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Social work assistant professor of instruction to serve as chair of Faculty Council on Student Admissions

The council advises on matters pertaining to the establishment and maintenance of policies, principles, and regulations affecting the selection and admission of undergraduate students.

October 7, 2024College News, School of Social Work

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CFS researchers awarded $9.9M to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilities

The project will integrate virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies into LAUNCH at USF's employment and transition programs to address the critical shortage of skilled labor and promote inclusivity in the workplace.

September 23, 2024Child and Family Studies, College News

Cary Hopkins Eyles and Charlie Minn

Documentary filmmaker speaks to criminology class about drug use in America

Charlie Minn, a "victim-driven" documentary filmmaker, spoke to students in the Drugs and Crime class at USF.

September 23, 2024College News, Criminology

Kaylee Eckelman, C. Jordan Howell, PhD, and Katelyn Smith sit at a table

Criminology faculty and student share research in Romania

The team traveled to Bucharest, Romania, to share their research at the European Society of Criminology Conference.

September 23, 2024College News, Criminology

Kerry Littlewood and Larry Cooper

KIN-TECH™ Kinship Navigator program earns high rating by Prevention Services Clearinghouse

The Kinship Navigator program is implemented by the Children's Home Network and School of Social Work faculty.

September 23, 2024College News, School of Social Work

Kathleen Moore and David Silvers stand outside the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences building

FMHI leadership discusses children's mental health initiative with Rep. David Silvers

The group met to discuss the work of the Florida Mental Health Institute (FMHI) related to HB 945, the Children’s Mental Health bill.

September 20, 2024College News, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Mental Health Law and Policy

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MFT students win second place in AAMFT Student Ethics Competition

Two USF students placed second in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) annual Student Ethics Competition.

September 20, 2024Child and Family Studies, College News

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Executive director selected to lead Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce

Courtney L. Whitt, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and leader in providing integrated primary care within traditionally underserved populations.

September 18, 2024College News

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MHLP visiting research scholar publishes analysis on local homelessness data

Freeman Gerhardt, PhD, prepared a report on the 2024 Pinellas County Point in Time Count.

September 16, 2024College News, Mental Health Law and Policy

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Social work faculty member appointed as CSWE Board of Accreditation site visitor

David Kilmnick was appointed as a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Board of Accreditation site visitor.

September 16, 2024College News, School of Social Work

CRMHC faculty and staff

Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program earns reaccreditation

This accreditation ensures that students receive a quality educational experience.

September 9, 2024Child and Family Studies, College News

Jessica VanderWerf and Nasreen Sadeq take a photo with a conference attendee

Aging studies faculty and students share research findings at Florida Conference on Aging

Faculty were also available at the school's booth to share information about its academic programs.

September 9, 2024College News, School of Aging Studies

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The Mission of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) is to advance knowledge through interdisciplinary teaching, research, and service that improves the capacity of individuals, families, and diverse communities to promote productive, satisfying, healthy, and safe lives across the lifespan. CBCS envisions the college as a globally recognized leader that creates innovative solutions to complex conditions that affect the behavior and well-being of individuals, families, and diverse communities.