wantto change. But chanpe is necessary, [our enroll
nent iwas up in all areas, that would be no problem;
but this, obviously, isn’t the case.

We all have courses we like to teach. We may even
fevl we can’t do something else. Most of us have M.A.
degrees in P.E./ Health or a related field of study. That
tclls me you are capable. Whether you feel comfortable
or not cannot be a concern of this program. Feeling,
comfortable is directly related to getting prepared to
leach,

Beginning this fall, you may be asked to teach in an
dred that is not in your “Comfort Zone.” It will be in
one of those areas where we are impacted and need
help. 1 will not call on the same people to make all the
sacrifices. They will be shared by everyone. Seniority
won't be a factor in who changes. We have all been
here a long time. | will expect those who have knowl-
edye in the area to help you get ready to teach in that
area, Ifyou are going to teach Health Education, I'm
asking the present Health Education instructors to
willingly share their expertise with you,

Shape Up if this is going to be a viable program,
everyone involved must participate in the total pro-
yram. Bruce will be responsible to see that you know
how to conduct warm-ups, aerobics and other activities
where you are needed. I’ve talked with Bruce about
alternate ways to take roll. We want you to feel com-
lortable and know what is expected of you. If you are
coaching, | will try to get you involved in your off-
Season,

This hasn’t been a particularly casy speech for me.
In tact, | wrote it all out so it would come out right. I
have viven this a lot of thought. | want you to feel I'm
talking, to you personally and individually. One thing
that sticks in my mind is this: B.C. has honored almost
all of your requests for time off to attend meetings or to
do things you felt were important for you to do. | feel
that ifeach of us were asked to make a change to
accommodate more students, we should be ready and
wealling:.

The bottom line is we still have our jobs, and we all
have a responsibility to the STUDENTS. Yes, you may
be inconvenienced getting yourself ready to make the
change. Butif you do the professional job | know you
can do, you'll be stimulated by the change. Plus, our
department will do a better job for students.

I will be responsible for any change in your assign-
ment. If there are concerns, I'm the one you need to
see. Last week, | made a request for volunteers. Since
none were forthcoming, the next step is mine. You'll
be hearing from me.

Suanne D. Roueche, Editor

 

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Thank you for coming. Tlave a good weekend. This
meeting, is adjourned.

PS. Mr. Johnson was re-elected for another three
year term by a 12-1] margin,

Walt Johnson, Chair, Health and Physical Education
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