Student Handbook

Table of Contents

Introduction

Michigan College of Optometry Mission Statement

Message from the Dean

History of the Michigan College of Optometry

Michigan Optometry

Career Opportunities

Faculty and Administrator Biographies

Faculty Responsibilities

Research and Scholarly Activities
Faculty Committees

Professional Curriculum

Attributes of Students Graduating from Schools and Colleges of Optometry
Curriculum
Course Descriptions
Curriculum Outcome Measures
Clinical Experience
MCO Clinical Externship Outreach Program

Affiliated Post-Graduate Residency Programs

Goals of Residencies
Applying for a Residency
Residency in Ocular Disease

Battle Creek VA Medical Center, Battle Creek, Michigan

Residency in Ocular Disease -

Grand Rapids VA Outpatient Clinic, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Residency in Ocular Disease/Primary Care - VA notrthern Indiana Health Care System, Fort Wayne Campus, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Residency in Ocular Disease

TLC Eye Care of Michigan, Jackson, Michigan

Residency in Cornea/Contact Lens
Michigan College of Optometry, Big Rapids, Michigan
Residency in Pediatric Optometry
Michigan College of Optometry, Big Rapids, Michigan
Residency in Ocular Disease
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan

Professional Students

Academic Affairs Policies

The Optometric Oath of Practice

Academic Policies

FSU Academic Dishonesty Policy

Student Rights and Responsibilities

National Board Policy
Study Books at FLITE/ORR for NBEO Exams

Absence Reporting Policy

Attendance Policy-MOA Contact Lens and Primary Care Seminar

Eye Care Mission Participation Policies

FSU Academic Affairs Policy on Incomplete Grades

Excused Absence for College-Sponsored Functions

Excused Absence for University-Sponsored Functions

Student Affairs Policies

Optometry Identification Cards Policy

Optometry Identification Card Form

Honor Code Policy

After-Hours Building Utilization Policy

Securing a “Sequential” Key Policy

Student Complaint Policy

Professionalism/Dress and Conduct Code

Clinic Fees for Optometry Students Policy

Disruptive Behavior Policy Statement

Student Emergency Loan Fund Policy

Refundable Fees Policy

Scheduling and Religious Holidays Policy

Student Locker Utilization Policy

Registration Card Policy

Functional Standards for Didactic & Clinical Optometric Education

Resume of Activities Policy

Office of Student Services

Student Support Services

Profile of 2009 Entering Class

Bachelor of Science Degree in Vision Science

Graduation Information and Commencement

Licensure Requirements

Michigan Board Application Instructions

Graduate Placement

Alumni Association

MCO Continuing Education

Registered Student Organizations

Optometry Student Government (OSG)

American Optometric Student Association (AOSA)

Michigan Optometric Student Association (MOSA)

Michigan Optometric Student Private Practice Association (MOSPPA)

American Academy of Optometry (AAO)

Student Volunteers in Optometric Service to Humanity (SVOSH)
Fellowship of Christian Optometrists (FCO)

Local Liaisons
MCO Student Govt. Officers and Class Representatives

MCO RSO Advisor Responsibilities
FSU Student Government Mission Statement
Financial Aid, Debt Counseling, and Satisfactory Academic Progress

Equipment and Textbooks

Optometry IV Scholarships, Grants, and Awards

Optometry I, II and III Scholarships, Grants, and Awards

Student Records

Safety and Security

Resources

Optometry Reading Room

FLITE Library

MCO Library Services