Title: UW-Milwaukee Occupational Therapy Program Records
Inclusive Dates: 1972-1988

Creator:

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Occupational Therapy Program. Office of the Director

Call Number: UWM Archival Collection 60

Quantity: .8 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

Records of the Occupational Therapy Program created or compiled by the director largely consisting of correspondence, faculty meeting minutes, accreditation and other program materials, including handbooks, news releases, and files regarding recruitment. The collection documents course and program developments, including a proposal for a bachelor of science degree in occupational therapy and an application for program accreditation; affiliations with health care facilities and field work placement; staffing and space needs; faculty and other department activities.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmac0060

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The Occupational Therapy Program was implemented in 1974. The program initially came under the administration of the Dept. of Health Sciences located within the College of Letters & Science. In 1975, when the School of Allied Health Professions was established, the Occupational Therapy Program, which continued to exist as part of the Dept. of Health Sciences, came under the administration of the school.

Occupational Therapy Program Directors

1974-1976	Julia Haese
1977	Karen Conrad, acting
1977-1989	Franklin Stein
1989-	Carol Leonardelli Haertlein

The files are organized alphabetically by subject, then chronologically.

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

• UW-Milwaukee Dept. of Health Sciences Records. UWM Archival Collection 61.

• UW-Milwaukee School of Allied Health Professions Records. UWM Archival Collection 49.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

The collection originally consisted of three series transferred to the Archives prior to 1989.

Processing Information

Christel T. Maass reprocessed the collection at the Archives in December 1993.

Box   1 Folder   1	Advisory Council Survey, 1977
Box   1 Folder   2	Accreditation, 1975
Box   1 Folder   3	Accreditation, Application, 1975
Box   1 Folder   4-7	Correspondence, 1972-1977
Box   2 Folder   1	Correspondence, 1982-1986
Box   2 Folder   2-3	Faculty Meeting Minutes, 1975-1988
Box   2 Folder   4	Handbook, 1981
Box   2 Folder   5	Handbook for Senior Students, 1978
Box   2 Folder   6	News Releases, 1972-1973
Box   2 Folder   7	Photographs, undated
Box   2 Folder   8	Planning Document for 1982-1983, 1981
Box   2 Folder   9	Program Development, 1972-1973
Box   2 Folder   10	Proposal for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy, 1972-1973
Box   2 Folder   11	Re-accreditation Committee, Pre-professional Curriculum Sub-committee, 1982
Box   2 Folder   12	Re-accreditation Steering Committee, 1981-1982
Box   2 Folder   13	Recruitment, 1985-1986
Box   2 Folder   14	Search and Screen Committee, Assistant Professor Position, 1982-1983
Box   2 Folder   15	Workshops, 1979-1981