Dean in Residence: Doisy College Dean Spends a Day in the Life of the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

On November 4, 2014, the Dean of the Doisy College of Health Sciences, Dr. Mardell Wilson, visited the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy as part of her Dean in Residence program. She met with the faculty, staff, and students and observed classes to better understand Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. 

After Dean Wilson's experience in the department, she was asked to write about her involvement in and understanding of the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. Dean Wilson stated:"I spent an outstanding day in the OS/OT Department on Tuesday [November 4].  It was great to spend time with the students in the various stages of their college career and my time with faculty was equally rewarding.  I tried not to "think" too much about what I learned about the quality of my sleep in MOT 517 (Neuroscience for Occupational Therapy).  I was really impressed with the creative video presentations given in OCS 312 (The Study of Occupation) and the Problem-Based Learning group was an outstanding example of teamwork.  The passion exhibited by both the faculty and staff in the program is truly authentic.  It was an extremely rewarding day and I have a much better sense of the program, its curricular components, and the amazing people who are a part of OS/OT." 

Students were also asked about their experience during the "Dean in Residence" day. MOT II Jaclyn Berlino said, "We didn't have a lot of time to talk, but in that time, Dean Wilson provided great advice and information. Also, I was impressed by her goals for our department and Doisy College of Health Sciences as a whole." Junior Caroline Baird said, "My encounter with Dean Wilson was enlightening. She talked about who she was and why she was here. I would have never met her with out this opportunity being available. Dean Wilson's visit allowed me to relate to her and it made her more approachable."

--Rose Niemerg, MOT I Student