Thank you Gavin.  I completely agree.

Christine Wright
Arkansas State

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From: AOTA ot-pd List <ot-pd@aotalists.org>
Date: 5/1/19 7:20 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: ot-pd@aotalists.org
Subject: Re: [OT-PD List - AOTA] - RE: MOT and OTD Transitioning and Non-transitioning data

My personal belief is that on this listserv we should not post anonymous comments - the context of the comments are often lost if not owned - this is a professional platform where all comments and statements should be welcomed and form part of our on-going dialogue about this and other issues that are impacting our education programs and profession

Gavin Jenkins
University of Alabama at Birmingham

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On May 1, 2019, at 6:52 AM, AOTA ot-pd List <ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org>> wrote:

Dare I ask what is the point of this Qualtrics survey? Is it just a curiosity or are folks still hoping to influence the entry-level degree option? As I have noted many time on this forum until and unless a sound rationale is given for OTD as a single entry point, it is best not to consider that it is an option for now. Personally I think we ought to let this issue rest for a while and individual programs make decisions based on what works best for your institutions' vision, mission, etc.

On Tue, 16 Apr 2019 at 06:58, AOTA ot-pd List <ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org>> wrote:
Hi Leanne.

I was thinking the same thing.  If you can put it on Qualtrics that would be great.  Thank you.

Christine

Christine E. Wright, PhD, OTR/L
Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy
Director,  OTD Program
College of Nursing & Health Professions
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
P.O. Box 910
State University, AR 72467
Phone: 870-972-2274
Email: cwright@astate.edu<mailto:cwright@astate.edu>

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From: ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org> <ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org>>
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 6:42 AM
To: ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org>
Subject: [OT-PD List - AOTA] - RE: MOT and OTD Transitioning and Non-transitioning data

Would it be helpful and allowable to put this information in a Qualtrics survey and send it out through the listserv.  I would be happy to do that as this information would be helpful for our program as well.

Leanne M. Rutt, M.Ed., OTR/L
Assistant Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy
Assistant Director
Master of Occupational Therapy Program
Messiah College
(717) 766-2511 ext. 4013

From: ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org> <ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org>>
Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2019 4:25 PM
To: ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org>
Subject: [OT-PD List - AOTA] - MOT and OTD Transitioning and Non-transitioning data

Good afternoon everyone.

Is anyone collecting data during this time of transition regarding the following:

1.       How many MOT programs did not begin the transition to OTD and waited for the RA vote?

2.       How many MOT programs began the transition process and will withdraw applications voluntarily?

3.       How many MOT programs began the transition process and will withdraw applications by direction of their university/college?

4.       If an MOT program withdrew voluntarily or by direction of their university, did you reduce faculty?

5.       How much funding did your school invest in the transition process?

6.       How many personnel hours did your program invest in the transition process?

7.       How many MOT programs are proceeding with the transition to OTD?

If no one is collecting the data, should we collect this data?  Should we aggregate the results in some meaningful way?  Maybe none of the questions above are applicable.  I just remember in Louisville how many program directors were upset about the output of resources for something they were told was required.  Thoughts?

Christine

Christine E. Wright, PhD, OTR/L
Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy
Director,  OTD Program
College of Nursing & Health Professions
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
P.O. Box 910
State University, AR 72467
Phone: 870-972-2274
Email: cwright@astate.edu<mailto:cwright@astate.edu>
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Dr. Jyothi Gupta, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Professor, Chair & Director of Residential Programs
Department of Occupational Therapy
Arizona School of Health Sciences,
A. T. Still University
5850 E. Still Circle, Mesa, AZ 85206
Phone: 480-265-8002