Welcome to the College of Optometry
Welcome to the College of Optometry at Pacific University. Over the past two decades—as a student, professor, and now Dean—I have had the pleasure of seeing the College grow while remaining true to the qualities that have always made Pacific a unique place to be. Our faculty share vast expertise, our past reflects a tradition of innovation and service, and our future promises limitless opportunity. The College of Optometry at Pacific is a place that has developed and nurtured my passion for knowledge, discovery, and service within the discipline of optometry. I look forward to sharing that with you.
Jennifer Smythe, OD, MS
Dean, College of Optometry
1945 was the year North Pacific College of Optometry combined forces with Pacific University to become Pacific University College of Optometry. From the beginning the College has climbed the mountain of excellence in optometric education by joining a premier faculty with highly qualified students. The College’s faculty, staff and administrators are committed to our students’ and graduates’ progress, accomplishments and successes: beginning with the questions that come with the application process, followed by the excitement of new experiences, giving way to the pride of earning the White Coat, and culminating with the achievement of graduation. And it doesn’t end there - our obligation to our graduates goes even further by providing post graduate education through residency programs, teaching fellowships, the Master of Science program and Continuing Professional Education.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the College of Optometry is to promote excellence in vision and eye care through education, service, and research. We educate students to become highly competent practitioners, to render professional and ethical care, to understand their professional role in public service and the health care community, to analyze new information critically, and to advance vision and eye care through scientific inquiry.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Goal 1: Pacific University College of Optometry will provide educational opportunities in a supportive setting that allow students to acquire a firm foundation in the basic and clinical sciences, together with clinical experiences that prepare students for the practice of optometry.
Goal 2: Graduates of Pacific University College of Optometry will consistently demonstrate high levels of professional competency including the ability to critically analyze information.
Goal 3: Faculty and students at Pacific University College of Optometry will consistently demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors.
Goal 4: Pacific University College of Optometry will provide service to our alumni and to the public and health care communities.
Goal 5: Pacific University College of Optometry will be active in research and scholarship in vision science and health care.
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News
Google Apps browser support changes
Google Apps will be phasing out support for Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 as well as other older browsers that are not supported by their own manufacturers starting this March.
College of Optometry awarded $75,000 grant to study impact of excessive light exposure on eyes in younger adults
College's Vision Performance Institute to conduct three-year study
University receives $94,000 grant from Regence Foundation for Interdisciplinary Diabetes Clinic
Clinic to treat all aspects of diabetes and break down barriers to health care in Latino and other underserved communities throughout Washington County, Oregon
College of Optometry alumni earn prestigious fellowships
American Academy of Optometry inducts six Pacific graduates
Upcoming Events
Mar 2-Apr 2, 2010 Lisa Roche and Shannon Roche Exhibition
Apr 10, 2010 50th Annual NHOH Lu'au
Apr 28, 2010 Reception for Senior Show
Apr 28-May 22, 2010 2010 Senior Show