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4 ROLE MODEL OF THE MONTH PAGE 10 7 2 11 www.thestudentauthority.com BROWARD GETS BACK TO BUSINESS We encourage local spending and investment in Broward businesses. Being a Supporter of Broward today means making a lasting impact on our local businesses and in the lives of hundreds of thousands of our neighbors, friends, children, grandparents, and generations to come. The 90-day campaign encourages ―Supporters of Broward‖ playfully nicknamed ―SOBs,‖ to eat, drink and shop locally while also taking safety precautions necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Never before has it been more important to come together to strengthen our local economy. Covid-19: Devalues the Existence of the Elder Population Miami, FL, - (PR.com)-- Amid a corona virus outbreak in the United States and across the world, Covid-19 does appear to affect seniors worse than younger generations as a whole. There is no question that our bodies do change over time. All the more reason to take very good care of our local senior population. Spring Break was attended by students from all over America, the event posed an excellent opportunity for the SARS-CoV-2 pathogen to extend to far-flung corners of the country and some are saying that Spring Breakers may have been a wave of super spreaders making our problem worse. However, senior citizens having to fight off or fortify their bodies from contracting Covid -19 isn‘t the only thing they are having to worry about. As each day goes by and more senior lives are claimed by the Covid- 19 virus, as the media reports, younger generations have begun to discriminate, demean and persecute our mature population, confusing age with doom ―Reactions by younger generations towards the Covid-19 virus are becoming discriminatory against someone‘s age. Comments such as ‗well he died because he was old‘ or ‗it‘s a an old per- son‘s disease‘ only desensitizes and devalues the worth of someone‘s life. Covid-19 has given rise to an already existing problem in our society, Ageism,‖ states Jenny Patricia, creator and founder of Ageless Chic Magazine movement. Resentment toward baby boomers online reached an all-time high with a simple, biting catchphrase used by Generation Z and millennial: \"OK, boomer\" further fueling the genera- tional gap with Peter Kuli \"OK Boomer\" music video that went viral on TikTok. Jaboukie Young-White, a 25 year old comedian that appears on Comedy Central The Daily Show hosted by Trevor Noah was introduced as the show‘s \"Senior Health expert\" during a segment on how to prevent the Coronavirus. Continued on Page 9

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE AUGUST 73 Our Choice is Love: We Love George Floyd, and We Denounce the Injustice Leveled Against Him To my Broward College students, Like me, I am sure that your hearts, minds, and time are captivated by the protests across our Country. Still, I humbly request your undi- vided attention, at a time of exceptionally divided emotions. I know that many of you feel anxiety, pain, and anger for the injustice and civil unrest our nation is experiencing; I feel it too. We hunger to find a way to make these feelings recede. I am grateful for each of you, and as we manage our difficult and sometimes conflicting emotions, I want you to know that Broward College is here for you, to ensure that each of you achieves the American Dream of equality. Ensuring quality educational access, regardless of wealth, regardless of gender, regardless of sexual orientation, regardless of lineage, re- gardless of nation of origin, and perhaps most pertinently today, regardless of race. Our College is known for uplifting individuals through- out our diverse community. We celebrate diversity each day among our 63,000 students and 5,000 employees, all of whom contribute to the wealth of our programs and the continued development of our community. We provide hope. That hope does not end with what we teach inside the classroom. That is why we have numerous and inclusive programs to support our beautifully diverse student body. Our role is to provide a safe, inclusive environment for everyone. Now more than ever, our commitment to this role is resolute. What we do is grounded in the love of something greater than ourselves. It is grounded in our love for you, the love of our community, the love of humanity. Like you, I collect various experiences and perspectives over time, and I learn from the collection. My collection yields optimism. I have immeasurable respect for the bravery on display every time a law enforcement officer wears his or her uniform. I have tremendous pride in our College’s Institute of Public Safety (IPS), which trains the law enforcement officers of Broward County: our IPS is the very best, and I feel safer because of the leadership of our IPS and its graduating cadets. I have had the pleasure of working with our campus safety officers for nearly ten years; a team that has displayed unyielding service to protect students and employees equally. Numerous officers have helped me personally in my times of need or duress. My very best friend of 25 years is a New York City Police Officer – I could not be prouder of him, and I trust him with my life. My collection of experiences also yields concerns. Whether I am leaving my home for a few days, or just a few minutes, I tightly hug every member of my family because I am convinced that my return is uncertain. Recently, in my own neighborhood, a message labeled “Urgent alert: Black guy roaming” circulated on a local social media site. I am still hesitant of jogging in the dark. When I do jog, I am sure to run the same route every day, reducing the likelihood that I appear to be “roaming” in my own neighborhood. In an abundance of caution, I al- ways jog with my identification. In my previous role as a Vice President at Broward College, while on a work-related drive I was pulled over in my car, and the first question from the officer was of my white female colleague in the front passenger seat, “Are you okay, ma’am?” After I was asked to get out of the car and step away, she was further questioned to ensure I was who I said I was. Perhaps most heart-wrenching for me personally, my four-year-old daughter asked me just yesterday, May 30, 2020, “Are black people still slaves?” I despise these conflicts of my existence, but I despise no one. While hate persists, it will not persist within me. Hate shall not persist within us. It is not possible to be both consumed with hate, and simultaneously be consumed with the love necessary to usher you towards the opportunities and lives you deserve. It is not possible to be consumed with hate, and simultaneously love each other the way we must to manifest our mission to serve you. Our choice is love. We love George Floyd, and we denounce the injustice leveled against him, and the countless others who have fallen to the same injustice. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Martin Luther King Jr. Students, you are the light, you are the love. Broward College loves all there is about you. We love your ethnicity, we love your gender, we love your sexual orientation, we love your religion, we love your age, we love every hue of your skin, and we love your race … we love everything about you, and we are here to support you. Gregory Adam Haile, J.D. President

BROWARD GETS BACK TO BUSINESS Bad Habits Tattoos 4342 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale 33308 www.badhabitstattoos.com Amaury born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Always and ever passion- ate in every aspect of art, Amaury started to pursuit his passion after High School as a Graphic Designer. Going from Editorial Design ( Newspaper, Magazine, Books & more ) to designing for Advertising Agencies, this always kept his passion for drawing alive but tat- tooing was his true calling. In 2004, Amaury, moved from his country of origin to Florida to focus on making a career out of tattooing and drawing. Making a living & earning his stripes over the years as a Tat- too Artist at numerous well known studios helped him develop his craft as the NOW Foun- der and Lead Artist of Bad Habits Tattooing Studio in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In sunny South Florida, Bad Habits Tattoo Studio is a creative space for artists to focus on their growth and self - motivated ideas. Reflecting all the ideals Amaury believes is needed to cultivate an environment that provides customers with a positive service experience. Sipe Chiropractic & Rehabilitation 2240 SW 71st Ter, Davie 33317 Dr. Matthew Sipe grew up in Memphis, TN. While there he participated in many sports including baseball, basketball, football, rugby and track and field. He found his pas- sion in track and field throwing the shot put and discus. In 2010, his efforts paid off and he earned himself a Division I scholarship to the University of Memphis for track and field where he threw the shot put, hammer and weight. While there he com- peted for 5 years, including a red-shirt season, and competed against some of the best athletes in the NCAA. Dr. Matthew Sipe has been surrounded by athletics since he was a child. Matt al- ways knew he wanted to give back to the athletic community in some way It was late in his collegiate career that he discov- ered chiropractic. It allowed him to move better, function better, and all around per- form better. He decided quite quickly that this was how he would give back. In 2015, Dr. Sipe began his journey at National University of Health Sciences in Pinellas Park, FL. While there he studied not only chiropractic, but also sports rehabilitative techniques, body mechanics, nutrition, and acupuncture. He moved to the South Florida region to be closer to his fiancée who is a West Palm Beach native and future optometrist for the area. www.sipechirorehab.com

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MOTHER DAUGHTER PRIMARY CARE BROWARD COUNTY, FL - My mother (Angella John) and I graduated simultaneously with our Masters of Nursing Degree from NSU‘s Family Nurse Practitioner program in August of 2015 and we were interviewed by a few local new stations at our graduation. During those interviews when asked what our future plans were, we said that we wanted to open a primary care medical practice. Fast forward to 4 years later this is exactly what we‘re doing. We made this decision in late (November ) 2018. We truly trust and feel that the many years of being registered nurses (mom 15 years, me 7 years), in addition to our experience as Family Nurse Practitioners for the past 4 years has prepared us and cultivated a richness of experience that will help us provide the best primary preventative medical care for our patients. We decided to put that trust to good use when we noticed an especially underserved pocket of Ft. Lauder- dale. Mom and I had been blessed with so much, and getting to see each other beam from the stage on graduation day was only part of it. We felt it was high-time we gave back and seeing the need we did brought us to a realization: if we could graduate as Mother & Daughter, then we could help our community in the same way. The name of our business commemorates that November 2018 resolution, and our open- ing day for its one-year anniversary was on11/29/2019 We specialize in Adult Primary Care and we care for the following patients: walk-ins, chronic disease management, annual wellness exams, geriatric medicine, aesthetics (Botox and Dermal Fillers), Department of Transportation Physicals, and we have Access Services on site. We are most proud of how far we‘ve come and refuse to give up on our dream of caring for our family and our community. What makes us different is that we are a Mother Daughter team who have been RNs together, we‘ve worked together, we‘ve studied together through school and now we‘re opening our medical practice together and share so much compassion for our patients and our community. We‘re happy to be here. Introducing: The Mother Daughter Primary Care Health Club aka MDPC Health Club. It‘s for people who don‘t have access to healthcare or who don‘t have any insurance, for $45/month (this gets you annual labwork for $35) or $495/ year (this includes annual labwork) and we also compile a list for our members for low cost prescriptions! We want everyone to have access to a pri- mary care provider who lives in our community! The Health Club launches on March 2nd 2020. Our website is www.motherdaughterpc.com. Our Instagram is @motherdaughterpc. Our Facebook is: Mother Daughter Primary Care. We also do department of transportation (DOT) physicals. We also offer a line of aesthetic services (which includes Botox, Dermal Fillers, PRP, Mesotherapy, Weightloss injections which are or mic injections) www.motherdaughterpc.com Tobacco Users Turn to CBD in Search of an Indicative Substitute NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- While the CBD market is still relatively new in many re- gions of the world, it has already experienced dramatic innovations over the past few years. The U.S. passed the Farm Bill in late 2018, which legalized the commercialization of hemp-derived CBD products and catalyzed the market. Entrepreneurs then began to develop new methods of consumption of CBD-based products, such as concentrates, extracts, edibles, beverages, tinctures and cigarettes. Overall, CBD became popular as more researchers began confirming that it offers a number of therapeutic benefits. For instance, researchers noted that CBD can alleviate minor medical conditions such as headaches or soreness as well as potentially suppress symptoms associated with se- vere conditions such as cancer, epilepsy, Alzheimer's, and chronic pain. As a result, the global hemp market is projected to grow by 23.1% during the forecast period between 2019 and 2025, according to data compiled by QYR Consulting. TAAT Lifestyle & Well- ness Ltd. Perhaps not surprisingly, hemp and CBD products are potentially stealing market share from other markets, such as tobacco for example. According to data provided by the Brightfield Group and published by Hemp Industry Daily, a survey of more than 5,000 CBD users in the U.S. reveals that 24% have used it to help quit smoking and quitters are often replacing cigarettes with either smokable hemp or vaping. And, 41% of quitters have entirely replaced tobacco with hemp CBD. \"It's not going to be addictive. A lot of the problems we have with tobacco is if you smoke enough of it and you're pre- disposed, you're not going to stop. That's unlikely to happen with hemp since there's nothing in hemp that we're aware of that makes people dependent,\" Dr. Jordan Tishler, a medical expert at Green Flower Media and the President of the Association of Canna- bis Specialists explained to FOX Business. \"If you asked me would I rather have my teen smoke hemp, smoke tobacco or vape a Juul, I'd rather have her do none of the above, but the hemp cigarette seems like the least dangerous of the three because it has no nicotine.\" Check out CBD Healing House for all your CBD needs they have a wide selection and Online Ordering: www.cbdhealinghouse.com

FRONT COVER CONT AUGUST 79 Covid-19 Devalues the Existence of the Elder Population Continued from Cover ―Jaboukie stereotyped and belittled the mature population making statements such as ‗So first of all Trevor there is no need to panic except for old people‘ and ‗Kiss your old ass goodbye old man‘ punch lines that received laughter from a live studio audience. We need to be very careful during these uncertain times to not associate the Covid-19 as an old age illness because it is not. Instead we need to understand that the virus does not discriminate against a person‘s age but instead affects greatly those with weaker immune systems and underlying health conditions which can af- fect any one of us at any age. To just assume that those who are 60 years and older are ‗doomed‘ is incorrect and discriminatory. Let‘s try to be a little more sensitive and careful in how we choose to define the virus and the damaging emotional and psychological distress we can be causing our more mature population by singling them out and out casting them solely based on their age. Increasing social media likes and getting laughs on account of our senior com- munity devalues their self-worth and disrespects a generation of individuals who have accomplished and contributed so much. It all comes down to showing a little more sensitivity and respect among one another. Derogatory comments by Millenni- als and GenZ populations espe- cially in the mist of the Cororo- navirus outbreak unfortunately de- picts the image of our senior members of our society as ex- pendable, unworthy, undervalued and unaccounted for,‖ added Jenny Patrizia, founder of Ageless Chic Magazine. ―We each have a responsibility during these difficult and worrisome times to be careful to not label, discard or define a certain generation as unworthy just because of their age.‖ Al Otero, President of the Global Trade Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the 100 Successful Women in Business Conference & Expo congratulated Patrizia for hav- ing been selected to receive an Award during this year‘s ceremony that was held on March 28, 2020. ―We recognize Jenny Patrizia‘s efforts and great work with Ageless Chic Magazine, and the movement against ageism. As the population grows older Ageless Chic Magazine‘s efforts are very important to inspire and motivate and recog- nize amazing individuals that do not let their age stop them from being active an pro- ductive,‖ states Otero. Ageless Chic Magazine, created and founded by Jenny Patrizia, is the first empower- ing magazine movement for the baby boomer population who simply refuse to see themselves the way the rest of society expects them to act and be seen as, old and frail. Fashion has a way of shaping societal standards. Mature women and men today are active, vibrant, productive, active and modern independent members of society - increasingly embracing their age. At Ageless Chic, they believe Aging Is the New Black and Patrizia, though her vast working experience within senior communities has be- come an advocate for the rights of the senior population and has taken it upon herself and those who support her mission to disrupt the stigma of how seniors are portrayed through empowerment while fighting against ageism.

BROWARD COLLEGE CLOSES ACHIEVEMENT GAPS FOR BLACK AND PELL- ELIGIBLE STUDENTS THROUGH FOCUS ON QUALITY TEACHING Course Completion Gap Closed for Black Students and Gap in Passing Courses Closed for Pell-Eligible Students Taught by ACUE-Credentialed Faculty at Broward College New York NY and Ft. Lauderdale, FL (June 25, 2020) — The Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) and Broward Col- lege (Broward) today announced the results of a new study that finds students were more likely to complete and pass their courses when taught by ACUE-credentialed faculty, with the impact being significantly larger on achievement outcomes for Black and low- income students. The research conducted over the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 academic years indicated that an additional 282 students completed their courses than would have otherwise when controlling for stu- dent demographics and other factors. Similarly, researchers found that an additional 435 students passed their courses than would have otherwise. Among Pell-eligible students, the gap in passing rates was eliminated and more significant impacts were seen on course completion rates (compared to students not Pell-eligible). For Black students, the gap in course completion closed and the gap in passing rates was cut in half compared to White students. At Broward College, two cohorts of faculty completed the ACUE course in Effective Teaching Practices during the 2017–2018 academic year, and three addi- tional cohorts of faculty com- pleted the ACUE course during the 2018–2019 academic year. Course outcomes were analyzed for the 42,777 non-unique enroll- ments of students taught by the faculty in the first set of cohorts, and 56,022 non-unique enrollments of students taught by the faculty in the second set of cohorts, along with all enrollments from sections of the same courses that were taught by non-credentialed instructors. Both sets of analyses found that course completion and passing improved more for students of ACUE-credentialed faculty compared to students in matched sections. In addition: Among the first set (2017–2018) of ACUE-credentialed faculty cohorts studied, the gap in likelihood of passing courses between Pell-eligible and non-Pell-eligible stu- dents was eliminated. Among the second set (2018–2019) of ACUE credentialed faculty cohorts stud- ied, the gap in likelihood of completing courses between Black and White students was eliminated. \"These results show the value of addressing equity issues among our stu- dents and providing our faculty with the right tools and practices to serve them,\" said Dr. Marielena DeSanctis, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs and Student Services, Broward College. \"Removing barri- ers to post-secondary completion remains one of our highest priorities. This partnership with ACUE is one way we are creating a pathway to academic success for all of our students regardless of age, gender, race, or financial status.\" Nearly 200 Broward College faculty have participated in ACUE‘s faculty de- velopment programs in evidence-based teaching practices, for the class- room and online environment, proven to improve student achievement and close equity gaps. ―We are grateful for our partnership with Broward College and are motivated by the tremendous impact a great teacher can have on the lives of stu- dents,‖ said Susan Cates, CEO of ACUE. \"ACUE‘s curriculum is directly aligned with inclusive teaching principles that positively impact all students and create learning environments where every student is welcomed, valued, and supported. Research demonstrates time and again that quality teaching with evidence-based practices significantly improves measures of student achievement and closes equity gaps for students of color, Pell-eligible stu- dents, and others who are underserved.‖ In addition to the May 2020 research, ACUE also published research in May 2018 based on Broward student feedback on faculty who completed the ACUE course. Survey results indicated stronger implementation of teaching approaches associated with higher levels of student engagement, persis- tence, and learning. Students were also more likely to recommend their in- structor to a friend and had a better experience in the course taught by an ACUE-credentialed faculty member compared to others they‘ve taken.

REAL NEWS AUGUST 7 11 SOUTH FLORIDA REAL ROLE MODELS OF THE MONTH SOUTH FLORIDA REAL ROLE MODEL OF THE MONTH: DR. JAFFUS HARDRICK FMU PRESIDENT FMU Press Release Miami Gardens, FL - As Florida Memorial University (FMU) celebrates 140 years of service in higher education, FMU‘s Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Jaffus Hardrick as its 14th president, effective immediately. The board originally tapped Hardrick to serve as interim president in July 2018. Dur- ing the institution‘s annual Founders‘ Day observance, Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver G. Gilbert, III boldly declared, ―Something is happening at Florida Memo- rial University. There is new energy and it is exciting.‖ The same sentiments have been shared by many key leaders throughout South Florida and the coun- try. Many have expressed support for and have endorsed Hardrick as the right leader for FMU. \"Dr. Hardrick is an ambitious and visionary leader who has demonstrated a commitment to student success and academic excellence throughout his career,\" said Attorney JoLinda Herring, chair of FMU‘s Board of Trustees. \"He brings a wealth of experience and we want to continue the mo- mentum. It is truly a new day at FMU.‖ An award-winning academic executive, Hardrick comes to South Florida's only historically Black university with more than twenty years of experience in higher education. He worked for more FMU‘s Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Jaffus Hardrick as the university‗s 14th president. than ten years at Florida Interna- tional University (FIU) where he served as vice provost for Access and Success and vice president of Human Resources. Under Hardrick‘s leadership, FIU earned national recognition from Forbes, Fortune, and the Chronicle of Higher Education, among other organizations. Prior to FMU, he worked at Baylor Uni- versity for twelve years serving as assistant provost for Academic Affairs and vice president of Human Resources. Since assuming the presidency, Hardrick has promoted five strategic focus areas for FMU: Student Success, Operational Excellence, Financial Solvency, Academic Quality, and Relationship Develop- ment. Hardrick identified these as key areas that will drive FMU‘s success into the future. ―I thank God for the opportunity to serve and lead FMU to the next level of academic excellence and national prominence. Under my leadership, FMU will be fully integrated into the greater community and focus on preparing students to compete in the global marketplace, transition to rigorous graduate and professional schools, or develop their own enterprises,‖ President Hardrick said. ―Our five strategic principles will help us continue to transform ourselves and our community.‖ ―A healthy and prosperous FMU is good for our diverse study body and great for this community. We cannot do this work alone. I am inviting the entire community to support our students and help us close the resource gaps that create barriers to graduation.”

Broward College Ranked as One of Florida’s Safest Colleges FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - A new study conducted by SafeHome has identified Broward College as having the safest campuses in the State of Florida. In its 2020 report on the safety of some of the largest public and private colleges and universities across the United States, SafeHome.org recognized Broward College as hav- ing the lowest violent-crime rate per 1,000 students in Florida and one of the lowest nationwide from among 500 institutions. According to data, published in 2017 from the United States De- partment of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Department of Education, Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 have the highest violent and serious violent vic- timization rates. This age range represents many students enrolled in higher education institutions, where crime is also a concern. While few higher education campuses are free of any violence, Broward College has a state-of-the-art Security Operations Center which stays open 24 hours, seven days a week, to ensure the Col- lege is prepared for any emergency. The College focuses on hav- ing routine patrols of campus buildings by Campus Safety Officers, properly maintaining facilities and security systems, as well as put- ting in place emergency call boxes across its campuses. \"Our team of experts works closely with local law enforcement to con- tinuously improve policies and procedures,\" said Grant Gundle, associate vice president of Safety, Security, and Emergency Pre- paredness. \"But safety is not simply about what we do, it is a col- lege-wide effort, and all stakeholders must get involved. We share what we learn with our students and employees through presentations, seminars, and other events that teach them how to prepare and respond when necessary.\"