2024 State of the College Report

17th (and final) State of the College Address February 20, 20241
Onboard: 11 June 2007Inauguration: 25 September 20082
“I commit to you that our community - through dedication to our students, to education, to the pursuit of research and discovery, and to providing general and specialized vision care services - will serve the growing needs of the people of New York State and beyond.”3
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Global and National Events:5
Seven Chancellors & Four Governors6
“The challenges ahead are significant. As many of us in this room know too well, the past couple of years have not been a cause for celebration in higher education or in health care. Our nation’s and our state’s economic downturn has reduced support at both the federal and state levels for higher education, health care and research. There is increasing regulation and an expanding number of unfunded mandates.” (Quote from Inaugural address: Heath – 2008)7
Providing the financial foundation…8
Sources of Revenue (,000s)9
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“Critical to the success of our programs is our ability to provide our students with state-of-the-art facilities that will support a dynamic academic health care community.” (Quote from Inaugural address: Heath – 2008)12
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Providing the Structural Foundation:Capital Projects FY1998 - FY202416
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Attract the brightest and most motivated…20
Applicants/Enrollment/Completions:National Data (ASCO)21
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Shifting Student Demographics25
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Faculty - Demographics27
Graduate Program: Faculty28
Faculty Development:29
The SUNY College of Optometry Foundation(previously known as the OCNY)30
SUNY College of Optometry Foundation:AKA – “The Foundation”31
“The Foundation”FY202332
“Our College’s location in mid-town Manhattan provides easy access to care for our thousands of patients. We will capitalize on this strategic site to facilitate the expansion of clinical services and to collaborate with other medical centers, hospitals and universities to further advance optometry as an integrated partner within the city’s health care system.” (Quote from Inaugural address: Heath – 2008)33
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Collaborations: Now35
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While ensuring our Doctor of Optometry program reflects contemporary trends in health care education and patient care….” (Quote from Inaugural address: Heath – 2008)39
While ensuring our Doctor of Optometry program reflects contemporary trends in health care education and patient care….” (Quote from Inaugural address: Heath – 2008)40
Residency Education41
Value-Added Education: Innovation - Beyond the OD42
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O.D. Extension Program at Upstate: Approvals45
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Doctor of Optometry Degree Extension Program: Clinical Education47
Student Support Programs & Services:48
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CVRC: Exceeding its Promise52
Sponsored Research Funding: FY23 & FY2453
National Benchmarks: Grant Awards54
Research: Growth and Transformation55
Next Up: Translational Research Growth56
Patient Care57
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Hospitals and Clinics – H + H Corporation/Gotham:59
University Eye Center: Patients60
University Eye Center61
7th Floor - Adult Primary Care62
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Musings on the Future?64
Protecting our foundation, our promise for the future;65
Leading in Optometric Education:66
Leading in Vision Research:67
Leading in Innovation: The OD Extension Program68
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