2016_SUNY_Optometry_PRR

2008 Strategic Plan | SUNY College of Optometry

Objectives:

Additional masters-level opportunities for students pursuing the OD degree will be developed. Flexibility in the professional curriculum will be introduced that will allow a degree of individual customization through the development of elective courses and clinical experiences. By 2013, on average, at least 50% of the SUNY graduating class will enter residency programs affiliated with colleges of optometry.

1.2  Goal: To deliver clinical education programs which are competency based.

Objectives:

Measurable clinical competencies necessary for advancement at each level of the professional degree and residency programs will be defined. Students and residents will be required to demonstrate targeted clinical competencies as a part of their programs.

1.3  Goal: To provide an environment that develops critical thinking and lifelong learning skills.

Objectives:

A dynamic professional curriculum will be delivered that is centered on evidence-based care and critical thinking. The use of varied, innovative and pedagogically sound instructional strategies in the professional program will be increased. This will facilitate critical thinking while being sensitive to the diverse learning styles of students. The use of primary research literature will be increased in all programs.

1.4  Goal: To develop future leaders in optometry.

Objectives:

The College will develop a postgraduate assessment program to evaluate the effectiveness of its education programs as reflected in career path satisfaction, the assumption of leadership posts and impact on the communities in which our graduates serve. Each “value-added” educational program (PhD, masters, residencies, electives, etc.) will include a leadership development component within its curriculum. The College will develop programs to recognize and reward achievements of leadership among it students, staff, faculty and graduates.

1.5  Goal: To provide students, residents and alumni with the services to succeed in their careers.

Objectives:

A Center for Career Development to provide professional career counseling services will be developed. Greater emphasis will be placed on career planning within the professional curriculum and residency programs.

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