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USF College of Behavioral & Community Sciences
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December 1 - 7, 2019
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Two CBCS Faculty Earn Prestigious National Scientific Honor
Drs. Michelle Bourgeois in Communication Sciences, and Julie Serovich, Dean of the College, have been named new fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). USF announced the honor last week. They are part of a group of nine faculty from USF that brings the total number of USF AAAS Fellows to 73.
 Dr. Michelle Bourgeois was elected AAAS Fellow in the Psychology Section for distinguished contributions to the field of cognitive communication disorders, particularly for pioneering research and development of therapies for dementia patients and their caregivers. Dr. Bourgeois has made significant advancements investigating behavioral treatments for persons with neurogenic cognitive-communication disorders (i.e., dementia, TBI, MCI) as well as training for their caregivers. She was one of the first to discover that aging people with memory and cognition impairment do not lose their ability to read or communicate entirely.
 Dr. Julie Serovich was elected AAAS Fellow in the Medical Sciences Section for distinguished contributions to the medical sciences, particularly for the discovery and development of interventions to reduce the spread of HIV. Dr. Serovich's groundbreaking research examined the relationship between HIV disclosure and the sexual and mental health of HIV-positive individuals. She discovered that issues of disclosure for those living with HIV are different by gender, and revealed links between an HIV-positive individual's disclosure of their status and subsequent psychological and behavioral changes.
Congratulations to both on this incredible honor. Read the full story for all 9 USF faculty.
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First Cohort of PhD Students in Behavioral & Community Sciences Enter Doctoral Candidacy
By John Kregler
USF's Behavioral and Community Sciences PhD program represents an exciting and innovative course of study that caters to students with diverse backgrounds and interests. The PhD program is unique to the college in its promotion of interdisciplinary study. Faculty from different backgrounds including psychology, rehabilitation sciences, medical sociology, health economics and educational psychology provide new perspectives to students enrolled. The doctoral core courses provide fundamental knowledge and skills applicable to all behavioral and community science disciplines yet allow students to work in cross-disciplinary teams to specialize in students' individual areas of interest.
 With a staggering 26 students currently enrolled in the program in only three years of existence, the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences is immensely proud of the hard work and commitment of students and faculty alike. Four students from the first cohort of the program have distinguished themselves as the program's first to enter doctoral candidacy. Amanda Sharp, Enya Vroom, Bonnie Wilson-Brown and Joshua Barnett represent the epitome of academic trailblazers. Combined, they have published 16 papers, delivered 30 presentations and have taught 12 undergraduate courses at USF. Several students on track to enter their candidacy have published papers and delivered presentations on their research findings including one student who recently presented at the National Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) Conference in Orlando, Fl. Other graduates have presented their findings at conferences spanning the nation in cities such as Baltimore, Houston and Los Angeles.
The college and its partnering organizations are committed to helping students meet their educational and professional goals through faculty guidance, interdisciplinary coursework, research opportunities, and funding.
Dr. Howard Goldstein, the Associate Dean of Research, values the dedication put forth by these four "trail blazing" students and their commitment to the college's emerging program.
"Faculty and students alike are benefiting from interactions that are truly interdisciplinary manifestations of behavioral and community sciences," Goldstein said. "I think the devotion to helping vulnerable populations from every facet of American society live full and rewarding lives benefits all of us associated with this unique PhD program and society in general."
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Congratulations to CBCS Faculty Honors & Awards Recipients
 The USF Faculty Honors and Awards Reception was held on Friday, November 22 to recognize faculty for their outstanding contributions.
Dr. Catherine Batsche, received the Distinguished Service Award recognizing senior members of the USF system faculty who have distinguished themselves among their peers both within and outside the University. Dr. Bryanna Fox, Criminology, and Dr. Kathryn Hyer, School of Aging Studies, both received the Faculty Outstanding Research Achievement Award. Dr. Mary Armstrong, Child & Family Studies, and Dr. Roger Boothroyd, Mental Health Law & Policy, received the Retirement & Emeritus Award conferred upon retirement from USF to faculty and to senior administrators, as recognition of honorable service to the university. James Winarski, Mental Health Law & Policy, also received retirement recognition.
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CFS Professor Provides Keynote Address at Behavior Analysis Conference in Brazil
 Dr. Ray Miltenberger provided the Keynote Address and Invited Workshop at the National Congress of the Brazilian Association for Behavior Analysis in São Paulo, Brazil, November 15 and 16, 2019. The Keynote address was entitled Lessons Learned from 30 Years of Research on Teaching Safety Skills to Children. The Invited workshop was entitled Teaching Safety Skills to Children. Dr. Miltenberger is well known for his research on child safety skills and behavior analysis approaches to enhance sports and fitness.
The conference also hosted a book signing for Dr. Miltenberger's text book, Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures, recently published in Portuguese, the sixth language of publication. The book is used at many universities in both undergraduate and graduate courses.
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Research Roundup
 Lise Fox (CFS)
Pyramid Model Expansion to School-District Implementation in Preschool and Kindergarten Classrooms
Sponsor: Metro Nashville Public Schools
10/1/2017 - 9/30/2022
Amount: $364,237
This project is a collaboration with Metro Nashville, Tennessee, Public Schools to scale the Pyramid Model in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. The USF team will develop the training materials and will train teachers and coaches in the implementation of the Pyramid Model.
 Pamela Menendez (CFS)
Nevada QPI/JIT Website
Sponsor: Nevada Dept of Child & Family Services
05/01/2013 - 09/30/2020
Amount: $230,521
Just In Time (JIT) training is a service that supports the training needs of foster parents and other substitute caregivers. It is integrally connected to the Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI) and provides interactive tools to share best practices, experiences, and promotes the values of QPI. The Center developed and implemented a Just In Time training web learning and information dissemination system for Nevada DCFS.
 Leokadia Rohrer (CFS)
Racial Disparities Among Crossover Youth
Sponsor: Florida Institute for Child Welfare
7/1/2019 - 6/30/2020
Amount: $50,000
Crossover youth is an umbrella term used to describe minors who are involved, or at risk of involvement, with both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Because of their dual status, these youth tend to have more risk factors, fewer protective factors, and poor treatment outcomes. Racial and ethnic minority crossover youth, in particular, fare worse with regard to treatment outcomes, a result of both micro and macro level discrimination. While the causes and extent of disparate outcomes for minority crossover youth are well studied, solutions to these problems are not. This project attempts to address this gap in practice and research by collaborating with two agencies that provide treatment to crossover youth. We aim to better understand the experiences of minority families, the capabilities of agency staff, and the comparative outcomes (for multiple markers, like academic or behavioral changes) of each agency's model of treatment.
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CBCS In the News
Savoring Helps Couples Stay Close
Newsmax
a colleague, Dr. Rick Weinberg, who is a psychology professor at the University of South Florida - and who, like me, was a speaker...
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New Publication
- Dembo, R., Krupa, J. M., Wareham, J., Faber, J., Cristiano, J., Diclemente, R. J., ... Schmeidler, J. (2019). An Exploratory Structural Equation Model of Stress-Related Experiences Among Justice-Involved Youth: A Gender Comparison. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 009385481988799. doi: 10.1177/0093854819887991
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