CHCS Perspectives Summer/Fall 2013

PERSPECTIVES • SUMMER-FALL 2013 – Page 29 T he rapidly changing and dynamic nature of contemporary health and human services delivery systems provides chal- lenging opportunities for occupational therapy practition- ers to use knowledge and skills in a practice area as a direct care provider, consultant, educator, manager, leader, researcher, and ad- vocate for the profession and the consumer. A graduate from an ACOTE-accredited doctoral-degree-level occupational therapy program must demonstrate professionalism, understanding of the distinct roles and responsibilities, and the de- velopment of in-depth experience in one or more of the following areas through completion of a doctoral experiential component: • clinical practice skills • research skills • administration • leadership • program and policy development • advocacy • education • theory development NSU Tampa’s Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) program had the honor of having Letha Mosley, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, visit its facilities for a mock accreditation site visit. Dr. Mosley, who recently completed her term as ACOTE chairperson, was first appointed to the ACOTE in 1997 and served two consecutive terms. Upon completion of her ACOTE terms, she continues to serve as an ACOTE emeriti and as a member of the ACOTE Appeals Board. While serving on the Commission on Education, Dr. Mosley as- sumed the elected position as ACOTE chairperson elect in 2008. Following a one-year term in this role, Dr. Mosley served as the ACOTE chairperson for three years. During her tenure, Dr. Mosley oversaw the standards revision process, a petition for recognition to the USDE, development of the e-accreditation system, and un- precedented growth in program applications and reviews. TAMPA ENTRY-LEVEL O.T.D. PROGRAM GEARS UP FOR ACCREDITATION N SU Tampa’s Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) has been busy. In addition to collecting and shipping needed items to victims of Hurricane Sandy, the SOTA membership donated $255 toward the SU Legacy Scholarship. With the university matching the collected funds, the SOTA is able to assist an O.T.D. student with education-related expenses. Lillian Freeman, who received this year’s Legacy Scholarship Award, is the student government senator and a member of the SOTA. She grew up in Willard, Ohio, and earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Toledo. She is currently living in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband, Je- remy, and her puppy, Wilma. “Receiving the 2020 Legacy Scholarship was a complete honor and humbling experience,” she stated. “I was notified right before Christmas, which made for a wonderful early Christmas surprise. Financially, the scholarship relieved some stress in paying for textbooks and school supplies for the new semester. It is an award I will definitely hold close to me.” Lillian Freeman and her husband, Jeremy. TAMPA CAMPUS SOTA Shares Accomplishments To learn more about Freeman’s 2020 Legacy Scholarship Award, please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYTHhbg_OOw.