A Publication of Florida Community College at Jacksonville Reading, ’riting, ’rithmetic and recipes up literacy skills New class cooks “It is good,’ ’ one woman said as she tasted a bite of raw, peeled broccoli stalk. Several heads nodded in agree- ment as the plate was passed around the table. “It’s like a bite of sweet celery,” emphasized the instructor, Den— nis Stewart. “We use up everything when we cook.” “For goodness sakes,” said another woman, when Stewart described a minced garlic and cheese sandwich, tas— ty, good for warding off head colds, and an economical way to fill a hot dog bun. “It also helps you get to sleep,” he said of the garlic. The students are involved in an in— novative Adult Basic Education class developed and coordinated through FCC]. Through a nontraditional teaching strategy, the “Reading, ’Riting, ’Rithmetic and Recipes” course is designed to enhance the education of ABE students academically, nutritional— ly and economically. “This program serves the needs of primarily low income adults who need literacy training to also learn to plan and prepare nutritious, attractive and healthy meals on a low—cost budget,” said Bob Wofford, program director. “This class is really turning students on.” Stewart agrees. “Before some of these students came to the class, they said to themselves, ‘He can’t teach me anything.’ Now they can’t wait to get to class.” Stewart serves as a resource person for the course which is offered at six senior citizen nutrition centers in Jacksonville. The first classes were offered in Oc— tober, and approximately 150 women and men are enrolled this winter. The grant—funded program is scheduled to last through June. Stewart’s students benefit from the class in various ways. “The students have a better understanding of how they should change their eating habits to feel better. They enjoy the instruc— tional part. I’m able to give them natural cooking tips that tie in to their age group.” ’ All of his students are senior citizens and most of them have special con— siderations, such as high blood pressure, insomnia or diabetes. “This course gives them a creative way to follow doctor’s orders and prepare healthy meals.” In addition to changes in food preparation, Stewart sees his students’ mental attention span and verbal skills improving. Stewart also benefits from the ex— perience. “I learn from them. They learn from me. They tell me a lot of folklore [such as cooking tips] handed down from their parents and grand— parents.” The program was developed as a team effort by Wofford, assistant dean of the ABE department, advisor Deborah Bell, curriculum developer Sara Lovetter, and Stewart. FCCJ’s Open Campus TV production team of Steve McNally, Jon Koob, Mark Abbott and Ed Coker created nine instructional cooking videos to be used in the package, to be run in- dependently (such as on the FCC] channel), and to be made available for statewide distribution. FCC] worked with the city’s Human Services department, Senior Services Black History Month showcases art, A variety of activities are planned for FCCJ’s annual celebration of Black History Month. This year’s theme reflects the national theme, “Weaving the Fabric of Freedom: A Global Assessment.” Among'the more than 40 scheduled events are an unveiling of Jacksonville’s first Black History Calendar; art ex— hibits and festivals; a national teleconference entitled “Beyond The Dream: A Celebration of Black History”; A Women’s Information Ex— change luncheon featuring readings about black writers; panel discussions on blacks in politics, education, medicine and business; and an African Culture Operatic to include ancient spirituals, Afro chants, Negro spirituals and chamber music. The Black History Calendar is a joint effort between FCC] and the Northwest Community Relations Team of Southern Bell. To obtain a calendar, call Dr. Brenda Simmons at 632-3126. Pennsylvania Congressman Bill Gray is scheduled to speak at the third an— nual Minority Scholarship Banquet, Fri— day, Feb. 17, p.m., at the Omni/Jacksonville Hotel. The banquet is $25 per person and proceeds benefit black students from the Jacksonville area through minority scholarships at FCC]. Tickets are available at all Stu— dent Activities offices. Gray is the 1989 chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and was the 1988 chairman of the House Budget Committee. He has been a leading spokesman on African policy and authored the House version of the Anti-Apartheid Act of 1985. In conjunction with the month—long celebration, FCC] is sponsoring the Fourth Annual James Weldon Johnson Essay Contest. Participation is open to current FCC] students, to under- graduate students at local accredited col— leges or universities, and to currently enrolled high school students in Duval or Nassau County. The entry deadline is Feb. 8, p.m. Winners will be notified Feb. 13 and awards will be presented Feb. 17 at the Minority Scholarship Banquet. For more infor- Dennis Stewart, aka “Mr. Natural,” serves up cook— ing ideas and health tips to ABE students in an in— novative class that is designed to stimulate their minds and appetites. division and Recreation department to bring the program to the nutrition centers. A portion of the program focuses on diet—related diseases and what can be done to treat or control the conditions through diet and food preparations. Food preparation also includes dif— ferent methods of cooking, such as “wok cooking,” cooking in safflower and peanut oil for low cholesterol diets, and the use of various spices and com— binations of ingredients to flavor foods instead of adding pork, salt or other elements that contribute to hypertension. Students also learn kitchen safety and hygiene. During the term, Stewart asks the students to write down their own favorite recipes, which will be incor— porated into the curriculum. “That will be your term paper,” Stewart said, smil‘ ing. “You’ve got everything in a recipe INSIDE Nursing reports record enrollment. . . .2 W0 m e n’ s basketball wins premier tournament . . .3 — reading, writing and arithmetic Investing [calculating measurements].” in the For more information, call Dennis future Stewart at 766—6704. generation . . . .4 music, politics mation about the essay contest, please call Professor Geraldine Smith, 387—8179; or Dr. Brenda Simmons, assistant dean for Student Affairs, 632—3126. In honor of the rich and eventful history of blacks in Jacksonville, FCC] is presenting a continuing education “mini—course” in conjunction with Black History Month. The class meets Tuesdays, Feb. 7 — 28, 6 to 8 p.m., at Downtown Campus, Room 1147, 101 W State St. The cost is $10 and covers the cost of the concluding activity, a field trip to Kingsley Plantation. Registration is available at the first class. For more information, call 633-8131. In a cooperative effort between the College and WTLV TV—12, FCC] students researched and interviewed several couples for “12 Shares a Dream,” brief segments highlighting contemporary black leadership on Florida’s First Coast. Apart from the banquet and the “mini-course,” all activities are free and open to the public. Bill Gray , OCR Text: A Publication of Florida Community College at Jacksonville Reading, ’riting, ’rithmetic and recipes up literacy skills New class cooks “It is good,’ ’ one woman said as she tasted a bite of raw, peeled broccoli stalk. Several heads nodded in agree- ment as the plate was passed around the table. “It’s like a bite of sweet celery,” emphasized the instructor, Den— nis Stewart. “We use up everything when we cook.” “For goodness sakes,” said another woman, when Stewart described a minced garlic and cheese sandwich, tas— ty, good for warding off head colds, and an economical way to fill a hot dog bun. “It also helps you get to sleep,” he said of the garlic. The students are involved in an in— novative Adult Basic Education class developed and coordinated through FCC]. Through a nontraditional teaching strategy, the “Reading, ’Riting, ’Rithmetic and Recipes” course is designed to enhance the education of ABE students academically, nutritional— ly and economically. “This program serves the needs of primarily low income adults who need literacy training to also learn to plan and prepare nutritious, attractive and healthy meals on a low—cost budget,” said Bob Wofford, program director. “This class is really turning students on.” Stewart agrees. “Before some of these students came to the class, they said to themselves, ‘He can’t teach me anything.’ Now they can’t wait to get to class.” Stewart serves as a resource person for the course which is offered at six senior citizen nutrition centers in Jacksonville. The first classes were offered in Oc— tober, and approximately 150 women and men are enrolled this winter. The grant—funded program is scheduled to last through June. Stewart’s students benefit from the class in various ways. “The students have a better understanding of how they should change their eating habits to feel better. They enjoy the instruc— tional part. I’m able to give them natural cooking tips that tie in to their age group.” ’ All of his students are senior citizens and most of them have special con— siderations, such as high blood pressure, insomnia or diabetes. “This course gives them a creative way to follow doctor’s orders and prepare healthy meals.” In addition to changes in food preparation, Stewart sees his students’ mental attention span and verbal skills improving. Stewart also benefits from the ex— perience. “I learn from them. They learn from me. They tell me a lot of folklore [such as cooking tips] handed down from their parents and grand— parents.” The program was developed as a team effort by Wofford, assistant dean of the ABE department, advisor Deborah Bell, curriculum developer Sara Lovetter, and Stewart. FCCJ’s Open Campus TV production team of Steve McNally, Jon Koob, Mark Abbott and Ed Coker created nine instructional cooking videos to be used in the package, to be run in- dependently (such as on the FCC] channel), and to be made available for statewide distribution. FCC] worked with the city’s Human Services department, Senior Services Black History Month showcases art, A variety of activities are planned for FCCJ’s annual celebration of Black History Month. This year’s theme reflects the national theme, “Weaving the Fabric of Freedom: A Global Assessment.” Among'the more than 40 scheduled events are an unveiling of Jacksonville’s first Black History Calendar; art ex— hibits and festivals; a national teleconference entitled “Beyond The Dream: A Celebration of Black History”; A Women’s Information Ex— change luncheon featuring readings about black writers; panel discussions on blacks in politics, education, medicine and business; and an African Culture Operatic to include ancient spirituals, Afro chants, Negro spirituals and chamber music. The Black History Calendar is a joint effort between FCC] and the Northwest Community Relations Team of Southern Bell. To obtain a calendar, call Dr. Brenda Simmons at 632-3126. Pennsylvania Congressman Bill Gray is scheduled to speak at the third an— nual Minority Scholarship Banquet, Fri— day, Feb. 17, p.m., at the Omni/Jacksonville Hotel. The banquet is $25 per person and proceeds benefit black students from the Jacksonville area through minority scholarships at FCC]. Tickets are available at all Stu— dent Activities offices. Gray is the 1989 chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and was the 1988 chairman of the House Budget Committee. He has been a leading spokesman on African policy and authored the House version of the Anti-Apartheid Act of 1985. In conjunction with the month—long celebration, FCC] is sponsoring the Fourth Annual James Weldon Johnson Essay Contest. Participation is open to current FCC] students, to under- graduate students at local accredited col— leges or universities, and to currently enrolled high school students in Duval or Nassau County. The entry deadline is Feb. 8, p.m. Winners will be notified Feb. 13 and awards will be presented Feb. 17 at the Minority Scholarship Banquet. For more infor- Dennis Stewart, aka “Mr. Natural,” serves up cook— ing ideas and health tips to ABE students in an in— novative class that is designed to stimulate their minds and appetites. division and Recreation department to bring the program to the nutrition centers. A portion of the program focuses on diet—related diseases and what can be done to treat or control the conditions through diet and food preparations. Food preparation also includes dif— ferent methods of cooking, such as “wok cooking,” cooking in safflower and peanut oil for low cholesterol diets, and the use of various spices and com— binations of ingredients to flavor foods instead of adding pork, salt or other elements that contribute to hypertension. Students also learn kitchen safety and hygiene. During the term, Stewart asks the students to write down their own favorite recipes, which will be incor— porated into the curriculum. “That will be your term paper,” Stewart said, smil‘ ing. “You’ve got everything in a recipe INSIDE Nursing reports record enrollment. . . .2 W0 m e n’ s basketball wins premier tournament . . .3 — reading, writing and arithmetic Investing [calculating measurements].” in the For more information, call Dennis future Stewart at 766—6704. generation . . . .4 music, politics mation about the essay contest, please call Professor Geraldine Smith, 387—8179; or Dr. Brenda Simmons, assistant dean for Student Affairs, 632—3126. In honor of the rich and eventful history of blacks in Jacksonville, FCC] is presenting a continuing education “mini—course” in conjunction with Black History Month. The class meets Tuesdays, Feb. 7 — 28, 6 to 8 p.m., at Downtown Campus, Room 1147, 101 W State St. The cost is $10 and covers the cost of the concluding activity, a field trip to Kingsley Plantation. Registration is available at the first class. For more information, call 633-8131. In a cooperative effort between the College and WTLV TV—12, FCC] students researched and interviewed several couples for “12 Shares a Dream,” brief segments highlighting contemporary black leadership on Florida’s First Coast. Apart from the banquet and the “mini-course,” all activities are free and open to the public. Bill Gray , Z ArchiveInABox,JAX,Outlook Newsletter,Outlook Newsletter 04-05,February 1989,P01 (2).tif, P01 (2).tif