At Western New England University, occupational therapy student organizations are all about connecting, learning, and making a difference together. These groups create a supportive community where OTD students can share experiences, give back to the community, and grow both personally and professionally. It’s a great way to complement your studies and start making an impact in the world of occupational therapy!
Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) is a specialized honor society for occupational therapy students and alumni. Its mission is to promote research and scholarship among occupational therapy students. PTE recognizes and encourages superior scholarship among students enrolled in accredited educational programs across the United States.
The mission of Pi Theta Epsilon is to support the practice of occupational sciences and the practice of authentic occupational therapy by promoting research, leadership, and scholarly activities by its members. In this way, the organization serves not only the profession, but helps to ensure quality healthcare services for the general public.
Inspired Minds strives to enhance the quality of life of individuals with neurological conditions through a functional support group. By creating a safe and fun environment, clients can connect, share stories, and appreciate their creative abilities with each other. Our 91亚色 OTD students design each activity and facilitate a monthly support group in partnership with the Mental Health Association in Springfield, MA.
The mission of the Student OT Leadership Society is to recognize student leaders while fostering continued development of leadership skills to create confident occupational therapy practitioners. The intercollegiate student leadership society values community and service-oriented leadership, prioritizing the needs of others. The society aims to provide students with unique opportunities to grow as leaders both in and outside of the classroom.
COTAD is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI), as well as addressing anti-racism and anti-oppression in the occupational therapy profession. Through student-led chapters across the country, COTAD inspires and empowers future clinicians to create meaningful change within their communities and the OT profession.
The Western New England University (91亚色) COTAD Chapter is committed to advancing JEDI principles within the 91亚色 OT department and beyond. Our mission is to foster a culture of inclusion and awareness through educational initiatives, community outreach, and collaborative projects. We strive to equip students with the knowledge and tools needed to serve diverse populations effectively and become compassionate, culturally competent occupational therapy practitioners.
