utlook “Publication of Florida Community College 66 1992 FPRA “Award of Distinction” recipient February 1993 Vol. 9, No. 2 at Jacksonville Black History Month brings entertainment and education to students and staff Since its inception in 1987, FCCJ’s African~American Scholarship Banquet has always been one of the highlights of Black History Month. While attendees enjoy the opportunity to socialize, enjoy a good meal and listen to former guest speakers such as Rev. Jesse Jackson, Dr. Alvin Poissant and Ruby Dee there is one aspect even more exciting—the ability to change people’s lives. Created by a task force of community leaders to address the problem of declining minority student enrollv ment, the African’ American Scholar, ship Banquet raises funds to assist minority students in fulfilling their educational goals. In its five years of existence, the African, American Scholarship Banquet has changed the lives of 12 FCC] students through scholarships. Jacquelyn Hardwick is one of the those people. After resigning from her job with HRS for health—related reasons, Hardwick became involved with the College’s Challenge The growing diversity of America and how it affects business, education and other elements of society will be the subject of an FCC] sponsored conference this month. “Valuing Diversity: Building Healthy Attitudes in Diverse Communities," which will take place Feb. 1043 at the Marina Hotel at St. Johns Place, will feature workshops on institutional diversity policies, workplace diversity, model programs, cross' cultural communication, demographic impacts and alternative lifestyles. Through workshops, panel discussions, nationally— known speakers and roundtable presenta» tions, attendees will receive current infor’ mation on cultural diversity, according to conference coordinator Elizabeth Cobb, dean of students, Kent Campus. Leaders ‘ ctivists African American Scholars African—American Scholarship Banquet raises funds and hopes Program for Displaced Homemakers. Immersed in the collegiate environment, she often wandered the halls of Down— town Campus and dreamed of the day she would be able to take college classes. “I really wanted to go to college, but my only holdback was financial,” said Hardwick, a single mother of five (ages 14’ 19), who depends solely on public assistance to support herself and her family. Thanks toa INSIDE scholarship provided by the African‘American Banquet, however, Hardwick was able to enroll in classes at FCC] in 1991. Today, she continues to pursue her associate in science degree, currently holding a 3.5 GPA and hopes to be admitted into the nursing program within the next year. “Achieving my goal of becoming a nurse is not just a dream any more. With the scholarship it’s becoming a reality,” she said. “I always knew that I could be successful [in college] if I’d only had the opportunity to take the first step. Winning a minority scholarship, I now have that chance.” FCC] sponsors national conference on diversity issues “This conference should stimulate participants to become agents for change in their respective environments,” Cobb said. “Valuing Diversity” will also feature keynote speaker Samuel Betances, professor of sociology, Northern Illinois University, who will present “A Diverse View: One Vision.” Adelaide Sanford of the New York Board of Regents will serve as guest speaker at the first breakfast/general session. Conference co—sponsors include The Prudential Insurance Company, the Tourist Development Council, the Duval County School Board, American Transtech and the University of North Florida. For more information and registration materials, call 3813443. “This conference should stimulate participants to be— come agents for change in their respective environ— ments.” ——Elizabeth Cobb , OCR Text: utlook “Publication of Florida Community College 66 1992 FPRA “Award of Distinction” recipient February 1993 Vol. 9, No. 2 at Jacksonville Black History Month brings entertainment and education to students and staff Since its inception in 1987, FCCJ’s African~American Scholarship Banquet has always been one of the highlights of Black History Month. While attendees enjoy the opportunity to socialize, enjoy a good meal and listen to former guest speakers such as Rev. Jesse Jackson, Dr. Alvin Poissant and Ruby Dee there is one aspect even more exciting—the ability to change people’s lives. Created by a task force of community leaders to address the problem of declining minority student enrollv ment, the African’ American Scholar, ship Banquet raises funds to assist minority students in fulfilling their educational goals. In its five years of existence, the African, American Scholarship Banquet has changed the lives of 12 FCC] students through scholarships. Jacquelyn Hardwick is one of the those people. After resigning from her job with HRS for health—related reasons, Hardwick became involved with the College’s Challenge The growing diversity of America and how it affects business, education and other elements of society will be the subject of an FCC] sponsored conference this month. “Valuing Diversity: Building Healthy Attitudes in Diverse Communities," which will take place Feb. 1043 at the Marina Hotel at St. Johns Place, will feature workshops on institutional diversity policies, workplace diversity, model programs, cross' cultural communication, demographic impacts and alternative lifestyles. Through workshops, panel discussions, nationally— known speakers and roundtable presenta» tions, attendees will receive current infor’ mation on cultural diversity, according to conference coordinator Elizabeth Cobb, dean of students, Kent Campus. Leaders ‘ ctivists African American Scholars African—American Scholarship Banquet raises funds and hopes Program for Displaced Homemakers. Immersed in the collegiate environment, she often wandered the halls of Down— town Campus and dreamed of the day she would be able to take college classes. “I really wanted to go to college, but my only holdback was financial,” said Hardwick, a single mother of five (ages 14’ 19), who depends solely on public assistance to support herself and her family. Thanks toa INSIDE scholarship provided by the African‘American Banquet, however, Hardwick was able to enroll in classes at FCC] in 1991. Today, she continues to pursue her associate in science degree, currently holding a 3.5 GPA and hopes to be admitted into the nursing program within the next year. “Achieving my goal of becoming a nurse is not just a dream any more. With the scholarship it’s becoming a reality,” she said. “I always knew that I could be successful [in college] if I’d only had the opportunity to take the first step. Winning a minority scholarship, I now have that chance.” FCC] sponsors national conference on diversity issues “This conference should stimulate participants to become agents for change in their respective environments,” Cobb said. “Valuing Diversity” will also feature keynote speaker Samuel Betances, professor of sociology, Northern Illinois University, who will present “A Diverse View: One Vision.” Adelaide Sanford of the New York Board of Regents will serve as guest speaker at the first breakfast/general session. Conference co—sponsors include The Prudential Insurance Company, the Tourist Development Council, the Duval County School Board, American Transtech and the University of North Florida. For more information and registration materials, call 3813443. “This conference should stimulate participants to be— come agents for change in their respective environ— ments.” ——Elizabeth Cobb , Z ArchiveInABox,JAX,Outlook Newsletter Resorted,1993,February 1993,February 1993 1, February 1993 1