Award Winners 2005 - 2006
Faculty Community Based Applied Research Grants

1. Balance Broward: An Interdisciplinary Fall Risk Identification and Prevention Program for Older Adults

Rachelle Dorne, Ed.D., OTR/L College of Allied Health and Nursing
 
Mary Blackinton, PT, Ed.D. College of Allied Health and Nursing
   
Michelle Gagnon, Psy.D. Clinical Operations
   
Richard Saul, Ph.D. College of Allied Health and Nursing
   
Monica Warhaftig, D.O. College of Osteopathic Medicine
   
Naushira Pandya, M.D., CMD College of Osteopathic Medicine

This study is a comprehensive program designed to increase quality of life for seniors by providing education, assessment, and intervention for those who may be at risk for falling.

First row (left to right): Dr. Rachelle Dorne, HPD; Dr. Mary Blackington, HPD; Dr. Naushira Pandya, HPD; Ray Ferrero, NSU; Second row: Dr. Michelle Gagnon, HPD; Dr. Anthony Silvagni, HPD; Third row: Dr. Richard Davis, HPD; Dr. Robert Oller, HPD; Absent: Dr. Richard Saul, HPD; Dr. Monica Warhaftig, HPD

2. La Riqueza de la Madurez/The Richness Found in Maturity: A Qualitative Study Utilizing Narrative Gerontology Techniques to Assess and Improve the Well-Being of Hispanic Elders in Broward County

Jacquelyn Dwoskin, Ph.D., L.C.S.W. Fischler School of Education and Human Services
 
Bruce Brydges, Ed.D. Fischler School of Education and Human Services
   
Alejandra Parra, M.A. Fischler School of Education and Human Services
   
Laura Ramirez, MLIS Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
   
Luis Felipe Pinzon, B.A. Hispanic Unity of Florida - Broward

This study will gather and analyze data to inform and improve services to Hispanic elders in Broward County.

(left to right): Dr. Skip Johnston, Coordinating Council of Broward; Dr. Bruce Brydges, FSEHS; Alejandra Parra, FSEHS; Luis Felipe Pinzon, Hispanic Unity; Dr. Kim Durham, FSEHS; Ray Ferrero, NSU Absent: Dr. Jacqueline Dwoskin, FSEHS; Laura Ramirez, LIB

Research Grants Awards Reviewers

(left to right): Dr. Jim Hibel, SHSS; Dr. Shanika Taylor, FSEHS; Dr. Stan Hannah, FSEHS; Ray Ferrero, NSU Absent: Marsha Currant, Susan B. Anthony Center; Dr. Jean Thaw, Children’s Services Council

Faculty Community-Based Applied Research Grants Awards Ceremony Tuesday, May 17, 2005

First row (left to right): Dr. Kim Durham, FSEHS; Dr. Debbie Anderson, FSEHS; Dr. Denise Crammer FSEHS; Dr. Shanika Taylor, FSEHS; Dr. Patrick Hardigan, HPD; Dr. Michelle Gagnon, HPD; Sandra Bernard-Bastien, Children’s Services Council; Ray Ferrero, NSU; Second row: Dr. Robert Oller, HPD; Karen Grosby, CPS; Dr. John Baldwin, HPD; Dr. Stan Hannah, FSEHS; Dr. Bruce Brydges, FSEHS; Third row: Dr. John Dodds, HPD; Dr. James Pann, FSEHS; Dr. Leonard Levy, HPD; Dr. Kenneth Johnson, HPD; Dr. Jim Kaminsky, ChildNet; Skip Johnston, Coordinating Council of Broward; Dr. Steve Ronik, Henderson Mental Health Center Absent: Cindy Arenberg-Seltzer, Children Services Council; Robert Burton, North Broward Hospital District; Margarita Castellon, Bellsouth Business; Marsha Currant, Susan B. Anthony Center; Ellen Drotzer, Children Services Council; Dr. Rose Foster, HPD; Dr. Michael Gaffley, FSEHS; Dr. Rochelle Green, FSEHS; Dr. Jim Hibel, School of Humanities and Social Sciences; Pat Jason, Esq., Law; Kathy Koch, Coordinating Council of Broward; Dr. Tom Land, FSEHS; Wendy Masi, MSI; Mary McComber, Bellsouth; Dick Ogburn, South Florida Regional Planning Council; Ellen Okrent, Kids in Distress; Gina Peyton, Office of Grants and Contracts; Renee Pravda, Coordinating Council of Broward; Larry Rein, ChildNet