PCO/Salus Honored by NOA at DEI Event
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PCO/Salus Honored by NOA at DEI Event
The Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) at Salus University was officially presented with the National Optometric Association (NOA) 2021 School of the Year award during the University’s inaugural DEI Speaks event hosted on the University’s campus last month. The award was originally announced at the NOA’s recent 51st convention, which took place virtually earlier this year.
Recognized for its strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, particularly its focus on recruiting and enrolling underrepresented students of color, Paula Harmon Boone, OD, director of the NOA’s “Visioning the Future” HBCU mentorship program and NOA trustee, nominated PCO/Salus for the award. According to her, PCO/Salus received the honor for advancing the recruitment, enrollment and retention of a diverse student body. The other factor was the high level of support by the University’s Office of Admissions for diversity and inclusion efforts.
