Institutional Federal Compliance Report 2021

6. Standing with State and Other Accrediting Agencies

List of Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:

The professional program in optometry (OD) and individual residency programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE), a DOE and CHEA approved body. The next review of the professional program in optometry (OD) is expected in 2027. Reviews of the residency programs, which are accredited individually, are expected to range from 2021 to 2028. Licensing status with the state (NYS) and accreditation status with other USDE approved agencies (ACOE) is provided on the Colleges website at https://www.sunyopt.edu/about/accreditation. This site provides access to accreditation notifications, evaluation reports and self-studies. Accreditation information is also available on the Student Consumer Information (Right to Know) page (https://www.sunyopt.edu/about/student- consumer-information) and referenced on page 7 of the Student Handbook ( Appendix B ). There are no reports from State or other accreditor that the institution has been found noncompliant within the last five years.

1. Names of other accreditors, program(s) it accredits, and year of next review

2. Documents and URLs available to current and prospective students that show the most recent updated degree granting authority, charter, or license with an appropriate jurisdiction and the current accreditation status with other USDE recognized accrediting agencies

3. Report from State or other accreditor if institution has been found noncompliant (including institutional response) within the last five years

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