Contact Information
Emeritus Professor
Education
PhD, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
MA, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Recent Publications
- Occupational Therapy Education Research Agenda–Revised
- Scholarship of Practice in the Care of People with Dementia: Creating the Future Through Collaborative Efforts
- Linking Sensory Factors to Participation: Establishing Intervention Goals with Parents for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- A systematic focus on occupational therapy education
- State of measurement in occupational therapy using sensory integration
Certifications
- National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy
- Certified Aging in Place Specialist
- Certified, Sensory Integration and Praxis Test
Fellowship
Distinguished Fellow, American Occupational Therapy Association
Professional Societies
- Member, American Occupational Therapy Association
- Member, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association
- Member, Alpha Eta Society
Research & Clinical Interests
- Occupational therapy in higher education: where and how do we fit?
- Understanding the nature of the "interactive encounter" during occupational therapy: reading verbal and nonverbal signals
- Translational research: how do we bring findings from research to everyday practice?
- Establishing collaborative partnerships across clinical and community settings and professional venues
Awards & Honors
AOTA:
- 100 Influential People in Occupational Therapy, 2017, Philadelphia, PA
- Retired Educator's Commendation, 2017, Philadelphia, PA
- AOTA Resolution, Recognizing the Contribution Janice P. Burke has made to the Occupational Therapy Education and the Profession, 2015, Bethesda, MD
- Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lecturer, 2009, Orlando, FL
- AOTA Service Commendations
- 2018 Faculty, Academic Leadership Institute, 2016-2017
- 2017 Member, Fieldwork Experiential Learning Ad Hoc, 2017
- 2015 Member, Centennial Commission, 2012-2015
- 2015 Chairperson, Academic Leadership Council, 2012-2015
- 2013 Chairperson, Scholarship & Research in Education Task Force, 2012
- 2013 Member, Future of OT Education Ad Hoc, 2011-2013
- 2012 Member, Centennial Commission, 2009-2012
- 2009 Board of Directors, 2006-2009
- 2008 Member, Linkages Between Education, Research and Practice Ad Hoc Group, 2006-2007
- 2006 Member, Health and Wellness Ad Hoc Group, 2006
- 2006 Member, Board Research Workgroup, 2005
- Service Award, 1996, Denver, CO
- Distinguished Fellow, 1984, Kansas City, MO
Other Awards:
- Honorary Doctor of Science, Utica College, 2018, Utica, NY
- Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Award for Outstanding Achievement, 1999, Philadelphia, PA
- Burlington Resources Foundation Faculty Achievement Award: Thomas Jefferson University, 1994, Philadelphia, PA
- Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching: Thomas Jefferson University, 1994, Philadelphia, PA
- Wilma West Lecturer: University of Southern California, 1989, Los Angeles, CA
- Jean Ayres Award: American Occupational Therapy Foundation, 1989, Baltimore, MD
- Alumni of Achievement Award: Utica College, of Syracuse University, 1987, Utica, NY
- Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges, 1970, Utica, NY