The Institute for Families in Society was created in the early 1990s through the interdisciplinary efforts of a task force commissioned by the University of South Carolina. By 1992, the Institute was securely grounded by a generous donation from Cindy and Evan Nord. Working across disciplines and programs, the Institute has conducted research with a variety of partners to reduce child abuse, strengthen and engage families and communities, and improve the health of vulnerable populations.
The mission of the Institute is to use university-community interdisciplinary research and practice as a platform to advance the science of helping families and vulnerable populations.
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| IFS' Dr. Suzi Baxter recognized as 2012 Outstanding Dietitian of the Year by the South Carolina Dietetic Association. The award, an achievement recognized at the national level, was presented at their annual conference in April. (more) |
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IFS Names Second Annual Billingsley Research Award Recipient
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Dr. Rhonda L. White-Johnson, an Associate Professor in Psychology, has been named the 2012 recipient of the Andrew Billingsley African American Families Pilot Research Program. Dr. Johnson plans to use the award in a pilot study aimed at reducing the stigma of mental illness among economically disadvantaged African American women. (more) |
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