Faculty Handbook 2020-2021

SUNY College of Optometry

Faculty Handbook 2020-21

INTRODUCTION This Faculty Handbook is prepared in accordance with Article IX, Title A, Section 3, Policies of the Board of Trustees, State University of New York . Nothing in these policies shall be construed to restrict the power of the Board of Trustees at any time to alter, amend, revise or repeal the provision of these policies in whole or in part. The purpose of this Faculty Handbook is to provide an overview of those policies and practices important to facilitating the adjustment of new faculty to our College community as well as to provide an initial reference source to all faculty members. Policies and guidelines contained within are current only at the time of publication (see above). This Handbook is designed to be used in conjunction with the Course Catalog, Student Handbook, SUNY Policies, administrative manuals and various other College publications available through the Office of Academic Affairs and on the College Website. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Faculty members should not base important decisions solely upon the contents of this Handbook, but should consult with the president, dean for academic affairs, directors, department chairpersons or the Faculty Executive Committee for up-to-date information.

MISSION STATEMENT (Updated and approved by the President and the College Council, September 2018) The State University of New York College of Optometry advances visual health and patient care through leadership in education, research and service.

STRATEGIC PLAN The college adopted a five-year strategic plan from 2018-2023 focusing on the following five areas with corresponding goals: Student-Centered Experience Goal 1: Enhance the student experience through programs that promote student and alumni success. Academic Excellence Goal 2: Deliver a dynamic curriculum that engages students and advances contemporary optometry. Goal 3: Grow the graduate and research program’s to increase institutional impact on the advancement of knowledge and to produce leaders in vision research (basic, translational, and clinical).

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