WMU College of Health and Human Services

03/04/2025

🌟 Save the Date: Join us on Wednesday, March. 19, at 11 a.m. for our next DEI Lunch and Learn. Dr. Betty Dennis will present What is your Definition of Wellness, Belonging and DEI? Lunch is provided. See you in the Student Engagement Center!

03/03/2025

Enjoy your spring break! You deserve it!!

02/28/2025

No classes today! Enjoy!

02/27/2025

Enjoy WMU Spirit Day! 🤎🐴💛

02/26/2025

Register here for the Therapy Dog Prep Course:

More info:https://files.wmich.edu/s3fs-public/2025-02/2025_apr-may_td_prep_class_flyer_1.pdf

02/24/2025

🎥 Meet our amazing OT students! Watch as they share their inspiring journeys into occupational therapy and the valuable learning experiences they've gained along the way. Discover why they chose WMU, this rewarding career path and how it's shaping their future.

02/20/2025

🚨 We’re looking for an experienced OT clinical manager to join our academic team as a part-time instructor! 🚨

Are you a seasoned occupational therapist with a strong background in staff supervision, program evaluation, quality management, reimbursement systems, and business planning? Do you have a interest in teaching and shaping the next generation of OTs?

Western Michigan University is seeking a part-time instructor for Summer I 2025 to teach OT 6602 – Practice Management for our OTD program at both GR and Kzoo campuses.

If you’re ready to share your expertise and make an impact, let’s connect! Please send you cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae to Program Chair, Nancy Hock at [email protected]

02/19/2025

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You! 🌟

We extend our deepest gratitude to Hilary Kerr, Advance Care Planning Specialist at Bronson Methodist Hospital, for delivering an inspiring and thought-provoking presentation today at our lunch & learn on honoring personal choices in healthcare. Your insights have truly resonated with our students, faculty and staff at the College of Health and Human Services.

Your dedication to empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health is commendable. Thank you for sharing your expertise and passion with us! 💛🤎

02/19/2025

Now Accepting 2025 NASW-Michigan Award Nominations!

Due February 28, 2025

💘 Show Your Colleagues Some Love! 💘

The Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is proud to recognize the contributions of outstanding social workers and community leaders who reflect the values of our profession through our annual awards. We believe in celebrating the successes of our profession and our colleagues. Each year we come together to honor the outstanding work and accomplishments of our friends, colleagues and like minded partners.

Learn more about Chapter Member Awards: nasw-michigan.org/member-awards

Complete the form to nominate someone who inspires you for a 2025 award! bit.ly/naswmiaward

Deadline: February 28, 2025

02/18/2025

Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. for our next DEI Lunch and Learn. Hilary Kerr from Bronson Methodist Hospital will present on Honoring Personal Choices. Lunch is provided. See you in the Student Engagement Center!

02/17/2025

Blood Drive today in the College of Health and Human Services! Register or walk-in! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=49008

02/14/2025

On this special day, we want to express our deepest love and appreciation for our incredible students, dedicated faculty, hardworking staff and cherished alumni. Each of you brings unique talents, perspectives and passion that make our college a vibrant and inspiring place to learn and grow.

02/13/2025

Consider scheduling an appointment for blood donation here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=49008

02/12/2025

🌟 Reminder: the WMU Career Fair is tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fetzer Center. This is a great chance to network and find potential employers.

02/10/2025

This is a wonderful community resource!

02/06/2025

Social work students:

02/06/2025

Great job, Emma!

Emma is another one of our incredible, 3rd-year OTD students from the Kalamazoo campus. Read below to hear about her experiences with Level IIs!
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1) What was your first Level II experience? What setting, and where was it located?

"I was placed at Mary Free Bed in their Outpatient Neuro clinic in Grand Rapids, MI."

2) What was something that you learned at this rotation that was new to you?

"I learned so much about how to be an independent OT practitioner at this rotation. My CI was so skilled in OT practice, so she was an amazing mentor for me. This rotation helped me build my confidence in providing interventions to a wide variety of common and rare neurological diagnoses while maintaining client-centered care. I was constantly being encouraged to be creative and take initiative!"

3) How did your Level Is set you up for success? What skills did you carry forward?

"A really important part of the Level I experience is to develop your own treatment style and be able to interact with clients who are there to work with you as you learn. My Level I rotations really helped to spark my individuality as a student and to show how important collaboration is with clients. I took everything I learned from Level Is, both the successes and the mistakes, into my Level II placements to begin as a more confident OT student and was ready to apply and challenge myself."

4) If you had to give anyone considering applying to, or is currently in WMU's OTD/OTA program one piece of advice after having your Level IIs under your belt, what would it be?

"Have confidence in yourself and your abilities. OT is such an incredible field to be in because there are so many different ways that you can help to change peoples' lives for the better. There is never a single "right" intervention that can help improve someone's occupational participation. You can provide another unique perspective to OT practice, so be confident in your creativity!"
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Emma has brought so much to our WMU OTD program and we are so of her accomplishing so many amazing things in her fieldwork. Way to go, Emma!

02/04/2025

🚨 Scholarship opportunity for Healthcare Services and Sciences majors! Apply before February 28. 🚨