Diane Long

Professor Long is serving as the Interim Chair of Occupational Therapy this year, and as such is a resource person for current and prospective students. She enjoys conversing with students and parents who are interested in more information about occupational therapy at Ithaca College and welcomes visitors to the department.

School-based and pediatric occupational therapy have been the primary focus of Professor Long's clincal career and she brings more than 20 years of hands-on experience to the classroom. Since joining Ithaca College as a full-time faculty member in 1998, she has coordinated and taught courses about human development, pediatric theory and treatment, and school-based practice. In addition, Professor Long's extensive experience in clinical management enables her to share real world issues with students in her clincial management course. Professor Long also supervises graduate students in group research and individual thesis projects in areas of pediatrics. She is currently pursuing her own doctorate in educational leadership.

When not on campus, Diane is busy with family life in Auburn, NY with her husband, four children, and two dogs.