Sharon Cosper
Vice Chair
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Occupational Therapy
Other Duties
Program Director, Occupational Therapy
- SCOSPER@augusta.edu
- (706) 446-0001
- (706) 721-9718
- EC 2312
Education
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EDD, Educational Innovation and Leadership
Augusta University, 2018
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MHS, Occupational Therapy
Medical College of Georgia, 2006
Certifications
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National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy
2006
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OTL
GA Professional Licensing Brd, 2006
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OTR/L
GA Secretary of State, 2006
Awards & Honors
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Honor Society Inductee
Phi Kappa Phi, 2022
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CAHS Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award
Augusta University, 2019
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Jag20 Alumni Leader Award
Augusta University, 2016
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Teaching interests include areas of neuroscience specific to sensory processing, cognition, and emotional regulation as well as practice areas related to adolescent and pediatric populations.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Impact of Smartphone Use on Adolescents’ Occupational Participation: A Scoping Review, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Considerations for Mobility , 2024
Book, Chapter in Textbook-New
- The Relationship Between Holistic Admissions Criteria and Program Ranking Among Occupational Therapy Entry-Level Programs, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Occupations of Caregivers of Children: A Scoping Review, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Investigating Student and Faculty Perspectives Related to Predictors of Success: BSN Curriculum and NCLEX-RN Outcomes, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Research interests include the impact of smartphone use on adolescent brain functioning, as well as the impact of parent and child co-occupational engagement on adolescent wellbeing. Clinical interests include neurology for both pediatric and adult populations, specific to traumatic brain injuries, autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing dysfunction, and emotional regulation.
Department Service
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Faculty Search Committee
2015 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Student Affairs Committee
2015 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Affairs Committee
2013 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Web Development Committee
2013 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Student Affairs Committee
2008 - Present
Role: Other
College Service
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College Promotion & Tenure Committee
2022 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
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Anatomy Faculty Search Committee II
2022 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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Director of the Division of Anatomy Search Committee
2021 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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Anatomy Faculty Search Committee I
2020 - 2020
Role: Committee Member
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Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Search Committee
2019 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Student Judicial Committee
2010 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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College of Nursing: Promotion & Tenure Committee
2025 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
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Office of Student Affairs: Scotland Grant Award Committee
2023 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Institutional Effectiveness Advisory Committee (Assessment Process Improvement Taskforce)
2021 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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Office of Academic Admissions: Director of Graduate Admissions Search Committee
2021 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Steps of Grace Adaptive Ballet
2013 - Present
Role: Other
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Alleluia Community School
2006 - Present
Role: Other
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Episcopal Day School
- 2014
Role: Other
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Georgia Occupational Therapy Association
- 2014
Role: Other
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Foundation for Therapeutic Options
2008 - 2012
Role: Committee Member
Public Service
