Dr. Linda S. Rouse Named Interim Dean of NSUCO
Linda S. Rouse, OD, MBA, FAAO has been named Interim Dean of the Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry (NSUCO). Dr. Rouse joined the College of Optometry in 2003 as Assistant Professor and Chief of Optical Services and promoted in 2005 to Chief Operations Officer of The Eye Care Institute and then to Assistant Dean for Finance and Operations. In addition to her administrative role, Dr. Rouse has remained an active clinician, educator, and university and community service member. Specifically, Dr. Rouse developed an optical education curriculum for the third- and fourth-year students, has been a guest lecturer for College of Optometry and Physician Assistant Program students, and is a clinical preceptor in the geriatric service and residency program. She serves as a HIPAA Privacy Liaison and co-chairs the Patient Engagement Leadership Council for NSU Health. Dr. Rouse’s interests range from optometric practice management and ophthalmic optics to a particular interest in neuro-eye and posterior segment diseases of the eye.
Dr. Rouse is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a member of the American Optometric Association, Florida Optometric Association, and the Broward County Optometric Association. She actively participates in the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry’s special interest group for clinical administrators and directors, its financial affairs committee, and now its board of directors. Dr. Rouse served for more than six years on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry’s Basic Science, Examination Development and Applied Basic Science Committees, and the Applied Basic Science Council.
Dr. Rouse received her BS from Stetson University in Biology, OD from Illinois College of Optometry, and MBA from NSU. She completed her Primary Optometric Care and Ocular Disease residency and Clinical Education Fellowship at the Illinois College of Optometry and Illinois Eye Institute.