2024 State of the College Report

Leading in Optometric Education: • Implementation and development of the Center for Teaching and Learning • Maximizing the educational benefits of the College’s satellite clinics (H+H) and the broader fourth year externship program • Need for a broad discussion on clinical education in the 21 st century, particularly as it relates to 4 th year rotations • Externships – As we look to the future, are our sites reflecting the future of the profession and the highest standards of care or reflecting preferences expressed by our students? • Re-consideration of the feasibility of introducing new academic/degree programs