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Chae Jaynes, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Criminology, was selected as the new undergraduate research director in CBCS. In this role, Jaynes will enhance recruitment efforts for the Undergraduate Research Certificate program and oversee the Undergraduate Research Scholarship and the Undergraduate Research Assistantships.
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School of Social Work names new BSW program chair | |
John Rutledge, MSW, an assistant professor of instruction in the School of Social Work, will serve as the new chair of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. Rutledge is widely known among students and colleagues as an inspiring storyteller who brings social work concepts to life with vivid real-world examples.
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Largest group of CBCS undergraduates awarded funding to conduct research with faculty mentors
Twenty-five CBCS undergraduate students have been selected to receive funding through the Undergraduate Research Assistantship program. This is the largest group of recipients since the program's inception, with over $20,000 being awarded for just the spring 2025 semester. This milestone reflects a growing interest in undergraduate research in the college. Read more.
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CFS professor elected as distinguished fellow of National Academies of Practice
Jason Anthony, PhD, EdS, professor in the Department of Child and Family Studies (CFS) and director of the Rightpath Research and Innovation Center, was invited to join the National Academies of Practice as a distinguished fellow, the organization's most esteemed membership level. Anthony was recognized for having made significant and enduring contributions throughout his career. Read more.
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CSD students provide free hearing screenings to the local community
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) students teamed up with the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute and the Morsani College of Medicine’s Department of Otolaryngology to offer community members free memory and hearing screenings last week. Read more.
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School of Social Work welcomes speaker to enhance students' clinical skills
Jenny Roth, MSW, LCSW, an assistant instructor of social work, welcomed Dayna Kumar, LPC, to her Field III class to give a presentation on structural family therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Guest speakers are a key component in developing students’ clinical knowledge and skills. Roth has welcomed several speakers who bring diverse clinical expertise aligned with students' coursework and field experiences. Read more.
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Social work faculty appointed to new leadership positions starting in 2025
Effective January 2025, Jamie Clem, PhD, an assistant professor of instruction in the School of Social Work, has been appointed as the accreditation specialist for the Council on Social Work Education Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. Clem will oversee the school's accreditation process and ensure alignment with the organization's standards.
Additionally, Melissa Thompson, MSW, LCSW, an associate instructor in the School of Social Work, has been named the school's interim associate director. Thompson will assume the full responsibilities of associate director, ensuring continued strength and progress in departmental operations, starting in January.
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Thibeault, D., Clem, J.M., & Cherry, D. (2024) Awareness, attitudes, and actions (of social work students) about environmental justice in Southern Appalachia. Advances in Social Work, 24(2). doi:10.18060/27382 | |
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Upcoming Events & Deadlines | |
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Volunteers age 65+ needed for study on preventing Alzheimer's disease
The Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training (PACT) team is recruiting volunteers to participate in their research study to see if computerized training exercises reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Interested adults who are 65 years or older, do not have any neurological disorders, have not had a stroke or brain injury, and do not have mild cognitive impairment or dementia, should visit www.PACTstudy.org for more information.
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2024 Virtual Fall Forensic Trainings
Dec. 5, 6, & 7
The Department of Mental Health Law and Policy's 2024 Continuing Education Forensic Training Series for Mental Health Professionals addresses forensic evaluation of adults and juveniles involved in the legal system.
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COVID Conversations: What have we learned?
Dec. 6 & 7
Virtual
USF and USF Health are convening a diverse group of experts to engage in constructive dialogue on key issues such as the virus's origins, public policy, science, mitigation, politics, and public communications.
Department of Mental Health Law and Policy Professor Amber Gum, PhD, will give opening remarks and moderate the panel on policy decisions and implications.
Register at digitalcommons.usf.edu/usfcovid
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