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The USAHS Library: Unique Resources, Outstanding Support

USAHS’ five campus libraries offer the kinds of resources one would expect to find in a university library: physical and digital access to books, journals, and online databases. But they are also home to some unusual materials. “Our physical resources are what’s most unique about the Library,” says Julie Evener, MLIS, EdD, Director of Library

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Alumna Honored with AOTA Roster of Fellows Award

Elizabeth (“Beth”) Fain, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is an occupational therapy educator who earned her Doctor of Education degree in 2014 from USAHS. In April, she was presented with the Roster of Fellows Award, one of the most prestigious honors given by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).  “It’s kind of like a lifetime achievement award,”

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Celebrating the 2021 Board Excellence Award Recipients

The Board of Directors of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is committed to identifying and recognizing excellence among our faculty, staff and alumni and the roles they play in the success of our students and our institution. On Wednesday, October 6, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences’ Board of

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USAHS Offers Pro Bono Speech-Language Pathology Teletherapy Clinics for Texas Residents

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As school is back in session, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) connects Texas residents, who have a suspected communication or swallowing difficulty, with pro bono speech-language pathology teletherapy clinics. Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) graduate students provide clinic services via Zoom and

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Fall 2021 On-Campus Information Sessions

This Fall, join us for one of our On-Campus Information Sessions and learn more about the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and our graduate health sciences programs. You will get a taste of life at USAHS, including a tour of our beautiful, high-tech facilities. Check out our On-Campus Information Session schedule and

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OT GRE requirement suspended for the Spring and Summer 2022 terms

USAHS is happy to announce a change in our admissions policy for our occupational therapy programs: We are no longer requiring that incoming OT students take the GRE exam. We’re aware that COVID-19 is creating significant practical challenges to students who wish to take the GRE. We see the opportunity to respond with empathy, and

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Highlights from Our Virtual Graduation

We’re proud of our 567 graduates for rolling with the challenges of 2020! Not only did they successfully complete their studies during a pandemic—they had to pop the champagne at home. Our Fall graduations went virtual on four USAHS campuses, celebrating graduates from our physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology programs. Graduates created slides

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Social Media Guidelines & Terms of Service

These guidelines are designed to help USAHS employees in making appropriate decisions when managing and/or developing social media initiatives on behalf of the university. Additionally, the guidelines are intended to advise USAHS employees who indicate an institutional affiliation on their personal social media profiles on how to balance their affiliation with personal conversation. Social Media

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Pedagogo Podcast – Finding Empowerment Through Resilient Leadership

What is enablement-minded leadership? How can programs and institutions resist the stigma attached to being promoted to leadership roles and prepare faculty for future success from day one? Join Dr. Allison Case and guest, Dr. Brian Goldstein, Chief Academic Officer and Executive Dean of the College of Rehabilitative Sciences at the University of St. Augustine

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Quick Reference Guide to COVID-19 Links

Quick Links, FAQs and Resources Reentry Protocol FAQs EAP COVID-19 Resources Training Brochures & Flyers Coughing and Sneezing Etiquette Social Distancing Stay Home from Work When Sick PPE Donning Stop the Spread Full Face Shield Disinfection Questions: Email [email protected] and 1-855-GOUSAHS

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Communicable Diseases Reporting and Response Procedure

The University is committed to providing its employees, students, visitors and contractors with a safe working environment that is free of health hazards, inclusive of communicable diseases during a pandemic. USAHS assigns the highest priority to assess, minimizing, and managing the risks to the broader community of being exposed to pandemic diseases. Policy The University

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