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Criminology faculty member helps new Bulls feel at home | |
As Housing and Residential Education welcomed 2,800 residents during the USF Fall 2024 Grand Opening, Cary Hopkins Eyles, MA, CAP, a visiting assistant instructor of criminology, volunteered and helped make students and their families feel welcome and comfortable. She and other volunteers gave out beads and ushered them to residential services to get their keys.
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USF launches new Quality Enhancement Plan: ExCeL
USF has a new Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), ExCeL, which focuses on undergrad’s career readiness. This initiative will help undergraduate students more quickly identify their career goals, ensure they gain real-world experience, and help them land jobs in their fields or admission to graduate school. Learn more about the QEP and the important roles that faculty and staff have in the initiative here.
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Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program earns reaccreditation
The Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program has successfully completed reaccreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP). This accredits both the Mental Health Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling major tracks in the master's program until 2032 and ensures that students receive a quality educational experience.
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Audiology student receives award from the Florida Academy of Audiology
Second-year audiology student April Boothe was selected to receive the Marc Trychel Future Leader Award from the Florida Academy of Audiology. Her mentor, Michelle Kapolowicz, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, nominated her, highlighting her "exceptional abilities and genuine passion for audiology." Read more.
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Aging studies faculty and students share research findings at Florida Conference on Aging
School of Aging Studies faculty and students recently attended the Florida Conference on Aging. They presented their research on using music to reduce agitation in assisted living residents with dementia, the potential of social engagement to prevent cognitive decline after stroke, hearing loss and cognitive decline, and increasing disaster preparedness among caregivers. Read more.
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School of Aging Studies hosts Welcome Back Reception
The School of Aging Studies held its Welcome Back Reception on Aug. 30 to kick off the 2024-2025 academic year. During the reception, Debra Dobbs, PhD, interim director of the School of Aging Studies, highlighted some of the many accomplishments of the school's faculty and students over the past year. Read more.
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Callejas, L. M., Scarimbolo, K., Chou, C.-C., Hammond, K., & Agazzi, H. (2024). Identifying implementation barriers and facilitators in an Integrated Behavioral Health Training Program to improve workforce development. Translational Behavioral Medicine. doi:10.1093/tbm/ibae040 | |
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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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Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) Model Training
Sept. 13 & 27 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
The Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) Model Training facilitated by Rose Iovannone, PhD, BDBA-D, is an eight-hour training divided into two parts, offered on two different days. The trainings cover the PTR Model, research supporting its efficacy, and the five steps of the PTR process. Organizers recommend that individuals attend the entire training on both days. RSVP by Sept. 9.
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Faculty Media Training
Oct. 11 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Learn how to maximize your exposure through the media and across USF platforms. UCM’s Faculty Media Training will include best practices in a variety of areas - from working with reporters, to framing your expertise for a general audience. The Faculty Media Training will help you grow more confident speaking about your research.
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Faculty Town Hall on SB 266, Diversity & Inclusion
Oct. 11 | 1-2 p.m.
MHC Atrium & Microsoft Teams
Hear from Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel Gerard Solis, JD, about SB 266, diversity and inclusion at USF. Other guest speakers include Kathy Black, PhD; Yazmin Castellano, MA; and Emma Walker, MA, BCBA.
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2024 Virtual Fall Forensic Trainings
Nov. 14 & 15 | 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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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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