CBCS faculty receive SoL Awards
Mateus Santos, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Criminology, and Marilyn Stern, PhD, a professor in the Department of Child and Family Studies, were selected to receive Status of Latinos (SoL) Awards. Santos is recognized for his contributions to the Latinx community, including his mentorship of multiple international scholars. Stern is recognized for her research and community involvement. Read more about Santos' and Stern's accomplishments.
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BCS PhD student presents at National Symposium on Juvenile Services
Allahon Bailey, a doctoral student in the Behavioral and Community Sciences (BCS) program, presented her poster, “Lessons Learned: A Program Evaluation of a Female Residential Facility” at the 2023 National Symposium on Juvenile Services in Chicago on Oct. 5. In her research, she evaluated a Department of Juvenile Justice female residential facility program. She completed her work through a directed research course with Roxann Taormina, PhD, a research assistant professor in the Department of Child and Family Studies. Read more.
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Behavioral Healthcare program celebrates 10 years
The Behavioral Healthcare program hosted an inspiring evening at the USF Gibbons Alumni Center on Friday to celebrate the program's ten-year anniversary. The event honored distinguished graduates and celebrated the impact of alumni, faculty, and staff over the past decade. A panel of guest speakers included Natalie Kelly, CEO of the Florida Association of Managing Entities; Clara Reynolds, MBA, MSW, LCSW, president and CEO of Crisis Center of Tampa Bay; and Representative Kimberly Berfield. Mary Ann Kershaw was presented the Partner Award, and Catherine Batsche, PhD and Roger Boothroyd, PhD provided historical perspectives on the program. See photos from the 10th Anniversary Celebration here.
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CFS staff member recognized for outstanding contributions to USF
Maricel Hernandez, assistant director in the Department of Child and Family Studies (CFS), recently received a 2023 Outstanding Staff Award. This award, which was presented Friday, Oct. 6 at the USF School of Music Concert Hall, recognizes USF employees who demonstrate above-and-beyond performance and support the values in USF's Strategic Plan. Any member of the USF community can nominate someone to receive the award, and winners are selected by the university's Department of Human Resources.
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USF works to increase awareness, support for students with accessibility needs
USF News
"'Students started to reach out to us,' said Heilman, an adjunct professor in the USF Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Sciences Program who researches disability impact, advocacy and awareness. 'It was a grassroots effort...'"
Carla Walker’s murderer died in prison. Police investigated him as possible serial killer
Yahoo! News
"But, by itself, that’s enough to determine whether he attacked others, Dr. Bryanna Fox, a professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of South Florida, told the Star-Telegram in 2021."
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Can Long-Term Care Providers Still Recovering from COVID Pivot to Face Natural Disasters?
Risk & Insurance Magazine
"'There are a lot of things in a disaster you really can’t know and can’t deal with, but you can deal with your structure,' said Lindsay J. Peterson, interim director, Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging at the University of South Florida."
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Gerhardt, T. F., Carlson, M., Moore, K. A., & Young, M. S. (2023). Veterans Treatment Courts: An Exploratory Analysis of the Effect of Veteran Mentors. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 0(0). doi:10.1177/08874034231202763 | |
López, L. M., Foster, M. E., Sutter, S., Nylund-Gibson, K., & Arch, D. A. (2023). Subgroups within a heterogeneous population: Considering contextual factors that influence the formation of dual language learner profiles in head start. Journal of Educational Psychology. doi:10.1037/edu0000825 | |
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Faculty Media Training with University Communications and Marketing
Part 1: Oct. 13 | 12- 1 p.m. (Microsoft Teams – Meeting ID: 252 041 225 175, Passcode: VHLzor)
Part 2: Oct. 27 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Tampa campus, room TBD) - Contact Patty Harrison (harrison214@usf.edu) to RSVP to Part 2.
Join University Communications and Marketing leadership for training on working with reporters, framing your expertise for a general audience, and more. The two-part training will help you grow more confident speaking with the media about your research.
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Peer Support and Recovery in Behavioral Health
Oct. 20 | 9:30 a.m. - noon
Marshall Student Center
This year’s annual fall colloquium will bring together subject matter experts to discuss the domains of peer support and recovery, integrating practice, policy, and research. There will be individual speakers, panel discussions, and community partner information tables.
To register or reserve an information table, visit https://bit.ly/FMHIpeersupport
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2023 Cycling for Autism
Oct. 21 | 8:30 a.m.
Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail
Over the past 11 years, the Tampa Midtown Rotary Club has raised over $200,000 with its annual Cycling for Autism event to support individuals in our community who have an autism spectrum disorder. Proceeds this year will benefit the Applied Behavior Analysis Program and the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University of South Florida, and the Tampa Midtown Rotary Foundation.
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Careers in Aging Day
Nov. 10 | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Registration deadline: Oct 31)
Tampa Waterfront Marriott
Please encourage students interested in a career in aging, health care, or healthcare administration to attend this free event. Students will have an opportunity to learn about a career in aging and experience a professional conference.
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Unique Funded Research Training Opportunity Available
Application deadline for spring 2024: Nov. 15, 2023
ITRE invites graduate students and working professionals with a master's degree (or in a doctoral degree program) to apply for a fully paid 15-credit graduate certificate program in translational research in adolescent substance use. The deadline for spring 2024 cohort 11 scholars is Nov. 15.
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6th Activist Lab Boot Camp | Suicide Prevention: Be Voice for Change!
Jan. 25 | 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Jan. 26 | 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The purpose of the Activist Lab Boot Camp is to provide an advocacy education and practice program. The boot camp is centered around particular public health issues with the opportunity for participants to learn from experts in the field. This year’s boot camp is focused on suicide prevention. Registration is free for students or $39 for USF faculty & and staff.
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Call for Participants: Interactive, SMS-based Chatbot Program
Alexandra Albizu-Jacob, MPH, a CBCS doctoral candidate and graduate research assistant, is seeking USF college students experiencing test anxiety, social anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges to participate in their study involving an interactive, SMS-based chatbot program. The research study includes interacting with the chatbot program over three sessions and providing feedback on the prototype.
Click here to participate.
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If you have news/events or recent/upcoming publications you would like posted on the CBCS website and/or in the Communique newsletter, send the details and any attachments to CBCS Marketing (CBCSMarketing@usf.edu). Please send all newsletter submissions no later than Thursday for inclusion in the following week's newsletter.
Be sure to include all pertinent information (title, date, times, location, event description, and contact information) in editable digital text format. Articles included in the CBCS Communiqué may be disseminated to USF Media outlets and/or beyond.
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