USF College of Behavioral & Community Sciences Nov. 7-14, 2017

Faculty Member Represents CBCS at International Events

Roger Peters, Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy participated in an expert consultant meeting hosted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) on "Treatment and Care of People with Drug Use Disorders in Contact with the Criminal Justice System: Alternatives to Conviction or Punishment", convened in October 2017 at the UN's Vienna International Centre. A monograph developed from this meeting will be published by the UNODC and WHO in 2018 to provide member nations with a blueprint for developing treatment-based programs to serve as alternatives to incarceration for persons with mental and substance use disorders in the justice system. See picture below from UNODC-WHO meeting in Vienna, Austria.

This October, Dr. Peters also participated in the Lisbon Addictions 2017 Conference on Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies in Lisbon, Portugal, hosted by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA). Dr. Peters chaired a symposium and provided two presentations at the conference, which was attended by 1,200 persons from 71 countries. Symposium presentations were provided on the "International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR)", and the "Effectiveness of treatment alternatives to incarceration for drug-involved persons"

CSD Celebrates 50th Anniversary

On October 17th, the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders celebrated their 50thanniversary with a reception and awards ceremony. In addition to honoring families and donors, CSD launched the inaugural Hall of Fame into which three alumni were inducted. Paula Sullivan, Rachel McArdle, and Dee Adams Nikjeh were inducted into the Hall of Fame. In addition, Dr. Arthur Guilford received the Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Greater Tampa Sertoma Club received the Community Partner Award. Also speaking at the event was Nada Hanna, a CSD graduate and scholarship recipient, and the Bryce family who shared their family's story of success with the SLP clinic. The evening ended with a heart-warming display of photos of current and previous patients who received services through the CSD clinics.

First Cohort of PhD Program Enrolled

Eleven students constituting the first cohort of students in the PhD program in Behavioral and Community Sciences are enrolled in Dr. Kyaien Conner's Community Based Participatory Research and Evaluation course. Discussions of their research interests and current projects has revealed their wide range of experiences and interests. Noé Erazo is currently researching computer assisted testing at the Rightpath Research & Innovation Center at USF. Christopher Cardea currently works at ACTS as a Data Analyst conducting research on opioid usage in Hillsborough County, while preparing to pursue his research interests in depression, eating disorders, and health promotion. Amanda Weston is interested in studying how technology impacts individuals and the addictive qualities of technology for those who play video games. Enya Vroom's research interests are rooted in implementation science and evidence-based practice focused on substance use prevention among child and adolescent populations. Rebecca Webster is a Technical Assistance Specialist in the Center on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, and she is interested in decreasing disproportionate discipline in early childhood settings. Michelle Beekman, works with Dean Serovich in her HIV lab, and is interested in discovering innovative strategies for adolescents suffering from anxiety disorders. Joshua Barnett is interested in the disparate life expectancy of those with psychiatric disorders served within the public mental health system and opioid use disorder epidemiology. These varied interests reflect the interdisciplinary nature of this new doctoral program in the college.

Food Trucks For Lunch

The college has finally succeeded in arranging to have food trucks at our building to offer a variety of lunchtime options to those working in MHC and surrounding buildings. Thank you Aramark and the Food Truck Rally! Starting tomorrow we will have a food truck located behind the School of Social Work (where the Blood Mobile parks) every Tuesday and Thursday from 11-2pm. We will start slow, but at least we are starting! Please follow this link to see what the truck of the day will be as well as their menu and prices: https://www.tampabayfoodtruckrally.com/usf-college-of-behavior This should be updated at least one week in advance.

Unique Funded Research Training Opportunity Available

The Institute for Translational Research Education in Adolescent Drug Abuse at the University of South Florida invites graduate students and working professionals with a Master's degree (or in a doctoral degree program) to apply for a fully paid 15 credit Graduate Certificate Program in Translational Research in Adolescent Behavioral Health.

Safety Notice

Just a reminder that you may contact the USF Police Department (non- emergency # listed below) if USF Security is needed. The USF Police Dispatchers will be able to contact Security Officer Greto and dispatch him to the area of concern. Our dispatchers will also be able to determine the appropriate response level (Security vs. Law Enforcement). It is important to also note, in emergency situations, students, faculty, and staff need to call 911. If anyone is unsure if 911 is the most appropriate avenue, don't hesitate and call. Our trained dispatchers will be able to determine the appropriate emergency level, direct their calls appropriately and provide assistance. Officer Greto provides security services (traffic control, open/lock door requests, visible security presence) for the entire USF Health community (which includes the MHC building). His current shift is from 2pm - 11pm, Monday thru Friday. He has an office in the CBCS Dean's Office area.

The USF Police Non-emergency #: 813-974-2628

Upcoming Events:

Aging and Speech Communication Research Conference 2017

November 5-8

Embassy Suites Conference Hotel

A Hard Pill to Swallow: Use of Psychotropic Medications with Children in Foster Care

November 13th, 9am-10:30 am

MHC Atrium

"Supporting the Family Caregiver 'Workforce': An Emerging Issue for Aging Societies"

November 17, 10:30 am

USF College of Public Health Auditorium 1023B

15th National Training Institute on Effective Practices: Addressing Challenging Behavior

April 24-27, 2018

The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club

Hosted by the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities (FCIC) and the Pyramid Model Consortium, the National Training Institute on Effective Practices (NTI) is a training conference which provides professionals with an in-depth, intensive learning experience around the Pyramid Model framework for addressing the social and emotional development and challenging behavior of young children. NTI brings together experts from around the country who skillfully present three-hour workshops offering practical, ready-to-use information on social and emotional development. It is an unparalleled opportunity to increase your skills, build a network of colleagues and become part of a growing professional community who use the Pyramid Model. Learn more about the Institute.

CBCS in the News

8 On Your Side: How to protect your child from bus stop predators

WFLA

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