Specific responsibilities related to academic affairs include; oversight of the curriculum, assessment of programmatic outcomes, setting faculty and student schedules, organizing disciplinary actions, developing policy letters, and maintaining faculty and student handbooks.
• Specific responsibilities related to student services include overseeing recruitment, admissions, student advising, development and analysis of key metrics that assess student success, well-being, and belonging.
• On behalf of the students in the Doctor of Optometry program, the ADASA will coordinate student interactions with the University registrar, financial aid office, graduation office, and other offices. The ADASA will provide leadership in awarding scholarships and awards, maintenance of student records, and supporting student organizations, and graduation of all students enrolled in the Doctor of Optometry degree program. The ADASA is expected to establish and maintain a collaborative work environment with College and University faculty, staff, and administration, and College committees. The ADASA assumes the responsibilities and authority of the Dean when the Dean is unavailable.
• Limited clinical and instructional responsibilities may be assigned as determined to be appropriate based on expertise and academic background.
• Pursuit of research/scholarly activities is encouraged.

A doctor of optometry degree (O.D.) from an ACOE-accredited institution or a clinical equivalent (i.e. MD, DO)

About Ferris State University Michigan College of Optometry

The Michigan College of Optometry prepares doctoral and post-doctoral students for successful careers as optometric health care leaders serving patients and society with integrity and professionalism. The program serves the health care needs of the public through its research, scholarly activity, evidence based clinical education and patient-centered care. We do this through the hard work of dedicated staff and outstanding faculty to meet the needs of today’s learner. MCO has a unique combination of smaller class sizes and a beautiful facility that is designed for collaborative learning and offers advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technology. We strive to educate optometrists who will be at the forefront of patient care throughout their careers.

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