Transcript Scholarly Training in Urban Development for Youth (STUDY)

Scholarly Training in Urban Development for Youth
2008-2009
S.T.U.D.Y
Academic Internship Program
Outline
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Introduction
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STUDY Advisory Committee
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STUDY Objectives
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Interns Application and Selection
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Graduating Interns Profile
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Program Instructors, Staff and Contributors
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STUDY Pipeline
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Academic Program
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Savannah, GA / Tallahassee, FL Field Trip
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Luncheon & Award Ceremony
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Follow-up Meeting
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Evaluation of Program Elements
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Conclusion
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Project Recommendations
Introduction
 The 2009 STUDY program provided twenty (20) high school students residing in
North Miami an enriching academic-work experience internship.
 STUDY focused on government planning and urban economic development, the
project’s activities supported the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency’s
(CRA) mission of investing in the socio-economic development of the community.
 The STUDY project had two main thrusts:
 The first, addressed the socio-political component of urban life;
 The second, demystified the technical and scientific components of government and urban
planning. Relevant urban planning issues were analyzed through instructors, staff and guest
speakers’ lectures, workshops, and seminars.
 For greater comprehension and appreciation of the topics a field trip to Savannah,
GA and Tallahassee, FL, was incorporated in the curriculum.
 The interns were required to commit to a specific research topic, and under staff
supervision, prepare a professional quality report and present it to the public.
The 2009 research topics were:
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Sexually Transmitted Disease in North Miami as Compared to North Miami Beach.
Teen (Gang) Violence in North Miami in Comparison with North Miami Beach.
Raising the Quality of Education in North Miami and North Miami Beach: A Teachers’
Perspective.
STUDY Advisory Committee
 The STUDY Advisory Committee provides guidance to the project. Its main
responsibilities are as follows:
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Provide feedback and suggestions to the project staff in order to maximize
effectiveness of services.
Review applications, evaluate candidates and recommend at least six (6) potential
interns.
Provide staff with suggestions for curriculum design and delivery mechanisms.
Advocate for program and solicit support from the community at large.
 The 2009 STUDY Advisory Committee Members
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Mr. Ken Caban, Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc.
Dr. I. H. Campbell, Sixth Avenue Church of God
Mr. Tony E. Crapp, Sr., North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency
Dr. Yvens Fievre, North Miami Senior High
Mr. John O’Brien, North Miami Community Planning and Development
Ms. Diana Ospina, Transelco Corporation
Dr. Lumane Pluviose-Claude, North Miami City Manager Office
Dr. Berrin Tansel, FIU College of Engineering and Computing
Mr. William Wallace IV, Formerly with Biscayne Landing
STUDY Objectives
 The 2009 STUDY project focused on motivating and increasing the
analytical skills of twenty (20) high school interns of primarily
economically disadvantaged backgrounds for potential college or
vocational studies in the field of urban planning and development.
 The STUDY outreach created a pipeline of over 200 students
representing a pool of potential applicants.
 The STUDY introduced interns, who might otherwise not have the
opportunity, to a potentially rewarding academic experience.
 The STUDY interns were motivated through close social and
intellectual interaction with instructors, urban planning professionals,
and peers. As a result, participation in the project is both an award and
an incentive for further academic success.
Interns Application & Selection
 Interns were selected based on the following qualifications:
* Applicants must:
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Be in 10th – 11th – 12th grade for the 2008- 2009 school year.
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Be a North Miami resident (preference may be given to eligible students who reside within
the CRA district boundaries).
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Have cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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Have an interest in Government Planning, Engineering, Science, Business, Law,
Architecture, Criminal Justice, Health, Education or Technology based career.
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Provide 1 letter of recommendation from a Teacher or a Counselor.
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Write one typed-page essay on the following topic: Applicant’s wish to participate in the STUDY
program and the ways in which the program can help in meeting the student’s career goal.
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Submit most recent transcript.
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Have parental consent for participation.
 A total of 44 students applied for the internships, 28 were selected and
17 successfully completed the program.
STUDY 2009 Graduates
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Name
Gender
School
Grade
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Alexis, Steve
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William H. Turner Tech. Arts
12th
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Baron, Herine
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North Miami Senior High
12th
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Bellevue, Elizabeth
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North Miami Senior High
11th
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Brown, Christopher
M
North Miami Senior High
12th
5
Delices, Will'Rod
M
William H. Turner Tech. Arts
10th
6
Dorval, Yonie
F
North Miami Senior High
12th
7
Flores, Yetsania
F
School For Applied Technology
11th
8
Leveille, Islangia
F
North Miami Senior High
12th
9
Louis, Viotha
F
North Miami Senior High
11th
10
Lubin, Lina
F
North Miami Senior High
10th
11
Noel, Rotchil
M
North Miami Senior High
11th
12
Osorio, Mariana
F
William H. Turner Tech. Arts
12th
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Pompilus, Ania
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North Miami Senior High
12th
14
Raphael, Daphney
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North Miami Senior High
12th
15
Therazin, Jennifer
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Somerset Academy Charter H.
12th
16
Therazin, Octania
F
Somerset Academy Charter H.
10th
17
Williams, Lynard
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North Miami Senior High
12th
Graduating Interns Profile
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Alexis, Steve
I am a ’09 graduate of William H. Turner Technical
Arts High School. I plan on attending Miami Dade
College (North, and Wolfson campus) for EMT and
firefighter classes. The internship program helped me .
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see that Firefighting is a career field I want to be in. I
will also be pursuing a degree in graphic designing and
audio engineering.
Baron, Herine
I am 17 years old and I am a `09 graduate of North
Miami Senior High school. I was planning on going to
the University of Florida but after experiencing the
program I've decided to stay in Miami and attend
Miami Dade college to get a bachelor degree in RN,
after that I'm planning on transferring to Nova to
purse my career by getting a Ph.D in nursing.
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Bellevue, Elizabeth
I am presently in my junior year at North Miami
Senior High. I help out a lot within my community. I
help in the school library fixing books once a month.
This internship program will get me prepared for the
work force when I am ready to work.
Brown, Christopher
I am a graduate of North Miami Senior High School.
Delices, Will'Rod
I am enjoying the rest of the summer vacation and I
hope it is the same for you all. I am in 11th grade at
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School. My
plan for the 2009-2010 academic school year is to
work hard so I can pass the SAT and graduate at least
with a 3.0 grade point average (GPA).
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Dorval, Yonie
I am a 09' graduate from North Miami Senior High. In
fall I will be attending St. Thomas University. At first I
was going to major in pre law but after completing my
internship with the CRA, I changed my mind. Now I'm
doing double major in criminal justice and political
science.
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Flores, Yetsania
I am a Junior at the School For Applied Technology.
Pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine is something
that I am very interested in doing. The hands on
experience would really help me in figuring out my
future and which career path I will choose.
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I am class of 2009 and I currently attend school at
Florida A&M University. My major is nursing, and I
have plans of returning back to my hometown of North
Miami once I graduate.
Graduating Interns Profile Cont.
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Leveille, Islangia
I am a Senior at North Miami Senior High. Devotion
and determination are my strength. I plan to pursue a
major in the field of health science during my college
years, but my ultimate career goal is to become a
doctor specializing in the areas of Obstetrics and
Gynecology.
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Noel, Rotchil
I am going to the 12th grade. I'm currently Mr. North
Miami for the year 2010 at North Miami Senior High
School. The STUDY program has been real beneficial.
It made me learn new aspects to certain careers.
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Osorio, Mariana
I graduated from William H. Turner Technical Arts
High school. Now, I attend Miami Dade College
majoring in Criminal Justice. The experience that I
gained from this internship was amazing and
unforgettable. I also gained a lot of experience that will
be useful in the future.
Louis, Viotha
I am a junior at North Miami Senior High. I’ve learned
many interesting things through this program. I’ve
especially learned a lot during the onsite portion of the
Internship. I’ve experienced and learned many things
about my future career choice of becoming a Dental
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Hygienist. Thanks to the STUDY program I’ve proudly
confirmed that decision.
Lubin, Lina
I am a 10th grader at North Miami Senior High. I
wanted to major in business and marketing, but after
working in the field I decided to major in something
else.
Pompilus, Ania
I am a ’09 graduate of North Miami Senior High
School. I am presently attending Miami Dade North
Campus and will attend Florida Atlantic University
hopefully by next trimester. After the internship
program I've changed my major in college, because the
program made me realize that working in the law field
was not for me, so now am working towards my goal of
becoming a pediatrician in the years to come.
Graduating Interns Profile Cont.
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Raphael, Daphney
I graduated from North Miami Senior High school in
2009 with (Magna Cum Laude) Honors. I will be
attending Florida International University for my
degree in Biology. This internship program help me
see how much I can accomplish if I put my mind and
my soul in it. I was going to drop out, but knowing that
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all this work will pay off in the future, I stayed and
finished it and was very proud of myself at the end. I
will soon be a Pediatrician, because I love taking care
of children. For every new intern that will be
participating, just never give up and always do your
best. Thank you.
Therazin, Jennifer
I graduated from Somerset Academy in 2009. I am
attending the University of Florida on a full
scholarship and double majoring in journalism and
business to pursue a law degree. I had gained so much 
experience from the STUDY program that is
unbelievable. One of my favorite parts was the
trip because in Tallahassee we got to meet state
officials and visit the state capital building and in
Georgia we visited Haitian monuments and learned
about Haitian history. There is so much to gain in the
program and a perfect example are the lectures and
the internship. The lectures teach you about the issues
of the city and help for the projects assigned which in
fact allow you to gain social and oral skills.
The internship allows you to work in the field of your
choice. I had the chance to work in Andre Pierre's law
office and received a one on one view of my future
profession. The whole program was an experience I
can never forget and the knowledge and connections
you obtain only enhance the memory.
Therazin, Octania
I am a current junior at Somerset Academy Charter
High School. This S.T.U.D.Y internship program has
been nothing but beneficial to me as well as my fellow
interns, this program has been very successful and
filled with opportunity. This internship gave me many
opportunities such as meeting important people and
gaining experience in my field of interest. I will refer
this program to anyone who is looking for a great
opportunity.
Williams, Lynard
I am a Class of '09 graduate from North Miami
Senior High. I am an African American. I'm a very
hardworking young man and I believe I can achieve
anything I put mind to. My first plan was to go to
Miami Dade College to major in Emergency Medical
Technician, then I thought about going to the Navy to
become an Emergency Medical Technician. But I've
made up my mind, and I'm going to stick with my first
plan which is to attend Miami Dade College.
Program Instructors & Contributors
Name
Dr. Sylvan C. Jolibois, Jr.
Title
Project Director/Lecturer
Topics
City of North Miami Research Approach / History
Key Concepts of Urban Life and Infrastructure
Mr. Sankaran Nair
Lecturer
Research Methodologies
Dr. Natacha Yacinthe
Lecturer
Urban Social Issues/Challenges
Ms. Myrline Aristil
Lecturer
Public Financing / Public Administration
Representative Ronald Brisé
Guest Speaker
Political System in Tallahassee
Mr. Wisler Pierre-Louis
Guest Speaker
Infrastructure in North Miami
Mr. Tony E. Crapp, Sr.
Guest Speaker
NMCRA: Its Functions, Goals and Programs
Ms. Lydie Cherilus
Graduate Intern Assistant
Ms. Maryse Gervais
Intern Assistant
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Mr. Richard Preval
Intern Assistant
N/A
Ms. Miriam Cotto
Parent Chaperone
N/A
Ms. Maria Osorio
Parent Chaperone
N/A
Ms. Willine Desvallon
Parent Chaperone
N/A
Ms. Queteline St Jean
Chaperone
N/A
Ms. Ange Pierre-Louis
Chaperone
N/A
Mr. Lucksen Pierre
Chaperone
N/A
STUDY Pipeline
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A pipeline program was created with 213 students in 9th – 12th grade participating in academic and
counseling sessions at both NMSH and the Griffing Community Center.
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The academic sessions lasted anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes over a 6-month period.
Essentially they consisted of a lecture on the history of the city of North Miami including the CRA, as
well as their political and administrative structures. In addition, to test the students understanding of
the material presented pre and post lecture examinations were administered.
STUDY 2009 Pipeline Students Average Score
Number of
Students = 134
Academic Program
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SESSION FORMAT AND COURSE SCHEDULE
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PREPARATION AND DELIVERY OF CURRICULUM
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Curriculum design began on December 2008, and lasted through June 10, 2009, and was created such that most subjects/topics covered had
an explicit connection with the planning, operation and management of a city.
The STUDY implementation plan was characterized by the delivery of the academic curriculum throughout the period February 07 - July 30,
2009. The curriculum was subdivided around five basic themes:
 History of the City and the CRA
 Public Administration and Financing
 Research Methodology
 Infrastructure
 Urban Social Issues / Challenges
STUDY RESEARCH PROJECT
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The weekly Saturday program (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) starts with a 15-minute orientation followed by 1hr45mns session. At twelve noon, the
interns take a break for lunch. At 12:45 they return to their session until 1:45 pm, when they complete the daily evaluations.
The STUDY academic internship program also involved the interns in the production of research projects. Additionally, these activities gave
the interns an insight into issues and tasks involved in real-life projects. The project themes were Education, Youth Crime and Health.
The three groups presented the results of their research in a public forum on July 17, 2009.
TRIP TO SAVANNAH, GA AND TALLAHASSEE, FL (Tuesday, March 31 – Friday, April 2, 2009)
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
 Departed from North Miami Public Library to Savannah, GA
 Visited of the Haitian Monument in Downtown Savannah – Tour of Savannah
 Departed from Savannah, GA to Tallahassee, FL
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
 Session on Political System in Tallahassee by Rep. Ronald Brisé
 Tour of the State Capitol building
 Participated at the Miami Dade Days events; met with Governor Charlie Crist
Thursday, April 2, 2009
 Visit of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)
 Departed from Tallahassee to Miami
Field Trip Photos
STUDY Interns with Mayor Kevin Burns at the Miami Dade
Days, Paella Lunch Event, on April 1, in Tallahassee, FL.
STUDY Interns surrounding City Alderman Clifton Jones
(holding shirt) in front of Haitian Monument in Savannah, GA.
STUDY Interns with Governor Charlie Crist and Mayor Kevin
Burns in the Capitol Executive Hall.
STUDY Interns with Representative Ronald Brisé after his
welcoming session.
Photos by: Richard (Ricky) Preval
Interns On-site Assignments
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The process of locating host departments for the interns’ assignments began in January 2009 with a
massive letter campaign targeting 125 businesses and institutions in the county. Interns worked for a
4-week period from June 15 to July 10, 2009. Ultimately eight agencies/institutions were willing to
provide onsite work experience to the interns.
Institutions
North Miami Police Department
Interns
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Yonie Dorval
Mariana Osorio
Ania Pompilus
North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency / North Miami 1.
Community Planning & Development Department
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Lina Lubin
Rotchil Noel
Miami Dade County Fire Rescue Department
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Steve Alexis
Lynard Williams
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Herine Baron
Yetsania Flores
Islangia Leveille
Viotha Louis
Daphney Raphael
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Elizabeth Bellevue
Octania Therazin
Delices Will’Rod
Jennifer Therazin
Jackson Memorial Downtown Medical Center
Universal Medical Center, P.A. of Dr. Smith Joseph
Comprehensive Health Center, Inc. of Dr. Rudolph Moise
Global Solutions Agency, Inc.
The Law Office of Andre D. Pierre, P.A.
Luncheon & Award Ceremony
 The closing Research Presentation, Luncheon and Award ceremony was held on
July 17, 2009 at the Miami Shores Country Club.
 The key note speaker for the event was Mr. Alix Desulme, Clerk, City of North
Miami. Several high-level officials were present at the luncheon, including
Councilman Frantz Pierre, City of North Miami Beach; Mrs. Betsy Kaplan, former
School Board Member; Ms. Sherronda Daye, Commissioner Dorrin Rolle’s office;
Mrs. Joyce Pernicone, Director, North Miami Public Library; Mr. Tony E. Crapp,
Sr., Executive Director, NM CRA; Assistant Chief Karls Paul-Noel, Miami Dade
County Fire Rescue Department.
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All of the interns received Certificates of Achievement along with a facsimile check for
$1,000/ $1,100/for $1,200 for completing the program successfully.
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In addition, “Certificates of Appreciation” were presented to various individuals,
organizations and agencies for their contributions and support of the 2009 STUDY program.
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Outstanding Host Awards were presented to Jackson Memorial Downtown Medical Center,
North Miami Police Department, and Miami Dade Fire Department for special support of
the program.
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Finally, the Outstanding Instructor Award was given to Dr. Natacha Yacinthe, and
Outstanding Intern Awards to Jennifer Therazin (1st place), Mariana Osorio (2nd place),
Yonie Dorval (3rd place), and Christopher Brown (Honorable Mention).
Luncheon & Award Ceremony Photos
10th graders (L – R) Octania Therazin, Will'Rod Delices, Lina Lubin receiving their
Certificates of Achievement from Dr. Sylvan Jolibois, Project Director, Mr. Alix
Desulme, City Clerk of North Miami and Mr. Tony E. Crapp, Sr., CRA Executive
Director.
11th graders (L – R) Yetsania Flores, Rotchil Noel, Viotha Louis, Elizabeth Bellevue
receiving their Certificates of Achievement from Dr. Sylvan Jolibois, Project
Director, Mr. Alix Desulme, City Clerk of North Miami and Mr. Tony E. Crapp, Sr.,
CRA Executive Director.
12th graders (L – R) Mariana Osorio, Jennifer Therazin, Lynard Williams, Steve
Alexis, Yonie Dorval, Ania Pompilus, Herine Baron, Islangia Leveille, Daphney
Raphael receiving their Certificate of Achievements from Dr. Sylvan Jolibois,
Project Director, Mr. Alix Desulme, City Clerk of North Miami and Mr. Tony E.
Crapp, Sr., CRA Executive Director.
12th graders (L – R) Mariana Osorio, Jennifer Therazin, Lynard Williams, Steve
Alexis, Yonie Dorval, Ania Pompilus, Herine Baron, Islangia Leveille, Daphney
Raphael, Christopher Brown receiving their facsimile checks for $1,200.
Photos by: Gerard Hermantin
Luncheon & Award Ceremony Photos
(L-R) Mr. Alix Desulme ( City Clerk), Dr. Sylvan Jolibois (STUDY Director), and Mr.
Tony E. Crapp, Sr. (CRA Executive Director) awarding Certificates of Appreciation
to Ms. Guylene Berry, Chief Karls Paul-Noel, and Ms. Sherronda Daye.
Participants at the July 17, 2009, Research Presentation
and Award Luncheon, at Miami Shores Country Club.
(L-R) Mr. Alix Desulme ( City Clerk), Dr. Sylvan Jolibois (STUDY Director), and Mr.
Tony E. Crapp, Sr. (CRA Executive Director) awarding Certificates of Appreciation
to Ms. Sherronda Daye, Mrs. Betsy Kaplan, Dr. Berrin Tansel, Chief Karls PaulNoel, Mr. William Wallace IV and Marie Montpremier.
STUDY Project Director, Dr. Sylvan Jolibois, introducing
guest speaker, The Hon. Alix Desulme, City Clerk of North
Miami.
Dr. Natacha Yacinthe and her twin daughters receiving
Outstanding Instructor Award
Photos by: Gerard Hermantin
Follow-up Meeting
 On Saturday, July 18, 2009, a follow-up meeting was
scheduled for the interns and staff that had participated in
the STUDY. Four items were on the agenda:
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Discussion of the STUDY program.
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Discussion of the research presentations.
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Final exam designed to evaluate the interns’ understanding of the material
covered during the sessions.
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Finally, based on their academic school grade level, the interns were
presented with a cashiers check for $1,000/$1,100/$1,200 equivalent to the
sum earned for their monthly on-site internship.
Evaluation of Program Elements
 At the end of each academic session, interns were provided an evaluation form
in which they were to assess the day’s activities with respect to the following:
the instructors/guest speakers, the class sessions and the staff. The data
obtained was to serve as feedback for addressing immediate critical issues and
to assist us in improving the courses implemented in the STUDY program.
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95% interns either strongly agree or agree that the materials were clearly presented.
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94% said the instructors/guest speakers encouraged discussion.
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92% either strongly agree or agree that staff was attentive to their needs.
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83% of the interns who participated in the trip found the experience to be helpful.
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89% found it very interesting.
The interns also evaluated the STUDY program as a whole on several criteria.
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65% found the trip to be the most interesting part of the program.
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24% found the onsite internship was the most interesting.
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16 out the 17 graduates (94%) would recommend the program to their peers.
Conclusion
 For its first fully funded year, the STUDY Program can be considered as a success. It
introduced interns, who might otherwise not have the opportunity, to a potentially
rewarding academic experience.
 Specifically, the project was successful because:
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It serviced 241 North Miami Students.
It graduated 17 out 20 interns (85%).
It provided three outstanding research presentations delivered at a public forum.
It brought the interns to close interactions with public officials, including Governor Charlie Crist.
It received overwhelming support from major community agencies, both public and private.
The interns performed very well in their on-site assignments (all received maximum score of five in
their supervisor evaluations).
The fact that 16 out of the 17 graduates (94%) would recommend the STUDY Program to their peers.
The outstanding support receiving from city and county agencies as well as the private sector
companies.
 While challenges were faced, e.g., transport logistics, drop out ratio, the added
element of the interns working onsite, researching an issue and presenting their
results in a public forum, proved to be very successful. The project introduced
interns to the challenging opportunities in the urban planning arena while
offering them a trip to Savannah, GA and Tallahassee, FL.
Project Recommendations
Following the completion of the CRA STUDY 2009, the Advisory Committee and staff evaluated the
project. The following are the topics/possible improvements that were addressed:
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INTERN RECRUITMENT
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RESEARCH PROJECTS AND CURRICULUM
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This year in collaboration with Global Solutions Agency, Inc., led by Ms. Guylene Berry, JHS staff
advertised the program on radio for a two-month period.
A sophisticated pipeline was created, where hourly sessions were provided to 213 current 9 – 12th grades
students in order to create a pool of potential applicants.
A similar program will be implemented with the new Mourning Senior High School in 2009-2010.
Graduating interns will also be involved in the recruitment process.
The interns would have preferred if more time had been allocated to work on their projects. Next year, the
number of hours assigned for the (group) projects will increase.
Public speaking sessions will be added as part of the regular academic sessions to improve the curriculum.
ON SITE INTERNSHIPS
While the project has received support from key agencies; STUDY staff must continue to explore potential
partnerships with the North Miami private sector, the county and the State. Federal agencies based in the
county will also be approached.
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STUDY PROGRAM LOCATION
Some alternative location to FIU Biscayne Bay Campus will be pursued, e.g., Johnson and Wales and Barry
Universities.
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Committee should include representatives from Miami Dade College and Miami Dade County.
Acknowledgments
JHS & Associates, Inc. would like to acknowledge the contributions of various individuals and organizations which supported the STUDY goals.
We extend our sincere appreciation to:
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Mr. Kevin Burns, Mr. Michael R. Blynn, Mr. Jacques Despinosse, Mr. Scott Galvin, Mrs. Marie Erlande Steril, Mr. Jean R. Marcellus, Mr. Andre D. Pierre, CRA Board
Members
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Mr. Ronald Brisé, Ms. Yolly Roberson, Members, Florida House of Representatives
Mr. Dorrin D. Rolle, Miami Dade County Commissioner
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Mr. Gareth Mann, Ms. Joyce Oliver, Mr. Aldwyn Thomas, North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency
Ms. Ruby Hemingway – Adams, Miami Dade Transit
Mrs. Betsy Kaplan, Ret. School Board Member
Ms. Pamela Paultre, Office of Rep. Ronald Brisé
Ms. Sherronda Daye, Commissioner Dorrin Rolle office
Ms. Joyce Pernicone, North Miami Public Library
Dr. Pamela Smith, North Miami Senior High
Mr. Dan Lima, NM Community Development and Planning
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Mr. Wisler Pierre-Louis, North Miami Public Works Department
Ms. Guylene Berry, Global Solutions Agency, Inc.
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Dr. Marc A. Joseph, Dixie Medical Center - Dr. Smith Joseph, Universal Medical Center, P.A. - Dr. Rudolph Moise, Comprehensive Health Center, Inc.
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A sincere thank you is also sent to: Jackson Memorial Hospital, North Miami Police Department, Miami Dade County Fire Rescue Department for their wonderful support.
Finally, a heartfelt “Merci Beaucoup” is extended to our STUDY Advisory Committee Members:
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Mr. Ken Caban, Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc.
Dr. I. H. Campbell, Sixth Avenue Church of God
Mr. Tony E. Crapp, Sr., NM/Community Redevelopment Agency
Dr. Yvens Fievre, North Miami Senior High
Mr. John O’Brien, NM/Community Planning and Development
Ms. Diana Ospina, Transelco Corporation, Inc.
Dr. Lumane Pluviose-Claude, North Miami City Manager Office
Dr. Berrin Tansel, FIU – College of Engineering and Computing
Mr. William Wallace IV, Formerly with Biscayne Landing