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
Oregon Optometric Physicians Association names Pacific faculty member Nada J. Lingel 2009 OD of the Year
Oregon Optometric Physicians Association names Pacific faculty member Nada J. Lingel 2009 OD of the Year. college of opt. CDC alumni