SSW associate professor receives Social Work Educator of the Year Award
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School of Social Work PhD Program Chair and Associate Professor Sondra Fogel, PhD, ACSW, LCSW received the 2022 Social Work Educator of the Year Award from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Tampa Bay Unit last Thursday. This award recognizes a member of NASW who best demonstrates the social work profession's values through outstanding accomplishments in teaching, leadership, and scholarship. The Tampa Bay Unit applauded Fogel's contributions and her professional example to students and colleagues during its Social Work Month Virtual Celebration.
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Criminology associate professor joins CAS Trail Blazers discussion series | |
Associate Professor of Criminology Bryanna Fox, PhD spoke last Thursday night at the University Club as part of the College of Arts and Sciences' Trail Blazer discussion series. She spoke alongside Edelyn Verona, PhD, a professor in the Department of Psychology and co-director Center for Justice Research & Policy with Fox. Their presentation, titled "Applying Interdisciplinary Science to Improve the Criminal Justice System," highlighted the work being planned and conducted at the center and the potential impacts on the local community.
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CBCS programs listed in top 100 of 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings
Five CBCS departments were ranked among the top graduate programs in the nation, according to the newly released rankings for 2023 by U.S. News & World Report. Among the top-ranked programs were Audiology and Criminology, both listed at No. 18. Rehabilitation Counseling was also ranked in the top 50, shining at No. 27. Two other programs placed in the top 100: Speech-Language Pathology ranked No. 55 and Social Work No. 94.
Overall, U.S. News & World Report included a total of 34 USF graduate programs inside the top 100, up from 32 programs last year. Of the 34 total, 13 USF programs placed inside the top 50. The rankings are a reflection of the hard work and commitment of our faculty, staff, and students, and we are so proud.
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MHLP assistant professor fights mental health stigma, brings performance to USF
Kristin Kosyluk, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, is teaming up with the USF School of Theatre and Dance and others across the USF campuses to host This Is My Brave - College Edition, a OneUSF Production on Friday, April 22. The production, which is part of the national This Is My Brave program, will bring stories of mental illness and addiction into the spotlight in pursuit of ending the stigma around mental health. Ten USF students will share their stories through spoken word, essays, music, poetry, comedy, and dance live on stage. Read more.
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MHLP associate professor receives $1.3 million to break the cycle of intergenerational opioid addiction
Opioid misuse often begins in adolescence, with parental drug use as a risk factor for children. Khary Rigg, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, received a $1.3 million grant from the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts to facilitate wider adoption of a program called Families Facing the Future, an evidence-based intervention designed specifically for families with a parent in methadone treatment. The program simultaneously addresses both recovery for parents and prevention for children.
“Training parents during their own treatment to act as prevention agents for their children holds incredible promise for breaking the cycle of addiction,” said Rigg. “This project will support both the parent and child and will harness the power of the parent-child relationship to keep patients focused on treatment and improve recovery outcomes.” Read more.
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CFS associate professor receives Diplomate classification from the College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals
Associate Professor in the Department of Child and Family Studies Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga, PhD, CRC, CVE, CLCP has received Diplomate status from the College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals (CVRP). This classification recognizes senior practitioners at the highest level of professionalism in the vocational rehabilitation field who have achieved at least a master’s degree in a vocational rehabilitation field or a master’s degree in a related field as well as the completion of an additional certificate program. The function of CVRP is to ensure its members are qualified, competent, and following clearly defined standards of practice and ethics. Read more.
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Aging Studies postdoc wins first place at 2022 Postdoc Research Symposium
School of Aging Studies postdoctoral research scholar Sara Hackett won first place and received a $300 travel award for her research presentation at the Postdoc Research Symposium last week. Seventeen postdocs participated in the symposium, which partnered with the Graduate Student Research Symposium. Sara co-authored her research, titled “It was a Struggle: Challenges of Keeping Residents Living with Dementia safe during COVID-19,” with Lindsay Peterson, PhD; Debra Dobbs, PhD; and PhD candidate Carlyn Vogel.
"It was a true privilege to present at the Postdoc Research Symposium among so many innovative and dedicated scholars," said Hackett. "I am honored that the work my colleagues and I conducted was recognized and to have a part in influencing discussions about how we can improve quality of life for people living with dementia in long-term care settings during emergencies."
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2022 Graduate Student Research Symposium winners announced
Three CBCS students were recognized by the Office of Graduate Studies for their outstanding quality of research and ability to effectively communicate its importance at the Graduate Student Research Symposium.
Two students from the Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders were selected as winners in two different categories. In the category of Life & Health Sciences, PhD student Angkana Lertpoompunya was commended for her research titled, "Head Orienting Behaviors during Simultaneous Speech Detection and Localization." In the category of Social & Behavioral Sciences (including Education), Nataly Innamorato was praised for her research presentation, titled "Bilingual Needs in Telehealth: SLP Perspectives and Considerations."
Representing the Department of Child and Family Studies, Callie Hill received a People's Choice award in the category of Social & Behavioral Sciences (including Education). She presented her research titled, "The Development of Interpersonal Skills Through Narratives and Technology (DISTNT) Program for High-Performing, Transition-Age Youth with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder." Read more.
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CBCS celebrates USF Giving Week
Happy USF Giving Week! This week, we are highlighting two scholarship funds: the CBCS Student Scholarship and the Arthur M. Guilford Diversity Fund: Speech-Language Pathology Challenge.
The CBCS Student Scholarship supports junior and senior undergraduate students and graduate students in the college with a record of community service and a record of academic excellence.
The Arthur M. Guilford Diversity Fund in SLP's goal is to increase accessibility and representation of minorities within the field of Speech-Language Pathology. A generous donor will make a $5,000 donation to the Arthur M. Guilford Diversity Fund during Giving Week if the fund is able to reach 30 gifts throughout the week. Participate in the challenge here.
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If you are a current FCIC Trainee, this message is for you!
Through a generous gift from the Evin B. Hartsell Foundation, the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities (FCIC/UCEDD) is proud to offer trainees a scholarship opportunity for those living with disabilities or focusing their studies on the field of disability.
The Evan B. Hartsell Endowed Memorial Scholarship is open to full or part-time students at the sophomore, junior, senior or graduate academic levels. Applicants must be active trainees of FCIC/UCEDD and pursuing a major in Social Work or Counseling in the College of Behavioral & Community Sciences or Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences, on any of the USF campuses.
Click here for more details.
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Want to learn how to address challenging behavior in children and adolescents? Consider a Graduate Certificate in Positive Behavior Support.
The University of South Florida and the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities offer a fully online Graduate Certificate in Positive Behavior Support (PBS). This 12 credit hour course of study prepares individuals from mental health, school psychology, school administration, education, early education, social work, and related fields to be effective members of the school, early childhood, or individual support team implementing PBS. The program includes classes focused on providing consultation and guiding collaboration, implementing school-wide PBS, addressing behavior challenges in young children, and intensive individualized interventions.
Click here for more details on the program and how to apply.
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