USF Mag Spring and Summer 2007
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Hands On Discovery Undergraduate Research Opportunities Abound at USF SCENE ON CAMPUS JOSEPH GAMBLE GETTY IMAGES Features COVER: HANDS-ON DISCOVERY 22 A model undergraduate research program provides opportunities for students across all disciplines to work side-by-side with faculty mentors and actively participate in the creation of knowledge. A UNIVERSITY ENGAGED 28 Providing a plethora of services and resources to the Tampa Bay community and beyond, USF is the only Florida university to be recognized by the Carnegie Foundation with a new university classification for community engagement. FOR THE LOVE OF JAZZ 32 Jazz is alive and well at USF’s School of Music in the College of Visual & Performing Arts. The school’s recently established Center for Jazz Composition is the only known university research facility dedicated to the field of jazz composition. Departments 2 FROM THE PRESIDENT 3 UPDATE 10 COMMUNITY 16 DISCOVERY 36 COMMITMENT 38 ATHLETICS 41 LAST WORD SCENE ON CAMPUS: FLORIDA WILDLIFE, SUCH AS THE BARRED OWL (LEFT), ABOUNDS AT USF’S RIVERFRONT PARK, LOCATED NORTHEAST OF THE JOSEPH GAMBLE TAMPA CAMPUS ON THE HILLSBOROUGH RIVER. GRADUATE ANTHROPOLOGY STUDENT BRETT MERVIS CANOEING AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TRIPS ARE TAKES LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. SEE STORY JUST TWO OF THE ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE TO USF PAGE 28. STUDENTS, PERSONNEL AND ALUMNI AT THE PARK. USF MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2007 COVER PHOTO GETTY IMAGES 1 USF Magazine is published by University FROM THE PRESIDENT Relations at the University of South Florida. Editor Ann Carney Associate Editor Anne Scott s we reach the midway Contributing Writers Anne DeLotto Baier, Philip Booth, John Gerdes, Adam Hollen, mark in 2007, there is a Sheryl Kay, Scott Kuykendall, Erika Llenza, growing sense of pride Susanna Martinez, Barbara Perkins, David at USF. We continue to Steele, Amy Woodruff A make great strides in Contributing Photographers Joseph Gamble, Aimee Blodgett, Casey Feldcamp, our quest to become one of the Jennifer Prince, Crystal Totten, Jeane Vincent, nation’s premier public research uni- Eric Younghans versities and a leader in the state. University Administration In this issue you will read about Judy Genshaft, President an undergraduate research program Renu Khator, Provost and Senior Vice President Carl Carlucci, Executive Vice President that encourages all undergraduate Stephen Klasko, Vice President for USF Health students to take part in scientific J. Jeffrey Robison, Vice President for University Advancement research across a wide variety of dis- Robert Chang, Vice President for Research ciplines. Currently, more than 500 Jennifer Capeheart-Meningall, Vice President for Student Affairs students are paired with faculty men- Karen White, Regional Chancellor for tors in every college of the university USF St. Petersburg Arthur Guilford, Vice President and doing meaningful research—research CEO for USF Sarasota-Manatee that could one day change lives. Marshall Goodman, CEO for USF Lakeland You also will read about initiatives USF Board of Trustees that are making a difference through- Lee E. Arnold, Jr. out the community. These initiatives, JOSEPH GAMBLE Michael J. Barber, PhD Richard A. Beard III and hundreds like them, are the rea- like Pam and Les Muma. These USF Margarita R. Cancio, MD son behind USF’s recent designation alumni have pledged millions of dol- Sonja W. Garcia Frank S. Harrison as most community engaged by the lars to USF to champion medical Rhea F. Law, Esq., Chair Carnegie Foundation for the research and education. Kiran C. Patel, MD John B. Ramil, Vice Chair Advancement of Teaching. In our Athletics pages, you will Debbie N. Sembler At USF, research comes in many meet Stan Heath, new head coach Jan E. Smith Robert L. Soran forms. In these pages you will read for men’s basketball. Stan comes to Sherrill M. Tomasino about our Center for Jazz Composition USF from the University of Arkansas in the School of Music. The center is where he guided the program to a Contact USF Magazine University Relations the only known university research pair of NCAA Tournament appear- 4202 E. Fowler Ave., ADM278 institute dedicated to the continued ances in 2006 and 2007. Tampa, Florida 33620-6300 (813) 974-4014 growth, development and appreci- We have had a great first half of [email protected] ation of the role of the composer 2007, and as you will see in the Contact the USF Alumni Association in jazz. pages that follow there is so much Gibbons Alumni Center So, too, will you read about the more ahead. I hope you will enjoy 4202 E. Fowler Ave., ALC100 Tampa, Florida 33620-5455 work being done at USF to fight the this issue and join me in saluting (813) 974-2100 • (800) 299-BULL (2855) obesity epidemic facing our nation. the countless accomplishments of [email protected] And, you will read about an ocean so many across our university Update your contact information biologist who is working with the community. www.giving.usf.edu National Science Foundation on a Reprint Policy: USF encourages reprinting articles $331 million project to set up under- in their entirety. Permission may be obtained by water observatories that will lead to a contacting [email protected]. greater understanding of Planet Earth. Much of our progress at USF would not be possible without the The University of South Florida is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels, USF MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2007 generous support of philanthropists including the Doctor of Medicine. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal 2 Access/Affirmative Action Institution. UPDATE Veteran Development director of university development, USF Sarasota-Manatee since January, Officer to Head USF and he spent a significant part of when Laurey Stryker retired. Foundation his career in the Buckeye state, at “Dr. Guilford has proven himself Ohio State University (1973 to to be the best person for the job,” J. Jeffrey 1978), The Ohio State Development said Genshaft announcing the Robison, a vet- Fund (1978 to 1980) and Ohio appointment. “He has succeeded in eran university University (1988 to 1994). earning tremendous respect as well development “I am very pleased that Jeff as the trust of his colleagues during officer who Robison is coming to USF as vice his tenure with the university. has raised president of development,” said Once we all saw what a great fit he more than Gus A. Stavros, a successful Florida was on the USF Sarasota-Manatee $1.4 billion in businessman and noted philanthro- campus, going from interim to per- four university pist for whom USF’s Center for Free manent chief executive was clearly campaigns, Enterprise and Economic Education the most natural progression.” has been appointed vice president is named. Stavros has also served as Guilford, a respected scholar in for university advancement and president of the USF Foundation communication disorders, became a chief executive officer of the USF Board of Trustees and was co-chair USF faculty member in 1976 after Foundation. He assumes the post of the USF Great Achievements and teaching at the University of June 11. Great Expectations fundraising Michigan, where he directed the campaign. Aphasia Program, and at California I Robison comes to USF from Case Robison was chosen upon the State University Los Angeles. Over Western Reserve University, where recommendation of a comprehen- his 31 years at USF, he moved from he has served as vice president for sive search committee led by USF assistant, to associate, to full profes- development since 2005. At Case Provost Renu Khator. sor, to department chair for 14 Western, he has led a major gift – BARBARA PERKINS years, and to his most recent posi- campaign that is on schedule to tion as associate dean. raise $77.9 million, a 22 percent “You probably won’t find a more- increase over the previous year. Guilford to Lead USF rounded executive with his depth of During his tenure, the annual fund Sarasota-Manatee experience,” said Genshaft. “He has increased $1 million, reversing a extensive experience with faculty downward trend. At the encour- governance, promotion and tenure, “Jeff Robison has a truly impres- aging of facul- and program development, plus Dr. sive track record and we are very ty members Guilford brings a strong track record excited about his joining the foun- to submit his in grant writing and research. Add dation’s team,” said USF President credentials for to all of this his love of USF and we Judy Genshaft, announcing the consideration can look forward to great days appointment in April. “He has as vice presi- ahead with Dr. Guilford leading the played an integral part in raising dent and CEO way on our USF Sarasota-Manatee over $1.4 billion in four different for USF campus.” university campaigns. We are confi- Sarasota- – BARBARA PERKINS dent his leadership abilities will Manatee, Arthur Guilford ten- serve USF as we continue to grow dered his resume, withdrawing and move forward.” from the search committee Prior to joining Case Western, charged with recommending a Robinson served as president of the candidate for the post. FSU Foundation from 1994 to 2005. There he oversaw fundraising of I The move proved insightful. Last more than $870 million and two month, USF President Judy successful campaigns. At the Genshaft officially named Guilford University of Florida, between 1980 to the post. Guilford had served as USF MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2007 and 1988, he rose to associate interim vice president and CEO for 3 UPDATE Murphy’s Robots Go to Washington USF made its presence known when 15 of the nation’s top research groups represented the National Science Foundation to Congress in February.