Lane College
Jackson, Tennessee
CHRISTOPHER GIDEN
Lessons learned from this project include:
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Many people confined in their homes were uneasy about being on camera.
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People respond better to short videos rather than flyers and posters.
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I learned about how to manage my weight and how to make healthy choices.
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People do not like taking surveys.
ERINN BUCKNER
Lessons learned from this project include:
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Students on campus of Lane College are apprehensive about the COVID-19 vaccination.
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Single professional staff 40 and under seek the COVID-19 vaccination more than staff 40 and over with families.
JACOB SMITH
Lessons learned from this project include:
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Some men grew up without a positive remodel in their lives and it can be very hard to be something, that you have never seen.
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Black men are champions at taking the responsibility of being a father to children that are not biologically theirs
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Most men would like to be in their children's lives, however there can be many obstacles in place for the father.
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Men do not want to be ONLY financial supporters of their children “child support dads”.
DE'SHAWN BARNES
Lessons learned from this project include:
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Many people confined in their homes were uneasy about being on camera.
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People respond better to short videos rather than flyers and posters.
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I learned about how to manage my weight and how to make healthy choices.
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People do not like taking surveys.
DAMONTE ANDERSON
Lessons learned from this project include:
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You can learn from the people who you are trying to teach. Change is a two-way street.
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African American men are willing to learn and do better when given a chance
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Even when everything is planned put well, small obstacles will happen
ALIAH HARRIS
JOVONTE MAHONE
Lessons learned from this project include:
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It is best to have interventions on weekends that people don’t have to worry about interfering with their work hours.
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Although social media is a popular way for communicating, some people still appreciate a more personal touch such as a phone call or visit.
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Men are more open to talk about issues when it is made relatable to them.