Hello to another month. Fall is approaching, and it feels really weird not being back in school. Spencer started pre-school last week, so I guess I get to be part of it all second hand. With less time needed for studying, I decided to be Spencer’s soccer coach this fall. We’ve had 3 games so far, and although nobody is officially keeping score (except for all those competitive parents. . . yes,
including me), we’re 3-0. Oh yeah.
I contacted a former Regis classmate and friend, Brian Briggs, to share his thoughts about the student government that the Regis DPT program has. Brian, or “Briggles” as he is better known,was our class president, and I felt his insights might be helpful for any prospective student considering the leadership opportunities Regis has to offer. Thanks Briggles.
Here's a picture of Briggles. He's currently doing the Sports Residency Program for OSU.
“One of the great advantages of being a physical therapy student at Regis is the vast array of opportunities to get involved
within the PT community both locally as well as nationally. If you take the time to research each of the Regis faculty, one of the most common factors you’ll see is there involvement within the Colorado American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) chapter as well as the APTA itself as whole. This enthusiasm to be an active member of the APTA is encouraged for every PT student at Regis. For example, one great and easy way to become involved is by becoming a member of the class governance
system.
I had the pleasure of being elected class president for the graduating class of 2011. I decided to run for class president because I wanted to have an active role in my education and as how my class participated within the DPT program. I had no previous governance experience before becoming elected so it became a great opportunity for me to work on my leadership skills and see how an organization ought to run. For those not wanting the spotlight of class president there are several other opportunities to become involved through the electoral process as well as with several committees that can be established within each class (i.e. party planning committee, fundraising committee).
My experience of being apart the student governmental body has made my leadership qualities much more defined and
established as it has given me the confidence and desire to be more involved within the APTA in pursuing my interests.
Thus, it has afforded me the ability to connect with clinicians and researchers from across the globe in which these opportunities would have been much harder for me to come across if I didn’t have the exposure that I had at Regis. I highly encourage all students to be active participants within and among their class, as it will only benefit you in enriching your experience.”
When Spencer isn't jumping on the tramp, going on bike rides, playing soccer or at school, he and Daisy like to play dress-up. . . . Or at least, Spencer likes to play dress-up.
