Celebrating Collaborative Scholarly Excellence
The PTE Grant for Excellence in Interchapter Collaboration honors and recognizes Pi Theta Epsilon chapters that excel in creating meaningful partnerships with other chapters. This award celebrates collaborative efforts that support PTE’s mission and expand the impact of scholarly activities across multiple institutions.
This grant recognizes interchapter collaborations that:
- Support and advance the Pi Theta Epsilon mission
- Increase knowledge in occupational therapy
- Develop professional skills among members
- Contribute to the advancement of the OT profession
- Foster connections between chapters and institutions
Collaboration Definition:
Activities organized and implemented by two or more Pi Theta Epsilon chapters working together toward a common scholarly goal.
Examples of Qualifying Collaborations:
- Joint events or conferences
- Collaborative workshops
- Co-authored educational or scholarly papers
- Virtual symposiums
- Multi-chapter research initiatives
- Regional or national networking events
Note: This list is not exhaustive—any collaborative scholarly activity that supports the PTE mission may qualify.
Chapter Participation:
- Must involve two or more Pi Theta Epsilon chapters
- All participating chapters should be listed on the application
Timeline:
- Collaboration must have occurred between February 1 of the previous year and January 31 of the current year
Application Limit:
- Applicants should submit one application detailing the collaboration
Submission Guidelines
Deadline: January 31 annually (midnight Eastern time)
Submission Method: Email to the PTE National Office at pte@aotf.org
Review Process: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with an annual review beginning January 31. The national PTE Executive Board evaluates all submissions.
Required Application Components
1. Chapter Information
- Chapter Greek name
- Chapter university
- Contact Person’s Information
- Address
- Telephone number
- Email address
2. Contact Information
- One contact person per application
- Contact person’s telephone number
- Contact person’s email address
3. Collaboration Description: Provide a detailed description of the collaborative activity, including the planning process, implementation, and participating chapters’ roles
4. Mission Alignment: Describe the relationship between the collaboration and the mission of Pi Theta Epsilon
5. Goals and Outcome: State the goal (s) and/or the outcome(s) of the collaboration as it relates to the stated goal or purpose
6. Impact Summary: Summarize the collaboration’s impact and participant response. Include both:
- Qualitative examples (e.g., participant quotes, testimonials, reflections from chapter leaders)
- Quantitative examples (e.g., survey responses, attendance numbers, pre/post assessments, engagement metrics)
Publication: A description of the winning collaborative activity will be published in the Scroll & Pen newsletter
Ceremony: The winning chapters will be recognized at the PTE Annual Business Meeting
Shared Achievement: All participating chapters receive recognition for their collaborative excellence
2024
Epsilon Upsilon Chapter – Gwynedd Mercy University
Upsilon Chapter – Elizabethtown College
2023
Beta Theta Chapter – Duquesne University
Iota Chapter – Indiana University
Nu Chapter – University of Texas Medical Branch
2021
Alpha Iota Chapter – Creighton University
Delta Gamma Chapter – College of St. Mary
Epsilon Eta Chapter – Nebraska Methodist College
Tips for a Strong Application
Planning
- Establish clear roles and responsibilities for each participating chapter
- Create a shared timeline and communication plan
- Identify common goals that align with PTE’s mission
Implementation
- Document the collaboration process from planning through execution
- Collect participant feedback during and after the event
- Take photos and gather testimonials from all participating chapters
Application Preparation
- Highlight what made the collaboration unique or particularly effective
- Demonstrate measurable impact on participants and the profession
- Showcase how working together enhanced the outcome compared to individual chapter efforts
Questions?
Contact the PTE national office at pte@aotf.org or call (240) 292-1077 for information about application requirements, deadlines, or the review process.