Skip to main content

School of Health Sciences: Department of Occupational Therapy

 Sub-Group — Boxes: All Boxes
Identifier: RG-190-03

Collection Scope and Contents

Materials in this collection include pamphlets, newspaper articles, reports, correspondence, memos, notes, minute meetings, photographs, contact sheets, slides, quest books, and scrapbooks that document the history of the Occupational Therapy Program and Department at Springfield College from its beginning in 1990 through the first quarter of the 21st century. There are a lot of materials regarding the start of the Occupational Therapy department in 1990, including pamphlets and articles regarding the programs' accreditation and the opening of their new home in the old Dana Fine Arts Building on campus in 1992. There are also documents referring to agreements with Baystate medical, ServiceNet (2015-2016), and a Spencer (Science Education for New Civic Engagement and Responsibilities) grant in 2007-2008 as well as various marketing materials, handbooks and fieldwork manuals.

Beginning with the first year of accreditation in 1991, there are various reports on accreditation and self studies on the program through 2009. These materials include the plans of corrections and site visit correspondence. In addition, there are standards for accreditation for various years from ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education). Program Development and Curriculum materials include correspondence, reports, printed publications, and meeting minutes that address the program & curriculum creation and development for Occupational Therapy between the years of 1983 through 2012. There are also meeting minutes from the Advisory Council from 1989-1990, course proposals and syllabus for courses that may or may not have been approved and for elective courses & pre-professional courses that were available (1991-2008). A number of proposals are also contained, including a Dual Degree Program and a post-professional masters & specially practice certificate.

Finally there are two scrapbooks and some guest books from functions held in the 1990s, including the April 9, 1999 10-year anniversary reception honoring Joan Simons. There scrapbooks contain photographs, programs from commencements, letters from OT alum, some newspaper articles as well other program history.

Dates

  • Creation: ca. 1983 - 2017

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Some records contained in this collection are restricted. Official college records created under 25 years ago are accessible only with approval of the College Archivist, the Office of the President, the Office of Academic Affairs, or the Dean of the School of Health Sciences. Consultation with the College Archivist is advised to determine access.

Conditions Governing Use

Rights status not fully evaluated.

Read our full copyright statement.

Historical Note

Add Descriptive historical note (add to agent too)

Chronology

Add chronology of major events if necessary (add to agent too)

Extent

5.5 Linear Feet (12 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Metadata Rights Declarations

Arrangement

This collection has been divided into Six Series:

- Series 1: Miscellaneous Materials

- Series 2: Print/Publications

- Series 3: Program Review and Accreditation

- Series 4: Program and Curriculum Development

- Series 5: Scrapbooks and Memorabilia

- Series 6: Audio / Visual Materials

Arrangement

For the most part, materials are arranged in chronological order. Newly acquired materials may be placed after the last folder within the box that best matches its date. As such, materials may not be completely in chronological order. Check folder lists for each box to ensure that materials are not missed.

Processing Note

To conserve space and preserve materials, reports and manuals that were held in binders were removed from the binders and placed in folders. All materials were left in their original order.

Title
School of Health Sciences: Department of Occupational Therapy
Status
Completed
Author
Jeffrey Monseau; Elizabeth Marathas;
Date
2023-08
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Springfield College Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Springfield College
Judd Gymnasia
263 Alden Street
Springfield Massachusetts 01109 U.S.A. US
413-748-3309