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	Ellexson, Melanie T., DHSc, MBA, OTR/L, FAOTA Associate Professor Occupational Therapy Office: G-138 Phone: 708.235.7622 Fax: 708.534.1647 Email: mellexson@govst.edu
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Education University of Indianapolis, DHSc, Occupational Therapy, 2007 Keller Graduate School of Business Management, MBA, 1990 University of Illinois, BS, Occupational Therapy, 1970 Publications Ellexson, M.T., & Larson, B.A., (2011) Occupational Therapy Services in Facilitating Work Performance," Reference Manual of the Official Documents of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., 16th ED. AOTA, Bethesda, MD. Ellexson, M.T., & Larson, B.A., (2011) "Occupational Therapy Services in Facilitating Work Performance," American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65(6Suppl.), AOTA, Bethesda, MD. Ellexson, M.T. (2010) “Financial Planning and Budgeting” in The Occupational Therapy Manager. Ed. Karen Jacobs & Guy McCormack. AOTA Press. Bethesda, MD. (In process) Larson, B.A., Ellexson, M.T. (2009) “Workhardening: A treatment approach” in International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions. Ed. Ingrid Söderback. Springer, New York. Larson, B.A., Ellexson, M.T. (2008) “Industrial Rehabilitation and Work Injury Prevention” in International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions. Ed. Ingrid Söderback. Springer, New York. (In process) Ellexson, M.T. (2008) “The Impact of AOTA’s Centennial Vision on Work Programs." Work & Industry Special Interest Section Quarterly, Vol.22, No. AOTA, Bethesda, MD. Larson, B., Ellexson, M. (2005) “Occupational Therapy Services in Facilitating Work Performance.” The American Journal of Occupational Therapy. Vol. 59, No. 6. Ed. Corcoran, M.A., AOTA, Bethesda, MD. Ellexson, MT (2004) “Access to Participation: The Role of Occupational Therapy for Individuals with Low Vision.” Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, Vol. 20, No.3. Ed. Lewis, C.B., Aspen Publishers, Inc. Gaithersburg, MD. Ellexson, MT (2003) Job Analysis and Work-Site Assessment in Ergonomics and the Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Ed. Sanders, Martha J. Butterworth Heinemann, Newton, MA. Ellexson, MT, “Job Analysis.” Work: Principles and Practice, Ed. Jacobs, K. & Kornblau, B., AOTA, Bethesda, MD. 2000 (ISBN 1-56900-104-9) Ellexson, MT & Larson, B. (2000) “Blueprint for Ergonomics.” Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation Vol.15, No.2. Ed. Jacobs, K., IOS Press, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. (ISSN 1015-9815) Honors 2007: AOTA Service Commendation – Service to the Profession; Member, Ergonomics Phase I Specialty Certification Panel 2004 – 2005 2006: AOTA Service Commendation – Service to the Profession Author, “Occupational Therapy Services in Facilitating Work Performance” 2005: AOTA Service Award – Service to the Profession Treasurer AOTA 2001 – 2005 2005: AOTA Representative Assembly – Service to the Profession, 2001 – 2005 2002: 2002 Lillian Hoyle-Parent Lectureship University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, November 8, 2002 2002: Chicago State University, College of Health Sciences: Service to Education Award 1993: University of Illinois, School of Associated Health Professions: Outstanding Alumni Award 1991: American Occupational Therapy Association, Fellow 1989: Jeremiah Milbank Foundation – Award for Excellence In Work Hardening Programs 1980: Illinois Occupational Therapy Association Award of Merit Presentations International Presentations: Cerebral Vascular Accident: Occupational Therapy Evaluation and Intervention. Anti-Stroke Association Kiev, Ukraine March 5, 2011 Autism: Evaluation and Intervention Kiev School for Special Children Kiev, Ukraine March 6, 2011 Presentations: Using Camtasia Studio for Classroom Teaching and Learning Governors State University Center for Online Teaching and Learning Faculty Summer Institiute June 6, 2011 A Conceptual and Translational Model for Culturally Competent Care AOTA Annual Conference Philadelphia, PA April 16, 2011 Poster Presentation Pediatric OT: A Multicultural Experience AOTA Annual Conference Philadelphia, PA April 16, 2011 Poster Presentation A Conceptual and Translational Model for Culturally Competent Care Illinois Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference Springfield, IL November 12, 2010 Pediatric OT: A Multicultural Experience Illinois Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference Springfield, IL November 12, 2010 Assistive Technology: Aging in Place at Home and Work Assistive Technology Industry Association 2010 Chicago Conference and Exhibition Schaumburg, IL October 28, 2010 Efficacy of Electronic Portfolios for Doctoral Student Learning SOTL Program AOTA Annual Conference Houston, TX April 25, 2010 Travels in Ukraine: International Community-Based Practice ILOTA Annual Conference Co-presenter with GSU MOT student Amy Gervais Naperville, IL November 7, 2009 Industrial Rehabilitation and Ergonomic Consultation: Occupational Therapy’s Unique Contribution to the Prevention and Rehabilitation of Work Related Injuries Orthopedic Grand Rounds, Orthopedic Hospital of Chernovtsy, Chernovtsy, Ukraine, May 26th, 2008 Accomodating the Older Worker, Summit Insurance Inc., Tampa, FL, November 30, 2007 “Service Learning in Ukraine: OT Without Walls,” Illinois Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, September 23, 2006 Industrial Rehabilitation and Ergonomic Consultation, Workers Social Security Conference, Chernovtsy, Ukraine, May 17, 2006 Industrial Rehabilitation and Ergonomic Consultation, Regional Meeting – Social Workers, Chernovtsy, Ukraine, May 18, 2006 “Job Analysis and Ergonomic Consultation," Montana Occupational Therapy Association, Kalispell, MT, May 2005 “Work Related Occupations: Foundations in Occupational Therapy," Western Michigan University, Department of Occupational Therapy, March, 2004 “Work Related Occupations: Foundations in Occupational Therapy," IOTA State Conference, Oak Brook, IL, November 2003 “Vision for the Future - The AOTA President’s Proposal," Chicago Area Director’s Group, Hinsdale, IL, August 2003 “Work Related Occupations: Foundations in Occupational Therapy,” 2002 Lillian Hoyle-Parent Lectureship, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, November 8, 2002 “Market Based Planning for OT Entrepreneurs,” Private Practice Special Interest Section Annual Meeting, AOTA National Conference, Miami, FL, May 3, 2002 “Brain Development," Human Development Center Conference, Matteson, IL, January 12, 2002 “Ergonomic Principles and Practice,” South Carolina Annual Conference and Exposition, Anderson, SC, October 20, 2001 “Job Analysis and Ergonomic Assessment,” Physiotherapy Associates, Raleigh, N.C., August 17-18, 2001. “Designing and Implementing Effective Ergonomic Interventions,” presented at Tightening the Acute Occupational Health Care – Rehabilitation Link. Sponsored by: Ryan and Associates, Chicago, IL, July 12 – 13, 2001 “Job Analysis and Ergonomic Assessment," Physiotherapy Associates, Hartford, CT, April 28-29, 2001. “Job Analysis and Ergonomic Assessment,” Physiotherapy Associates, Baltimore, MD, March 2-3, 2001 “Job Analysis and Ergonomic Assessment," Physiotherapy Associates, St. Louis, MO, Feb. 9-10, 2001 “Job Analysis and Ergonomic Assessment," Physiotherapy Associates, New Orleans, LA, Dec. 1-2, 2000 “Job Analysis and Ergonomic Assessment," Physiotherapy Associates, Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 17-18 “ Occupational Therapy and Work Practices: Theory and Application,” OT Masters Program at Brenau University Gainsville, GA, Nov. 9-10, 2000 “Job Analysis and Ergonomic Assessment: A Blueprint for the Future,” AOTA National Practice Conference, Atlanta, GA, Nov. 11-12, 2000 “Job Analysis and Ergonomic Assessment," Physiotherapy Associates, Detroit, MI, Oct. 6-7, 2000 "The State of Health Care in Other Countries,"Chicago State University Alumni Symposium, Chicago, IL, September 29, 2000 “Job Analysis and Ergonomic Assessment,” Wyoming Occupational Therapy Association, Annual State Conference, Thermopolis, WY, September 22-23, 2000 “Job Analysis and Ergonomic Assessment,” Physiotherapy Associates, Miami, FL, August 4-5, 2000 “Job Analysis and Ergonomic Assessment," Physiotherapy Associates, Las Vegas, NV, July 21-22, 2000 Chicago Housing Authority Case Study: Practical Application, Program Evaluation Process and Development, College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN, June 21, 2000 “Job Analysis and Ergonomic Assessment," Physiotherapy Associates, Portland, OR, May 5-6, 2000 “Job Analysis and Ergonomic Assessment,” Physiotherapy Associates, Boston, MA, April 1-2, 2000 “Job Analysis and Ergonomic Assessment," Physiotherapy Associates, Richmond, VA, March 11-12, 2000 “Job Analysis and Ergonomic Assessment," Nova Care, Chicago, IL, February 19-20, 2000 “Job Analysis and Ergonomic Assessment,” Physiotherapy Associates, Salt Lake City, UT, January 4-5, 2000 Professional Memberships American Occupational Therapy Association Illinois Occupational Therapy Association World Federation of Occupational Therapists RESOURCE Foundation, Inc.: Rehabilitation, Education, Service Opportunities, Retraining, Care, and Empowerment (Founding Member)