or more) unique local establishments, like locally owned coffee shops, restaurants, or other attractions, during, or at the end of, the outing.

Example Out There Class Agenda

1. Meet at the Vista Gold Dome.
2. Welcome, introductions.
3. VIP guest intro(s).
4. Walk to a local business.
5. Q&A with VIPs and/or business owners/ operators.
6. Hang out for a while, then adjourn on your own schedule.

What are the benefits of attending Out There Classes?

Here are a few anticipated class benefits:

• Class outings provide an opportunity to meet new people in a traditional setting, while also providing friend groups with predetermined outings for easy scheduling.
• Class outings facilitate deeper connections among new and existing friends as a result of the shared experiences and sense of accomplishment.
• Class outings allow for the inclusion of VIP guest speakers and the development of educational content that may be shared more broadly via our various communication channels.
• Class outings allow for the inclusion of Teaching Assistants and provide leadership opportunities to all involved beyond the initial value of the outing.
• Class outings provide an opportunity for members to discuss and implement best practices for obtaining financial incentives and payments for future outings. In sum, Dr. Sebold knows that spending time with others while being active outside is the best way to manage stress and find fulfillment. Plus, engaging with business owners and operators in your community is an important part of becoming a value creator yourself. So, to incentivize and promote engagement in these types of activities, the professor is leading a series of outings, which include visits to local establishments, to learn about the unique value they deliver to the community.

Who will attend each Out There Class?

During a typical Out There Class, attendees will include Dr. Brent Sebold, a maximum of 15 students/club members, 1-2 Teaching Assistants (TAs), and maybe 1-2 (semi-famous) VIP guest speakers.

What do TAs do during Out There Classes?

TAs typically serve as outing co-hosts with Dr. Sebold, or as videographers. The non-traditional learning experiences will be documented and shared via the Out There Social Club at ASU social media channels, pending participant model release approvals.

Where are the Out There Classes held?

Classes are held outside - exact meeting locations will be shared with registered students.

When will Out There Classes be held?

Out There Class times vary - days and times will be shared with club members and registered students.

Why register for a Certificate in Value Creation?

Students will:

• Learn how to live a happy and fulfilling life, based on research.
• Learn how being outside with friends can help manage stress and maximize wellness.
• Learn how to create value by meeting local business owners and other talented creators.
• Have fun co-creating non-traditional learning experiences with an ASU professor.
• Learn how to be a “full stack/ holistic value creator.” While AI is transforming tasks, it can’t replace the deeply human skills that define effective social and professional leadership and value creation.
• Earn a Professor-Granted Certificate in Value Creation, which may be showcased within a professional portfolio.

How do I register for an Out There Class?

You may register for an upcoming Out There Class using this form, which is also linked within the outing details on our app and site.

Why is registration required?

Registrations are used to match learners with appropriate class levels, outing types, and to help create balanced participant mixes.

Why would residence hall leaders promote this?

• The learning experience is designed to help increase student engagement, success, and retention, in alignment with university priorities.
• The learning experience provides first year students with direct access to ASU faculty, in alignment with the Provost office’s strategic priorities.
• Community leaders may use the learning experience as one of their floor engagement events each semester, similar to a “Feasting with Faculty” experience, but with less effort required.
• Community leaders may have fun serving as an “outing co-host,” alongside the professor and VIP guests, showcasing their own leadership skills.

Why would VIP guests participate?

• VIPs typically enjoy serving as “guest speakers” in university courses.
• The opportunity allows the VIP to engage with a new audience in a unique way.
• It is rewarding to help promote wellness, outdoor activities, and small businesses.

Detailed Learning Modules: The 7 B’s

You will learn about the 7 B’s of getting out there:

1. Bias - Have a bias toward getting out there

Learning Objectives: * Recognize and resist the allure of tech-based solitary leisure activities (aka, doomscrolling). * Realize the wellness benefits of being out there. * Develop an ability to organize and lead outings for others.

2. Bonds - Strengthen or create bonds with others

Learning Objectives: * Leverage outings as a means of consistently interacting with friends. * Use outings as a means of meeting new likeminded people. * Realize the power of shared experiences to enhance social wellness.

3. Body - Move your body with friends

Learning Objectives: * Integrate physical activities into passive outings, like those to local restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. * Recognize the value of walking, hiking, or running as extremely accessible and egalitarian outing activities. * Plan and lead outings that feature accessible physical activities.

4. Beyond - Experience nature, art, and culture

Learning Objectives: * Recognize that in an increasingly digital world, nature is the new luxury. Being in nature is rewarding and fulfilling. * Realize that experiencing unique artistic or cultural events, including live shows, festivals, or sporting events, is awe inspiring and fulfilling. * Lead outings to natural, artistic, or cultural environments, which promote mental restoration, increase endorphins and serotonin, and trigger feelings of awe, which improves focus and social connection.

5. Blue Mind - Get in, on, or near water

Learning Objectives: * Recognize that the highest levels of fulfillment are reported while in the presence of water. Being on or near water triggers a state of calm known as "Blue Mind." * Realize that fast-paced urban and digital environments cause attentional fatigue. The dynamic but non-threatening nature of water holds our attention without taxing our brains, a concept psychologists call "soft fascination.” * Lead outings that incorporate any interaction with bodies of water to maximize fulfillment.

6. Bikes - Prioritize riding bikes with friends

Learning Objectives: * Realize that bikes provide the most efficient mode of human movement and that it’s nearly impossible to maintain a bad mood on a bike. * Understand that biking, especially in natural environments, allows people to become more sympathetic and understanding of themselves, communities, and the planet. * Lead or participate in group bike outings by collaborating with local outfitters and bicycle advocacy groups to maximize social and physical wellness.

7. Bills - Subsidize your wellness expenses

Learning Objectives: * Recognize that attention-economy algorithms and digital platforms attempt to replace real-life experiences with synthetic dopamine hits. * Acknowledge that technology leaders often encourage people to spend less time on their devices and more time in nature and engaging with others in person. * Lead outings to activate sponsorship solicitations from Fortune 100 companies who value human flourishing.

How can I engage further with the modules?

The seven modules on our course site may be viewed and completed in any order, although they are deliberately ordered to best support scaffolded practice and mastery. The first three B’s - Bias, Bonds, and Body - are foundational. The next three B’s - Beyond, Blue Mind, and Bikes - challenge members to maximize fulfillment. The final B - Bills - aims to justify and subsidize the investments made.

What do I receive upon completion?

After completing the seven modules on our course site, members will receive a professor-granted certificate in value creation. Subsequent cycles include stackable credentials accumulation signifying methodology mastery and unlocking leadership roles.

How do I show proof of completion?

Proof is visible on our course site. After completing a cycle, email info@outthereclub.org so we can verify your responses and issue your certificate!

Can I be reimbursed for class expenses?

Before you wrap up your outing, take a group selfie and upload it to the Out There app or site. We’ll review it and generate a solicitation for $49.96 on your behalf to a Fortune 100 company to help offset your expenses. Learn more about this feature here. If you have any more questions, feel free to DM or email info@outthereclub.org. We appreciate your involvement!

See you out there, The Out There Social Club at ASU Leadership Team

Skyy, Sofia, Javier, and Brent