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Fiesta by the Bay raises funds, honors champions in support of autism community
Nearly 200 guests gathered at the Sam and Martha Gibbons Alumni Center on April 26 for Fiesta by the Bay for Autism, the annual fundraiser hosted by the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities at the University of South Florida. Read more.
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CBCS students receive Trailblazer Research Scholars Award
Four students from the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) were recognized with USF Sarasota-Manatee Trailblazer Graduate Research Scholarships at the 2025 Student Research Awards Luncheon on April 30. Read more.
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Researchers identify key predictors of mental health treatment completion in Indiana
Svetlana Yampolskaya, PhD, research professor; Linda M. Callejas, PhD, associate research professor; and Connie Walker-Egea, PhD, assistant research professor, all in the Department of Child and Family Studies, presented findings from the study titled "Predictors of Treatment Completion Among Clients Involved in the U.S. Public Mental Health System" at the 33rd European Congress of Psychiatry in Madrid, Spain. Read more.
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USF faculty and alumna present innovative attachment-based models at national humanistic counseling conference
Everette Coffman, PhD, assistant professor in the USF Marriage and Family Therapy program, represented the university at the Association for Humanistic Counseling Conference in Safety Harbor, Florida, delivering two presentations focused on relational approaches to trauma and addiction. Read more.
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ASL interpreting students deliver powerful performance at Rays games
American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting students Kyle Volling and Emily Hernandez delivered a standout performance at the Tampa Bay Rays games held at George M. Steinbrenner Field last Tuesday and Wednesday. The pair translated the national anthem into ASL, creating a meaningful and proud moment for the Deaf community.
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NextGen Mentoring Program from the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce
Know a standout student planning to pursue a clinical behavioral health graduate program in Florida? Encourage them to apply for the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce’s NextGen Mentoring Program — a one-year experience that includes a $5,000 stipend, one-on-one mentorship, and monthly professional development seminars. Applications are due by May 31.
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Florida Center for Inclusive Communities Employment Virtual Conference
Talent Actualized! Creating Synergy for Tomorrow's Workforce: Employer Engagement
May 20 | 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
This conference is a fully online, interactive training opportunity for rehabilitation and employment professionals, educators, employers, policymakers, youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), family members, and anyone interested in promoting successful employment for individuals with I/DD. Register here.
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Project iSED 2025 Virtual Summer Institute
Strategies to Support School-Aged Children with Severe Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
May 30 | 9 a.m.-noon
June 6 | 9 a.m.-noon
June 27 | 9 a.m.-noon
The Project iSED 2025 Summer Institute will be divided into 3 parts, offered on 3 different days. If you are interested in attending, please select the day/days you will attend and provide the information requested. Registration here.
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Project MABAS 2025 Virtual Summer Institute
Strategies to Support and Enhance the Promotion of Mental Health Wellbeing of Children and Youth in High Need Schools
May 30 | 9 a.m. - noon
June 20 | 9 a.m. - noon
June 27 | 9 a.m. - noon
July 11 | 9 a.m. - noon
The Project MABAS 2025 Summer Institute will be divided into 4 parts, offered on 4 different days. If you are interested in attending, please select the day/days you will attend and provide the information requested. Registration here.
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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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