In this Issue P3 Dean’s Message: School Welcomes New UMT heP Scrheools ofi Edduecantiont Advancing Our Vision and Human Development P4 Daniel Santisteban Leads welcomes Julio Frenk, Research Center M.D., Ph.D., the new P5 KIN Researchers Publish president of the Univer - ‘Most Read’ Articles sity of Miami. “Dr. Frenk P6 ‘Ethics in Education’ is a noted leader in Conference global public health and P7 Melissa Institute a renowned scholar and Conference Focuses on academic,” said Dean Interrupting Human Isaac Prilleltensky. Trafficking “Under his leadership, P8 Birman Applauds APA’s we look forward to Anti-Torture Vote advancing our mission P9 Dissertation Recognized of producing knowledge P9 Examining Virtues as and preparing the next Properly Motivated, generation of leaders, Self-integrated Traits researchers, and agents P1 0 Honoring Top Graduates of change in multicul - tural communities.” P1 3 School Launches Partner- ship with Peace Corps Prior to joining the University P1 3 Outstanding Scholar Award of Miami on August 16, Dr. P1 4 Graduation Frenk was dean of the fac - P15 Summer Programs ulty at the Harvard T.H. Chan P19 Publications and Papers School of Public Health. While at Harvard, he was We invite all recipients of also the T and G Angelo- “Perspective” – the School poulos Professor of Public of Education and Human Development’s quarterly Health and International report – to share this publica - Development, a joint appoint- tion with colleagues. ment with the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. To make an online gift to the School of Education and Human Development, go to: (story continues on page 2) www6.miami.edu/alumni/giving/ Editor: Marilyn Neff, [email protected] Writer: Richard Westlund (left) Production: Armenteros & Martin Dr. Julio Frenk and Dean Isaac Prilleltensky. UMSEHD 2015 © University of Miami School of Education and Human Development 5202 University Drive • Coral Gables, FL 33 146 • 305.284.3 711 To learn more about our School, please go to www.education.miami.edu. research New UM President (from page 1) Dr. Frenk served as the Minister of Health of Mexico from 2000 to 2006. He pursued an ambitious agenda to reform the nation’s health system and introduced a program of compre - hensive universal health insurance, known as Seguro Popular, which expanded access to health care for tens of millions of uninsured Mexicans. Dr. Frenk was the founding director-general of the National Institute of Public Health in Mexico, one of the leading institu - tions of health education and research in the developing world. In 1998 Dr. Frenk joined the World Health Organization (WHO) as executive director in charge of Evidence and Information for Policy, WHO’s first-ever unit explicitly charged with devel - oping a scientific foundation “We look forward to advancing Isaac Prilleltensky, Dean, School of Education and Human for health policy to achieve our mission of producing Development, delivers a presentation on “Communities of better outcomes. Fairness and Communities of Wellness” at a special Commu - knowledge and preparing the nity of Respect event on April 29 at Pinecrest Gardens. “You He also served as a senior can’t have individual wellness unless you have a culture of next generation of leaders, fellow in the global health fairness,” Prilleltensky told parents, teachers, and students researchers, and agents of program of the Bill and at the event, which celebrated Pinecrest’s participation in the Melinda Gates Foundation Anti-Defamation League’s “No Place to Hate” initiative. change in education and the and as president of the Carso community.” Health Institute in Mexico City. He is the founding chair – Dean Isaac Prilleltensky of the board of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evalu - Prilleltensky Earns National ation at the University of Award for Humor Writing Washington. He also co-chaired the Commission on the Educa - Dean Isaac Prilleltensky has been honored by the National tion of Health Professionals for the 21st Century, which pub - Newspaper Association for writing one of the best humor lished its influential report in the leading journal The Lancet in columns in the nation. In October, he will receive the second- 2010, triggering a large number of follow-up initiatives through - place award in the “Best Humorous Column, Daily and Non-daily out the world. Division, circ. 8,000 or more” category for his articles, which run regularly in Miami Today. “We very much appreciate being able Dr. Frenk holds a medical degree from the National to publish your fine work,” said publisher Michael Lewis. Autonomous University of Mexico, as well as a master of public health and a joint doctorate in Medical Care Organization and in “I enjoy the writing process, and my livelihood doesn’t depend Sociology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He has on my skills as a humorist,” said Prilleltensky, whose columns been awarded honorary doctorates from several institutions of take a satirical look at important issues, such the controversy higher learning. In September of 2008, Dr. Frenk received the over David Beckham’s request to build a new stadium for Clinton Global Citizen Award for changing “the way practition - professional soccer at PortMiami. ers and policy makers across the world think about health.” Referring to a recent column, “Seal deal for soccer at seaport fast, He is a member of the U.S. Institute of Medicine, American before the waters rise,” the NNA judges commented, “Planned Academy of Arts and Sciences, and National Academy of Medi - humor, especially with a lightly sarcastic touch, is difficult to write cine of Mexico. In addition to his scholarly works, which include successfully, but this writer succeeds. It took some thought, as more than 140 articles in academic journals, as well as many well as a well-developed sense of humor, to come up with lines books and book chapters, he has written two best-selling nov - like these: ‘Beckham is the perfect role model for kids in Miami. els for youngsters explaining the functions of the human body. He has a hot wife, plenty of tattoos, and his very own brand!’” UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 2 dea n’ s me ssage Advancing Our Vision With the arrival of Dr. Julio Frenk, the University of Miami begins a new chapter in its continued commitment to academic and community leadership. Our school plays an important role in that process, in keeping with our long-term vision to be a center of excellence in the study, promotion, and integration of educational, psychological, and physical well-being in multicultural communities About Our Mark As you can see in this issue of Perspective , our school’s unique identity is nurtured through the T h e School of Education creation of innovative education and community-based research programs. One excellent example and Human Development’s is our Dunspaugh-Dalton Community and Educational Well-Being (CEW) Research Center, now symbol represents our col - under the leadership of Professor Daniel Santisteban, who has focused his work on developing lective focus on well-being more effective interventions for children, adolescents, and families. as the core of our mission. The interlocking arcs stand We are also very proud of our students, who continue to demonstrate their leadership skills, while for three basic components excelling in their studies, both inside and outside the classroom. We know that educating the next of well-being: the educa - generation of teachers, counselors, athletic trainers, exercise physiologists and other professionals tional, psychological, and is at the core of our mission as part of the University of Miami “family.” physical. These three components correspond to We also thank the many generous donors, sponsors, and partners who support our academic, the three departments in research, and service programs. Their contributions allow us to engage with individuals, families, our school, which are inter - schools, and communities on a very meaningful level, multiplying our ability to serve as a vehicle related in their focus on for social change. well-being. The three University of As we move into the new academic Miami School of Education year, I look forward to advancing and Human Development our vision of leadership on a local, departments are: national, and global level. • Teaching and Learning (TAL), which fosters intel - lectual and educational Dean Isaac Prilleltensky development Dean, School of Education • Educational and Psycho - and Human Development logical Studies (EPS), which Erwin and Barbara Mautner Chair focuses on emotional health in Community Well-Being and psychological factors • Kinesiology and Sport Sciences (KIN), which promotes physical well - ness, fitness, and sport. To view a short film about the School’s focus on well-being, visit: vimeo.com/52027102 UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 3 research Daniel Santisteban Leads Community and Educational Well-Being Research Center Under the guidance of Professor Daniel A. Santisteban, the Dunspaugh-Dalton Community and Educational Health Disparities has supported major clinical trials to identify Well-Being (CEW) Research Center will support new treatments that work for underserved minority populations. community-based research, disseminate evidence- based practices, and provide training on a national “After appreciating from a distance the important work accom - and international level. plished by Dr. Aldarondo and CEW team, I plan to continue to nurture the center’s excellent working relationship with commu - nity partners, while expanding our work of the dissemination and “Our goal is be a cen - implementation of evidence-based practices to better serve chil - ter for knowledge and dren and families,” Santisteban said. “The CEW is very fortunate support for scholars to have two very successful partners with unique skills, experi - and organizations ence, and talents housed with the center.” seeking to improve the well-being of youth, One partner is the Statistical Supporting Unit (STATS-U).