Salus University entered into an agreement with Qassim University of Buraydah, Saudi Arabia, to provide strategic collaboration designed to advance Qassim’s optometric educational program. The three-year agreement includes a targeted faculty development program in which faculty from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University (PCO) will visit Qassim University annually to provide advanced education […]
University of Houston President Dr. Renu Khator named College of Optometry Dean Dr. Earl L. Smith III to a two-year term as Interim Chief Health Officer. Dr. Smith, a Past President of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) and member of its Board of Directors, will lead the University of Houston’s efforts […]
The Ohio State University College of Optometry (OSU) announced that Dr. Melvin D. Shipp will step down as Dean in May 2014 and retire from the university at the end of June 2014. Dean of the college since 2004, Dr. Shipp advanced its mission in many ways, including by leading the completion and implementation of […]
At its Oct. 22 meeting, the ASCO Board of Directors approved the Centro Escolar University College of Optometry as an Affiliate Member. Established in 1928, the college includes not only academic but also co-curricular and extra-curricular activities that guide students toward becoming global leaders in their future profession and independent thinkers cognizant of their crucial […]
Via e-mail vote in early December, the ASCO Board of Directors approved a motion to elect Dr. David S. Loshin, Dean of Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, as ASCO Interim President-Elect for the period of Jan. 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014. Dr. Loshin will replace the current President-Elect, Dr. Linda Casser. Dr. Loshin […]
Interprofessional education (IPE), which ASCO President Dr. Jennifer Smythe has designated as one of the Association’s priorities, was front and center at the October meeting of the Board of Directors as members participated in an IPE mini-workshop. Facilitated by Dr. Donald Jarnagin, Dean of Midwestern University – Arizona College of Optometry, the workshop allowed participants […]
After more than 18 years of service to ASCO as Senior Consultant, Dr. Les Caplan is retiring on Dec. 31. Dr. Caplan was the founder of the Association of Clinic Directors/Administrators of Schools and Colleges of Optometry, which became ASCO’s first Special Interest Group (SIG) in 1995. Since then he has provided invaluable expertise […]
The Vision Care Institute, LLC, (TVCI), a Johnson & Johnson Company, has made available to U.S. eyecare professionals a comprehensive grading scale for assessing severity and evaluating the progression of complications associated with contact lens wear. The Clinical Grading Scales App is free, compatible with the iPhone, and can be downloaded from the Apple App […]
VSP Global has partnered with the American Optometric Foundation to provide scholarships to students at every school and college of optometry in the United States. Continuing the scholarship support VSP has provided to optometry students for the past 10 years, the partnership will award scholarships to 40 students for a total of $160,000 annually. The […]
New England College of Optometry doctors provided free vision screenings for kids as part of Children’s Vision Advocacy Day held recently at the Massachusetts State House. Organized by Children’s Vision Massachusetts, the event drew more than 200 committed optometrists, ophthalmologists, educators, public health officials, nurses, pediatricians, family physicians, parents and advocates. The coalition later met […]
