MSCHE/ACOE Self Study

Developing outstanding optometrists and vision scientists  Scores on National Board of Examiners in Optometry  Student patient encounters  Entering class profiles, including applicant profile and yields  Student attrition rates  Placement/success of graduates Making new discoveries that advance vision science and patient care  Extramural research funding  Research publications and presentations Improving patients’ lives by providing exceptional general and specialized optometric care  Clinical patient visits  Clinical income Enhancing public health through education and service to a broad range of communities  Attendance at continuing education events sponsored by the College  Outreach program profile  Number of foreign externship rotations The IRPC and president monitor the dashboard indicators relative to the goals of the strategic plan. As described in the relevant sections of the Self-Study, these data are used to measure success in reaching institutional goals/objectives and to improve program performance. When necessary and appropriate, these data will drive changes in implementation strategies and/or reevaluation of goals/objectives. Starting in fall of 2010 and to continue on an annual basis in future years, each vice president is invited to attend a meeting with the IRPC, DIRP and president to review implementation in his/her area relevant to the strategic plan (annual implementation meeting or AIM). These meetings are intended to:  Identify areas of progress  Identify areas where progress is not as expected  Determine if there are strategic goals/objectives that should be modified  Identify and understand challenges to making progress The president, DIRP and IRPC follow up on these meetings as necessary. Minutes for the fall 2010 AIMs for clinical operations, student affairs, research, academic programs, institutional advancement and finance and administration are given in Appendices A-14a, A14b, A-14c, A-14d, A-14e and A-14f, respectively.

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