Maria A. Colmer
M.Ed., OTR/L
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
814-472-3908
mcolmer@francis.edu | Expertise Areas in Curriculum include:
-Industrial Rehabilitation
-Biomechanics/Goniometrics
-Back School/Body Mechanics
-Ergonomics/Job Analyses
Research Interests include:
-Effective Edema Control for Patients Who Have Experienced a CVA
-Ergonomics & Technology and their impact on learning in Technologically-equipped and Traditional Classrooms.
Technological Advances for Dairy & Grain Farmers With Disabilities
Professional Involvement:
-Member, American Occupational Therapy Association
-Member, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association
-Past Chair, Commission on Education for Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association
-Operations Coordinator for Pennsylvania Special Olympics |
Kerri Golden
MOT, OTR/L, BCMH
Assistant Professor
Curriculum Coodinator
814-472-2791
kgolden@francis.edu | Expertise Areas in Curriculum include:
-OT Approaches in Geriatrics
-Psychosocial OT throughout the Lifespan
-Cognitive Approaches to OT Treatment
-Occupational Behavior
-Clinical Reasoning
-Spirituality
-Non-Traditional/Emerging Areas of OT Treatment
Research Interests include:
-OT in Technology/Home Assessments
-Distance Fieldwork Supervision using Video-Teleconferencing Technology
Professional Involvement:
-Member of AOTA, POTA
-AOTA Specialties Board in Mental Health
-Numerous Local & State Presentations
-Certified Infant Massage Instructor
-Board Certified in Mental Health
-Infant Mental Health
-Certified Level II Reiki Practitioner
-Advisor to Pi Theta Epsilon (National OT Honor Society) |
 Amy Hudkins
MHS, COTA/L
Instructor / OT Recruitment Coordinator
814-472-2792
ahudkins@francis.edu
| Expertise Areas in Curriculum include:
-Activity Analysis / Therapeutic Intervention
-Psychosocial OT Approaches
-OT Seminar (OT 301/OT 302)
-Introduction to OT (OT 102/OT 201)
Research Interests include:
-Health and Wellness Promotion in OT
Professional Involvement:
-Member of AOTA, POTA
-OT Organization Mentor
-Certified Level II Reiki Practitioner
-Day of Reflection Committee; Relay for Life Committee; Special Olympics
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M. Patricia Hurley
O.T. Department Secretary
814-472-3899
mphurley@francis.edu
| -Member of Saint Francis University Safety Committee for 15+ years.
-Has attended a variety of Continuing Education Courses |
Dr. Edward Mihelcic
MA, OTR/L
MOT Program Director
Research Coordinator
814-472-2760
emihelcic@francis.edu
| Expertise Areas in Curriculum include:
-Hand Rehabilitation
-Developmental Models of Practice
-Biomechanics/Kinesiology
-Sensory Integration
-Leadership/Management
Research Interests include:
-Retention of Allied Healthcare Majors
-Leadership in Healthcare
-Splinting Biceps Tendon Repairs
Professional Involvement:
-Member of AOTA
-Maintains 20 hours of clinical practice per month in Hand Rehabilitation and Pediatrics
-Program Consultant at Windber Medical Center
-Program Consultant at Indiana Department of Health & Human Services
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Lorie Rowles
MS, OTR/L
Assistant Professor
Curriculum Coordinator
814-472-2749
lrowles@francis.edu | Expertise Areas in Curriculum include:
-OT Approaches in Neuro Rehab
-OT Approaches in Pediatrics
-OT Approaches with Sensory Processing
-Leadership and Management
Research Interests include:
-Playground Accessibility
-Nutritional Therapy
-Distance Education and Allied Health Professionals Professional Involvement:
-Member of AOTA, POTA
-Day of Reflection Committee Member
-Relay for Life Participant |
 Dr. Donald E. Walkovich
MS, OTR/L Associate Dean, School of Health Sciences
Department Chair & Associate Professor
814-472-3899
dwalkovich@francis.edu | Expertise Areas in Curriculum include:
-Administration / Management
-Leadership
-Ethics
-Capstone Project
-OT Seminar
Research Interests include:
-Telemedicine/Technology
-Home Assessments & Telemedicine
-Alternative & Complementary Medicine
Professional Involvement:
-Past President of POTA
-President of POTPAC
-Member of AOTA and American Society of Hand Therapists
-Numerous Professional presentations at Local, State and National Level
-Numerous Faculty Committees
-Level II Reiki Practitioner |