Criminology assistant professor receives 2022 Dr. Kathleen Moore Faculty Excellence Award | |
Roberta O'Malley, PhD received a 2022 Dr. Kathleen Moore Faculty Excellence Award from Women in Leadership and Philanthropy to further her research endeavors. This award recognizes outstanding USF female faculty who have displayed achievements in research, instructional excellence, and student engagement. O'Malley's research focuses on image-based sexual abuse, which is a range of behaviors that include the non-consensual production, distribution, or use of intimate or sexually explicit images to control another person's behavior. She joins Colby Valentine, PhD (featured last week) who also received a Dr. Kathleen Moore Faculty Award this year.
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Minority Students in CSD president named Student Organization Leader of the Year | |
Eunice Gutierrez was presented the Student Organization Leader of the Year Award at the 2022 I Heart Diversity Awards Celebration on April 14. Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, this celebration recognizes individuals and groups within the USF community who have displayed a commitment to inclusive excellence during the academic year. Gutierrez is the president of the student organization Minority Students in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She was nominated by her peers for the award for exemplifying the Office of Multicultural Affairs' mission and vision by reaching beyond her duties as a student organization leader.
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Parent-led treatment effective in helping children after trauma, according to a study led by Social Work professor
A study led by Alison Salloum, PhD, LCSW, revealed that parent-led therapist-assisted treatment, which empowers a parent themselves to help their child, is effective for many families.
Salloum and her colleagues developed the new approach, with parent-led treatment serving as the first step within a stepped care model, wherein the most effective yet least resource-intensive mental health treatment is delivered first. The first step of this program consists of three to five therapist-led sessions in conjunction with parent-child meetings at home, workbooks, a website with demonstrations of relaxation exercises, and weekly phone support. Read more.
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School of Aging Studies hosts Preceptors & Awards Reception
Last Friday, the School of Aging Studies hosted its first in-person event since the pandemic began. Faculty, staff, students, and community partners were honored for their outstanding contributions to the field and to the school's success.
Faculty Awards
- Sue V. Saxon Outstanding Teaching Award in the Field of Gerontology: Gregory Holder, JD, MBA
- Wiley P. Mangum Outstanding Service Award in the Field of Gerontology: Rosa Diaz
Fellowship and Scholarship Awards
- Wiley P. Mangum Scholarship in Gerontology: Jennifer Hurtt and Christina McVay
- Kymberly Jane Harris Endowed Scholarship in Long Term Care Administration: Kaylie Manikis
- Tollette Family Endowed Scholarship in Gerontology: Haley Campbell
- Wolowec Scholarship: Britney Veal and Cassidy Doyle (pictured)
- Harold L. Sheppard Endowed Memorial Scholarship: Manninkattil Unni
- Kenneth E. and Peggy Sponagle Endowed Scholarship: Ryan Matipano
- Kathryn Hyer Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Public Policy and Aging: Charity Lewis
- H. Edward Greely and Mildred Greely Endowed Fellowship in Aging Studies: Christina Mu
Other Awards
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Outstanding Alumni Award: Kevin Hansen, PhD
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Community Partner of the Year Award: Robin Ingles, CEO of Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay
- Kathryn Hyer Professional Mentorship Award: Veronica Maxwell, MEd, Hillsborough County Department of Aging
Certificates of appreciation were presented to preceptors in the community who have served as mentors and guided Aging Studies students in internships. Bill Haley, PhD was also recognized with the USF Outstanding Faculty Award. Representatives of Sigma Phi Omega, Forever Friends, and the Student Association for Aging Studies also spoke during the reception, providing updates about the activities of each organization.
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Criminology professor receives Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Bryanna Fox, PhD received Pennsylvania State University's Outstanding Young Alumni Award, which recognizes alumni up to 15 years after graduation for extraordinary professional accomplishments, success, and influence as leaders.
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MHLP students share stories of lived experiences with mental health
Three MHLP students joined a cast of performers who took to the stage Friday night to share their stories as part of This Is My Brave - College Edition, a OneUSF Production. The cast used the power of storytelling to break down the stigma surrounding mental illness, normalize conversations about mental health, and offer hope. Ashley Accius, Kailen Bell, and Katrina Paschke represented the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, as well as Assistant Professor Kristin Kosyluk, PhD, who produced and directed the show. The production was also supported by many CBCS faculty, staff, and students who served on the production team, including Jennifer Tran, B. Michelle Wilks, Patty Harrison, Molly Urnek, Melissa Carlson, Amariah Novoa, Jackeline Casco, and Kathleen Moore, PhD.
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CRMHC and MFT programs host career and licensure panel
The Clinical Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling (CRMHC) and Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT) programs co-hosted a career and licensure panel last week to provide expert advice to students seeking careers in the fields. Assistant Professor of Instruction in the MFT program Lauren Baxley, PhD served as the moderator for the panel of eight professionals. The panelists shared their expertise, wisdom, and tips with students who attended. The panel was born out of suggestions from students who wanted professional and practical advice and to learn more about options after graduation. Read more about the panelists here.
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Desantis signs bill limiting tenure at Florida public universities
Tampa Bay Times
"Tim Boaz, president of the University of South Florida's faculty senate, said he believed the legislation resulted from misconceptions about higher education."
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USF Students Collab with Eastern European Students During War
WTOG(CBS) - Tampa/St. Pete
"'Initially it began when we were introduced to what we would be working on for this semester,' said Lea Rodger, a fourth year student at the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg studying criminology..."
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