Origionally Published July 15, 2021 
Contact: 
Barry Johnson 
Email: btjohnson@ccp.edu 
 

MEDIA ADVISORY 

In 2020, gun-related homicides represented 90 percent of all homicides in Philadelphia, leading cause of death among young Black and Latinx men 

PHILADELPHIA – Community College of Philadelphia announced that it will host an Enough Is Enough teach-in session to address the gun violence epidemic in the City of Philadelphia and across the country at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 15. Titled Gun Violence, a Public Health Crisis in Philadelphia, the virtual forum will discuss evidence-based solutions to gun violence and how the City of Philadelphia can benefit from the implementation of these solutions. The forum will also explore the role of news media and how changing the way gun violence stories are told — and who tells them — can reduce violence overall.   

The event will be moderated by Dr. Jessica H. Beard, a trauma surgeon and the new director of research at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting at the College. Welcome remarks will be provided by College President Dr. Donald Guy Generals. 

According to the City of Philadelphia’s Roadmap to Safer Communities report, in 2020, Philadelphia lost 447 people to gun violence – the most gun-related homicides in 30 years. Last year, gun-related homicides represented 90 percent of all homicides in Philadelphia and are the leading cause of death among young Black and Latinx men.  

The rapid rise in gun violence is not unique to Philadelphia. Data collected by the Gun Violence Archive shows that there were more than 4,000 additional fatal shootings in the United States in 2020 than in 2019.  

More information about the College’s Enough Is Enough teach-in series can be found online.  

WHAT: Enough Is Enough Teach-In Session, Gun Violence, a Public Health Crisis in Philadelphia, 

WHO: Dr. Donald Guy Generals, president, Community College of Philadelphia;  

Dr. Jessica H. Beard, trauma surgeon and director of research, the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting at Community College of Philadelphia; 

Malika Rahman, visiting lecturer in criminal justice and diversity fellow, Community College of Philadelphia; 

Dr. Ruth Abaya, emergency department attending physician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a Stoneleigh Foundation fellow with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; 

Honorable Jamie Gauthier, 3rd district councilmember, City of Philadelphia; 

Manuel McDonnell Smith, managing editor, CBS3; and 

Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight, founder and national executive director, Mothers In Charge, Inc.; 

WHERE: Via Zoom 

Webinar ID: 999 1409 9696 

Passcode: Enough

WHEN: 11 a.m. 

              Thursday, July 15, 2021 

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This fall, Community College of Philadelphia will introduce two new certificate programs, one new degree program and three updates to current certificate and degree paths. In doing so, the College hopes to help students stay on the forefront of today’s job markets and to give professionals new opportunities to supplement their skillsets. 

New and improved two-year degree programs include Public Health, Biomedical Equipment Technology and Education, while new certificate programs have been created for Project Management, Personal Training and Religious Studies. 

For students who want to study the broader effect of disparities within health care systems and look to create change in the communities they serve, a Public Health degree will be added to our renowned Department of Allied Health. Students looking to transfer to four-year institutions will have the opportunity to participate in dual admission at a number of institutions within Philadelphia, such as Temple, Drexel and Arcadia universities. 

For students who wish to study the maintenance and repair of technologies used within the medical field, our Biomedical Equipment Technology degree provides a direct line of entry into the workforce. By combining what was previously two certificate programs, this degree program offers complete working knowledge of relevant technologies as well as the opportunity to continue into a four-year program with junior standing at partnering colleges and universities, or directly enter the workforce. 

By consolidating our Middle Level, Secondary Humanities/Social Studies, and Secondary Math/Science education degree paths into one program, our new Education – Middle and Secondary level degree will provide a well-rounded set of course offerings that gives students the flexibility to enter a variety of education programs at the four-year college of their choosing. With nearly two dozen colleges participating in our dual admissions program, students can transfer to the Pennsylvania state college of their choosing with junior standing and become board certified Pennsylvania state educators. 

The Department of Business and Technology’s most recent certificate program, Project Management, will prepare students to excel past entry-level employment and step into higher-level roles with an understanding of how organizations can function at their best. Gain real-world experience through hand-on courses and transfer these new skills into fields like health care, information technology, construction, finance and advertising.  

The Religious Studies program has been adapted into a proficiency certificate program, giving the opportunity for students to understand and compare the nature of human spirituality and faith as a supplement to their majors and professions in health and human services. Those who work in or plan to enter fields like social work, medicine and education can gain the knowledge they need to build trust and create bonds with people of all different cultural and religious backgrounds. In an ever-changing and globally interconnected world, cultural understanding and the ability to empathize are some of the most valuable soft skills that can be exercised by those who serve the public.  

For fitness enthusiasts who want to gain knowledge of human biology, help others succeed and quickly acquire new professional qualifications, the College is introducing a Personal Training Proficiency Certificate. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to sit for a Personal Trainer Certification exam offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), or comparable certifying organizations.  
 
 

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