Cleveland State University Occupational Therapy Program

Another great Steps to Independence Retreat with Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio last weekend! Our theme was 'Independence Day!” Participants learned how to be a team 👏, communication skills🗣️, time management ⌚️, problem-solving 💡🧠, meal prep of party snacks 🍕 🍿, made kindness stars as a service project 🌟and ended with a Karaoke party🎤!

BIG “thank you” to everyone involved in making this retreat a success!

DSANEO 2026 STEPS Video 2 What a fantastic Steps to Independence weekend! DSANEO was proud to...

Tonight, we celebrated 37 new OTD graduates at the Cleveland State University Hooding Ceremony. 💚

A hooding ceremony is more than a tradition — it symbolizes the transition from student to doctoral professional. As each hood was placed, it represented years of hard work, growth, resilience, and the responsibility to serve others with knowledge, compassion, and purpose.

We are incredibly proud of the CSU OTD Class of 2026 and cannot wait to see the impact they make in the communities they serve. Congratulations — your next chapter begins now. 🎓✨

Congratulations Dr. Foust!

Faculty dressing like students 🤝 Students dressing like faculty

Spirit Week’s Faculty - Student Swap Day brought the energy today—and the commitment to the role was impressive 😄 From laid-back student looks to fully realized faculty vibes, everyone showed up.

And honestly… we’re not sure faculty have ever been more comfortable at work 👀