Provost to meet with CBCS faculty, staff, graduate students
On Nov. 30 and Dec. 4, Provost Prasant Mohapatra, PhD, will meet with CBCS faculty, staff, and graduate students and have open dialogues about our growth opportunities and challenges. He will be visiting the Sarasota-Manatee campus on Nov. 30 and the Tampa campus on Dec. 4. You are encouraged to attend on the campus that is most convenient. Click here for details.
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CBCS participates in Walk to End Alzheimer's
Department of Mental Health Law and Policy Assistant Professor Nik Lampe, PhD, and the Student Association for Aging Studies (SAAS) participated in the Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s® event at Amalie Arena. Lampe engaged with community members during the event as an Alzheimer’s Association-funded researcher, discussing their Alzheimer’s Association Research Fellowship to Promote Diversity study on risk and protective factors for Alzheimer's disease in LGBTQ+ older populations. SAAS partnered with Forever Friends, the Work Stress Lab, and Alpha Sigma Kappa to fundraise for the Alzheimer’s Association and raise community awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. Read more.
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School of Aging Studies participates in annual GSA meeting
Faculty, students, and staff from the School of Aging Studies participated in the 2023 Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting earlier this month. Hosted in Tampa, the meeting gave faculty and students the opportunity to share their expertise in the field of gerontology. Interim Director of the School of Aging Studies Debra Dobbs, PhD, received a plaque for her service as chair of the GSA Social Research, Policy, and Practice section. The team also took part in the Careers in Aging event, which gave students a glimpse into the wide range of careers in aging studies. Read more.
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MHLP assistant professor shares expertise on LGBTQ+ older adults’ health
Nik Lampe, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy (MHLP), presented at the GSA Social Research, Policy, and Practice Section’s Presidential Symposium, “Impact of Discriminatory Policies on LGBTQ+ Older Adults’ Health and Well-Being and How to Combat Them,” for the 2023 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting. During the symposium, Lampe presented their co-authored project entitled, “Faith, Social Support, and End-of-Life Care Preparation Among LGBTQ+ Older Adults." Read more.
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Aging studies PhD student awarded Dissertation Completion Fellowship
Britney Veal, a PhD student in the School of Aging Studies, was awarded the Dissertation Completion Fellowship from the Office of Graduate Studies for the 2024 spring semester. Veal's study examines cognitive change before and after retirement and explores moderation by reasons for retirement, occupation, and sleep. Professor Hongdao Meng, MD, MPH, PhD, serves as Veal's major professor. Read more.
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Audiology students hold Fall 2023 Research Day
Third-year audiology students presented their audiology doctoral projects for Fall Research Day 2023. Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders faculty Drs. Erol Ozmeral, Robert Lutfi, Jungmee Lee, Catherine Rogers, Michelle Arnold, and Jennifer Lister introduced the students. Read more.
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Aging studies professor joins APA podcast
School of Aging Studies Professor William Haley, PhD, spoke about caregiving as a source of stress and strength on the American Psychological Association (APA) podcast, Speaking of Psychology. He discussed the mental and physical health effects of caregiving, interventions that can help buffer caregivers against stress, and how society could better support caregivers. Listen to the episode.
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CSD chair elected to Center for Applied Linguistics Board of Trustees
Laida Restrepo, PhD, CCC-SLP, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) chair and professor, was elected to the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) Board of Trustees. The board is dedicated to CAL's mission of promoting access and equity for linguistically and culturally diverse people around the world. Restrepo will serve a three-year term.
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MSW/MPH student presents lecture to victimology class
Jacqueline Houston, a Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of Public Health (MPH) concurrent degree student, recently visited the University of Tampa’s undergraduate victimology course to discuss the experience that mothers and children have in the criminal justice and juvenile dependency system when a child protection investigation is initiated in response to one parents' decision to perpetrate domestic violence. Houston spent the past year serving as a victim advocate and consultant on Hillsborough County’s child welfare system at The Spring of Tampa Bay, where she continues to support outreach activities. Read more.
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BCS student admitted to doctoral candidacy
Mary Goldsworthy, MPH, CPH, a current student in the Behavioral and Community Sciences (BCS) PhD program, has been admitted to doctoral candidacy. She has a Bachelor of Science in health science from Hawaii Pacific University and a Master of Public Health with a concentration in public health education from the University of South Florida. Her research interests are in health and well-being for vulnerable populations, older adults, and those who have experienced trauma.
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Kathleen Moore, PhD (MHLP)
Bridges Not Barriers Tampa Bay Regional Pilot
Sponsor: Live Tampa Bay
8/28/2023-6/30/2024
Amount: $51,440
This pilot program will aid coordination across law enforcement agencies by 1) measuring outcomes currently being implemented, 2) assisting agencies in coordinating data across jurisdiction, and 3) assisting law enforcement in the navigation of post-overdose victims. This regional pilot will increase the efficacy of “Law Enforcement Leave Behind Programs” by sharing practices and data between agencies and helping to coordinate new evidence-based practices. The USF Department of Mental Health Law and Policy will conduct a program evaluation to examine best practices being utilized across the Tampa Bay region, collect baseline and follow-up data, and develop tactics to increase implementation efforts. The evaluation team will be responsible for 1) reporting client-level performance and outcome data, 2) generating reports, 3) initiating a performance improvement plan, and 4) reviewing program capacity compared to expected program capacity. They will also meet with stakeholders to discuss how outcome data may be used to address program operation issues in the future.
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Meet the Provost
Nov. 30 | 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Sarasota-Manatee campus
Dec. 4 | 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Tampa campus
(Detailed schedule with specific meeting times available here.)
Provost Prasant Mohapatra, PhD, will visit CBCS to give faculty, staff, and students an opportunity to have an open dialogue about our growth opportunities and challenges. You are encouraged to attend on the campus that is most convenient.
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Elevate Your Expertise in Behavioral Support!
Spring 2024 Application Deadline: Dec. 1
The Graduate Certificate in Positive Behavior Support offers a comprehensive online program tailored to provide students with proven strategies for addressing challenging behaviors. Designed to promote prosocial behavior in children and youth, this certificate is invaluable for those working within educational settings. This certificate is a great add-on for students in ABA, education, psychology, social work, child and adolescent behavioral health, and other related fields.
Apply now for the Spring 2024 term; the application deadline is Dec.1. For more information, contact Laura Rodríguez López, EdD, at lrodri11@usf.edu.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders CEU Conference
Dec. 8 | 8 - 4 p.m.
3711 USF Citrus Dr. (3rd-floor Breezeway), Tampa, FL 33620-8200
RSVP required
Earn the CEUs necessary for licensure and learn more about topics such as medical errors in audiology and speech-language pathology and the importance of collaborating with an interpreter, shifting your ethical framework, and navigating the mentor/mentee relationship and addressing challenges with interpersonal skills in clinical education. Breakout sessions will also be offered.
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Adding News, Events, and Publications to the CBCS Website and Newsletter
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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