News From Advancement Special Interest Group
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News From Advancement Special Interest Group
Met: November 16 and 19, 2021; Virtual
Chair(s): Victoria Jagoda, MBKU-SCCO (2021 Chair); George Miller SCO (2021 Chair-elect)
Topics Discussed/Speakers:
- Open Forum
- Challenges and successes experienced during the pandemic
- Incorporating diversity on campus and through fundraising
- Affinity Groups – API, LBGTQ+, Lantinx, AA, 50+ years out grads, etc.
- Alumni reunions
- UC Berkeley Presentation - Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science and the naming gift. Presented by Dr. John Flanagan, Dean.
- VSP Global presentation by Ron Kemper and Stephanie Ganiban, about their support of optometry institutions.
- CooperVision presentation by Dr. Steve Rosinski about their support of optometry institutions.
- Alcon presentation by Tom Duchardt about their support of optometry institutions.
Actions:
- Introduced new 2022 Chair, George Miller SCO
- Made a call for nominations for a 2022 Chair-elect
- Group agreed to quarterly meetings virtually, except for the meeting at the Academy if it’s held in person.
Sponsors: Alcon, CooperVision, and VSP
