CHPS News
Social Work
New UCF Co-led Study Will Focus on Keeping Intimate Partner Violence Survivors Safe
The researchers will create evidence-based, intimate partner violence pretrial safety assessment guides for judges to use when considering pretrial release in intimate partner violence cases....
Physical Therapy
Meet the New Neurologic PT Resident, Uzair “Z” Hammad
Dr. Uzair “Z” Hammad is the new resident of the University of Central Florida & Orlando Health Neurologic Residency Program. He currently works at Orlando...
Communication Disorders Clinic
AAC Lab Receives Gift of Mobile Makerspace to Build Adaptive Toys
Variety – the Children’s Charity of Florida has donated $10,000 to the UCF AAC Research-to-Practice Lab Collaborative – to bring the gift of joy to...
Dean's Office
UCF Recognized as Leader in Innovation and Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges’ Rankings
UCF is one of only three universities to improve its overall national ranking each of the last five years. The University of Central Florida is...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Redesigning Student Success: Five Faculty Receive Funding for Interprofessional Education Project
Five academic and clinical faculty members recently received funding through the Digital Learning Course Redesign Initiative to collaborate across disciplines on a project to turn...
Physical Therapy
Neurologic PT Resident and Faculty Present at Parkinson Support Group
On September 9, 2021, the Parkinson support group of Select Physical Therapy virtually met and hosted Uzair Hammad, the current resident of the University of...
Dean's Office
Ingersoll Named to ASAHP Board of Directors
Christopher D. Ingersoll, founding dean of the College of Health Professions and Sciences, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions....
Health Sciences
New Course Teaches Students About Electronic Medical Documentation
Class Name: HSC (4703) – Clinical Documentation for Health Care Professions Instructor: Christine Stapell, adjunct faculty, Department of Health Sciences Course Offered: Online in the Fall, Spring, Summer Number of...
Health Sciences
School Day Structure Could Benefit Children’s Health
Researchers found that children’s obesogenic behaviors on school days are more favorable compared to non-school days. Having a structured environment for children, whether during school...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
A Full-Circle Journey: How a CSD Alumna’s Strengths and Family Drove Her Success
When Rachel Williams ‘96MA was growing up in Brevard County, her parents often urged her to consider a career in education. They were lifelong educators...
