Cynthia Sheppard Bell

Garner, L., Smith, N., Migliarese, S., Edwards-Collins, M., Criminger, C., Hartman, A., and Bell, C. (accepted). The Feasibility of Virtual Fall Risk Screens and Evidence-Based Program Referrals Using an Algorithmic Approach. Journal of Allied Health (accepted 3/20/22, awaiting publication date).

Edward Collins, M., and Bell, C. (2022). Chapter 7: Developing the Occupational Profile and Analyzing Occupational Performance. In Adult Physical Conditions: Intervention Strategies for Occupational Therapy Assistants, 2nd edition. Edited by Amy Mahle and Amber Ward. FA Davis.

Edwards Collins, M., Bell, C., Migliarese, S., Smith, N., Darby, R., Bethea, D., Allison, L. K., (2020). Student Perceptions of a Live Standardized Patient IPE Scenario: A Multi-Year Study. Journal of Allied Health 49 (1).

Bethea, D., Allison, L. K., Smith, N. S., Bell, C.  S., Meagan, c., Darby, R. C., Migliarese, S. J. (2019). Live standardized patient scenario improves attitudes toward and readiness for interprofessional education in occupational therapy and physical therapy students. Journal of Allied Health, 48(2).

Bell, C. & Edward Collins, M (2018). Chapter 6: Developing the Occupational Profile and Analyzing Occupational Performance. In Adult Physical Conditions: Intervention Strategies for Occupational Therapy Assistants. Edited by Amy Mahle and Amber Ward. FA Davis.

Bell, C., Fain, E., Daub, J., Warren, S., Howell, S., Southard, K., Sellers, C., Shadoin, H. (2011). Effects of Nintendo® Wii™on Quality of Life, Social Relationships and Confidence to Prevent Falls. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics.

Phillips, I., Bell, C., Bethea, D., Perez-Brown, D., & Jenkins, A. (2006). Educating master-level students to become lifelong researchers using an occupational performance-based curriculum model. OT Practice. Bethesda, MD: AOTA

Dissertation

Bell, C. (2006). Supportive context: An enabler of engagement in occupation for elderly women with low vision. Nova Southeastern University. Unpublished manuscript

Bell, C. S. (Principal), Foxworth, J.(Co-Principal), Calhoun, A. (Co-Investigator), Garner, L (Co-Investigator), Migliarese, S. (Co-Investigator),  Edwards Collins, M, (Co-Investigator), Smith, N. (Co-Investigator). HHS/HRSA: Winston-Salem State University School of Health Sciences Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness Clinic.  Funded $1.34 million (2023).

Bell, C. S. (Principal), Edwards Collins, M. E. (Co-Principal), Calhoun, A. D. (Supporting), "WSSUOT R²AM Model (Recruit, Retain, Access, Medically underserved)-SDS," Sponsored by HRSA, Federal, Funded: $3,250,000.00. (July 2020 – June 2026).

Criminger, Christina May (Co-Principal), Migliarese, Sara J (Principal), Smith, Nancy S (Co-Principal), Garner, LaVerene M (Co-Principal), Collins, Megan E (Co-Principal), Bell, Cynthia S (Co-Principal), "Administration for Community Living: capacity building grant in falls prevention," Funded: $145,256.16. (June 2019 - July 2023).

Bell, Cynthia S (Supporting), Smith, Nancy S (Co-Principal), Collins, Megan Edwards (Supporting), Edwards, Yolanda (Co-Principal), "Rams Employment & Community Health Equity (REACHE)," Sponsored by United Way, Local, Funded: $136,500.00. (2019 - 2020).

Occupational Therapy Department- Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students -Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Status: Funded. Awarded $ 152,170.00 July 2011

Occupational Therapy Department- Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students -Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Status: Funded. Awarded $ 101,306.00 July 2010

Occupational Therapy Department- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students -Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Status: Funded. Awarded $ $66,915 July 2010

Occupational Therapy Department- Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students -Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) (Co- Investigator) Status: Funded. Awarded $ 112,055.00 July 2009

Occupational Therapy Department- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students -Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) (Co- Investigator) Status: Funded. Awarded $ 50,299.00 September 2009

Lifetime Member of North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee Inaugural Member (2020-2021)
• Board Member (2000-2012)
• Awards Chair (2000-2002)
• NCOTA Annual Conference 2000 “Making Connections” Planning Committee Member

American Occupational Therapy Association

• AOTA Awards and Recognitions Committee- (appointed member term 2022-2025)
• AOTA Volunteer Leadership Development Committee- (appointed member term 2014-2017)
• Appointed member of the AOTA Procedural & Organizational Change Ad Hoc Committee (2010-2011)
• AOTA Representative Assembly Task Group Resource Person for Ad Hoc motion (2011)
• AOTA Representative Assembly Task Group Leader (2010)
• AOTA Representative Assembly Agenda Liaison (2009-2010)
• Elected as the AOTA Representative for North Carolina (2006-2009, 2009-2012)
• AOTA Alternate Representative for North Carolina (2002-2006)

 National AMBUCS Amtryke Board- Member and Research Advisor (2006-present)

2023 AOTA Special Interest Section Quarterly Excellence in Writing Award, as one of the authors of the article, “Developing intentional partnerships for enhancing diversity in occupational therapy education” which appeared in the February 2023 Academic Education SIS.

2022 WSSU Red Jacket Society- inaugurated for serving as Principal Investigator for grants $1 million+

2020 American Occupational Therapy Association Service Commendation for advocacy efforts in workforce diversity

2019 WSSU Researcher of the Year

2018 UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching 

2018 American Occupational Therapy Association Roster of Fellows (FAOTA)

2017, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2006, 2003 American Occupational Therapy Association Service Commendation for voluntary leadership roles

2015 Winston-Salem State University Joseph Patterson Master Teacher Award recipient

2013 NCOTA Outstanding Practice in Community Service Award

2012 Winston-Salem State University Students’ Choice Teaching Award

2011 AOTF Community Volunteerism Nominee

2010 Awarded “The Star of the Representative Assembly Meeting”

2009 NCOTA Outstanding Practice in Clinical Education Award

2008 Winston-Salem State University Cedric Rodney Service Award

2007 Suzanne C. Scullin Award Recipient - Highest honor given through NCOTA

“At one level, the scholarship of engagement means connecting the rich resources of the university to our most pressing social, civic, and ethical problems, to our children, to our schools, to our teachers, and to our cities... but, at a deeper level... the scholarship of engagement also means creating a special climate in which the academic and civic cultures communicate more continuously and more creatively with each other…." ~ Boyer, 1996