The ASCO Academic Affairs Committee has updated the Outcomes Assessment Resource Guide for Schools and Colleges of Optometry. The guide is designed to provide a basic orientation to outcomes assessment as well as assist institutions with developing, evaluating or updating their own systems for outcomes assessment. The updated document was shaped by current perspectives on […]
OptomCAS, the Optometry Centralized Application Service, launched its sixth application cycle (2014-2015) on July 1 with a new and improved look. In addition, new software allows for a more user-friendly feel and easier navigation for applicants. The service enables applicants to schools and colleges of optometry to use a single web-based application and one set […]
The ASCO Student Affairs Officers met in San Francisco on June 25 during the annual meeting of the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP). Members discussed a variety of timely issues, including ASCO activities, OptomCAS and financial wellness for optometry students. For the third year in a row, a primary topic of […]
The Allergan Foundation has awarded a competitive Focus Grant to ASCO to support the “Be a Doctor of Optometry: Put Your Future in Focus” video. The Allergan Foundation joins Luxottica in supporting ASCO’s initiative to promote careers in the optometric profession. The video, available on the Association’s YouTube channel and through its website, is the […]
Members of the optometric community, including representatives from the companies that are ASCO Corporate Contributors, gathered June 25 in Philadelphia for the Association’s Annual Leadership Luncheon, which was generously sponsored by Hoya. Among the happenings at the event, ASCO President Dr. Jennifer Coyle addressed the attendees on ASCO priorities over the past year including progress […]
The Board of Directors of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) held its 73rd annual meeting June 24-25 in Philadelphia. Officers for the 2014-2015 fiscal year were elected by the Board of Directors. They are: President Dr. Jennifer Coyle (formerly Dr. Smythe), Dean, Pacific University College of Optometry, who was re-elected to […]
This June, ASCO presented three 2014 Special Recognition Awards. Dr. Barbara Fink, Associate Professor of Optometry and Vision Science and Chair of the Diversity Enhancement Committee, The Ohio State University College of Optometry, was selected by the ASCO Board for the Dr. Jack Bennett Innovation in Optometric Education Award. Dr. Yi Pang, Assistant Dean for […]
ASCO has developed an online Optometry Resident Directory to serve as a centralized source of information about optometry residents. The purpose of the directory is to help residents and outside entities network with one another about career opportunities. The directory can be searched by residency program type, residency state, residency school/college affiliation, resident’s school or […]
ASCO, with support from industry partner Walmart, spearheads many efforts designed to help the eyecare profession foster diversity and cultural competency. Cultural Competency Curriculum Guidelines Implementation Workshops There is still time for ASCO member institutions to apply to receive a grant to fund an on-campus Cultural Competency Curriculum Guidelines Implementation Workshop. The program provides funds […]
During its March 23 meeting in Amelia Island, Fla., the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) Board of Directors honored two valued members, Dr. Melvin Shipp and Dr. Rod Nowakowski, who are retiring this spring. Dr. Shipp has been an outstanding leader in optometric education, the optometric profession and public health throughout his […]
