Faculty Handbook

SUNY College of Optometry

Faculty Handbook 2022-23

I. PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAM 1. The Professional Program refers to the College's educational program leading toward the degree of OD 2. The faculty of the Professional Program will include all faculty who (a) teach a course in the Professional Program, or (b) are involved in the clinical education and/or supervision of students in the Professional Program or have participated in either of the above within the prior three years. Serving on any committee listed in Section B, below, will also make one a member of the faculty of this program during their term in office. 3. It shall be the responsibility of the dean to keep a current list of members of the faculty of the Professional Program, and to provide such a list, on request, to the president or to any member of the faculty. 4. Committees of the Professional Degree Program. a. ELECTED COMMITTEES (Covered by the faculty by-laws) i. Committee on Educational Policy ii. Curriculum Committee iii. Committee on Course and Standing b. APPOINTED COMMITTEES (NOT COVERED BY THE BY-LAWS AND LISTED IN FACULTY HANDBOOK FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, SEE APPENDIX) i. Committee on Admissions ii. Committee on Scholarships, Award & Financial Aid

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