Determining our new strategic direction | Given that our current strategic plan ends this year, we need to create a new vision for the Department. This comes at the perfect time to reflect on how far we've come and redirect our focus. Five years ago, our Master of Occupational Therapy program welcomed 64 new students each year, on one site; now we have over 96 students starting the program each year across a network of three sites in Prince George, Surrey and Vancouver. And this network is likely to further grow and develop in the coming years. A new direction, along with new goals and actions will be based on our engagement with individuals and communities who are invested in the future of our Department. We will be asking you what you think we do well, could do better, and your thoughts of the opportunities that may be ahead. You can read more about how we are approaching this process, and take part in our first survey, and I invite all of you to collaborate with us on determining a new vision and mission that will guide us over the next five years and beyond. | Ben Mortenson, PhD, OT, FCAOT
Professor and Department Head
Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy | Shape our new strategic direction Share your thoughts and help us rethink our ambitions and direction, reassess our values and prioritize our goals for the next five years.
We are seeking to collaborate throughout the strategic planning process and will integrate important feedback from students, faculty, staff, alumni, clinical faculty and external stakeholders. > Take part in our first survey (open until May 31) | | Connect with us We have broadened our social media platforms. In addition to posting regularly on X, we now have an active presence on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Connect with us on your platform of choice to receive updates, job postings and more! | | Become an instructor in our online programs We are seeking Course Instructors with a passion for rehabilitation science leadership and practice. Instruction will be fully online, but applicants should be residents of British Columbia, Canada. > Read the job description and apply online | | Dr. Jill Zwicker shares her expertise in Singapore Dr. Zwicker was invited to Singapore as a visiting expert in Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). She led seven days of lectures and workshops on behalf of the Singaporean Ministry of Health. > Read more about her visit | | Actions for a sustainable Occupational Therapy Practice Read about two free, easy-to-use and helpful resources, including the Sustainable Occupational Therapy playbook. Find out why there is a case for change, what tools can be used to achieve change, and how changes can be supported in Canadian occupational therapy practice. > Access the resources | | Dr. Laura Nimmon publishes on 'The Complexity of Physician Power' in Science Dr. Nimmon wrote a perspective piece reflecting on a study that investigated how "power in the US Military Health System interfaces with sociological phenomena such as hierarchy, status, and authority". Her piece was also cited by the LA Times and other international news sources. > Read Dr. Nimmon's article and see the original study | | Aging, allyship and activism through art, with Dr. Julia Henderson Dr. Henderson joined the Department as an Assistant Professor in 2022. Her research centres on redressing ageism through occupation, with a particular focus on theatre, performance, and collaborative art-making. At the moment, she is working on four exciting, interconnected streams of inquiry. > Read about Dr. Henderson's current research projects | | Dr. Tal Jarus honoured for her outstanding contributions to medical education Dr. Jarus received a 2024 Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME) Certificate of Merit award for her "research and innovations [that] have pushed the envelope of initiating discourse on justice issues, developing practices and learning modules to support a diverse population of learners." > Read Dr. Jarus' award announcement | | Catch up on our news If you've only just started receiving our newsletter, or would like to see what's been happening over the past few years, scroll through our full news and events list on our website. All news items are stored and it's a great potted history of the Department's teaching and research highlights. > Explore our News & Events section | | | | | |
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