Faculty Handbook

SUNY College of Optometry

Faculty Handbook 2022-23

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 institution or help the employees perform their duties more effectively. CE is not provided for these programs. All Professional Programs at the college must comply with the New York State Public Integrity Reform Act. The appropriate administrative division of the college whose employees are the target audience will be responsible for the program. Students may be permitted to attend Professional Programs 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).

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