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Alumni Spotlight: Charles Parkins

Published: | 10:23 am | Posted in: Alumni News, News

Charles Parkins – an FSU graduate (B.S. Sociology ‘10) – was recently appointed as the division director of juvenile services for the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) in Seattle.

Research Spotlight: Ready for the Next Storm? An Analysis of Florida’s Hurricane Preparedness for its Residents with Disabilities

Published: | 10:37 am | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works

Anne Barrett, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology, Mildred and Claude Pepper Eminent Scholar, co-authored “Ready for the next storm? An analysis of Florida’s hurricane preparedness for its residents with disabilities,” alongside fellow FSU researchers: sociology doctoral candidate Hope Mimbs, sociology doctoral student Brianna Soulie, and postdoctoral scholar Jessica Noblitt. The team also collaborated with independent researcher Cherish Michael. Their study was published in the Journal of Elder Policy (2024). The following summary was written by Kharisma Langston (M.S. Integrated Marketing and Management Communication ’26).

COSSPP Hosts Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership Lecture Featuring Jean Accius

Published: | 1:38 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy hosted a Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership Lecture with Jean Accius, Ph.D., on Friday, November 14. The event was followed by a reception at 3 p.m. The talk, “Forged by Fire, Strengthened by Purpose: Why Collaboration Is the New Currency,” with Dr. Accius, provided students and community […]

2024-2025 Updates from COSSPP’s Chairs and Directors

Published: | 12:23 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Research That Works, Students

Florida State University’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy had an expansive and productive 2024–2025 academic year. 

Our 12 academic departments, 12 centers and institutes, and multiple interdisciplinary labs advanced scholarship, strengthened community engagement, and prepared students for leadership in a changing world.

Empowering Future Leaders: Jorge Gonzalez Delivers FSU’s Inaugural Mark and Marianne Barnebey Leadership Lecture Series Talk

Published: | 12:03 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, News, Students

FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) launched the Barnebey Leadership Lecture Series with the inaugural talk by Jorge Gonzalez on February 28, 2025.

Gonzalez (B.S. Political Science ’87; M.S. Urban and Regional Planning ’89) shared wisdom on leadership with FSU students, faculty, and staff. Currently serving as the chief executive officer of The St. Joe Company and as a member of FSU’s Board of Trustees, he spoke about principles of leadership and encouraging team growth that can be applied to any field.