ACOE_Self-Study

64

3

1

0

33

0

45

5

Entering in 2012

59

2

1

0

33

0

41

4

Graduating in 2016

64

2

3

0

36

0

42

8

Entering in 2013

67

2

5

0

35

0

38

8

Graduating in 2017

71

2

3

0

31

0

47

14

Entering in 2014

62

1

3

0

27

0

42

11

Graduating in 2018

Another indicator of quality of the admissions process is the success of students on licensing examinations. As discussed under Standard 1, SUNY College of Optometry students consistently perform above the national average on the examinations administered by the NBEO. All of the graphs under this standard are updated annually and published on the College’s website at http://www.sunyopt.edu/offices/institutional-research/factbook under Admissions and Enrollment (OD Program) and Completions. The publication of these and other program outcomes is discussed under Standard 1. 6.2 The program must establish and publish the criteria considered in selecting students who have the potential for success in the program and the profession. The criteria considered in selecting students are published on the College’s website (https://www.sunyopt.edu/education/admissions/od_program/admissions-requirements or Appendix VI-5a and VI-5b ), which list required and recommended prerequisite courses. In addition to GPA and OAT scores, the Admissions Committee also considers the quality of the candidate’s undergraduate institution, type of program pursued, progression of grades, extracurricular activities , leadership and community involvement, communication and interpersonal skills, letters of recommendation, personal interview and commitment to the profession. We do not discriminate against out-of-state residents for admission . Faculty appointments to the Committee on Admissions are made by the vice president for student affairs after consultation with and the concurrence of the vice president for academic affairs and vice president for clinical administration to ensure availability. Appointees to the Committee on Admissions are provided with time (FTE) in their work plans to meet their committee obligations. In addition to reviewing applications, interviewing candidates and making recommendations regarding admissions, the Committee meets at the beginning and end of each year’s admissions cycle to evaluate the admissions process and to suggest changes in policy or procedure. 6.2.1 The program must adhere to fair and impartial policies and procedures during the admissions process.

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