Diversity and Inclusion Master Plan

o Measure: Recruitment strategies reviewed and recruitment materials developed and sent to targeted schools; responsible: Office of Student Affairs, Admissions [OSA] • Update database of minority serving organizations o Measure: Database created and periodically updated; responsible: OSA, Admissions • Continue to recruit URMs from minority serving colleges nationwide Strategy 2. Organize a “Diversity in Optometry” hackathon -like event with pre-health advisors, career counselors, other health professions, and CSTEP coordinators from selected Colleges and Universities in the tri- state area to answer the following question: “ How can SUNY Optometry attract talented URM students to the profession of optometry? ” The results of this discussion will be used to redefine goals and strategies presented in this master plan. o Measure: Send survey to target audience inquiring about interest in attending such an event and preferred time of year (by March 2017); Proposal drafted and presented to potential funding sources (i.e., OCNY; proposal sent by April 2017); Hackathon successfully executed by fall 2017 or spring 2018; responsible: OSA, Admissions, Director of Career Development and Minority Enrichment. Strategy 3. Tap into URM alumni network to assist the College with recruitment. Have our minority graduates who are currently practicing to advocate for Optometry by giving talks about their personal experiences in Optometry at undergraduate schools. o Measure: Create campaign to reach out to alumni; responsible: OSA, Admissions, Alumni Affairs Strategy 4. Explore the potential benefit of reaching out to secondary school level as a means to recruit URM students. o Measure: Feasibility study with recommendations presented to Dr. Heath; responsible: Director of Career Development and Minority Enrichment, OSA o Measure: Number of visits to URM serving schools; responsible: OSA

Strategy 5. Study the possibility of offering internships as Career Exploration Opportunities to students who are making career choices

o Measure: Feasibility study with recommendations presented to Dr. Heath; responsible: Director of Career Development and Minority Enrichment, OSA

Strategy 6. Modify the CSTEP program to include a welcoming panel session with faculty from URM to help URM students feel part of the optometry community o Measure: Panel successfully implemented by next CSTEP program; responsible: Director of Career Development and Minority Enrichment, OSA

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