Mission and Core Values

Mission

The mission of the TWU School of Occupational Therapy is to develop leaders and practitioners who think critically and reflectively to combine the art and science of practice. Providing opportunities to learn, serve and discover prepares caring, competent and ethical occupational therapists to lead through excellence, produce research to advance practice and collaborate to enhance well-being among all people, populations and communities.

Core Values

Opportunity
We believe that opportunity generates performance
Therefore, we provide access and build adaptive capacity to facilitate participation.

Collaboration
We believe that collaboration mobilizes our collective best.
Therefore, we seek and nurture relationships to enhance our impact on the greater good.

Excellence
We believe that excellence shines in our best efforts to lead, learn, discover and serve.
Therefore, we hold high expectations with support for personal and professional growth.

Creativity
We believe that creative adaptation solves unique occupational challenges.
Therefore, we embrace innovation to ensure person-centered interactions.

Well-being
We believe that well-being thrives as a result of healthy habits, routines and lifestyles.
Therefore, we promote meaningful occupational engagement to achieve optimum health.

Caring
We believe that caring emerges from empathy, mutual respect and kindness.
Therefore, we are careful in our dealings with others to remain true to our ethos.

Diversity
We believe that diversity of thought and experiences expands our perspectives.
Therefore, we celebrate difference that enrich experience.

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