Middle States Commission on Higher Education

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State University of New York State College of Optometry

ACOE SUMMARY

The SUNY College of Optometry has an extensive set of mission, goals, and objectives which guide it in all its activities, including budgetary decisions, setting administrative agendas, and evaluating the effectiveness of the college. It has implemented a curricular change which increases clinical integration and has a clinical program which provides students with a rich and diverse patient population. Despite reductions in state support, the College is fiscally sound and has acquired resources to make capital improvements. The administrative team has set a tone of collaboration, openness, and shared governance. Student and faculty input is encouraged and carefully considered. The College would benefit from a formalized replacement schedule for clinical and laboratory equipment and should continue its efforts in seeking a replacement for its electronic medical records/appointment scheduler.

ACOE RECOMMENDATIONS: (Items in this section are recommended for corrective action since they have the potential to jeopardize the program’s accreditation status if no corrective action is taken.)

None

SUGGESTIONS FOR PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT: (Items in this section are recommended as improvements that would substantially enhance the potential for excellence in the program.)

1. A formalized replacement schedule for heavily utilized and aging clinical and laboratory equipment should be developed. (7.1.1) 2. The College should continue to explore replacement of the electronic medical record and appointment systems which do not function well in fulfilling the needs of the clinic. (8.2.4)

Summary of Compliance Standard Status

Reason for Met in Part or Not Met

I

Met Met Med Met Met Met Met Met

II

III IV

V

VI

VII

VIII