Kathy Black, Ph.D. | College of Arts & Sciences | USF Sarasota-Manatee

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Kathy Black, Ph.D.
Associate Professor - Social Work/Gerontology

Kathy Black, Ph.D.

Phone:  941-359-4584
Fax:  941-359-4489
Office:   SMC C253
Email: kblack@sar.usf.edu

Dr. Kathy Black is an Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of South Florida Sarasota- Manatee. Dr. Black obtained her Ph.D. from the University at Albany in New York in 2000. She also holds a B.S.W. from the University at Albany (1986), along with Master’s Degrees in both Social Work and Gerontology from the University of Southern California (1988) and a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of California at Los Angeles (1990). Dr. Black’s research interests are broadly in the area of health and aging. Her research agenda is focused on advance directive communication in gerontological practice.(more...) Her past experience includes 25 years of working with older people and their families as a geriatric nurse, social worker, and case manager. Kathy recently relocated to Sarasota from New York with her family. All are adapting well to their new warmer climate in southwest Florida. Dr. Black’s research interests are broadly in the area of health and aging. Her research agenda is focused on advance directive communication in gerontological practice. Her past experience includes 25 years of working with older people and their families as a geriatric nurse, social worker, and case manager. Kathy recently relocated to Sarasota from New York with her family. All are adapting well to their new warmer climate in southwest Florida.(hide...) 

Curriculum Vitae

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Research

Selected recent publications.

Peer Reviewed Publications:
Black, K. (2011). Combining the “young” and the “young at heart”:  Innovative intergenerational programming throughout the continuum of long term care. Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 9(4), 458-461.
Black, K. (2011). Professional and personal factors associated with gerontological practice: Implications for training and education. Educational Gerontology, 37(11), 982-994.  
Black, K. (2011). Factors associated with community-based case managers’ advance care planning practices. British Journal of Palliative Medicine, (1), 88.     

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Technical Reports:
Black, K., & Gregory, S. (2011). Older Adult Perspectives on Aging with Dignity and Independence  in the Sarasota Community: Summary of Qualitative Data. Sarasota, Florida.   
Black, K., & Gregory, S. (2011). Summary Report: Share Your Story. Aging with Dignity and Independence  Initiative.  Sarasota, Florida.      
Black, K., & Gregory, S. (2011). Actionable Themes: Issues and Opportunities. Aging with Dignity and Independence  Initiative.  Sarasota, Florida. 

Presentations
Local Level
Black, K., Dobbs, D., Jackson, M., Deitert, R., & Malley, P. (2011, October). Going out in style. Panel presentation. Pines Education Institute. Sarasota, Florida.   
Black, K. (2011, May).Planning for Care…and more… throughout the End of Life. Freethinkers Group. Sarasota, Florida.  
Black, K., Dutton, T., Schlossberg, N., Carter, R., & Barbetta, J. (2011, February). Opportunities come with Aging. Panel presentation. Senior Expo. Sarasota, Florida.
Black, K. (2011, February). Planning for Care…and more… throughout the End of Life. Faculty Showcase Series. Institute for Public Policy and Leadership. University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.    
State Level
Black, K., Dobbs, D., Gregory, S., (2011. April). New Realities: Enhancing Dignity and Independence in the Community. Presented at the Florida Council on Aging Annual Conference. Clearwater, Florida.  
National level
Black, K., Dobbs, D., Gregory, S., & Dutton, T. (2011, November). New Realities: Enhancing Dignity and Independence in the Community. Gerontological Society on Aging Annual Meeting. Boston, Massachusetts.   
Black, K., Dobbs, D., Gregory, S., (2011. April). New Realities: Enhancing Dignity and Independence in the Community. American Society on Aging Annual Meeting. San Francisco, California.   
International Level
Black, K. (2011, June). Factors associated with Community-based Case Managers’ Advance Care Planning Practices.  International Society of Advance Care Planning and End-of-Life Care Conference. London, United Kingdom.(hide...) 

Teaching

Syllabi from recent semesters. Click on Course Prefix and Number to review course syllabus.
Example SOW 6348

Courses for Spring 2012
Ref# 25226  GEY 3601   Sec: 521    Physical Changes and Aging, TR 9:30am-10:45am
Ref# 26496  SOW 6105  Sec: 591    Found in Human Behavior M 06:00pm-08:50pm 

Courses for Fall 2011
Ref# 89490  GEY 4641  Sect: 521     Death and Dying, TR 9:30am-10:45am
Ref# 91660  SOW 6126  Sect: 591    Theoretical Pers Phys Dysfun, W 6pm-7:45pm

Courses for Spring 2011
Ref# 20721  GEY 3601  Sec: 521  Physical Changes and Aging,   TR  9:30am-10:45am