Social work assistant professor awarded for outstanding research efforts | |
Jeongsuk Kim, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Social Work, was selected as the recipient of the 2024 USF Sarasota-Manatee Faculty Excellence Award for her outstanding contributions in researching gender violence and suicide risk. The award, which is presented by USF Women in Leadership and Philanthropy, recognizes faculty whose research and scholarly efforts focus on issues impacting women.
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Sign up to be a commencement marshal! | |
The Office of the President is seeking faculty and staff to serve as marshals for the spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 5 at 6 p.m. as behavioral and community sciences, education, and undergraduate studies undergraduates cross the stage. Regalia will be provided to volunteers.
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Two CBCS programs move up in US News & World Report rankings
Two programs, social work and speech-language pathology, jumped multiple spots in the US News & World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Social work moved up 11 spots in the rankings, from 94 to 83, and speech-language pathology moved up three spots, from 55 to 52. Read more.
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School of Aging Studies hosts free conference to educate caregivers
The School of Aging Studies welcomed caregivers and professionals to the Caring for the Caregivers to Provide Better Care conference last Friday. The conference included sessions on coping strategies, advance care planning, medical and health issues in caregiving, and caregiver resilience and advocacy, as well as a panel on resources from area agencies on aging and other community expert providers. Free chair massages were offered by Moffitt Cancer Center to caregivers in attendance. Read more.
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USF CJMHSA TAC leads training on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
The USF Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Technical Assistance Center (CJMHSA TAC) convened a training in Palm Coast, FL. The purpose of this engagement was to present to local community providers regarding the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, otherwise known as the federal parity law. Abby Shockley, MPH, CPH, director of the center, was one of the facilitators of the training. Read more.
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New AI and research resources available for USF faculty
Two new AI resources are now available to faculty through Innovative Education: Course Enhancement with Generative AI workshop, which consists of modules on course preparation, assessment, content development, and optimizing feedback, and a USF pilot initiative to incorporate generative AI elements into student assignments and projects in online courses. You can join the summer committee for the pilot initiative by contacting Christine Brown.
A new generative AI website is also now live, and a new research administration system called Bulls iResearch is going live on May 6. Sign up for trainings on Bulls iResearch here.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to your
USF Council on Technology for Instruction and Research representative, Jack Drobisz.
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$3M will provide new anti-trafficking tools
USF Magazine
"USF's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Risk to Resilience Research Lab will develop a statewide database to assist in investigations and expand an online platform that..."
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Rigg, K. K. (2024). Attitudes toward extended-release naltrexone treatment for opioid use disorder among African Americans. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 257, 111260. doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2024.111260 | |
Rhodes, D.J., Ost, J.H., & Gandarilla-Javier, S. (2024). A qualitative exploration of social workers’ job preparedness in law enforcement agencies. Social Work Research. doi:10.1093/swr/svae005 | |
Upcoming Events & Deadlines | |
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Prison Cell Immersive Experience
April 24 | noon - 3 p.m.
Tampa campus, parking lot E (next to SOC)
Did you know that 75% of Florida’s state prison housing
lacks air-conditioning? Step inside a model prison cell to feel the conditions inmates in most Florida prisons experience. Questions? Contact colbyvalentine@usf.edu.
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CBCS Research & Data Center Open House
April 26 | 2:45 - 3 p.m.
MHC Atrium
The CBCS Research & Data Center (RDC) will host an open house and discussion titled "Research Challenges & Changing Requirements: What can RDC do for you?" The event will cover RDC structure and processes, funding agency requirements, and new developments.
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Fiesta by the Bay for Autism
April 27 | 6 p.m.
USF Gibbons Alumni Center
The funds raised at Fiesta by the Bay help the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at USF provide free programs and projects throughout the year across 14 counties. There are many ways you can help make this year’s event a huge success. Contact Christine Rover at crover@usf.edu to find out ways you can help!
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Computational Methods for Social Sciences & Humanities Scholars
May 8 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
ISA 5020 & Microsoft Teams
This workshop for graduate students and faculty will cover the benefits and pitfalls of using computational methods for social sciences and humanities research and introducing diverse methods through research examples.
This free workshop will be available for the first 25
applicants. RSVP here.
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Florida Mental Health Institute 50th Anniversary Reception & Awards
May 16 | 5 - 7 p.m.
USF Gibbons Alumni Center - Traditions Hall
Join us for a night of fun, memories, and celebration. This in-person event will be a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and honor the legacy of FMHI. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime event to commemorate 50 years of excellence in mental health research and education. RSVP here.
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Adding News, Events, and Publications to the CBCS Website and Newsletter
If you have news/events or recent/upcoming publications you would like posted on the CBCS website and/or in the Communique newsletter, send the details and any attachments to CBCS Marketing (CBCSMarketing@usf.edu). Please send all newsletter submissions no later than Thursday for inclusion in the following week's newsletter.
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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