Diversity and Inclusion Master Plan

curriculum. A total of 29 instructors were surveyed with over a 90% response rate. A review of the TACCT survey revealed the following: Areas most covered in our curriculum Domain II -Epidemiology of population health -History of the patient

Domain V

-Dealing with hostility/discomfort -Eliciting a social and medical history -Communication skills -Negotiating and problem-solving skills -Diagnosis and patient adherence skills

Areas not covered in the curriculum Domain I

- Clinicians’ self-assessment and reflection

Domain II Domain III Domain IV

-Institutional cultural issues -History of stereotyping

-History of health care discrimination -Collaborating with communities

As a result of the TACCT survey, many instructors of record incorporated to varying degrees some of the areas not already covered in the curriculum. In addition, a Cultural Competency and Diversity Training workshop was conducted to demonstrate how to use the ASCO (Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry) Guidelines for Culturally Competent Eye and Vision Care to incorporate topics and experiences in cultural competency into the optometric curriculum. The workshop focused on the integration of the domain areas in the curriculum listed as not covered from the previous TACCT Survey, providing more current examples of real life patient-optometrist interactions with various cultural backgrounds and facilitating increased self-awareness.

Annual Security Report

Every year, the College issues the Annual Security Report. The report contains information related to college security policies and campus crime statistics, including reports of hate/bias crime, criminal offenses, and sexual assault. The report also clearly outlines procedures on how to initiate a formal complaint in case students are victims of any of these crimes.

Campus Activities

The College has taken concrete steps to embrace diversity in its campus activities.

Pride Parade

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