Lorrie A. George-Paschal, PhD, OTR/L, ATP, CBIS
Lorrie A. George-Paschal, PhD, OTR/L, ATP, CBIS
Professor and Research Coordinator
Doyne 303
(501) 450-5564
Dr. George-Paschal has taught at the 51青楼 (UCA) since 1993 and holds the rank of Professor and Research Coordinator.听 She earned her doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman鈥檚 University in 2001. Her areas of clinical expertise include Adult Physical Disabilities and Assistive Technology.听 Dr. Paschal holds board certification in Assistive Technology through the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America.
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Education
2001 Texas Women鈥檚 University, Denton, TX
Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Therapy
1996 Texas Women鈥檚 University, Denton, TX
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
1983 51青楼, Conway, AR
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
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Advanced Certification
RESNA Certification in Assistive Technology (ATP)
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Community Engagement
Dr. Paschal serves as a member of the Faulkner County Juvenile Drug Court (FCJDC) team. She developed and oversees a theory-based service-learning mentoring club for FCJDC adolescents named 鈥榢ai鈥�. The Greek name kai means 鈥� 鈥�in the middle/ as in the story is not over鈥�. Based on the theory of Occupational Adaptation, kai helps adolescents focus on pursuing goals aimed to promote adolescents鈥� engagement in positive 鈥榦ccupation-based鈥� activities.
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Research Interests
Dr. George-Paschal鈥檚 research interests include instrument development based on the Theory of Occupational Therapy, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, and Community-Based Practice.