Vision and Goals

Arizona College of Optometry

The Arizona College of Optometry's vision is to:

• Deliver the premier optometric educational experience utilizing our unique multidisciplinary health professions setting and cutting edge technology
• Provide our students with the knowledge and skills to deliver the highest level of professional, ethical and compassionate eye and vision care
• Promote life-long learning, community outreach and innovative research

The 10 goals of the Arizona College of Optometry (AZCOPT) are listed below:

• Provide broad and innovative educational opportunities in the basic, visual and clinical sciences
• Plan and develop a diversity of clinical experiences to allow students to enter the practice of optometry
• Support and nurture an environment of intellectual inquiry and activity by students, residents and faculty
• Promote interprofessional educational programming to develop students' appreciation of other health care professions
• Ensure that students have a strong basic and vision science foundation
• Promote student involvement in community service
• Develop a high quality residency program
• Establish an Eye Institute that serves the eye/vision care needs of the community
• Provide lifelong learning activities and support services to the optometric profession and the public
• Maintain the financial viability of the College