MSCHE Self Study April 2021

contracts, resume writing, debt management and legal issues. Students also have the option of enrolling in an elective course on personal financial planning. Information Technology Support Computer, networking and electronic mail facilities and services are offered to all students and residents by the Information Technology (IT) Unit in support of the teaching and learning, research and public service functions of the College. Each student is provided with an email account and access to the College’s Intranet and library resources. During the pandemic, we secured through SUNY System 50 laptops to loan students who did not have access to computers that would allow them to navigate the testing software for final and midterm exams. Student Extracurricular Activities The purpose of the Student Council is “to promote and ensure the welfare and interests of all those it represents, namely the student body.” The Council, which is active and has significant influence and interaction with the College administration, consists of representatives from each professional class, the graduate program and student organizations as described in the Student Constitution . Students are provided with the opportunity to participate in a variety of Student Clubs and Organizations that are represented on the Student Council. Students are provided opportunities and encouraged to participate in community service activities, including those provided by Lions Club, National Optometric Student Association (NOSA), Student Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity (SVOSH), BSK tutoring, Fellowship of Christian Optometrists (FCO), New Jersey Student Optometric Physicians (NJSOP), Vision Walk and Special Olympics. Participation in recent years is given below:

Student Community Service Hours

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000

3987 3808 4100 3738

3598.5

2439 2625

780*

*The 2019 ‐ 20 figures were imapcted the COVID ‐ 19 pandemic.

The vice presidents for academic affairs (dean) and student affairs hold regularly scheduled meetings with Student Council officers. An important opportunity for student participation in College governance occurs on those faculty committees/councils that have student members,

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