Culture, Community, and Belonging
The USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy is committed to preparing exceptional leaders with a strong identity and understanding of occupation and its power to transform people and society. One of our primary strategies for achieving this goal is expanding opportunities for all individuals within the occupational science and occupational therapy workforce. This involves a commitment to accountability, transparency, and consistent engagement to ensure we create and maintain a welcoming and supportive community for all.
Student organizations focused on culture, community and belonging
While all student clubs and organizations offer the opportunity to engage with a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds, the primary aims of the organizations listed here are to promote community building and inclusive engagement.
Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD)
chan.usc.edu/people/student-groups/cotad
The goal of USC’s Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD) chapter is to build diversity and inclusion within the Chan Division by increasing the profession’s visibility and accessibility to underrepresented groups and increasing cultural humility by sharing and learning about different lived experiences.Asociación Hispanohablante de Terapia Ocupacional (AHTO)
chan.usc.edu/people/student-groups/cotad
Asociación Hispanohablante de Terapia Ocupacional (Spanish-speaking Occupational Therapy Association) is a flourishing student organization dedicated to improving the educational experience of Latinx and/or Hispanic-identifying occupational therapy students, serving as a resource for community members to support one another and advancing clinical care for Spanish-speaking/Latin American populations.
Other resources
Access, Mentorship, Opportunity Program (AMO)
The USC Chan Access, Mentorship, Opportunity Program supports current and prospective USC Chan students who are first-generation college students and/or who face financial or systemic barriers to accessing higher education.
General resources
General resources, including information about scholarships, and USC-wide resources.