Faculty Handbook 2020-2021

SUNY College of Optometry

Faculty Handbook 2020-21

the industry representative and be responsible for the program content, must submit the proposal. The proposal must include the following:

a. Program title b. Name of company or companies involved in the delivery of the program c. Name of speaker(s) and affiliation(s) to the company/companies involved d. Name of the faculty sponsor(s) who will be responsible for the event and assure the educational value e. Requested date f. Requested space g. Intended audience h. Educational value i. Requests for any additional special arrangements (meals, displays, clinic involvement, etc.) Industry will recognize that these programs, which may be promotional if clearly stated, must also have educational value for our students, residents and faculty. A member of the faculty must be attendance to evaluate the content of the event. Policy for Continuing Educational Programs: A continuing educational program shall mean a program that provides continuing education credits or certification to attendees. These programs are under the authority of Continuing Professional Education. By definition, to qualify as a continuing educational program the program must carry continuing education credit. Under these circumstances the program will be reviewed by and conducted under the aegis of the Office of Continuing Professional Education and comply with both State regulations and generally accepted principles for the conduct of continuing education, which prevents an undue influence on content by industry. Students may be permitted to attend without additional oversight, but if the program is a requirement for any academic purpose it shall also be reviewed as an Academic Program (see above). Policy for Professional Programs: Professional programs are meetings, seminars, teleconferences, videoconferences or webinars that provide information for faculty, residents and other employees on a broad range of services or products, or trends in industry that would benefit the administration or operation of the

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