2007-2008
s.t.u.d.y Academic
internship program
Outline
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Introduction
STUDY Advisory Committee
STUDY Objectives
Interns Application and Selection
Demographic Summary
Program Instructors, Staff and Contributors
Academic Program
Luncheon & Award Ceremony
Follow-up Meeting and Outreach Visit
Evaluation of Program Elements
STUDY Project Budget
Conclusion
Project Recommendations
Introduction
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The STUDY provides six (6) North Miami Senior High (NMSH) school
students an enriching academic-work experience internship.
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Focus on urban economic development and city and regional planning.
The project’s activities support the North Miami Community
Redevelopment Agency’s (CRA) mission of investing in the socioeconomic development of the community.
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JHS & Associates and Miami Dade Public Schools (MDPS) designed and
delivered a curriculum that underlines the challenges faced by
municipalities; topics such as urban revitalization, safety, infrastructure,
education and health, as well as public financing were presented to
interns.
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Each intern was required to commit to a specific research topic, and
under staff supervision, prepare a professional quality report and present
it to the public.
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Relevant urban planning issues were analyzed through instructors, staff
and guest speakers’ lectures, workshops, field visits, and an urban
planning research project.
STUDY Advisory Committee
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The STUDY Advisory Committee provides guidance to the project. Its
main responsibilities are as follows:
– 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.
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The STUDY Advisory Committee Members
Mr. Ken Caban
Mr. Tony E. Crapp, Sr.
Ms. Valerie Ménard
Mr. John O’Brien
Ms. Diana Ospina
Camp Dresser & McKee Inc.
North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency
North Miami Police Department
North Miami Community Planning and Development
Transelco Corporation, Inc.
STUDY Objectives
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The STUDY 2008 project focuses on motivating and increasing the
analytical skills of six (6) high school interns of primarily
economically disadvantaged backgrounds for potential college or
vocational studies in the field of urban planning and development.
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The STUDY outreach out to a broad spectrum of interns
encompassing various levels of academic skills.
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The STUDY introduces interns, who might otherwise not have the
opportunity, to a potentially rewarding academic experience.
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The STUDY interns are 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
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Interns were selected from North Miami Senior High School (NMSH)
based on the following qualifications:
* Applicants must:
1. Be in the 12th grade for the 2007-2008 school year.
2. Have completed or be qualified to enroll in Algebra for the 2007-2008 school year.
3. Have cumulative grade point average 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (minimum).
4. Have an interest in Engineering, Science, Business, Law, Architecture, Criminal
Justice, Health, Education or Technology base career.
5. Provide one letter of recommendation from a Teacher or a Counselor.
6. 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.
7. Submit most recent transcript.
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A total of nine (9) students applied for the internships.
STUDY 2008 Applicants
School: North Miami Senior High School
Principal: Mr. Carnell A. White
Address: 800 NE 137th Street
North Miami, FL 33161
Phone: 305-891-6590
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Alexandra Bien-Aime
Marline Charles
Maryse Gervais
Bianca Alejandra Graham
Nicole Pierre
Maryann Melessa Rattigan
Arianna Lissa Sherry
Nancy Tiday
Patrice Takiera Virgile
Graduating Interns Profile
Nancy Tiday is a ‘08 graduate of NMSH School. She
will be attending Florida Atlantic University in the
fall. She plans on obtaining an MD in pediatrics.
Maryse Gervais is a ‘08 graduate of NMSH School.
She will be attending Alabama State University and
will pursue a degree in criminal justice.
Patrice Virgile is a ‘08 graduate of NMSH School.
She will be attending Florida State University and
will pursue a degree in criminal justice
Arianna Sherry is a ‘08 graduate of NMSH School. She was
planning on attending Alabama State University, but after the
internship program she decided to stay in North Miami and will
be attending Barry University to pursue a degree in pre-med.
Program Instructors & Contributors
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The JHS STUDY Program focuses on the intersection or overlapping of urban planning, politics, geography,
technology and the social environment. The staff members who contributed to the curriculum design and/or
delivery and/or evaluation were from a variety of fields and expertise among which, psychology, human
resources, sociology, science, organizational management, urban planning and engineering. In addition, sessions
were also held by the Honorable Ronald Brisé and the Honorable Yolly Roberson, Members, Florida House of
Representatives and by Mr. Tony E. Crapp, CRA Executive Director.
Name
Dr. Sylvan C. Jolibois, Jr.
Mr. Sankaran Nair
Dr. Jose Guerrier
Dr. Ilene Payne
Title
Project Director/Lecturer
Lecturer
Quality Control
Professional Development
Ms. Myrline Aristil
Lecturer
Mr. Sony Ambroise
Lecturer
Mr. Bertin Semelfort
Ms. Lydie Cherilus
Ms. Rosemond Clairsaint
Intern Counselor
Graduate Intern Assistant
Intern Supervisor
Representative Ronald Brisé
Guest Speaker
Representative Yolly Roberson
Guest Speaker
Ms. Maxine Calloway
Guest Speaker
Ms. Valérie Ménard
Guest Speaker
Mr. Tony E. Crapp Sr.
Guest Speaker
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 March 3, 2008, and lasted through July 15, 2008. The STUDY’s theme was Sustainability
and Urban Planning.
The STUDY implementation plan was characterized by the delivery of the academic curriculum throughout the
period May 14 - July 31, 2008. The curriculum was subdivided around four basic themes:
• History of the City and the CRA
• Public Administration and Financing
• Environmental issues and the Green Movement
• Infrastructure (Transportation), Energy and Water) and Housing
STUDY RESEARCH PROJECT
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The weekly program starts with a 15-minute orientation followed by a two hours and forty five (2:45hr) minutes
session. At five forty five (5:45) PM, the interns completed the daily evaluations and the day’s activities were over at
six (6:00) PM.
The STUDY academic internship program also involved the interns in the production of a research project. Additionally, these
activities gave the interns an insight into issues and tasks involved in real-life projects. The project theme was Sustainable
Development in North Miami. The key questions to be investigated were consumption of energy, water and housing.
The group presented the results of their research in a public forum, in front of experts in the field on Friday, August 1, 2008.
TRIP TO TALLAHASSEE, FL
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Wednesday June 11-13, 2008
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Departed from NMSH to Tallahassee, Fl
Thursday June 12, 2008
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Visit of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU).
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Tour of the State capitol building
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Presentation on Urban Growth Management by Mrs. Barbara Hoagland
Friday, June 13, 2008
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Tour of Florida State University (FSU)
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Departed from Tallahassee to Miami
Tallahassee Trip Photos
STUDY Team Visiting Florida Agricultural
and Mechanical University (FAMU)
STUDY Team Visiting Florida State
University (FSU)
Assigning Interns to City Departments
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The process of locating host departments for the interns’ assignments began in March
with a presentation at one of the City Managers weekly staff meetings. Department
Heads were made aware of the STUDY program and were asked to submit expressions of
interest in hosting an intern for a 4-week period in July. Three departments expressed
interest, the Library, the Police and the Community Development and Planning.
A department could not be found for Patrice Virgile; she was assigned to perform her
project research duties at the Library.
Intern Name
Arianna Lissa Sherry
Maryse Gervais
Nancy Tiday
City Department
Public Library
835 NE 132nd St
North Miami, FL 33161
(305) 891-5535
North Miami Police Department
700 NE 124th St
North Miami, FL 33161
(305) 891-0294
Community Planning and
Development
12400 NE 8th Avenue
North Miami, FL 33161
(305) 895-9825
Supervisor
Ms. Joyce. Pernicone
Ms. Valérie Ménard
Ms. Maxine Calloway
Luncheon & Award Ceremony
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The closing Research Presentation, Luncheon and Award ceremony was held on
August 1, 2008 at the Griffing Community Center. The interns designed the program
and were heavily involved in its overall implementation. The key speaker for the
event was Mr. Tony E. Crapp, Sr., CRA Executive Director. Several high-level officials
were present at the luncheon, including Councilwoman Marie Erlande Steril, Mrs.
Patrice Rosemond, Special Assistant to the Director, Citizens’ Independent
Transportation and Trust (CITT), Mrs. Joyce Pernicone, Director, North Miami
Public Library, and others.
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All of the interns received:
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Certificates of Achievement along with a facsimile check for $1,000 for completing the
program successfully.
A facsimile check for a $1,500 college scholarship courtesy of Camp Dresser & McKee
Consulting Engineers. These scholarships are designed to cover expenses for books and
supplies during a 4-year period as follows: $200-first year, $300-second year, $400 third year
and $600-fourth year of college.
In addition, “Certificates of Appreciation” were presented to various individuals,
organizations and agencies for their contributions and support of the 2008 STUDY
program.
Finally, an Outstanding Host award was presented to the NM Public Library for
outstanding support of the program.
Award Ceremony Photos
Patrice Virgile (left) and Arianna Sherry
before their research presentation at the
Griffing Community Center.
(L-R) Mr. Ignacio Lizama, Camp Dresser McKee, Inc.
(CDM), P. Virgile, N. Tiday, A. Sherry, M. Gervais, and
Dr. Sylvan Jolibois. Interns holding their $1,500 academic college scholarship checks, courtesy of CDM.
Maryse Gervais (left) and Nancy Tiday
before their research presentation at the
Griffing Community Center.
(L-R) Mr. Tony E. Crapp, Sr., N. Tiday, P. Virgile, M. Gervais,
A. Sherry, Councilwoman Marie Erlande Steril and
Dr. Sylvan Jolibois. Interns holding their $1,000 STUDY
Stipend checks for the internship at City departments.
Award Ceremony Photos
(L-R) Nancy Tiday, Patrice Virgile, Maryse Gervais,
Arianna Sherry, Councilwoman and CRA Board
Member, Mrs. Marie Erlande Steril and Dr. Sylvan
Jolibois. Interns are holding their $1,000 CRA STUDY
Stipend checks for the internship at City departments.
Joyce Pernicorne, Director, North Miami
Public Library receiving the STUDY
Outstanding Host Award from Dr.
Sylvan Jolibois.
Follow-up Meeting & Outreach Visit
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On Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 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
Research presentation
Final exam designed to evaluate the interns’ understanding of the material covered during the
sessions.
Finally, the interns were presented with a cashiers check for $1,000, equivalent to the sum earned
for their monthly on site internship.
From left to right: Nancy Tiday,
Maryse Gervais and Arianna Sherry
at the North Miami City Hall.
Evaluation of Program Elements
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At the end of each day, interns were provided an evaluation form in which they were to assess the day’s
activities with respect to the following: a) the guest speakers, b) the class sessions, and c) the staff. The
data obtained was to serve as feedback for addressing immediate critical issues and to assist us in
improving the programs implemented in the STUDY program.
EVALUATION OF SPEAKERS
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The speakers, who consisted of both in-house instructors and outside guest speakers, implemented the
STUDY curriculum component. Generally speaking, the results show a very high level of satisfaction with
the speakers i.e., the way they organized and presented the material.
1) Did the
instructor
encourage
discussion?
2) Did the
instructor answer
all your questions
clearly?
3) Would you
recommend this
instructor to your
peers?
Dr. Sylvan
Jolibois
(City of North
History)
Rep. Ronald
Brisé
(Political System in
Tallahassee )
Rep. Yolly
Roberson
(Political System in
Tallahassee )
Sankaran Nair
(Research
Methodologies)
Sony
Ambroise
(Sustainable
Development)
Dr. Sylvan
Jolibois
(Research Project
Description &
Analysis)
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The following guest speakers/lectures were not evaluated by the interns: Mr. Tony E. Crapp Sr., Ms. Myrline
Aristil, Ms. Valérie Ménard, and Ms. Maxine Calloway.
Evaluation of Program Elements
Courses Evaluation Results
City of North
Political
Miami History System in
(Dr. Sylvan
Tallahassee
Jolibois)
(Rep. Ronald
Brisé)
1) How clearly was the
material presented?
a. Clearly
b. No opinion
c. Unclearly
2) How interesting did you
find the material?
a. Interesting
b. No opinion
c. Uninteresting
3) Was assignment given
(if any) appropriate in
reinforcing
4) Would you recommend
this presentation to your
a. Yes
b. No
c. No Answer
a. Yes
b. No
c. No Answer
5) My expectations for this a. Strongly agree
presentation were fully met: b. Agree
c. No opinion
d. Disagree
e. Strongly disagree
Political
System in
Tallahassee
(Rep. Yolly
Roberson)
Research
Methodologies
(Sankaran Nair)
Sustainable
Research Project
Development
Description &
(Sony Ambroise)
Analysis
(Dr. Sylvan
Jolibois)
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STUDY Project Budget
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STUDY PROJECT 2008 BUDGET
The total budget allocated for the project was $51,250. The budget was
to cover the following expenses:
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Instructors salaries
Student salaries
Recruitment activities
Equipment
Travel
Miscellaneous expenses
ORIGINAL BUDGET DESCRIPTION
Personnel
Funds allocated in the budget for salaries totaled $31,500 and included
salaries for lecturers ($14,000), graduate intern and additional
personnel needed for the trip ($11,540), as well as interns’ stipends
($6,000).
STUDY Project Original Budget
Description
Personnel
3 Lecturers
Grad. Student
Add. Personnel for Trip:
2 Grad. Students
3 Undergrad. Students
Internship Stipends ($1,000/student)
Subtotal ($)
Supplies & Materials
IDs, Pens/Pencils, Scholarly Supplies
Subtotal ($)
Contractual Services
FIU
Guest Speakers
Subtotal ($)
Travel (3D)
Bus Rental ($300/day)
Meals (3days) for 10 people ($21/day/per)
Hotel ($150/N) (5 rooms/2 N)
Subtotal ($)
Additional Expenses
Meals/ Refreshments
Rent
Telephone/Communications
Insurance
Subtotal ($)
Total Budget
Rate ($)
# Hours
Salary
Initial Amount
40.00
14.00
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700
14,000.00
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900.00
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1,000.00
5,500.00
900.00
630.00
1,200.00
2,730.00
2,240.00
2,745.00
1,565.00
3,200.00
9,750.00
$ 51,250.00
Conclusion
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We believe that for its first year, the CRA STUDY Program can be considered as a success.
It essentially achieved what it set out to do, i.e., to introduce interns, who might otherwise
not have the opportunity, to a potentially rewarding academic experience.
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While many challenges were faced, e.g., site logistics, drop out ratio, shortened
implementation time period, the added element of the interns working on an assigned
urban planning project and presenting their results proved to be a very successful and
valued component of the Program. The STUDY project provided the opportunity for
implementing interventions to sharpen the analytical skills of young people on their way
to college, as well as to introduce interns to the challenging opportunities in the urban
planning arena while offering them a trip to Tallahassee, FL.
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Two of the most important measures of the STUDY Program’s success :
1) The interns research presentation in a public forum.
2) The overall program evaluation performed by the interns and their decision to rate the STUDY
Project outstanding.
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Finally, a particular and surprising element of success for the project was the scholarship
support ($10,000) it received from the private sector, i.e., Camp Dresser McKee Inc. The
funds are be awarded to the pioneer interns as they progress through their undergraduate
degrees.
Project Recommendations
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INTERN RECRUITMENT
– This year, staff relied exclusively on NMSH counseling personnel to advertise the program and request
applications. There are several ways (mass media advertising, community organizations) in which JHS staff
may opt to advertise future programs.
– One of the suggested remedies for the low number of applicants was to organize a workshop/luncheon for
selected teachers/high school officials in November/December of 2008.
RESEARCH PROJECT
– The incorporation of a research project into the STUDY program proved to be a great and rewarding
challenge for the participating interns.
ON SITE INTERNSHIPS
– One of the short comings of this year project was the lukewarm response from the city departments. As
was noted previously, one of the four interns was not assigned. This creates an opportunity for the
program to look beyond the City, and explore potential internships with the North Miami private sector
and the county agencies.
ON SITE LOCATION
– Another challenge faced by staff was the unreliability and timeliness of the services provided at NMSH,
from closed/dirty classrooms, to availability of audio visual equipment. Arrangements will be made with
FIU to host the program on Saturdays from 10:00 AM-2:00PM. This should improve the delivery of the
academic component of the curriculum, as well as the morale of the interns and staff.
INSTITUTIONALIZED STRUCTURE FOR PRIVATE SUPPORT
– One of the issues to be resolved concerned the structure for holding cash donations from the private
sector. As much as the CRA is unable to accept those funds, a viable alternative must be found.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
– Expansion of the STUDY Advisory Committee is the last component to be addressed. The Committee must
include representatives from higher education (FIU/MDC), as well as, one representative from the City
Manager’s office.
Acknowledgments
The author would like to acknowledge the contributions of various individuals and organizations
that helped the JHS team achieve its goals. We extend our sincere appreciation to:
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Joyce Pernicone, North Miami Public Library
Mary Culhane, North Miami Public Library
Gareth Mann, Joyce Oliver, Aldwyn Thomas, North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency
Ronald Brisé, Member, Florida House of Representatives
Pamela Paultre, Office of Rep. Ronald Brisé
Yolly Roberson, Member, Florida House of Representatives
Mark Collins, Aleem Ghany, Public Works
Maxine Calloway, Community Development and Planning
Eliu O. Perez, Camp Dresser & McKee Inc.
Carnell A. White, Thelma Ferguson, Dr. Pamela Smith, Gabriel Salgado, North Miami Senior High
Jean Ridori, Yvens Fievre, Joey Bautista, North Miami Adult Education Center
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A sincere thank you is also sent to the North Miami Public Library for their wonderful support.
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Finally, a heartfelt “Merci Beaucoup” is extended to our STUDY Advisory Committee Members:
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Ms. Valérie Ménard, NM/Police Department
Ms. Diana Ospina, Transelco Corporation, Inc.
Mr. Ken Caban, Camp Dresser & McKee Inc.
Mr. Tony E. Crapp Sr., NM/Community Redevelopment Agency
Mr. John O’Brien, NM/Community Planning and Development