College of Behavioral &
Community Sciences
Presentation to the Board of Trustees
Research, Innovation, Engagement &
Job Creation Workgroup
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Dean Julie Serovich
College of Behavioral &
Community Sciences
Formed in 2008, the college includes 7 academic units:
 Aging Studies
 Child and Family Studies
 Communication Sciences and Disorders
 Audiology (#12)
 Speech Language Pathology (#45)
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Criminology (#22)
Mental Health Law and Policy
Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (#30)
Social Work (#89)
Rankings from the 2013/2014 U.S. News and World Report
Research Centers
The College houses 19 Research Centers including:
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Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD)
Florida Center for Inclusive Communities
The Baker Act Reporting Center
Global Center for Speech & Hearing Research
Institute of Translational Research in Adolescent
Behavioral Health
• USF Center for HIV Education & Research
• USF Collaborative on Aging
FMHI
CBCS is also home to the Louis de la Parte Florida
Mental Health Institute (FMHI).
The FMHI mission is to improve the lives of people
with mental, addictive, and developmental disorders
through research, training, and education.
Since 2007, about $78 million in federal and private
grants was awarded to state and local agencies due to
collaborations with FMHI.
CBCS Student Profile
Student Headcount
Undergraduate
1,876
Graduate
751
TOTAL
2,627
CBCS Student Credit Hours
70,000
65,000
60,000
55,000
50,000
07-08
08-09
09-10
10-11
11-12
12-13
Research Expenditures
CBCS Three Year Average
(2010-13)
$24,351,543
Research Expenditures Per Faculty
$219 k
$267 k
$225 k
$300,000
$250,000
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
$2010-11
Faculty N
114
2011-12
105
2012-13
91
Federal Research Expenditures
10.0
$8.7 m
$9.6 m
$9.5 m
Million
9.5
9.0
8.5
8.0
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
NIH Expenditures
$2.5 m
$3.3 m
$2.9 m
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$0
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
Submissions & Awards
190
155
117
200
150
100
50
$23 m
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
$26 m $23 m
$27.5
Millions
Proposals Submitted
$25.0
$22.5
$20.0
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
Funds Awarded
SAMPLE
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Nutraceutical Effects on
Cognitive Performance of Older Adults:
The Blueberry Study
Brent J. Small, PhD; Paula C. Bickford, PhD
USF Neuroscience Initiative $50,000
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A pill-based supplement that contained a proprietary formulation of blueberry,
carnosine, green tea, Vitamin D3 and Biovin was used to evaluate changes in
cognitive functioning among older adults.
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Adults, 65 - 85 years, received either the supplement or placebo.
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Persons taking the supplement improved significantly on measures of cognitive
health across a two-month test period in contrast to those on the placebo whose
performance did not change.
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Overall, the results suggest the potential for interventions like these to improve
the cognitive health of older adults.
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The compound was developed and is marketed by a USF spinoff company,
Naturatherapeutics, Inc.
School-Wide Positive Behavior Support
Lise Fox, PhD, Glen Dunlap, PhD, Don Kincaid, PhD,
Rochelle Lentini, Med, Heather George, PhD
U.S. Department of Education; over $7.9 million total
• The diverse educational needs of children often challenge teachers faced
with behavior problems in the classroom.
• Three decades of research resulted in school-wide positive behavior
support (SWPBS) to help teachers prevent behavior problems and
implement strategies to intervene quickly and effectively.
• Impact of PWPBS:
• Implemented in 52 of Florida's 67 school districts,
• Implemented in 18,000+ schools nationwide
• PWPBS has helped to shape federal policy: Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act.
Effects of Strength Training on Bulbar Function
in Persons with ALS
Emily Plowman, PhD
National Institution of Child Heath Development
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Progressive speech, swallowing, and respiratory impairment (bulbar
dysfunction) are prevalent in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients and
account for 95% of disease mortality.
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This clinical trial is investigating the effects of an eight-week regimen of
expiratory muscle strength training (EMST) on bulbar function in persons with
mild to moderate ALS by assessing the effect of EMST on:
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swallow physiology and airway safety during swallow;
cough function;
expiratory force generating ability ;
functional oral intake, swallow-related quality of life and self-reported
swallow severity in persons with mild to moderate ALS.
Training Program to Produce Fair
and Impartial Policing
Lorie Fridell, PhD
US Department of Justice. $1.0 million (additional $200k pending)
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Biased policing occurs when police officers and first line supervisors
inappropriately consider race/ethnicity or other characteristics in
deciding with whom and/or how to intervene.
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The purpose of this study is to revolutionize the methods used to train
police officers to reduce “racial profiling” and other potential biased
policing.
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Dr. Fridell and colleagues developed and tested the impact of five Fair
and Impartial Policing Curriculums that are being implemented in law
enforcement agencies/academies around the nation.
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Family
Based HIV Prevention for Latino Youth
(Latino STYLE)
Celia Lescano, PhD
National Institute of Mental Health (R01) $2,080,170
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HIV/AIDS presents a significant problem in the Latino
community. Developing culturally sensitive HIV prevention interventions for
Latino youth, in particular, is a public health priority.
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This project examines the efficacy of a family-based HIV prevention
intervention with 320 Latino youth and parents to decrease the incidence of
HIV among Latinos. Outcomes being studied include:
– changes in HIV-related sexual behavior and attitudes
– changes in family relationships and parental monitoring/supervision
Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation ProgramSmart House
William D. Kearns, PhD and other USF faculty
US Department of Defense, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Ubisense, Inc.;
$3,75 million to the team
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The Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program (PTRP) Smart House is an
integrated automated system of care directed at the rehabilitation of veterans
who have sustained severe injuries including traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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Smart House uses a highly precise indoor tracking system (to within 10”) to track
the movements of injured resident veterans as they move about the facility
receiving care.
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The system presents prompts and reminders through wall-mounted screens to
help veterans remember to attend therapy sessions and to take medications.
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Movement variability is predictive of imminent falling in persons with cognitive
impairment. Preliminary evidence suggests this is also true in TBI victims and
that movement variability may predict treatment success.
Stepped Care for Young
Children after Trauma
Alison Salloum, PhD
National Institute of Mental Health; $661,436
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Trauma experienced by children includes serious illnesses or accidents,
sexual or physical abuse, witnessing domestic violence, experiencing the
death of someone close, and natural disasters.
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This study is testing a Stepped Care Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy intervention for young children (ages 3 to 7 ) with PTSD.
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Conducted in conjunction with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.
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The approach incorporates parents into treatment by teaching them how
to reach out to their child and help them feel safe, secure and able to
reclaim their childhood.
Future Directions
• Dr. Howard Goldstein hired as first CBCS
Associate Dean for Research.
• This past year the college hired three new
Professors, ten Assistant Professors, and
six Instructors.
• We will begin strategic planning in the Fall.
THANK YOU