Univ. research team awarded grant
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Issue date: 1/11/08 Section: News
A team of University researchers were awarded multiple grants totaling $9 million to improve the quality of substance abuse treatment.
More than 23 million Americans age 12 or older need treatment for substance abuse and addiction. Less than 10 percent of people who need treatment actually receive it.
"We have treatments that work, and we have people who want treatment," said Paul Roman, professor of sociology and leader of the team who received the grants.
"The problem now is getting treatment providers to adopt new, promising practices so that substance abusers can get the best treatment available," Roman said.
In 2007, Roman was awarded a five-year $3.2 million grant to study the diffusion, adoption and implementation of substance abuse treatment practices.
John L. Taylor, University of Arizona professor of educational leadership, and Penny Ralston, Florida State University professor of family and child science, are speaking at the Feb. 1 conference.
The event also will include three panel discussions with University faculty members. The discussions will address blacks in higher education leadership, grant writing and dissemination of research results and teaching at a research university.
The conference will take place at the Georgia Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The paintings, inspired by Padgelek's memories of her late mother-in-law, include pictures of gardens and old Athens' store fronts.
Padgelek earned her master's degree in art education in 1988 and her Ph.D. in art in 1998 from the University.
Miller's show is developed and produced by the Quality Deer Management Association, a whitetail conservation organization.
The program will offer an "innovative" format featuring "a unique blend of deer biology, deer management and deer hunting," according to the Outdoor Channel Web site featuring the show.
- University News Service
More than 23 million Americans age 12 or older need treatment for substance abuse and addiction. Less than 10 percent of people who need treatment actually receive it.
"We have treatments that work, and we have people who want treatment," said Paul Roman, professor of sociology and leader of the team who received the grants.
"The problem now is getting treatment providers to adopt new, promising practices so that substance abusers can get the best treatment available," Roman said.
In 2007, Roman was awarded a five-year $3.2 million grant to study the diffusion, adoption and implementation of substance abuse treatment practices.
Scholars address education issues
Two well-known scholars of education policy, leadership and program development will speak at the University's conference on black issues in higher education.John L. Taylor, University of Arizona professor of educational leadership, and Penny Ralston, Florida State University professor of family and child science, are speaking at the Feb. 1 conference.
The event also will include three panel discussions with University faculty members. The discussions will address blacks in higher education leadership, grant writing and dissemination of research results and teaching at a research university.
The conference will take place at the Georgia Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Famous author displays artwork
Award-winning author and University alumna Mary Padgelek's artwork will be on display in the College of Education's Office of Information Technology through Aug. 31.The paintings, inspired by Padgelek's memories of her late mother-in-law, include pictures of gardens and old Athens' store fronts.
Padgelek earned her master's degree in art education in 1988 and her Ph.D. in art in 1998 from the University.
Prof. co-hosts wildlife TV show
Karl V. Miller, University professor of wildlife management, will co-host "Quality Whitetails," a new television show airing weekly on the Outdoor Channel.Miller's show is developed and produced by the Quality Deer Management Association, a whitetail conservation organization.
The program will offer an "innovative" format featuring "a unique blend of deer biology, deer management and deer hunting," according to the Outdoor Channel Web site featuring the show.
- University News Service
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