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Meeting Information
Meetings will occur four (4) times per year. Everyone
in attendance at the November 13, 2006, inaugural
meeting and all persons who expressed an interest in
becoming members of the Council will be notified of the
next regular meeting. The notification will include
date, time, place, and a proposed agenda.
Meeting Dates:
- February 7, 2012
- May 8, 2012
- August 7, 2012
- November 6, 2012
All meetings take place in the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Board Room, 4th floor of the Wachovia Building
Previous Speakers:
- Cal Jackson, a Senior Diversity Practitioner at Blue Cross Blue Shield
of FL. Mr. Jackson will discuss the “Pet Syndrome” theory. The
premise is based on dominate and subordinate positions which
exist in our society. As well as discuss the Syndrome’s impact
on educators, parents and students in Duval County.
- Emily
Rokosch, Director of Student Support Services and Community
Relations with JASMYN. Ms. Rokosch spoke about programs
specifically designed to support high school students and about
resources available to help school administrators, counselors
and teachers combat bullying and create a safe environment for
all students.
- Melissa Witmeier, Director with Adolescent
Suicide Awareness & Prevention (A.S.A.P.) and Cheryll Hall, DCPS
Health Education, presented QPR Suicide Prevention Training.
Participants learned how to recognize the warning signs of
suicide and how to get help.
- Dr. Eddie Collins, retired professor from UNF. Dr. Collins led a workshop designed to engage individuals from the perspective of Invitational Education - a theory that centers on four guiding principles: respect, trust, optimism and intentionality.
- Bailey Cato, a program director with Teach For America. Ms. Cato discussed Teach For America and its commitment to strengthening our efforts to promote diversity and understanding, helping our students attain academic success, and creating a safe and supportive learning environment for our students.
- Charlene Taylor-Hill, Executive Director of the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission. Ms. Taylor-Hill conducted a mock Study Circle Dialogue that allows open and honest discussion about racism and race/ethnic relations
- Lisa Buggs, the Director of Community Outreach for the Jacksonville Children's Commission. Ms. Buggs addressed the disparities in lifestyles, opportunities and outcomes for children of different races living in Jacksonville.
- Ben Warner, the Deputy Director of the Jacksonville Community Council Inc. (JCCI). Mr. Warner discussed the current status of race relations in our schools and community.
- Cal Jackson, a Senior Diversity Practitioner at Blue Cross Blue Shield of FL. Mr. Jackson provided information on how to attain and retain the best employees of all ages, and also better understand our ever-changing student body.
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