2024 State of the College Report

Expanding to meet NYS workforce needs: O.D. Extension Program at Upstate: Progress • Full implementation of the plan will expand enrollment by 30%; • Initial funding through the transformation funds programs has been secured; • Search for Program Director pending; • Community ODs with specialty expertise have committed to provide support. • RFP for architectural services for the initial 4,000 sq. ft. Upstate CAB facility has gone out; • Initial functional design study for a 67,000 sq. ft. “Eye Institute” is underway. • Site identification – In process.