SUNY Annual Report 2019

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Micro-Credentials Advance Student Learning In 2018, the State University of New York adopted a system-wide policy for offering micro-credentials which have gained traction in higher education.

“Our micro-credentials offer concentrations based on student interest and help provide the foundation for further development through residency programs and eventually becoming experts in those selected areas of practice.” The program was launched with the class of 2021; however, College leadership has long been working on individualized, elective opportunities. Students can currently earn micro-credentials—which then appear

At SUNY College of Optometry, the program has been honed to offer enrichment for students enrolled in the OD program. Micro-credentials are free to pursue, but require additional work and are selective, limited enrollment programs. “We have developed micro-credential offerings that provide concentrations, beyond what is provided in the core curriculum, in selected areas of optometric practice that reflect emerging sub-specialties within the profession,” says David Troilo, PhD, vice president and dean for Academic Affairs at SUNY College of Optometry.

on their transcripts in the following areas: • Advanced cornea and contact lenses • Glaucoma • Vision rehabilitation

• Low vision and ocular disease • Others are under consideration.

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