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Free Summer Academic Program for College Undergraduates
S i n c e i t s c r e a t i on
by the New York State Legislature in 1986, the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program
(CSTEP) has strived to increase the number of historically underrepresented minority students in scientific, technical and health-related
professions. One of the ways that the College has shown its commitment to this important initiative is through a distinctive, free summer
academic program developed by the Office of Student Affairs and International Programs through close collaboration with the
faculty called
“Introduction to Vision and Optometry.”
This eight-week course, taught by faculty members, provides undergraduate
students with an introduction to basic ocular anatomy and physiology, visual perception and visual neuroscience. Students also have
the opportunity to learn about and observe clinical practice at the University Eye Center.
In addition to gaining an understanding of the profession of optometry, students also earn credits that they can transfer back to
their undergraduate institutions. Due to the prerequisite knowledge that they receive through this one-of-a-kind program, those who
attend will gain a competitive advantage if they choose to apply for admission to the College in the future. Thirty-two undergraduate
students participated in the 2013 CSTEP summer program.
Career Symposium
Last February hundreds of students, residents and alumni attended the
CDC-sponsored
Second Annual Career Symposium
at the College.
Working alongside corporate and organizational partners, the day’s
sessions were acutely focused on the most up-to-date developments
and trends in the optometric community and designed to provide
those in attendance with the practical knowledge they need to succeed in
their profession.
“This annual symposium is our way of demonstrating how committed
we are to helping our students, residents and alumni become successful
in their careers,” said Mr. Francisco Lucio, director of career development
and minority enrichment at the College.
SUNY Family of Mentors Program
The
SUNY Family of Mentors Program
is designed
to enhance students’ and residents’ personal,
academic and career development, and to expand
professional networks for alumni and members
of the College community. This online program
capitalizes on the vast network of SUNY alumni,
as well as vital professional organizations and
corporate partners. The most talented individuals
will be recruited to serve as mentors for members of
the College’s student body, helping them reach their
full professional potential.
Career Development Center Hits the Ground Running
S t u d e n t s a n d r e s i d e n t s
come to the College for more than just an outstanding education; they come here to build a
successful, fruitful and satisfying career. To this end, SAIP has initiated a series of activities focused on enhancing career development.
Established last year, the
Career Development Center (CDC) was created to help students, residents and alumni achieve their
professional goals through pragmatic programming and individualized assistance.
During its short time in operation, the CDC has
built strong relationships and introduced two key programs:
