MSCHE/ACOE Self Study

standards; and draft the corresponding section of the self-study. The timetable for the self-study process can be found in Appendix Intro-2. During the time-frame of September, 2009 through March 2010, the working groups completed their assignments. The Steering Committee met periodically throughout this period to assess the progress being made and to provide guidance. As part of this process, members of the Steering Committee were asked to critically review drafts prepared by other working groups (e.g., the Steering Group member who coordinated the Curriculum and Student Learning was asked to review the section on Faculty, Research and Scholarly Activities). Working groups submitted drafts for their areas to the chair of the Steering Committee in late March. These were compiled and edited into a self-study draft that was reviewed by the Steering Committee and President’s Council, who were encouraged to share the document with any other individuals or groups. Based on the feedback received the document was further revised. The resulting draft was then made available to the wider College community through the College’s website. Comments and feedback were solicited from faculty, students and staff. Organization of the Collaborative Self-Study Document The self-study document is organized into 7 sections (A-G) that correspond to each of the 7 working groups. Each of these sections is organized by MSCHE institutional standards with ACOE professional program standards included under the umbrella of a MSCHE standard . Please note that within a section or a portion of a section, ACOE standards may not be listed in numerical order, but all are listed. A. Mission, Goals, Objectives and Planning ACOE Standard I; MSCHE Standards 1, 2, and 7 Mission and Goals (MSCHE 1) 1.1 The program has a statement of its mission, and the goals and objectives by which it intends to fulfill its mission. The College’s mission ( http://www.sunyopt.edu/about/mission.shtml ), which was most recently updated in September, 2008, is as follows: The State University of New York, State College of Optometry excels, innovates, and leads in Optometry and Vision Science by:  Developing outstanding optometrists and vision scientists  Making new discoveries that advance vision science and patient care  Improving patients’ lives by providing exceptional general and specialized optometric care

4