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Jillian Heilman, PhD

RMHC instructor featured as USF Boundless Bull

Jillian Heilman, PhD is on a mission to teach future professionals who will advocate for people with disabilities to look at the individual before they look at the diagnosis.

March 11, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

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Department of Child and Family Studies introduces new masters program for fall 2022

Beginning fall 2022, the Department of Child and Family Studies will offer a new fully online Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Sciences.

March 7, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

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Faculty and staff honored at Length of Service Ceremony

CBCS faculty and staff gathered in the MHC atrium and virtually on Monday afternoon to celebrate those who have reached milestones in their career at USF.

February 28, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News, Criminology, Mental Health Law and Policy, School of Aging Studies, School of Social Work

Group photo, from left to right: Photo from left to right: Christine Rover, CARD assistant director of community programs; Christine Hugh, assistant program director, TLA Employment Services; Mindy Stevens, CARD director; Haley Moss, JD; Beth Boone, PhD, CARD executive director, Learning Academy director; Morgann Frazee, employment specialist, TLA Employment Services; Scott Fontechia, MS, employment specialist, TLA Employment Services

Haley Moss visits CARD and The Learning Academy to share journey through college and career as someone with Autism

The Learning Academy welcomed lawyer, neurodiversity expert, and author, Haley Moss on February 23. She is a consultant to top corporations and nonprofits that seek her guidance in creating a diverse workplace and a sought-after commentator on disability rights issues.

February 28, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

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CFS associate professor shares Fulbright experience in South Africa

After several starts and stops and a year and a half delay, CFS Associate Professor Trina Spencer, PhD, BCBA-D finally made it to South Africa. She won a Fulbright award in 2020, but due to COVID-19, she was unable to begin her experience until 2022.

February 28, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

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Child and family studies chair and professor featured in La Gaceta

Mario Hernandez, PhD, was featured in La Gaceta, a minority- and family-owned newspaper that shares unique views of local people and politics and world news.

February 21, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

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RMHC Program Director Chih-Chin Chou contributes to Fulbright US Scholar Program

Chih-Chin Chou, PhD, CRC recently participated on a Peer Review Committee for the Fulbright US Scholar Program. Committees completed the merit review of applications received for the 2022-2023 competition.

January 31, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

Marilyn Stern

Child and family studies professor named AAAS Fellow for Academic Research

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named Department of Child and Family Studies (CFS) Professor Marilyn Stern, PhD, CRC as a new fellow.

January 26, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

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ABA doctoral student wins 2022 ABAI paper competition

USF doctoral candidate Daniel Kwak, MA, MS, BCBA was selected by the Association for Behavior Analysis International as the winner of the 2022 Scholarly Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Paper Competition.

January 24, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

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ABA master's student receives 2022 BCOTB fellowship

Kayla Coogle, a student in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) online master’s program, received a fellowship offered through BCOTB in Tampa.

January 24, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

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RMHC hosts coffee hour with Fulbright Scholar

Ming Hung Wang, PhD, CRC shared the history of the disability rights movement in Taiwan along with the evolution of the special education and vocational rehabilitation systems, both modeled after systems in the US.

January 24, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

Professor Emeritus in the Department of Child and Family Studies Dr. Hewitt B.

Co-founder of ABA program establishes legacy gift

Professor Emeritus in the Department of Child and Family Studies Dr. Hewitt B. "Rusty" Clark and his spouse, Rebecca Clark, have graciously named our college in their will.

January 18, 2022Child and Family Studies, College News

About College of Behavioral & Community Sciences News

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.