Diversity and Inclusion Master Plan

c) Help foster a culture of respect for individual differences amongst all College community members

Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room The Prayer and Mediation room is meant to serve and accommodate students of all beliefs and to support the holistic wellness of the College community. The room is accessible to the community Monday through Friday throughout the day. The room is open to all members of the community. Prayer rugs, chairs, and a few other resources are made available.

Social Justice

The College’s diversity, inclusion, and equity footprint includes students, faculty, staff, members of the optometric community, as well as our patient population. The College conducts outreach services for all communities throughout New York City through the University Eye Center. The mission is to improve the health and provide sensitive and culturally diverse assistance/guidance to patients, family members and caregivers of all the communities we serve through education, screenings and healthcare. The University Eye Center’s outreach services include external vision care programs, community education, patient advocacy, community screenings, health fairs and Homebound services in Manhattan, Brooklyn and most recently the Bronx.

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