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Faculty represent USI at state OT conference

December 9, 2025

Michele Chaleunphonh Sean Weir Jana Pace Kristi Hape Stephanie Rexing Jessica Mason Jenna Thacker

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.