Professor and Department Head

TheDepartment of Occupational Therapyis one of eight academic units in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Colorado State University. The departments academic programs are on-campus and include an entry-levelOTD(150+ students) and a PhD in Occupation and Rehabilitation Science (12+ students). TheOTDprogram is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The Departments mission is to optimize human performance and participation in everyday occupations and contexts across the lifespan. In 2025, the U.S. News & World Report ranked Colorado State Universitys Occupational Therapy program #3 in the country.

OT is home to 20 faculty and 20 administrative professionals and staff. Researchers are externally funded to conduct real-world research projects that have a positive impact on the lives of people in areas such as occupation and well-being, brain injury, sleep, sensory integration, play, and behavioral and neuroimaging measurement. Consistent with CSUs culture of excellence, faculty in the Department have an established record of innovative education, research, and community-based practice and engagement. In addition to its academic programs, the Department is currently home to two service and research centers : the Assistive Technology Resource Center and the Center for Community Partnerships.recblid 2xj5qu0h52lk0eujyln6uii26xeawyPDN-a08783e0-14c8-4fbe-9f72-47b561a96cb0