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As detailed in Appendix 2.1 , a comprehensive and systemic equipment lifecycle process that proactively supports the leadership’s identification of future budget requirements is accomplished by conducting a systematic review of equipment twice a year. These reviews occur during the annual  budget development process, usually in March, April and May  equipment/property control inventory process, usually in September and October. The annual budget call letter includes both a funding request template and a request for a narrative ( Appendices 2.2 and 2.3 ). For the annual equipment/property inventory control process, a spreadsheet listing the College’s equipment is reviewed by area heads ( Appendices 2.4 and 2.5 ). Please note that the spreadsheet in Appendix 2.5 includes the expected lifecycle (in months) for each piece of equipment, thereby supporting the leadership's proactive identification of future budget considerations. Each budget head has this information as they develop their annual budget request.

Recommendation #2 (Standard 11: Educational Offerings) The goals and objectives of the PhD program need to be articulated.

The goals and objectives of the PhD program are designed to provide students complete training and experience in the development, execution, and presentation of significant new knowledge in the vision sciences that will form the basis of successful careers. The program goals and objectives can be found in Appendix 2.6 .

3. Challenges and Opportunities Introduction

The SUNY College of Optometry, founded in 1971, is dedicated to the education of optometrists, the advancement of eye and vision care through research and graduate education, and the care of communities through the provision of comprehensive visual health services. The Doctor of Optometry Program is one of 22 available nationwide, and the only program offered in New York State. Over sixty percent of all practicing optometrists in New York are alumni of SUNY Optometry. The College is nearing completion of its enrollment expansion as approved by SUNY Administration in early 2012. The college enrollment was 379 as of January 2016. Full implementation will have occurred with the entering class in the fall of 2017. Over ninety percent of students are enrolled in the professional degree program. The College supports a vigorous research program with $3.2M in extramural funding for FY 2015. It also provides vital vision care services to the New York City community with approximately 68,000 patient visits to its University Eye Center per year (FY 2015) with an additional, 60,000+ patient encounters managed by students assigned to off ‐ site affiliated clinical rotations. The College is guided by its strategic plan, “ 2013 ‐ 2018 Strategic Plan: A Legacy of Leadership ” ( Appendix 5.3 , published at http://www.sunyopt.edu/2013_strategic_plan/), and proactively managed through a comprehensive Institutional Assessment Plan ( Appendix 5.6 , published at http://www.sunyopt.edu/offices/institutional_research/assessment plan) approved in July 2013. The

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