News From Advancement Special Interest Group

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