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Students, faculty, and staff gath-ered Thursday for the first of five student forums to be held during the spring semester. The theme for the current student

forum series is “Teaching from the Heart: Cultural Consciousness in Our Classrooms and Beyond.” Featured speaker Dr. Ameenah Shakir, associate professor of history at Florida A & M Univer-sity, provided critical and relevant rhetoric through her lecture enti-tled “Double Consciousness as Pedagogy.” The focal point of Dr. Shakir’s presentation involved the pioneer-ing pedagogical efforts of African-American women in the healthcare field. After expertly tracing the history of ill-guided stereotypes that, not very recently, pervaded the medical profession concern-ing the bodies of black men and women, Shakir recounted the medical and pedagogical achieve-ments of Drs. Matilda Evans, Elizabeth Hill, Virginia Alexander, and Helen Dickens.

The triumphs of Dr. Dickens, along with those of her predeces-sors and contemporaries, offer an exemplary demonstration of double consciousness as pedagogy to current and future educators. Dr. Patricia Green-Powell, inter-im dean of the College of Educa-tion, reminded attendees that 21st-century classrooms are in need of “teacher-leaders” who are simultaneously exceptional and

generous. Following Dr. Shakir’s presentation, students and faculty discussed how double consciousness might inform their practice as educators. Subsequent forums will further explore “cultural conscious-ness” and what it means for COE graduates as they begin their professional journeys.

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CEC  springs  into  2014:  new  hours,  more  tutors,  and  textbooks  for  rent Every student majoring in education is aware, or ought to be aware, that the Candidate Empowerment Center (CEC) offers a computer lab, printing, FTCE study materials, and tutoring all free of charge.

With its new location in the Gore Edu-cation Complex (GEC-A 211), the CEC is more accessible than ever to students, faculty, and staff.

In order to uphold the exceptional per-formance and efficiency of the CEC, a

valid FAMU Rattler Card is now required for any guest wishing to access CEC equip-ment.

We proudly announce that the CEC has procured copies of textbooks utilized in the following courses: EDF 3430, RED 3013, and RED 4519. Textbooks are now availa-ble for check-out with a valid FAMU Rat-tler Card. Books, CD-ROMs, and other preparatory materials for the FTCE are also available for check-out. Any and all overdue materials result in an automatic hold on the student’s university account.

The CEC staff has grown to include a total of nine tutors. After completing a diagnostic test for their respective por-tion of the FTCE, students have the op-tion of scheduling sessions with a CEC tutor. The stellar success rate of the cen-ter inclines students of every classifica-tion to return to the CEC as they matric-ulate through the College of Education.

The Candidate Empowerment Center is now open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

January 2014

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“I believe to teach is to touch a life forever. My ultimate goal as an educator is to create lifelong learners.”

“I am a senior elementary education student from Dra-cut, Massachusetts. As an active member and vice presi-dent of Student FEA, I look forward to working with my fellow future educators.”

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Julia Berry FTCE General Knowledge: Reading and English Language Skills

Darion Bentley FTCE General Knowledge: Mathematics

Ashli Hickman FTCE General Knowledge: English Language Skills

“My name is Julia Berry and I am an English and Reading tutor in the Candidate Empowerment Center! I enjoy helping others learn and the excitement they feel once they have conquered a new obstacle.”

“I am a junior English education student from Tallahassee, Florida and I am extremely excited to work with COE students for another semester! Tutoring is about working as a team to reach success and that is what we do here at the Candidate Empowerment Center.”

Lisa Gault FTCE Professional Education|General Knowledge: English Language Skills, Essay

Meet the Staff of the Candidate Empowerment Center

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“I am a third-year elementary education student from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I am a very cheerful, out-going person. I hope to see you all soon!”

“Hello, I'm Jessica Tapp! I'm easy going, I work well with diverse groups of people, and I am always friendly.”

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Emilio Miranda FTCE General Knowledge: Mathematics

Kayla Marchel FTCE General Knowledge: Mathematics

Jessica Tapp FTCE General Knowledge: English Language Skills

“As this is my final semester as a tutor in the CEC, I will cherish every moment spent with students who are eager to gain a better understanding of the subject I love.”

Abyon McInnis FTCE Professional Education | General Knowledge: Essay

“I am a senior elementary education student from Jacksonville, FL and currently serve as your 2013-2014 Mr. College of Education. As an active member of the Student Florida Education Association, Phi Delta Kappa, and Kappa Delta Phi, I am eager to participate in the continued success of the CEC.”

Justina Trimmings FTCE General Knowledge: Reading

“I am Justina Trimmings, a senior elementary education student from Miami, Florida. I love to learn and I can't wait to help you on your way to success in the COE! Go Rattlers!”

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JANUARY 30 An informational meeting for all students interested in The Rootstrong E3 Fellows Program will be held in the third floor conference room of GEC-C at 2:00 p.m. Dr. Kristal Moore-Clemons has made this unique leadership opportunity available and would like to establish the first East Coast cohort of Rootstrong E3 Fellows here at Florida A & M Univer-sity. To learn more about Rootstrong, visit http://www.rootstrong.org.

FEBRUARY 5 All forms and payments are due for students attending the 10th Annual Student FEA Leadership Conference. For further information please pick up a form from the Candidate Empowerment Center in GEC-A 211.

FEBRUARY 20 The focus of our second forum in the “Teaching from the Heart: Cultural Conscious-ness in Our Classrooms and Beyond” series will be bilingual education. COE students are encouraged to attend all forums. Forums are held in GEC-A 209. 2:00-3:00 p.m.

MARCH 10-14 SPRING BREAK

APRIL 24 All applications for student teaching are due.

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