Elizabeth Metcalf

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Strategy Development • 1st December 2019

A Communications Strategy for The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Health Policy Research Scholars Program

This communications strategy I developed as part of my final project for the course, “Strategic Communications for Public Interest Communications” during my graduate studies at the University of Florida.

Strategy Development • 5th August 2022

Change for Childcare Deserts

Explore a public interest communications campaign I developed on behalf of the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching to support one of the center's early childcare initiatives. This campaign was produced as part of my capstone course during my graduate studies at the University of Florida.

USF News • 22nd May 2024

USF President Rhea Law receives honorary degree, delivers keynote address at Stetson Law Commencement

President Rhea Law is a Stetson alumna whose legal career spans several decades. Her advice to the graduating class centered on three main themes: the importance of believing in oneself, remaining open to new opportunities and maintaining one’s credibility in practicing law.

University of South Florida • 22nd March 2024

Law joins fellow university presidents at national conference to highlight the value of higher education

Ask a family or student affairs professional about the greatest barriers to pursuing higher education, and the answers often will include cost, lack of a support system and navigating unfamiliar environments.

During a panel session hosted at the National Student Success Conference in Orlando, University of South Florida President Rhea Law shared how the university is addressing these challenges while noting the long-term benefits of earning a college degree.

USF Magazine • 3rd May 2023

A Week in the Life of President Law

USF President Rhea Law, ’77, presides over the fastest-rising university in the nation, with nearly 50,000 students, 15,000 faculty and staff, and 389,000 alumni. In this job, no two days — much less weeks — are alike, or even predictable. But here’s a snapshot: her sixth week post-inauguration.

Issuu • 1st August 2022

Two educators get 'Oscar' surprise

What seemed like another school day became an unexpected red-carpet moment for two educators when they learned they'd won "the Oscars of teaching" — the Milken Educator Award.

University of South Florida • 5th April 2022

USF STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative awarded $1 million in funding from House Appropriations Committee

A community project proposed by the USF College of Education was awarded $1 million by the House Appropriations Committee to support STEM teacher preparation across the Tampa Bay region.

University of South Florida • 22nd March 2022

USF research team receives $1 million grant to launch oral history project exploring civics education, varying systems of government

The USF College of Education was awarded a $1 million grant by the Florida Department of Education to develop a new series of oral history resources that will be used by educators, school districts and the public as part of Florida’s revised civics education curriculum.

University of South Florida • 16th February 2022

USF team receives grant to help caregivers support preschoolers’ mental health

A USF research team has received a $50,000 grant from the Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood to launch a new project that will help caregivers identify early warning signs of mental health issues in young children.

University of South Florida • 12th November 2021

Student Spotlight: Nancy Carr

Nancy Carr's dissertation research focuses on exploring the challenges faced by like-minded peers—first-generation, female doctoral students who are navigating the complex world of academia.

University of South Florida • 27th October 2021

USF-hosted research journal publishes special issue on teaching, inquiry during COVID-19

The Journal of Practitioner Research, an open-access journal housed in USF's College of Education, published a special issue about the challenges and opportunities teachers are facing during the coronavirus pandemic.

University of South Florida • 29th September 2021

Research team awarded $1.9 million grant to prepare next generation of school psychology scholars

A USF research team received a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund a multi-year project that will prepare the next generation of educators and scholars within the school psychology profession.

University of South Florida • 9th September 2021

What’s the connection between literacy and climate change? How teachers can introduce eco-justice literacies into their classrooms

For USF faculty member Alexandra Panos, her work is about more than growing the literacy level of today’s students—it’s about providing young learners with the information they need to make sense of the world around them and have a positive impact on their communities.

University of South Florida • 8th September 2021

What prospective students should know about USF’s Exercise Science Undergraduate Program

For students who are passionate about exercise, nutrition and overall physical wellbeing, majoring in Exercise Science may be a great opportunity to pursue a career path centered around helping others achieve their health and fitness goals.

University of South Florida • 25th February 2021

USF College of Education receives Best Practice for Innovative Use of Technology Award from AACTE

The award, selected by AACTE’s Committee on Innovation and Technology, recognizes the innovative use of educational technologies in schools, colleges or departments of education.

USF Magazine • 8th September 2020

Women of color face unique challenges in academia

Black women make up approximately 3 percent of all faculty members at higher education institutions in the U.S. — a representation that Deirdre Cobb-Roberts says is far too low.

University of South Florida • 5th May 2020

Alumni Spotlight: Mona Jain

An appreciation for the value of education was instilled in Mona Jain early in life. Jain’s parents, who had three sons prior to welcoming her to the family, believed in providing equal education opportunities for all of their children.

University of South Florida • 30th July 2019

USF research team trains middle school educators in identifying, improving student mental health problems

To address the growing mental health needs of middle school students, USF researchers are partnering with Pasco County Schools to train teachers in how to identify and improve student mental health problems.

University of South Florida • 7th May 2018

What it Takes to Dissertate

USF faculty, post-doctoral fellows and current graduate students share what they wish they knew when they began their academic careers and dissertation research.

University of South Florida • 12th September 2013

Communication professor takes fresh approach to create Holocaust documentary

Jerry Rawicki, 86, left his hometown of Treblinka, Poland when he was 14 years old, after fighting in the Warsaw Ghetto uprising and losing his mother and sister to the gas chamber in a concentration camp.

University of South Florida • 26th April 2019

College of Education Annual Report

A major accomplishment for the College of Education's communications and marketing efforts was a complete refresh of its Annual Report, a document previously used only for internal reporting and accountability. The redesigned publication served as a resource for external outreach efforts and included a collection of stories that celebrated the college's many achievements throughout the year.

Design • 14th March 2021

Democracy for Design Challenge

The #100DaysofDemocracy project is a movement dedicated to making information about civic participation and responsibility more accessible and inclusive so our government can work better for everyone. I participated in the project as part of the graduate course, "Foundations of Effective Visual Communications Design" at the University of Florida.

Design • 16th October 2018

School Supply Drive Social Media Graphic

A digital graphic created to advertise a school supply drive supporting one of USF's partner schools. The graphic was used for social media, web, and email communications about the initiative.