Faculty represent USI at state OT conference

Several faculty members were co-presenters at the Indiana Occupational Therapy Association (IOTA) Fall Conference, held November 22, at the University of Indianapolis.

• Dr. Michele Chaleunphonh: “Collaborative Goal Writing in School-Based Practice: Trends, Barriers, Advocacy and Action.”
• Sean Weir and Jana Pace: “Enhancing Student Success in the OT/OTA Program through Community Partnerships & Experiential Learning."
• Sean Weir and Jana Pace: “Enhancing Collaboration between OT/OTAs in the Occupational Therapy Process: Dispelling Misconceptions of the OTA’s Role."
• Dr. Michele Chaleunphonh and Sean Weir: “Preparing the Future Workforce: Promoting Early Children Intervention and the OT-OTA Collaborative Partnership.”
• Dr. Kristi Hape, Dr. Stephanie Rexing and Jana Pace: “Occupational Therapists and Law Enforcement: Partnering for Safer Communities.”

Dr. Jessica Mason and Dr. Jenna Thacker represented USI on the conference planning committee.