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Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga

Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga elected to serve on CRCC committee

The appointment follows a comprehensive review and interview process conducted by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) Nominating Committee and Board of Directors.

November 25, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Kris Appel, Klarismar Perez-Sanchez, and Ercilia Calcano

Hats, boots and honors highlight the Department of Child and Family Studies’ annual fall luncheon

Faculty and staff swapped their everyday attire for cowboy hats and boots as they gathered to recognize individuals and groups for their contributions to the department’s success.

November 25, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Catia Cividini-Motta, associate professor, USF ABA program; Hannah MacNaul, graduate of USF ABA doctoral program; Rose Iovannone, research associate professor, Florida Center for Inclusive Communities at USF; Kimberly Crosland, professor, USF ABA program, and Shanna Hirsch, associate professor, University of Maryland.

Faculty, graduate students, and alumni share research at ABAI conference

The event brought together scholars and practitioners from around the world to discuss emerging research and best practices in behavior analysis.

November 24, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Anna Davidson Abella, Annette Christy, Jordyn Lord, Lillian Deaton, and James-Angelo Suarez

CBCS faculty, staff, and students present at national evaluation conference

The team conducted interviews with staff at receiving facilities to better understand patterns behind multiple involuntary examinations of minors.

November 18, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, Child and Family Studies, College News

Julie Serovich at the podium giving opening remarks

Town hall showcases AI and VR innovations in behavioral sciences

Faculty from CBCS and the Bellini College explored how artificial intelligence and virtual reality can enhance research, education, and care across disciplines.

November 7, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, School of Social Work

Anthony Concepcion, Katie Pease, Heatherann Tenowich, and Ray Miltenberger holding the ten thousand dollar check in front of the ABA wall art

Applied Behavior Analysis student receives $10K fellowship from longstanding community partner

Katie Pease was awarded the 2025-2026 USF Fellowship from Behavioral Consulting of Tampa Bay.

November 5, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

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CBCS faculty awarded tenure and promotion

Several CBCS faculty were recognized at the Fall Assembly for receiving tenure and promotion. One professor was awarded tenure, and seven faculty members were promoted.

October 27, 2025Behavioral Health Science and Practice, Child and Family Studies, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Criminology, School of Aging Studies, School of Social Work

Jacqueline Swank, Everette Coffman, and Sondra Smith Adcock with their poster presentation

Everette Coffman presents research on substance use training, spiritual competencies at counseling conference

The Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference was held Oct. 8–12 in Philadelphia.

October 21, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Carla Zayas-Santiago with her poster presentation

Graduate Research Assistant Carla Zayas-Santiago presents on language growth measures for English learners

Carla Zayas-Santiago is a graduate research assistant in the Rightpath Research and Innovation Center in the Department of Child and Family Studies.

October 21, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Delta Gamma sorority playing a game with kids at the Trick-or-Treat with the Greeks event in 2023

USF center for autism, Delta Gamma sorority team up to create sensory-friendly experience for Halloween event

The annual event, held at the USF Greek Village Courtyard offers a fun, family-friendly evening with games, music, and candy for children and their families.

October 21, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Leury Peña

Leury Peña awarded national honor for dissertation advancing culturally responsive therapy

The national award honors recent graduates whose scholarly work contributes significantly to the understanding of couples, families, and human systems.

October 20, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

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Training initiative expands global support for school readiness program serving children with autism

The program provides parents with specialized tools, strategies, and ongoing support to better serve children on the autism spectrum worldwide.

October 17, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

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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.

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