The connection between health, fitness and civic engagement is missing too often. People are less likely to be respectful of others if they do not show respect for themselves, and working at becoming healthy is evidence of self-respect. We also hope that people will encourage one another in the fitness process. It will help our students study better and improve working relationships. President Shortbull is allowing faculty and staff to use 30 minutes a day to exercise.
People can also use part of their lunch break.
The education department faculty, including Art Fisher, Elaine Murphy, Richard Jones and Dallas Chief Eagle have been doing a variety of activities to help schools, other departments and various educational programs and trainings. Don has been representing oLC at teacher training conferences and workshops across the country. Michelle is volunteering her capable talents temporarily to help keep the graduate program running smoothly. Much thanks to Michelle. Marnee White Wolf is continuing to use her experience and wisdom in observing and counseling our student interns in the field.