OT department recieves five-year $3.2 million grant

Drs. Maureen Mickus and Nancy Hock from the Department of Occupational Therapy have been awarded a $3.2 million, five-year grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The project, Health Careers Opportunity Program: The National HCOP Academies will provide training opportunities and financial support for educationally and economically disadvantaged students interested or enrolled in the WMU OT program. Participating students also receive mentoring from a national network of OT practitioners. This initiative involves key partnerships with the Kalamazoo Promise, Seita Scholars, Trio Student Success, the College Assistance Migrant Program and organizations that serve historically disadvantaged communities.