2016_SUNY_Optometry_PRR

Periodic Review Report Process The College commenced planning for its PRR in March 2014 when Dr. Steven H. Schwartz, Director of Institutional Research and Planning, attended a workshop on this topic organized by MSCHE. Following this meeting, Dr. Schwartz led discussions on the PRR with the Institutional Research and Planning Committee (IRPC) and President’s Council. As discussed in more detail later in this report, the IRPC is broadly constituted of faculty, staff and students. Subsequently, a document entitled Overview of PRR Process ( Appendix 1.1 ) was developed and distributed to the IRPC and President’s Council. This document included a detailed timeline for the formulation of the PRR along with key elements of the development process.

The primary goals for development of the PRR were as follows:  To the extent possible, utilize existing resources and documentation  Review the efficacy of outcomes data collection and assessment processes  Identify key accomplishments linked to assessment processes  Involve the College community  Heighten community awareness of the College’s assessment program

Elements of the PRR were initially drafted by individuals familiar with relevant aspects of College operations. These were reviewed by the Director of Institutional Research and Planning and compiled into a draft document that was shared with the IRPC. Based on feedback from both this Committee and President’s Council, the document was revised. Following a presentation on the PRR at a March 7, 2016 College Faculty meeting, the revised draft was made available to the entire College community. The draft PRR was again revised based on the feedback received and presented to the College Council on April 14, 2016, which subsequently endorsed the document. The final document was also reviewed and endorsed by the IRPC and President’s Council. Summary of Major Institutional Changes and Developments 1) In 2012, the College initiated a new five year strategic planning process resulting in its 2013 ‐ 2018 Strategic Plan: A Legacy of Leadership , effective July 1, 2013. In support of the strategic planning process the College concurrently developed and implemented a comprehensive Institutional Assessment Plan . 2) The State University of New York (SUNY) initiated a university ‐ wide performance program during 2015 in support of its own strategic plan , The Power of SUNY . The performance plan, known as SUNY Excels, required each campus to develop a campus ‐ based Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) that aligned campus priorities with University ‐ wide strategic goals and established key metrics to assess progress towards those goals. The College of Optometry’s Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) was approved December 22, 2015. 3) Since the MSCHE 2011 review, there have been some changes in the College’s administrative organization. The position of Vice President for Clinical Affairs which oversaw all clinically related programs, was eliminated and responsibilities were divided into two positions:

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