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UFOT Vision and Mission

Vision

By 2025, the UF OT Department will be a vibrant preeminent research and educational entity in the USA.

Mission

We will lead research innovations, present thriving and varied educational programs, embrace a clinician–scientist model, be fiscally healthy, and serve the occupational needs of people, organizations and populations.

UFOT Values

We, the members of the Great Department of Occupational Therapy, establish and uphold these shared values to guide our collective actions and decision-making, foster our growth, and promote the department’s health and wellbeing.

Empowerment

We promote collective decision-making through affirmation of everyone’s contributions.

Resilience

We remain adaptable and intentionally grow and build endurance through our focus on connection, wellness, healthy thinking, and meaning.

Synergy

We acknowledge and consider others’ strengths, interests, and priorities to align expertise, talent, and objectives for the benefit of the individual and the Department.

Trailblazing

We innovate, facilitate change, foster growth, optimize processes, and question to promote positive disruption.

Transparency

We proactively share relevant and factual information and provide clear expectations and deadlines.


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