Description
The Department of Occupational Therapy graduates skilled and compassionate entry-level practitioners who excel in applying best practices across traditional and innovative practice areas. Our graduates are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in every aspect of their work, advocating for justice, and leading with integrity. They are not only dedicated to providing exceptional occupational therapy services but are also driven by a passion for advancing their field through continuous scholarship and a commitment to meaningful practice.
Donations are applied to...
- Achieving 100% Student and Faculty Attendance at the 2028 AOTA Inspire Conference in Columbus, Ohio.
- Expanding Global Learning Opportunities by helping to fund the continuation of our International Level I experience, allowing students to engage in life-changing cultural immersion. Currently, students travel to Guatemala, and next year, we plan to expand to 1-2 additional locations offering even more diverse learning experiences.
- Empowering Future Leaders by helping students and faculty present at and attend local, national, and international conferences. These opportunities foster knowledge exchange, build connections, and inspire the next generation of occupational therapy leaders.
- Creating Lasting Community by helping develop, expand, and strengthen sustainable doctoral capstone projects and provide students with an invaluable hands-on experience.
- Enhancing Learning by purchasing updated assessment tools and other products to support student and faculty ongoing learning and current practice in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
Your donation is not just an investment in education—it's an investment in the future of occupational therapy and the communities our students will serve. Thank you for helping us create lasting change.
Personal Message
We want to thank all of our alumni for their continued support of our program and look forward to continuing to develop ethical, competent, and caring occupational therapists and growing our occupational therapy community!
The Occupational Therapy Department is excited to share the recent changes to our program!
- We transitioned to an OTD Program and graduated our first cohort of students in 2023.
- We now provide an international cultural immersion Fieldwork Level I for all students.
- We launched a new Bi-Annual Newsletter XU OTD Connections. Click here to sign up!
Why are donations necessary?
Your donation is vital in helping us equip our students with the learning tools they need to thrive and ensure that our educational environment stays at the forefront of current occupational therapy practices. Your support enables us to continue to prepare the next generation of skilled and innovative occupational therapists.