2016_SUNY_Optometry_PRR

We will invest in a diverse community of health care professionals dedicated to lifelong learning and the advancement of visual health.

Enroll a highly qualified and diverse student body:

GOAL 9

• Launch the Explore Initiative, a marketing initiative that will promote the profession and College to pre-optometry, undecided and high school students. • Engage career counselors and academic advisors in the recruitment of optometry students. • Enhance recruitment efforts with colleges and universities in high-yield states. • Increase the number of inquiries and applicants from residents of New York, particularly upstate New York.

• Increase the IDEA project’s ability to attract and retain minority students. • Make “leadership potential” and “commitment to public service” explicit criteria for admission to the professional program. • Continue to develop the CSTEP program. • Facilitate entering students’ transition into housing by providing up-to-date information on housing options, search strategies and neighborhoods. • Maintain tuition and fees competitive with other schools and colleges of optometry.

Goals 9, 10 and 11 are linked to the following Power of SUNY * goals: • SUNY and the Entrepreneurial Century Learn more >> • SUNY and the Vibrant Community Learn more >> • SUNY and the Seamless Education Pipeline Learn more >> * The Power of SUNY is the State University of New York’s systemwide strategic plan.

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