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USF College of Behavioral & Community Sciences April 10-17, 2018
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MHLP Faculty Members Receive Grant for SRI
Dr. Kathleen Moore and Dr. Roger Peters from the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy (MHLP) will serve as Principal Investigators for a new R25 grant received from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to provide a Summer Research Institute (SRI) on addictions at USF/FMHI for undergraduate students (rising seniors).This is a 5-year grant in the amount of 525k, and is designed to prepare the future pool of junior researchers in the field of substance use and co-occurring disorders through a 3 month program of seminars, intensive research mentoring, and completion of a research project related to addiction treatment or prevention.The SRI grant project will begin with an initial cohort of 12 undergraduate students in the summer of 2019, and will continue with additional student cohorts through 2023.The Department and CBCS has offered similar SRI projects for the past 11 years, through grants received from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).The SRI project will provide students with advanced education and mentoring in addictions research, and will encourage their trajectory to matriculate to graduate school in behavioral health.
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Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Director Honored
 Dr. Karen Berkman, executive director of CARD was asked to attend an invitation only event at the United Nations in New York City for World Autism Day events. This specific event included international leaders in the area of employment and ASD from Fortune 500 Companies as well as others leading efforts from universities and agencies. Opportunities for networking and planning future projects was a part of the event. In addition, Dr. Berkman was honored by HIPPY USA to be an invited plenary session speaker along with Brenda Brinson, Hillsborough HIPPY Parent Involvement Program Director at their conference in San Antonio on April 10, 2018. Click here to read the full story and more about CARD-USF.
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Department of Child & Family Studies Faculty Member Elected
 Congratulations to CFS Assistant Professor Dr. Rose Iovannone who is the newly elected president of the Association for Positive Behavior Support (APBS). APBS is an international organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of people, across the life-span, by promoting evidence-based and effective positive behavior support to realize socially valid and equitable outcomes for people, families, schools, agencies, and communities. Within CFS and the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities, Dr. Iovannone serves as the PI on the Interdisciplinary Center for Evaluation and Intervention grant and also collaborates on several other FCIC grants including the Florida PBIS Project and the Students with Autism Accessing General Education (SAAGE) grant.
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Communication Sciences & Disorders Faculty Member Inducted Into Medical and Biological Engineering Institute
 Congratulations to CSD Faculty member Dr. David Eddins for being inducted into The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). "Dr. Eddins was nominated, reviewed, and elected by peers and members of the College of Fellows for seminal contributions to the advancement of the fields of auditory perception and hearing loss, and development of assistive technologies." Check out the official press release for more information!
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Outstanding CBCS Students Receive 2018 Moms Project Scholarship Award
Congratulations to Sierra Rowland, Flandra Ismajli, Sarah Serralta, and Ardhys De Leon for receiving the 2018 Moms Project Scholarship Awards at a breakfast held on April 3rd at the Marshal Student Center. The ceremony was attended by the award recipients, their Moms and mentors, donors, and other special guests. This impressive group of students are working on meaningful undergraduate research projects with their faculty mentors.
Click here for more information on their research and pictures from the event!
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CBCS Student Receives Award on Research at 10th Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium
 C ongratulations to Monica Landers, CFS Social & Behavioral Researcher and third-year Criminology doctoral student, who received an award for her research at the 10th Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium. She presented on her work involving the evaluation of CHANCE-a program providing services and supports to youth identified as victims of commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). Click here to read more about Landers' research.
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CBCS Scholarships And Your Contribution
Your contribution to the Faculty/Staff Campaign will make a difference and help educate new future professionals in the field.
The Department of Child & Family Studies offers a scholarship for its Applied Behavior Analysis doctoral programs.
Helping Students Succeed
Applied Behavior Analysis Student Assistance Fund
-fund code 530025
This fund supports the student work and initiatives of the Applied Behavior Analysis doctoral programs. Expenses may include items such as equipment for student projects/research, scholarships, travel expenses for students to conferences and assistance with the costs of data collections and analysis.
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Audiology offers a fund for Audiology students.
Audiology Student Training Resource Fund-fund code 530046
This fund designated for the purchase of special audiology equipment, supplies, or tools that enhance the clinical training experience of students enrolled in the Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program. This fund is also used for special training activities such as travel support for Audiology students attending conferences or continuing education training events. Recently, for example, this fund was used to support 5 students in the program to attend American Academy of Audiology conference in Indianapolis. The fund was also used to purchase a PA system for the students to use in public presentations at community education activities both on and off campus.
Please consider contributing to these scholarship opportunities to help make a difference, one person, and one family at a time.To donate online visit: http://bit.ly/FacStaffCBCS and click on Add Funds. For forms or additional information, contact Regina Brown at 4-1921 or via email at: rlbrown@usf.edu
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Food Trucks will be here on Tuesday and Thursday of this week located behind the School of Social Work. (East side of MHC near Atrium in parking lot) They will be here from 11 am- 2 pm. Click food truck icon in left column for more details or download the app.
Thursday 4/12: Engine 53 Pizza Tuesday 4/17: Manolito's
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School of Aging Studies "Careers in Aging" Lunch and Learn Event
April 11, 12-1:30 pm
MHC Atrium Lobby
Come network and learn about opportunities in the field of Aging. Representatives from the following organizations will be there to answer your questions:
- Senior Connection Center
- Hillsborough County Aging Services
- Arbor Terrace at Citrus Park Assisted Living
- Fletcher Health & Rehabilitation
- Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation
- Greystone Healthcare
Student Groups from the School of Aging Studies will also be present. (Sigma Phi Omega Honor Society, American College of Health Care Administrators, Student Association of Aging Studies)
The Untreated Trauma of Sexual Assault: A Community Response
April 13, 2018, 1:30-4:30 pm
Ada T. Payne Community Room
Robert W. Saunders Sr. Public Library
Click here for more information. CBCS Healthy Culture Crew Event April 17, 2018, 11 am-1 pm MHC Atrium Lobby The CBCS Healthy Culture Crew has brought together resources for you to promote well-being. Join us in the lobby for FREE healthy snack samples, desk chair exercises and an onsite yoga demonstration. Bless These Hands will also be present to provide 10-minute chair massages for only $10. Reserve your massage here.
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Annual Fiesta By The Bay For Autism
April 20, 6-9 pm
Glazer Children's Museum
Family friendly, dinner included by Salt Block Catering, dancing, silent auction and enjoy the Museum with your friends. Sponsorships and tickets available online at www.usf.edu/ua/rsvp Or contact Christine Rover for more details at crover@usf.edu 813-974-9264.
Spring 2018 Faculty Assembly
April 26, 10:30-noon
MHC Atrium Lobby
36th Annual Conference on Mental Health and the Black Community
May 10, 9 am-4:30 pm
Edward Waters College, Milne Auditorium
1658 Kings Rd.
Wekiva Springs Center is pleased to partner with Northwest Behavioral Health Services Inc. Hubbard House, Association of Black Psychologists, National Association of Black Social Workers, The Partnership for Child Health/Jacksonville System of Care and Sunshine Health for the 36th Annual Conference on Mental Health and the Black Community. This year's conference will focus on "Domestic Violence, Mental Illness and Substance Use: What about the Children?"
Pre-register by April 30 at Mwells@nwbh.org or (904)-781-0600, ext. 411.
For more information, click here.
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Child welfare in Florida
WCJB-TV (ABC Gainesville)
...poverty and drugs are two reasons for the trouble. Nearly one in four children in Florida live in poverty. the ranking hasn't changed since 2010. USF researcher Noreen Dollard says the lack of resources leads to other troubles... [More]
Survey shows Florida improving, declining in child well-being measures
News4Jax, News Service of Florida and several other media outlets
...Noreen Dollard, a researcher with the University of South Florida, said the lack of resources leads to other troubles...[More]
Festival focuses on autism at Thronateeska Saturday
Albany Herald
... even some emergency services, participated in the event aimed at raising awareness and addressing safety issues surrounding autism. "I work for the Center for Autism and Autism Related Disability at theUniversity of South Florida," Beverly King said before her presentation...[More]
Fewer kids in Florida live in poverty but state ranks 40 overall for child well-being
Naples Daily News, Sarasota Herald-Tribune and several other media outlets
... "Child poverty hurts us all now and in the future," according to Norin Dollard, director of Florida Kids Count at the University of South Florida in Tampa...
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