About OT
General Contact Information
Inquiries
Email: askot@uwo.ca
Location
Elborn College, Room 1000
(see map)
Western University
London, Ontario N6A 1H1
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Strategic Plan: 2024-2029
Western's School of Occupational Therapy’s Strategic Plan 2024-2029, Harnessing the Transformative Power of Occupation, reaffirms our commitment to advancing education, research, and practice to enhance health, well-being, and social justice locally and globally. Rooted in our core values of collaboration, diversity, equity, knowledge, responsibility, and well-being, this plan charts a bold course for the School’s continued leadership in occupational therapy. Through innovative research, dynamic partnerships, and a thriving learning environment, we strive to push the boundaries of occupation-based education and practice, shaping a more inclusive and socially just world.
Our Vision
We strive to collectively push the boundaries of occupation-based education, practice, and scholarship to promote social transformation towards a more anti-oppressive, socially just, and equitable world.
Our Mission
Harnessing the transformative power of occupation in education, research and practice to improve health and well-being, social inclusion, and social justice with individuals, families, and communities locally and internationally.
Our Values
Collaboration • Growth and Wellbeing • Knowledge • Responsibility • Diversity • Equity
Values are foundational to our workplace culture, enacting ethical practices and approaches and what is important to us and to act on them in the face of adversity and in innovation. Values and commitments guide our decision making, guide our approaches in our work with students, staff, faculty, our community and partners in the university and beyond.
Strategic Priorities
Guided by our values, these four strategic priorities will steer our activities from 2024 to 2029, enabling us to achieve our mission.
Research Impact
Advance Research, Scholarship, and Reach
Through groundbreaking research and collaborative partnerships, our school advances knowledge that improves health and social outcomes. We are dedicated to securing research funding, developing innovative and diverse research programs, and fostering partnerships that drive meaningful change. Strengthening research infrastructure, expanding mentorship opportunities for students, and enhancing knowledge mobilization strategies will ensure our scholarship reaches and influences broader audiences.
Cultural Transformation
Build Thriving Environments for Learners, Staff and Faculty
We are committed to building a thriving and inclusive environment for learners, staff, and faculty. This includes fostering student wellness, ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, accessibility, and anti-oppressive principles (EDIDA) are embedded in our policies, and enhancing inter-professional and international education. Our goal is to create a culture of respect, relevance, reciprocity, and relationships across the School.
Dynamic Partnerships
Engage Sustainable Community Relationships
Sustained collaboration with communities, alumni, and external organizations is essential for our success. We will cultivate meaningful relationships, strengthen community engagement, and develop new collaborations with research institutes, clinical partners, and organizations maintaining a dynamic presence in the community and encouraging alumni engagement.
Educational Excellence
Sustain High-Quality, Meaningful Educational Programs
To maintain and enhance our reputation as a leader in occupational therapy education, we will refine curriculum quality, strengthen program evaluation, and expand experiential learning opportunities. We aim to increase bursary opportunities for students, enhance fieldwork placements, and integrate new quality assurance measures to support program development. Our goal is to prepare students for success in diverse professional and academic pathways.
