Frederick Newman

A slightly edited version of my official Bio on the Florida International University, Stempel School of Public Health website reads as follows: Dr. Newman, Ph.D. University of Massachusetts (1966), BA-Allegheny College (1961), MA-Kent State (1963) is a Professor of Health Policy & Management at Florida International University (since 1990).  He has been involved in mental health, substance abuse and health research that (some say) led to improved methods as well as changes in service delivery and funding policies.  He was a Fellow at the Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences (1971-2) and elected a Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science, three division of the American Psychological Association (Statistics, Measurement & Evaluation, Clinical, and Psychotherapy), and the American Psychological Society.  Dr. Newman served as Associate Editor for the Journal of Consulting & Clinical Psychology (1991-1996 and in 2003), focusing on research methods.  He coauthored three books, over 60 refereed journal articles and 17 book chapters.  Professor Newman has received teaching awards and special teaching commendations by external accreditation groups. This bio paints a current picture of professional success that is coupled with a warm and beautifully supported personal life: A great relationship with a talented wife - Sharon Grosshart; our 3 sons in successful careers are married to wonderful ladies; and have provided 6 beautiful intelligent grandkids.  The journey did have crisis events; bruised body parts (e.g., a bout with bladder cancer); a divorce (a peaceful separation, “Trink” and I are still good friends); a number of professional positions where moving on was either a good idea or my only option; and a number of regrets that I have had to work hard to move beyond.  But, overall the journey has had a positive tone and feel. Sharon and I will be moving to Kansas City by 2009 to live closer to kids, grandkids and family.  I will continue being involved in research, but hopefully at a reduced pace, as well as hanging out with good friends, kids and grandkids.