The Four Winds Learning Community is designed for students of all academic levels and majors who are interested in health and helping professions such as Respiratory Therapy, Radiography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Physical & Occupational Therapy and Communication Science & Disorders. “Four Winds” is a concept taken from the Woodland Native Americans. It represents four areas that contribute to the wholeness of human health: mental, spiritual, emotional and physical. A focus on the well-being of others and self is expressed in this community through participation in community service and personal wellness programs.

Unique Community Features

• Regular dinners with faculty members from the School of Health Professions
• In-hall resource room
• Tutoring sessions
• Community service and wellness activities

Community Goals

Four Winds is designed to provide a supportive and enhanced learning environment. In this community students will:

• Learn about career options in health care and the helping professions
• Increase their awareness of health and wellness
• Participate in study groups
• Receive peer assistance with registration
• Have opportunities to interact with faculty members
• Participate in community service projects

Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs)

The Four Winds Learning Community also houses several freshman interest groups (FIGs) that relate to its overall goals and objectives. There have been two Health Professions FIGs housed concurrently within this learning community.

Please note: The nature and availability of specific figs may change in order to adapt to the needs of both the Learning Community and participating students.

For more information about FIG opportunities, visit reslife.missouri.edu/figs/.

Location

Graham Hall

Links

School of Health Professions

Updated February 24, 2005
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