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NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAM PROPOSAL

Program Title PhD in Vision Science College College of Optometry School and/or Department N/A Credential Awarded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Vision Science Instruction Location(s) Forest Grove Campus – Jefferson Hall, Scott Hall, and Marsh Hall Proposer(s) Name Yu-Chi Tai, Jim Sheedy and Jenny Coyle Proposer(s) Contact Info 217-721-4442 (cell) Date Submitted November 3, 2014 Date of Final Approval (Board of Trustees Approval)

TBD

TABLE OF CONTENTS Synopsis

1. Approval and Implementation Timelines 2. Executive Summary 3. Fast Facts

Academic and Supporting Information 4. Business Plan Description 5. Educational Offerings 6. Outside Funds Development 7. Risk Management 8. Exit Strategy 9. Budget Plan 10. Accreditation

Appendix A

Support Services

Appendix B

Summary of Changes and Feedback


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1. APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINES A. Approval Process Checklist and Timeline

Group or Body to Review or Approve

Date Received, Reviewed, Endorsed or

Approved

Completed

Initial Meetings with Support Areas- see full list in Appendix A

Department- to approve Unanimous COO faculty vote on April 17, 2014

4/17/2014 approved

School or Program- to approve As above As above

College Curriculum Committee- to approve Approved on 4/17/2014;

review again on 9/16/2014, 10/16/2014

Approved

Provost’s Council Submit on 6/4/2014 6/13/2014 received

President’s Cabinet- for preliminary go ahead Submit on 8/11/2014 8/12/2014 endorsed

University Curriculum Committee- to endorse to Faculty Senate

Submit on 9/12/2014

9/17/2014 reviewed with incomplete committee;

10/17/2014 reviewed and endorsed with full

committee

Implementation Review Committee- to endorse to University Council

Submit on 9/12/2014, Reviewed on 10/6/2014,

To be reviewed on /11/3/2014

9/15/2014 reviewed

College- to approve Submit on 4/10/2014 4/17/2014 approved

Other Colleges (if applicable) N/A N/A

University Council- to receive 10/9/2014 10/9/2014 received

Staff Senate- to review 10/15/2014 10/15/2014 reviewed

Undergraduate Student Senate (informational only)

Group discussionduring University Council

meeting on 10/9/2014; Email communication on

10/10/2014

10/10/2014 endorsed

Graduate Student Senate (informational only)

Group discussionduring University Council

meeting on 10/9/2014; Email communication on 10/13/2014 & 10/23/2014

10/23/2014 endorsed

Faculty Senate- to receive Submitted on 10/22/2014 received on 10/30/2014


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University Council- to approve 11/13/2014 (Thursday)

Jenny in Denver

Faculty Senate- to approve 11/20/2014 (Thursday)

President’s Cabinet – to approve 11/25/2014 (Tuesday)

Board of Trustees- to approve November/December?

(Jenny will attend.)

Implementation Team- to finalize logistics

NWCCU- for regional accreditation

Professional accrediting bodies (as applicable)

B. Implementation Process Timeline

For proposals intending to recruit new students for a fall semester, it should be kept in mind that the recruitment process ideally begins approximately 24 months prior to enrollment of the first student, which requires program details to be available early for marketing and recruitment efforts. See Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Support Area Work Planning Date Consulted, Reviewed, Endorsed or Approved

RECRUITING SERVICES - Admissions (undergrad, professional, international) and Marketing & Communications

For Admission: The proposed program will use the current

channels for recruitment (primarily from current MS students and graduates, through institutes with MOU, and through website). There is no major change in recruiting service.

For Marketing and Advertising Work with Marketing & Communication

Office to create a website for PhD program, revising the current brochure, and connect with Alumni Relations Office.

No other major marketing or advertising work is needed.

Admission Office: Initial consultation on

5/30/2014 Follow-up meeting on

10/8/2014, setting up collaboration plan for application; and obtained endorsement.

Market & Communication: Consulted on 5/12/2014 Reviewed on 9/22/2014 and

obtained endorsement.

ENROLLMENT SERVICES - Advising, Institutional Research, Financial Aid, & Registrar

Registrar Office Resolved issues about credit requirement for

fulltime students. Curriculum and specific course descriptions

are ready for submission to Registrar Office.

Financial Aid No financial aid from the University is

required, but the program will provided limited financial support through on-campus

Registrar Office Reviewed the proposal and

obtained endorsement on 9/26/2014

Financial Aid Reviewed the proposal and

obtained endorsement on 9/22/2014


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job opportunities like Graduate Research or Teaching Assistantship for qualified students. The goal is to support PhD students at least 25% of the total tuition. Application criteria and job content will be made to encourage students with good academic performance and to benefit their career development.

Advising Student’s academic and career goals are

usually clear for graduate students, especially for PhD students. Our program will arrange academic adviser and dissertation adviser for each PhD student. The college administrative staff will also assist students to meet degree requirements, life adaptation and other needs.

Given the small size of the program, no special assistance is needed from the Advising Center.

Institutional Research This is a small program so we will conduct

our own survey about students’ academic progress and graduate career development.

Advising Consulted through email

and obtained endorsement on 9/22/2014

Institutional Research Consulted and obtained

endorsement on 9/26/2014 STUDENT SERVICES - Student Life

consult/discuss with Graduate & Professional Student Service Office through emails.

With only a small number of students, student service will not be in a high demand. Likewise, the students will not be residing in the university dormitories. Therefore, no huge impact on the Student Life Office is expected.

Student Life Office Obtained endorsement on

10/1/2014.

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES & SERVICES – Facilities, Library, and University Information Services

Facilities: The program will use the current space

shared between OD and MS programs in Jefferson Hall, Scott Hall and Marsh Hall; no additional facilities are required.

Library: The current library resources are adequate

for the graduate program; no expansion or addition is needed, but will review the situation in 3-5 years.

UIS: Students will use their own laptops for their

study; no additional support is needed. No new faculty hiring or research facility

Facilities: Consulted in Implementation

committee meeting on 9/15/2014 Follow-up through emails and obtained endorsement on 9/20/2014

Library: Initial meeting on 9/15/2014 Follow-up consultation on

9/23/2014 UIS: Initial meeting on 9/15/2014 Follow-up consultation on

9/26/2014


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expansion planned for the proposed PhD program.

FINANCIAL SERVICES - Budget Office and Business Office

Budget Office: We have consulted the Budget Office (Bill

Ray) while planning for the Budget Plan and Narrative.

Initial budget plan was completed on 5/27/2014.

Budget plan is continually modified under the guidance of Provost’s Office and President’s Cabinet, and based on the feedback from various relevant campus units.

Will consult with Budget Office after finishing discussion with other campus units

Business Office: This is a small program with 1-5 students

each year. The expected impact on Business Office is small. We are consulting the Business Office for advice.

Budget Office Initial meeting with the

Budget Office on 2/19 and 4/30/2014.

Follow-up meeting on 9/12/2014 to review the budget plan.

Will continue to work with the Budget Office after receiving feedback from all campus units.

Business Office Currently consulting Human

Resources Office for advice; will meet on 10/8/2014 for discussion

PERSONNEL SERVICES - Human Resources

No personnel hiring is planned initially. Part-time faculty hiring is planned with the MS program as the revenue allows, and will coordinate with the college faculty hiring.

Consult with Human Resources Office (Michele Quint) and obtained endorsement on 10/15/2014

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES - International Programs

It is expected some of our PhD students will come from other countries. Still, with limited number of students, we expect no special support needed beyond the current condition.

Initial discussion with International Office (Megan Serenco) on 5/27/2014

Reviewed the proposal and obtained endorsement on 9/19/2014

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A. Provide a brief, high level summary of the salient facts, purpose, plan, benefits, risks, etc.

Proposal College of Optometry proposes to establish a program offering the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Vision Science degree. Background A PhD degree is considered the standard terminal degree for graduate students, therefore the College of Optometry is proposing a PhD in Vision Science program as a necessary extension of its successful Master of Science in Vision Science Program. Combined together, the program will be re-named “Vision Science


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Graduate Program” and offer two degrees: Master of Science in Vision Science and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Vision Science. The proposed PhD degree program is built on the solid foundation of the current OD program and the MS program within the college. As an important complement to the OD program and a necessary extension of the MS program, the PhD program is offered to top students worldwide who are interested in scientific research, or case study along side clinic practice. Through integrated quality optometric education and customized rigorous research training, students will become clinician-minded scientists and be prepared for a career in academia, industry, or government-supported/non-profit organizations. With the increased public awareness of the need for vision and eye health care, and the growing number of optometric programs, a PhD in Vision Science program will elevate both the College’s and the University’s profile, and impact, in the field of Optometry and Vision Science. Benefits of the Proposed PhD Program Strengthening the Mission and Long-term Plans of the College and the University Vision Science is the discipline that serves as the academic backbone of optometry. There has been an excellent tradition of faculty research in Pacific University College of Optometry. The recent reformation of the Master of Science in Vision Science Program furthers the research effort and productivity of optometry faculty and students. The proposed PhD degree program will consummate the Vision Science Graduate Program, attract high quality graduate students, widen the path for student career development, enhance faculty recruitment and retention, and increase the level of extramural funding for faculty. In short, the PhD Program will visibly and substantially elevate the College and the University to a higher profile for our contribution to research and knowledge discovery and dissemination. It will also intensify our academic collaboration with other institutes worldwide. Adding Unique Features to Pacific Optometry Programs Traditionally there have been 17 schools and colleges of Optometry (now there are 22 and growing). Six of those have PhD programs in Vision Science, previously called Physiological Optics as originally established by Hermann von Helmholtz. Each of the existent doctoral programs in Vision Science within an Optometry school or college is at a public university. If Pacific University College of Optometry were to offer a PhD in Vision Science Program, we would be unique as a private college offering such a degree. Consummating the Current Vision Science Graduate Program While the reformed MS in Vision Science Program provides intensive training for students interested in research, a MS-only program will not satisfy its students; a PhD program is central to the success of a graduate program. In many countries, a PhD is a required to be involved in higher education institute. Applicants for the MS program often inquire if a PhD degree is available, because a doctorate diploma is what they seek after. Hence, it is in the long-term interest of the College to launch a PhD program. This PhD degree offering is needed to meet the growing needs of our Vision Science Graduate Program. The MS program has become increasingly successful in recent years. Currently (effective 8/27/2014):

Six OD/MS students have been accepted from our current second- and third-year OD classes. All 6 students will pursue the MS in Vision Science degree dually with their study in the OD program.

Thirteen applications were received for the general MS program in 2014:


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o Nine students have been matriculated into the program in the academic year 2014-15. They were from various countries like China, Korea, Egypt, India, and Saudi Arabia. They are expected to receive their MS degree in May 2016.

o Two applicants have been accepted provisional to meeting TOEFL requirement. o Two applicants were rejected.

One OD graduate from UC Berkeley will concurrently work on his MS degree and contact lens residency, starting in spring 2015. This will be a 1-year program for him.

Both students and faculty who serve the MS program are available for this proposed PhD program. A few recent graduates also conveyed their interests in pursuing a PhD degree. Better Career Prospects for Students A PhD degree provides our graduates a variety of career opportunities, such as a leading scholar in the growing academic institutes or faculty positions in new and long-standing optometry schools, participation as research scientist or consultant in vision-related industry (e.g., optics, contact lens, pharmaceuticals, computer software, electronic display, and entrepreneurial start-up companies). Unanimous Faculty Support Within Optometry The design and implementation of a PhD program has been broadly vetted in faculty committee meetings. Faculty members have participated in developing a descriptive document of the program, which specifies the needed academic and course structure, as well as application and other administrative procedures. This document was approved unanimously at the April 17, 2014 Optometry Faculty Meeting. Summary The proposed PhD in Vision Science program is recommended because:

The PhD degree will enhance the overall attractiveness of our graduate programs worldwide. It will be synergistic with research contracts within the college and the blooming research interests

among various University academic programs. It has unanimous faculty support within College of Optometry and staff endorsement across relevant

University units. The key resource of students and faculty is at the ready. The program is designed to have a few (1-5)

top students continue from the MS to the PhD program. Both current students and faculty in the MS program are ready for the PhD program. During the process of preparation, we also have received inquiries from potential US and international applicants, further justifying the need and enhancing the applicant pool for the PhD program.

The program is self-sustaining; no start-up funds or other financial resources are requested from the University. Faculty and instructional expense will be covered by tuition revenue. The current budget planning also includes financial support to PhD students through research/teaching assistant positions and conference travel funds to encourage their involvement in research, teaching, and publication. All costs will be covered by the tuition revenue of the whole Vision Science Graduate Program (including both PhD and MS programs). Effort will also be made to seek additional support from faculty research grant or the college resources allotted for teaching.

In summary, the proposed PhD program is good for the students, the faculty, the College, and Pacific University, and is ready to be launched.


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FAST FACTS

A. Summary of Start Dates (month and year) We are proposing to start the program in fall 2015, with the application cycle opening in Spring 2015. Currently we project enrolling 3 PhD students per year. The budget plan is conservative and projections are based on only 5 general MS students, 3 OD/MS students and 1 post-OD MS student, and 3 PhD students per year. 1. Faculty Hiring

No faculty hiring is planned for the first five years, although a part-time faculty may be recruited during this time as revenue allows and is dependent upon the overall need of the College.

2. Staff Hiring No staff hiring is planned for the first five years; perhaps in the future, along with the need for the MS program and as revenue allows.

3. Marketing/Advertising A new PhD website will be created by the end of year 2014. A new program brochure will be created by the end of year 2014, based on the existed MS-

program brochures in English, Chinese-simplified, Chinese-traditional, Japanese, and Korean; A new brochure in Saudi Arabia will also be created.

We will also work with the Office of Alumni Relations to advertise the program to our alumni. We will continue to use our own resources for advertising, including updating program

information on our website, emailing all prior inquiries, advertising the program on optometry-related associations (e.g., ASCO, AAO, WCO), contacting our past MS graduates, and sending information to international institutes that the college has MOUs or research collaborations.

4. Student Recruitment/Admission No significant support on student recruitment beyond the current levels. The main PhD students

will be from among current MS and OD students and past MS graduates. We will also contact our MS pool worldwide and institutes who we have MOUs or research collaborations.

Admission applications will be accepted starting spring 2015, concurrent with our MS application cycle. Extensions may be considered by the Graduate Committee, during the first PhD student recruitment cycle. It is expected no additional resources will be needed beyond the current support provided by the Graduate Admission Office. Ongoing communication with the Admission Office will continue.

5. Student Registration

Yes, starting in the fall semester of 2015

6. Classes The program is designed as a small-class on-site teaching program -- expected to enroll about 3 students per year.


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B. Academic Schedule/Calendar

1. What is the length of the program?

a. Semesters/terms average 6 terms (3 years with 2 terms per year; summer term is optional);

b. Months average 36 months; maximum 72 months

2. Will the curriculum be delivered in semesters/terms?

Yes No

a. If other than through semesters/terms, please explain

3. Will students be allowed to begin only in fall or during any semester/term?

Fall only Any semester/term

4. During which semesters/terms will instruction be offered?

Fall and Spring semesters are mandatory; Summer term is optional.

5. Anticipated term of first enrollment (term and year)

Fall 2015

6. For each of the following semesters list the class start and end dates broken out by cohort

a. Fall Same as College of Optometry, usually started on the last week of August and end in mid De Fall: same as College of Optometry, usually started on the last week of August and end in mid December.

b. Winter N/A Winter: N/A

c. Spring Same as College of Optometry, usually startied on the second week of January and end at Spring: same as College of Optometry, usually started on the the second week of January and end in first week of May.

d. Summer Summer term is optional; if students choose to register in the summer term, it will be the Summer: Summer term is optional; if students choose to register in the summer term, it will follow the calendar of College of Optometry, usually started on the third week of May and end in the first week of August.

7. If all cohorts will not follow identical calendars, please explain Summer term is usually optional for graduate students, allowing them a choice to be involve in research projects besides taking courses. Students who choose to register in summer term need to be


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sure they meet the special requirements pertaining to their own financial condition (e.g., loan) or visa status (e.g., international students).

C. Credits/Tuition/Fee Amounts and Billing Methods

1. How many credits will equal full-time status?

9 credit hours

2. Is tuition charged per credit or per term?

Per credit Per term

3. What is the tuition charge?

a. Per credit For yr 15/16: $1,213 per credit for O $1,213 per credit for Opt 500-800 level courses; $701 for Opt 900 level courses

b. Per term average $17,336/year average $17,336/year for each of the 3 years (at the rate of 2015/16, before inflation adjustment) total tuition for 3 years = $52,009, (at the rate of 2015/16, before inflation adjustment)

c. Per audit Not allowed (consistent with OD pro Not allowed (consistent with OD program)

Explain any variations or exceptions: To make the tuition cost-competitive with other institutes with similar programs, we set a lower tuition rate for the 900s series than the 500-800 series (also offered in the OD curriculum). This enables competitive cost of tuition without affecting the OD program.

4. List any program fees (do not include university fees)

There are no program fees charged.

5. At what credit level is overload tuition charged?

N/A Tuition is chanrged per credit, whether it’s under, at or over fulltime credit hours.

6. Is this program available at reduced tuition for degree seekers of another Pacific program?

Yes No

Discount tuition rate (50% off) will be given if a student is concurrently seeking another degree in Pacific University.


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7. Could students simultaneously seek degrees in other Pacific schools or programs?

Yes No

Note for questions #6 and #7: Pacific University OD students are able to earn the MS in Vision Science degree concurrently with the OD degree and pay reduced tuition (50% per credit) for the MS curriculum. Although difficult to achieve, if a student is able to pursue OD and PhD simultaneously, a reduced tuition rate will apply for the PhD curriculum.

D. Program Summary 8. What type of degree or certificate will students receive upon completion of the program?

Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Vision Science

9. What major(s) and/or concentration(s) will students earn?

No specified categories. Graduates will be known by their specialized research topics.

10. Is this an undergraduate, graduate, post-bac, or professional program? (Check all that apply.)

Undergraduate

Graduate

Post-bac

Professional

11. Will non-degree students be allowed to enroll?

Yes No

12. If this is a graduate or professional program, can undergraduate students enroll?

Yes NoIf yes, under what conditions?

13. Teaching Modality/Instructional Method

On-campus only Online only On-campus and Online

E. Headcount Numbers and Type

1. Complete the following 5-year projection Fiscal Year Number of

Inquiries Number of Applicants

Number of Deposits

Number of Registered/Enrolled (per semester full-time & part-time)

Year One (15/16) 6 or more 5 or more 3 3 Year Two (16/17) 8 or more 7 or more 3 6 Year Three (17/18) 10 or more 7 or more 3 9 Year Four (18/19) 10 or more 7 or more 3 9


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Year Five (19/20) 10 or more 7 or more 3 9

2. Who is your recruitment target audience? Graduates of Pacific University OD and/or MS in Vision Science programs; Graduates of institutes that PUCO has MOU or research collaboration with; Graduates of international Optometry Schools; Applicants with Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Vison Science related fields (e.g.,

medical school, psychology, neuroscience, computer science, Physic engineering, etc.)

F. Yearly Projections

Area (Dept/College): College of Optometry

Date: 10/09/2014 Year 1

FY 2015/16 Year 2

FY 2016/17 Year 3

FY 2017/18 Year 4

FY 2018/19 Year 5

FY 2019/20 5 Yr Total

REVENUES

Total Revenues 58,591$ 124,940$ 165,871$ 171,720$ 177,775$ 698,897$

EXPENDITURES

Payroll 37,068$ 101,497$ 138,213$ 142,844$ 147,600$ 567,221$ Other -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Budget Pool 3,000$ 2,000$ -$ -$ -$ 5,000$ Capital Outlay 10,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 10,000$

Total Expenditures 50,068$ 103,497$ 138,213$ 142,844$ 147,600$ 582,221$ Gross Margin (Net Rev & Exp) 8,524$ 21,443$ 27,658$ 28,876$ 30,175$ 116,676$ Gross Margin Percentage 15% 17% 17% 17% 17% 17%

Indirect Cost Allocation (20% of Non-Capital Expenses) 8,014$ 20,699$ 27,643$ 28,569$ 29,520$ 114,444$

Overall Net Margin 510$ 744$ 15$ 307$ 656$ 2,232$ Overall Net Margin Percentage 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Cumulative Overall Net Margin 510$ 1,254$ 1,269$ 1,576$ 2,232$

Initiative Name: PhD in Vision Science Program

Note: The program is self-sustaining without additional financial support from the university. The main expense is to cover the direct teaching cost and the financial support to the students. Any net gain from the tuition will be used to increase the student financial support, to purchase

captical equipment to improve college research facilities, or to hire part-time faculty. The budget will be managed together with the whole Vision Science Program, including both MS and

PhD degree programs.

4. BUSINESS PLAN DESCRIPTION

A. Objective and Purpose: How does this program fit with the university’s mission and vision?

a. Background Information

A PhD degree is considered the standard terminal degree for graduate students, therefore the College of Optometry is proposing a PhD in Vision Science program as a necessary extension of its successful Master of Science in Vision Science Program. Combined together, the program will


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be re-named “Vision Science Graduate Program” and offer two degrees: Master of Science in Vision Science and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Vision Science.

The proposed PhD degree program is built on the solid foundation of the current OD program and the MS program within the college. As an important complement to the OD program and a necessary extension of the MS program, the PhD program is offered to top students worldwide who are interested in scientific research, or case study along side clinic practice. Through integrated quality optometric education and customized rigorous research training, students will become clinician-minded scientists and be prepared for a career in academia, industry, or government-supported/non-profit organizations. With the increased public awareness of the need for vision and eye health care, and the growing number of optometric programs, a PhD in Vision Science program will elevate both the College’s and the University’s profile, and impact, in the field of Optometry and Vision Science.

b. Overview of the Program

The proposed PhD degree will include a small class size, estimated at about 3 students per year. The estimated study length is 3 years. The maximum study length is eight years. Admission requirements The degree requirements for admission are flexible in order to accommodate students who come to vision science from a variety of backgrounds. A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) is required, including specified undergraduate prerequisites in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Calculus, and Statistics. Report of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) on general exams is required. All applicants whose first language is not English must meet the English language proficiency requirement prior to admission (TOEFL ≥ 80). Degree requirements and procedure for Ph.D. in vision science While a MS degree is not required in order to earn a PhD degree, the PhD student is required to meet all course requirements for the MS degree, including all coursework and a MS-level thesis or a peer-reviewed research paper. Additional requirements include:

A minimum of 61 credit hours of approved coursework beyond the MS-level curriculum; A master’s thesis or a peer-reviewed research paper; Proficiency in research tools/skills; Qualification examination (in written and oral forms) of general knowledge in the field of

vision science. After passing this examination, the student will be advanced to candidacy for the PhD Degree;

An oral examination of dissertation research proposal; Dissertation and final oral defense.

Advisers and Dissertation Committee Each student will have an Academic Adviser when first entering into the program. Once a dissertation topic is set, the Dissertation Adviser will replace the academic adviser to supervise the student’s course selection and dissertation research. The Dissertation Adviser will also work with the student to select at least three other faculty to form the student’s Dissertation Committee. The adviser will serve as the committee chair. The Dissertation Committee will help guide the student’s proposal and research implementation, and conduct the final defense examination. Application for Graduation


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Students must complete all degree requirements prior to the intended graduation, with copies of the dissertation prepared in accordance with the formal requirements. The Candidate should notify his/her advisor and the Director of the program while submitting the approved dissertation to the University Library. Resources and faculty The PhD program will be built on the foundation of the current OD and MS programs. Most of the research faculty and laboratory facilities necessary to begin the Ph.D. degree program are already in place. Some readjustments of faculty loads and course assignments will occur. We expect no adverse impact on the quality of the OD and MS programs as the modest increase in course offerings will be dealt with through re-assigning of faculty workload and additional hiring in the college. Program expense will be completely covered by tuition revenue. Outside research support will also be sought for further support for the students and for faculty research.

c. Primary Beneficiaries of the Proposal As outlined at the beginning, the primary beneficiaries of the proposed PhD program would be College of Optometry and the Pacific University, to enhance their profile in research contribution and for future faculty/student recruiting. It will also benefit the College’s faculty and students with an improved research atmosphere and resources.

d. Potential fit with and/or impact on other schools or programs in the university (if so, indicate if you have consulted with the faculty) N/A

e. Future Outlook Although the program is planned for an average class of three students, it is expected to grow with the MS program and the increased desire for PhD in vision science degree worldwide. If budget and space permit, the program will grow to enroll more students and hire more high research profile faculty. Initially, the maximum enrollment will be 5 new students per year.

B. Measurements of Success: Describe specific measurements that will be used to determine the success of the business plan and a timeline for each of the measurements. a. Criteria for evaluation:

Annual evaluation of number of applications and success rate in enrolling students (expected to reach the goal of 3 student/year starting the second year of program implementation)

Overall quality of students enrolled in the program as indicated by grade point averages, scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and publication if available. (TBD)

Grades of the students in didactic courses (expected all students reach average GPA 3.0 or better) Time to degree (expect 80% students complete the degree in 3 years) Retention rate in the program (expect 80% students receive the degree) Number of publications of advisees and their advisors (expect at least one peer-review paper is

published before a student graduates) Placement of students after obtaining the PhD degree (expect 75% graduates find jobs in relevant

fields within one year after graduation)


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b. How and by whom will the program be evaluated?

The Dean of College of Optometry and the Director of the Vision Science Graduate Program will evaluate the program, along with the College Vision Science Graduate Committee and one external reviewer selected by the College Dean. The results of the review will be submitted in writing to the Provost and College at a faculty meeting.

5. EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS

A. Academic Rigor and Learning Outcomes

a. How many credits are required for the degree?

61 credits beyond the MS degree

b. What is the standard for determining a credit?

The same as the current OD curriculum

c. What are the student learning outcomes associated with this program? (see also section 7.E., consultation with OIRA) Students will acquire methods and skills to conduct empirical research and be able to design a

research project in familiar field independently. Students will be equipped with proper background knowledge in the general vision field and in

their specific expertise areas. Students are able to write research proposal for funding application and for research publication. Students are able to present research results in conference and communicate with peer

researchers.

B. Course of Study The PhD in Vision Science program guide the student through the following path:

Training in research methodology, vision research skills, and laboratory study Basic and enriched knowledge in vision science Advanced literature research in selected topic areas Hands-on practice through independent study and dissertation research Teaching experiences

C. Curricular Requirements (Course Sequence and Descriptions) The curriculum for the Doctorate of Philosophy in Vision Science includes the following courses:


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Credits for courses about research methodology, vision research skills, and laboratory study (minimum 9 credits)

Credits for independent study (Opt 956) and dissertation research (Opt ###) ((minimum 10 credits)

Credits for topic-specific vision science courses, advanced seminars (Opt ###) and focused study (Opt 979) for meeting the requirement of the Ph.D. qualification exam ((minimum 30 credits));

Course credits for teaching (Opt 970) (optional: 1 credit or more); Elective course credits

These courses include: (1) Required General research courses (minimum of 10 credit hours)

Course No Name of the course Credits

Opt ### Advanced Research Methodology 2

Opt ### Survey of Vision Science Research Laboratories 21

Opt ### Research Laboratory Study 32

Opt 9## Research Colloquium 12

Opt 9## Vision Research Discussion 1x22

Note: 1 The course can be repeated two times. 2 The course can be repeated multiple times.

(2) Independent Study and Dissertation Research (minimum of 10 credit hours)

Course No Name of the course CreditsOpt 956 Independent Study 11 Opt ### Dissertation Research 31,2

Note: 1 The course can be repeated multiple times 2 The course must be taken 3 times

(3) Courses from Topical-areas (at least 10 credits in each topical area; minimum 30 credits total) Students need to select courses from three out of the following four topical areas, with a minimum of 10 credits, including an Advanced Seminar (Opt ###) and a Focused Study (Opt 979), from each area. All graduate-level (course number in 900s) courses and currently offered courses in the OD program can be categorized to at least one of the four topics. Students must have the approval of their advisor and the course instructor before taking a course. Courses are offered with a minimum of five students unless specially approved by the College Academic Office. While a course may be categorized to more than one topical area, its credit hours can only be counted once toward the degree and the requirement for the qualification exam.

Topic 1: Vision and Optics

o Opt 601 Ophthalmic Optics (3 credits) o Opt 616 Theory and Methods of Refraction (3 credits)


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o Opt 617 Optometric Case Analysis (4 credits) o Opt 618 Theory and Practice of Spherical Rigid and Soft Contact Lenses

with Lab (3 credits) o Opt 647 Ophthalmic Dispensing Procedures with Lab (2 credits) o Opt 716 Theory and Practice of Specialty Contact Lenses with Lab (3.5

credits) o Opt 718 Advanced Optometric Case Analysis (2 credits) o Opt 725 Assessment and Management of Strabismus and Amblyopia with

Lab (4 credits) o Opt 728 Assessment and Manage of Partially Sighted Patient (2 credits) o Opt 740 Seminar in Contact Lenses (2 credits) o Opt 749 Refractive Surgery (1.5 credits) o Opt 901 Seminar in New Ophthalmic Instrumentation and materials (1

credit) o Opt 910 Seminar in Ophthalmic Optics (1-3 credits) o Opt 916 Seminar in Functional Vision and Pediatrics (1-3 credits) o Opt 918 Seminar in Contact Lenses (1-3 credits) o Opt 925 Seminar in Strabismus & Amblyopia with Lab (1-3 credits) o Opt ###-I Advanced Seminar in Vision and Optics (2 credits) o Opt 979-I Focused Study in Vision and Optics (2 credits)

Topic 2: Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the (Eye)Visual System o Opt 535 Functional Neuroanatomy and Neurobiology (3 credits) o Opt 702 Nutritional Optometry (1 credit) o Opt 707 Pediatric Ocular Disease & Disorders (1 credit) o Opt 714 Pediatric & Developmental Optometry with Lab (3 credits) o Opt 716 Specialty Contact Lenses with Lab (3.5 credits) o Opt 725 Assessment and Management of Strabismus and Amblyopia with

Lab (4 credits) o Opt 734 Ocular Manifestation of Neurologic Disease (2 credits) o Opt 743 Neurorehabilitative Optometry (2 credits) o Opt 756 Ophthalmic Imaging (1 credit) o Opt 901 Seminar in New Ophthalmic Instrumentation and materials (1

credit) o Opt 907 Seminar in Electrodiagnostics (1-3 credits) o Opt 908 Seminar in Neuro-rehabilitation (1-3 credits) o Opt 931 Seminar in Visual System Structure, Function, and Biochemistry

(1-3 credits) o Opt ###-II Advanced Seminar in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the

Eye (2 credits) o Opt 979-II Focused Study in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Eye

(2 credits)

Topic 3: Eye Diseases and Public Health o Opt 532 Essentials of Medical Pharmacology I (1 credit) o Opt 533 Ocular Disease I with Lab (3 credits) o Opt 537 Systemic Diseases & Medications I (3 credits) o Opt 540 Essentials of Medical Pharmacology I (1 credit) o Opt 541 Essentials of Medical Pharmacology II (1 credit) o Opt 560 Evidence Based Optometry (1 credit)


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o Opt 631 Ocular Disease II with Lab (3 credits) o Opt 633 Ocular Disease III with Lab (4 credits) o Opt 637 Systemic Diseases & Medications II (3 credits) o Opt 638 Systemic Diseases & Medications III (2 credits) o Opt 640 Essentials of Medical Pharmacology III (1 credit) o Opt 702 Nutritional Optometry (1 credit) o Opt 725 Assessment and Management of Strabismus and Amblyopia with

Lab (4 credits) o Opt 728 Assessment and Manage of Partially Sighted Patient (2 credits) o Opt 733 Ocular Disease IV with Lab (3 credits) o Opt 734 Ocular Manifest of Neurologic Disease (2 credits) o Opt 735 Applied Ocular Therapeutics (1 credit) o Opt 758 Genomics in Eye Care (1 credit) o Opt 759 Geriatric Optometry (1 credit) o Opt 761 Public Health Optometry (2 credits) o Opt 901 Seminar in New Ophthalmic Instrumentation and materials (1

credit) o Opt 906 Seminar in Public Health (1 credit) o Opt 909 Seminar in Color Vision (1 credit) o Opt 932 Seminar in Ophthalmic/Systemic Disease (1 credit) o Opt 934 Seminar in Ocular manifestations of neurological diseases (1

credit) o Opt 943 Seminar in Neurorehabilitative Optometry (1 credit) o Opt 962 Seminar in Presentation Methods in the Health Professions (1

credit) o Opt 969 Seminar in International Optometry (1 credit) o Opt ###-III Advanced Seminar in Oculomotor Functions, Visual Performance

and Applied Vision Science (2 credits) o Opt 979-III Focused Study in Oculomotor Functions, Visual Performance and

Applied Vision Science (2 credits)

Topic 4: Oculomotor Functions, Visual Performance, and Applied Vision Science o Opt 562 Behavioral Optometric Science with Lab (4 credits) o Opt 615 Vision Therapy for Binocular and Oculomotor Dysfunction with

Lab (4 credits) o Opt 714 Pediatric and Developmental Optometry (3 credits) o Opt 725 Assessment and Management of Strabismus and Amblyopia with

Lab (4 credits) o Opt 727 Evaluation and Management of Patients with Perceptual

Problems with Lab (2 credits) o Opt 728 Assessment and Management of the Partially Sighted Patient (2

credits) o Opt 743 Neurorehabilitative Optometry (2 credits) o Opt 744 Vision Problems and Learning (3 credits) o Opt 746 Sports and Recreational Vision with Lab (2 credits) o Opt 763 Environmental, Occupational, and Recreational Vision (2 credits) o Opt 765 Seminar in Multidisciplinary Service (1 credit) o Opt 901 Seminar in New Ophthalmic Instrumentation and materials (1

credit) o Opt 917 Seminar in Visual-Motor Function (1 credit)


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o Opt 919 Seminar in Environmental Vision (1 credit) o Opt 944 Seminar in Vision Problems Relate to Learning (1 credit) o Opt 946 Seminar in Sports and Recreational Vision (1 credit) o Opt 961 Seminar in Visual Information Processing (1 credit) o Opt ###-IV Advanced Seminar in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the

Eye (2 credits) o Opt 979-IV Focused Study in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Eye

(2 credits) (4) Other elective courses

With approval from the advisor and course instructor, students may take Opt 970 (Teaching Experience) and/or other courses offered by the college. With special approval from the VSG Committee, relevant courses taken in other programs may also be counted toward the degree.

D. Admission Prerequisites a. List admission prerequisites

All prerequisite courses, as listed below, have to be acquired through traditional classroom teaching (web-based instruction are not acceptable) and must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher (grades of “C-” or lower are not acceptable). Whenever possible, all courses should be those intended for science majors. All science prerequisites (Biology, Physics, and Chemistry) must include a laboratory. The prerequisites include:

General Biology: a standard two-semester course, or the quarter system equivalent of one year of study.

General Physics: a standard two-semester course, or the quarter system equivalent of one year of study.

Chemistry: a standard two-semester course, or the quarter system equivalent of one year of study

Calculus: a standard one-semester course, or the quarter system equivalent of 2 quarters of study)

Statistics: a standard one-semester course, or the quarter system equivalent of 2 quarters of statistics study from Department of Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology or Statistics. A biostatistics course is acceptable. Courses from Business and Economics Departments will not meet this requirement.

b. What state or national exams are required?

GRE

c. Is there a specific English language proficiency required of applicants to your program (regardless of immigration status/citizenship) and how can students demonstrate their proficiency?


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Yes, a satisfactory command of the English language is required for admission to Pacific University. All students whose first language is not English must meet the English language proficiency requirement prior to admission. This requirement applies to all applicants, including resident aliens and citizens. Requiring valid proof of English language proficiency is a mandate of the College of Optometry. Thus, only the College can approve any exceptions. Valid Proof of English Language Proficiency

There are two ways to show the required English language proficiency:

i. Achieving satisfactory official test score on the International Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Pacific Institutional TOEFL, or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

Test scores are valid for 2 years after the test date. Test score more than two years old

will be considered valid if the score exceeded the minimum requirement and the applicant has maintained continuous residency in the United States since the exam date.

The minimum test score requirements are:

TOEFL IELTS

Paper-based Computer-based Internet-based

550 overall Minimum per section:

52 reading 52 listening

52 structure/written expression



20 structure/writing

80 overall minimum per section:

17 reading 17 listening 14 writing

15 speaking

6.0 overall Minimum sub

scores per section:6.0

ii. Have a bachelor’s degree or higher completed in an English-based institute.

Completion of a bachelor's, master’s, doctorate, or professional degree at an accredited

college or university where English is the only language of instruction.

E. Approaches to Developing Intellectual Skills, Creative Capabilities, Methods of Inquiry, and

Career Preparation for Students Students will learn research methodology and lab skills at the first year of study. They will also be

trained for oral presentation and paper writing. Students will complete a MS-level thesis prior to their application for qualification exam. Students will demonstrate their knowledge learning through oral and written qualification exam. Students will be guided through advanced seminar and focused study to explore the interested topic

and its current literature. Students will be guided through a dissertation proposal before embarking on the actual tests. Students will be guided by a dissertation committee during the research process and tested during

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F. Pedagogical Methods

The curriculum will be delivered through didactic classwork, self-directed student led seminar discussions, inquiry-based laboratory exercises and traditional research methodologies. Simulated patient care experiences will be delivered for international students and purposeful clinical observations completed in primary care and specialty services.

G. Synthesizing Learning See E. F. and H.

H. Culminating Learning Experience (capstone, thesis, dissertation, etc.)

Students will learn research methodology and lab skills at the first year of study. They will also be trained for oral presentation and paper writing.

Students will complete a MS-level thesis prior to their application for qualification exam. Students will demonstrate their knowledge learning through oral and written qualification exam. Students will be guided through advanced seminar and focused study to explore the interested topic

and its current literature. Students will be guided through a dissertation proposal before embarking on the actual tests. Students will be guided by a dissertation committee during the research process and be tested during

final defense.

I. Student FTE Enrollment a. Complete the following table with the anticipated number of students (FTE) for the first five years of

the program (note: totals should match totals in the Fast Facts Yearly Projections)

FTE Student Enrollment

Fiscal Year (FY) Fall Winter Spring Summer FY Total Year One 3 N/A 3 N/A 3 Year Two 6 N/A 6 3 (only 2nd yr PhD students

taking the summer term) 6

Year Three 9 N/A 9 3 9 Year Four 9 N/A 9 3 9 Year Five 9 N/A 9 3 9

J. Assessment of Learning and Teaching: While much of the assessment cannot be formulated until faculty members are hired, please indicate any tentative plans that you have at this point regarding the following issues. (See also section 7.E., consultation with OIRA) a. Assessing student learning


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Performance evaluations for individual courses Tracking student’s career development (direct inquire or have a focus group, survey…)

employment information Qualification examination performance

b. Documenting student and program success, including the student learning outcomes listed in

5.A.3 above Annual program reviews will be submitted by the Director of Graduate Programs to the Dean of the College of Optometry, with input and collaboration of the Vision Science Graduate Committee.

c. Assessing faculty instruction

College current practice through instructor evaluations, Curriculum Committee course reviews and annual review process by the Faculty Development Committee.

d. Ongoing development, evaluation, and revision of curriculum

Annual discussion with VSG and faculty about the program, review program goals, students’ learning strategies and learning outcomes, and current vision research to improve the curriculum. Review also the program’s resources and facilities for teaching and research to facilitate students’ learning.

K. Personnel (personnel salary information in Section 7.O. Human Resources) a. List and describe each position (not employee or faculty name) that will be involved in the successful

operation of the plan. For each position include hiring requirements (i.e. scholarship), and information about support and recruiting. Indicate if any position will be held by a current employee.

i. Administrator(s): Director of Graduate Programs (current faculty member, Dr. Yu-Chi Tai, will be

supported through the current MS Program and other research fund)

ii. Faculty: No new hiring; will be supported by current Faculty in the OD and MS programs.

The involved faculty will be compensated through supplemental pay.

iii. Staff No new hiring; will be supported by current staff in the college. With limited number of

students, it is expected that the current staff will be able to suppport the program by assisting the administrator.

iv. Student Workers – includes regular student workers, interns, fellowships, etc.

N/A


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Note: The program will provide PhD students financial support through graduate research/teaching assistantship. They are not regular student workers; instead, it pending the student’s financial needs and the availability of the program’s funding availability.

6. OUTSIDE FUNDS DEVELOPMENT

A. Describe how outside university funds will be obtained and used to help supplement or pay for the plan’s implementation or ongoing financial needs a. Fundraising

N/A

b. Grants N/A

c. Other sources

N/A

Note: The program is completely supported by tuition from the existing MS program and PhD students. Funding from other resource (e.g., research fund) may be used to support students’ financial needs when available. They are not part of the regular funding source for the program.

7. RISK MANAGEMENT

A. Describe the major risk considerations of the plan and the steps that could be taken to mitigate or minimize the risk and still implement a successful plan. For example, if applicable, the plan may encounter problems associated with potentially major items such as student enrollment, hiring key personnel, negotiating a lease contract, obtaining city or government approvals, obtaining accreditation approval, etc. With a small class size of 3, the financial risk is low. By relying on existing resources (personnel and space) the program can be taught on an as-needed basis or discontinued if there are no qualified students. The two factors that could negatively impact the program would be a lack of interest in teaching PhD students by existing faculty and a decline in the number of the MS program students (which impacts revenue and source of PhD candidates). As the MS program grows, graduate program faculty will be added to eventually decrease the reliance of teaching by the OD program faculty.

8. EXIT STRATEGY

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a. Outline the steps that would be taken and a general timeline if the decision was made to terminate the

plan. Once the decision of plan termination is made, the application process will be terminated. All students currently enrolled will be taught out through the planned progress. Ideally, within three years all students shall graduate and the program will be closed.

b. Identify key benchmarks for implementing the exit strategy. The program can be taught-out, suspended, or restarted with negligible impact on operations in the College of Optometry. The lack of interest by existing faculty to teach courses or a decline in MS program students would trigger an assessment of the future of the PhD program and need to discontinue the program.

9. BUDGET PLAN

A. The budget plan consists of a series of budget templates made up of four Excel spreadsheets in one Excel file and one narrative template in a Word file. Links to the templates are below. Directions for completing them are available in Frequently Asked Questions 1. Excel File

2. Budget Plan Narrative template (Word)

10. ACCREDITATION

A. Professional Accreditation

1. Does this program require professional accreditation(s)?

Yes No

a. If yes, list the name of the accrediting body N/A

b. If yes, provide a timeline for the accreditation process and indicate where the program is in the process N/A

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a. What are the accreditation standards? We will follow the accreditation standards of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), an independent, non-profit membership organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the regional authority on educational quality and institutional effectiveness of higher education institutions in the seven-state Northwest region of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

b. What is the plan for meeting the accreditation standards? The program is designed to meet the standards of NWCCU on the following aspects: i. Establishment of the program fits the mission, core theme and expectations of Pacific University.

ii. The proposed program is built on adequate resources and capacity to fulfill the missions, goals and outcomes of the proposed program. The budget planning was conducted on a conservative basis. The program proposal has been thoroughly communicated with relavant units across university campuses and obtained wide support and endorsement from faculty, staff and students within the college and among the university.

iii. Through ongoing, systematic and comprehensive planning, the program is designed as a small gradate program built on top of the success of the current MS program. All the support from university members and the accumulated experiences from the MS program will help a successful implementation of the proposed program.

iv. Regular internall evaluation and assessment will be conducted to improve the program. v. Observation of the internal and exernal environments will be continuously monitored; subsequent

actions will be take place to accommodate the changing and emerging needs to ensure the validity and sustainability of the program.

c. What is the timeline for meeting the accreditation standards?

It is expected to go through the NWCCU accreditation in early 2015 during the spring semester.

C. NWCCU: If the new program you are proposing constitutes a substantive or minor change, a

request must be sent to the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) for approval. Click here for the current standards.

1. Do you anticipate this proposal will be a substantive change request or minor change request?

Substantive Change

2. If substantive, please note NWCCU requires the completion and submission of the following form at

least one month prior to submission of the change request. Please work with the Provost’s Office to submit materials to NWCCU.

3. Does this proposal seek approval to establish a branch campus or additional location where 50% or more of a program is offered?

Yes No

a. If yes, please provide the following information (required by NWCCU) i. Student Services

1. Capacity of student service to accommodate the change


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2. Implications of the change for services to the rest of the student body ii. Physical Facilities

1. Provision for physical facilities and equipment iii. Library and Information Resources

1. Adequacy and availability of library and information resources iv. Faculty

1. Analysis of the faculty and staff needed 2. Educational and professional experience qualifications of the faculty

members relative to their individual teaching assignments 3. Anticipated sources or plans to secure qualified faculty and staff


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APPENDIX A- Support Services

A. Support Areas

Recruiting Services Contact Person Phone Ext. Date of Meeting

Admissions ‐ Undergraduate ‐ Graduate ‐ International

Karen Dunston Jon-Erik Larsen Derrick Alex

x2713 x7221 x2841

discussed calloboration plan and obtainined endorsement on

10/8/2014

Marketing & Communications Tammy Spencer x2784 discussed calloboration plan and obtainined endorsement on

9/22/2014

Enrollment Services Contact Person Phone Ext. Date of Meeting Advising Gretchen Potter x2246 Email discussion on 9/19/2014

& obtained endorsement on 9/22/2014

Institutional Research Juliette Stoering x1480 Obtained endorsement on 9/26/2014

Financial Aid Mike Johnson x2871 discussed calloboration plan and obtainined endorsement on

9/22/2014 Registrar Anne Herman x2777 discussed calloboration plan and

obtainined endorsement on 9/26/2014

Student Services Contact Person Phone Ext. Date of Meeting Student Life Will Perkins x2120 obtainined endorsement on

10/2/2014

Facilities and Academic Support Services

Contact Person Phone Ext. Date of Meeting

Facilities Harold Roark x3060 Email on 9/19/2014 & obtained endorsement on 9/22/2014

Library Marita Kunkel x1401 discussed calloboration plan and obtainined endorsement on

9/23/2014 University Information Services Jim Fleming x1510 discussed calloboration plan and


Financial Services Contact Person Phone Ext. Date of Meeting Budget Office Susan Pedersen x2017 Contacted on 9/30/2014; will

continue to meet with Bill Ray Business Office Rene Vanzant x2231 Contacted on 9/30/2014;

discussed calloboration plan and obtainined endorsement on

10/8/2014

Personnel Services Contact Person Phone Ext. Date of Meeting Human Resources Troy Strass x2882 Contacted on 9/30/2014;


International Services Contact Person Phone Ext. Date of Meeting International Initiatives Steve Prag x1563 Internal discussion through

Megan Serenco


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International Student Services Megan Serenco x1562 discussed calloboration plan and obtainined endorsement on

9/19/2014

RECRUITING SERVICES

B. Admissions (including International Admissions)

1. Describe the relevant curriculum of competitors (you might include examples of curriculum and course sequences), tuition, and other fees. Include at least all competitors in Oregon and Washington. If possible, include the number of applicants and acceptance rates (a consultant might procure this information or it might be obtained by contacting other programs directly).

PhD programs in Vision Science are rare and none currently exist in Oregon or Washington. Competitor programs at the schools and colleges of optometry include: University of Houston, Indiana University, UC Berkeley, Ohio State University; State University of New York and the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Pacific University would be the first and only private institution to offer a PhD in vision science in a college or school of optometry. All of these PhD programs require 50- 60 credit hours of coursework beyond the MS degree while the proposed Pacific program requires 61 credit hours and both MS theses (or equivalent) and PhD dissertation. These other programs also provide tuition and stipend support to students who are US citizens, but ask international students to be prepared for self-support for all costs. The proposed Pacific University program will allow a minimum of 25% support for students who apply and could be increased with faculty research funding.

2. Who is responsible for the recruitment of students (undergraduate admissions, graduate and professional admissions, international, or other, if other please explain)? How many are you expecting to have recruited for the first class? Where do you see these students coming from?

Students will be coming from the existing MS program, international programs, the OD program student body and MS program alumni. 1-3 students are expected in the first class. Recruitment will be managed internally in the College of Optometry initially, alongside the MS program through the international contacts and the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry networking (website, etc.)

3. How/to whom do students apply?

An online application is not currently available. Applications with all required items should be sent to the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions through surface mail. Details about the application procedure is listed online and inquiries will be responded to by the Vision Science Grauate Program and the Graduate Admission Office. One application form will be used for both the MS and PhD applications. The form will be drafted by the VSG director and revised and approved by the Graduate Admission Office. Recruitment will be held until approved by the Board of Trustee and NWCCU accreditation.


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4. Will international applicants be eligible to enroll in this program? If yes, will international students be

offered conditional admission? (“admit” with outstanding requirement on English Proficency)

Yes, the program is open to all eligible applicants worldwide. The VSG Program will work closely with the International Programs Office on related affairs. No, we don’t offer conditional admission. For competative applicants, we will dconsider admit them with outstanding requirement on English Proficiency, etc.

5. When and how will marketing messages and recruitment materials be made available to prospective

students and those who might be working to support their recruitment? Will there be a need for web-based information or other marketing support?

After obtaingin the Board approval Work with Marketing & Communication Office to create website for PhD program, revising the current brochure, and connect with Alumni Relations Office. No other major marketing or advertising work needed.

6. If health related, does the Advantage Program apply?

N/A

7. Do we currently, or will we at some point, have a pathway program at the undergraduate level for the program being proposed (i.e. Communication Sciences & Disorders minor to Speech and Language Pathology or Audiology, etc.)

Not anticipated; however any BS degree is a pathway with the completion of prerequisites.

8. Does the Admissions Office anticipate this program will require additional admissions staff

No

a. (If applicable) List the FTE required

9. Admissions Office Comments No special concerns; it will be re-evaluated if the program grows beyond the current expected size.

C. Marketing and Communications

1. How many students will you need in the recruitment funnel to achieve your new student deposit goals and what is that goal?

5 applicants

2. Describe your ideal prospective student, including where they will come from (demographics, geographical, degree, age range, etc., include international if applicable)


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The ideal student has a background in optometry or vision science either through an accredited US program or recognized international program. A bachelor’s degree is required, and ideally the majority of students will have completed an MS degree prior to matriculation; however that is not required. A pathway has been developed for an MS/PhD program. International students must demonstrate English language proficiency through the TOEFL exam as described earlier.

3. What marketing and communications channels have been successful for you in similar programs or in

your experiences?

Website development

4. Share your thoughts on the current market and what marketing strategy you would be interested in exploring.

Create a new PhD website Update the current brochure in different languages to include the PhD program Contact alumni / recent MS graduates

5. How would you see us differentiating ourselves from the competition and how would you see us

developing a specific “niche?”

PhD students generally select programs based on the expertise of existing faculty. Pacific University is recognized for scholarly achievement in binocular vision, contact lenses, sports vision and vision performance. It is the accomplishments of our faculty that will attract PhD students with interest in those specialty areas. Our faculty recruit MS students internationally, primarily Asia, and this is also a differentiation from other programs. We are actively seeking international students.

6. Does your new program have a marketing budget and if so what is the actual marketing budget? $2000 for the first year

7. Would you like assistance developing an advertising and marketing plan?

Only the 3 items mentioned above in (4)

8. What new web content will you need for your new program? (list all by content type, about, meet the director, classes, program description, admissions pages, etc.)

The same as the current MS program website

9. What type of imagery best describes your new program?

New photos with faculty-student interact with equipment, classroom discussion and conference presentation; research publication

Special photo planning for individual research groups (faculty and equipment, state of the art)


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10. What marketing materials will you need and when will you ideally need them? (admissions and

academics)

Website for the PhD program; needed by February 1, 2015 Revised VSG brochure in various languages, including a new language in Arabic; also

preferred to be available by February 1, 2015

11. Will a member of your team write the content for materials needed and/or will you need assistance if available from Market & Communication (web, brochure, fact sheet, flier, etc.)? Marketing & Communications sometimes has the ability to assist, including writing the copy or reviewing and editing.

Yes

12. In addition to costs for new print materials what advertising are you considering to promote your program?

N/A

13. Does Marketing & Communication anticipate this program will require additional Marketing & Communication staff ?

Yes

No


14. Marketing & Communications Comments

<By Tammy Spencer> Following up on our projects meeting this morning and the brief discussion on the proposed PhD program in the College of Optometry. I am including many MarCom colleagues who will support the launch, Martha Calus-McLean in Alumni Relations, Andrea and Jon-Erik in Graduate Admissions, and our colleagues in the COO. Please use this to create specific marketing and communications projects to add to our plan. Ideally we will have webpages up prior to winter break, and that will be dependent on content being provided in November. COO | Vision Science PhD Background | Yu-Chi and Jenny brought the proposed program to the Program Implementation Committee and Yu-Chi and I have since discussed, the later with a focus on marketing and communications. This new program would be only the second PhD program at Pacific University. The goal is to go through the proposal process and receive board approval at the December board meeting, and based on that timeline the first cohort would be enrolled for Fall 2015. Overview | This is planned as a very small program, with 3-4 students each year. The addition of this program will better position us to be competitive in a growing and competitive industry. There are now 23 schools (versus 17 prior), with 3 more new schools planned. This program is a natural progression to a terminal degree, will increase value of our existing COO programs, and will support student recruitment overall for the COO. These students will prepare to focus on the


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science not the application (this is research versus practicing). With a focus on research, this also strengthens the overall university research components. No additional budget dollars are planned, however a very small marketing and communications budget would be carved out of existing dollars. Students | Students would most likely come from current students, recent graduates, and alumni. PROJECTS PhD Webpages | Yu-Chi and I will outline pages, she will create content and review in the COO, Jenni will review and edit via track changes, and we will create pages and flow content in. (Two tasks, in November and December, for Kallen and Jenni). PhD Admissions Webpages | We will need to outline pages with Yu-Chi and Andrea, content will need to created/updated (Admissions), Jenni will review and edit via track changes, and we will flow content in. Much of this content would potentially be based on existing COO admissions pages. Imagery | Highlighting faculty research and showing state-of-the-art equipment will be of interest. We will take a look at existing photos from the two recent shoots and see what is available. As needed, we will shoot additional photos to be used on the web and in print materials, which also can be used in university advertising. (one possible task, in November, for Parrish) Marketing Materials | Yu-Chi manages existing brochures, which highlight all offerings, and are available in multiple languages. These are created in word and are extremely text heavy. There is an interest in adding this program into the mix and to having us design a template. In order to have a templated design Yu-Chi and team would need to cut the content by 1/3 to 1/2. More to discuss. (one possible task, Dec/Jan for Shannon) University Advertising | Not discussed, but would recommend we introduce the new program into our overall university advertising for the COO. More to come. (one task, December/Feb, Alex and Tammy) Internal and External Communications | News release + repurposed content for MyPacific landing pages and as appropriate Employee newsletter. (two tasks, Joe, Dec/Jan) Alumni Communications | To note in our plan, Yu-Chi will reach out to Martha to identify targeted communication opportunities for student recruitment as well as more global communication as appropriate. Perhaps an email for recruitment purposes to a targeted audience based on new student profile. (one task, Tammy, to support as needed including audience segmentation) Pacific magazine | For consideration (not a project). Briefly noted + other. Social Media | Highlight when approved, again with first students. (one task, December and September, Sarah)


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If Yu-Chi could confirm and/or clarify any information that would be great. As noted, some additions here which include admissions pages and university advertising. Thanks, Tammy

ENROLLMENT SERVICES

D. Advising Office 1. What is the process for academic advising (understanding the requirements related to their programs

of study and receiving timely, useful, and accurate information and advising about relevant academic requirements, including graduation and transfer policies) for future, incoming, and current students?

The Director of the Vision Science Graduate Program in coordination with the COO Associate Dean for Academic Programs will provide the advising, course planning and curriculum review for each student.

2. Who will be responsible for academic advising for each of the following groups of students; future,

incoming, and current? Director of the Vision Science Graduate Program

3. Will a specific advisor be assigned to each student?

Yes

4. Who will be responsible for publishing the proposed program’s advising information including but

not limited to advising requirements, responsibilities, graduation requirements, and transfer policies?

Director of the Vision Science Graduate Program

5. Does the Advising Office anticipate this program will require additional advising staff ?

Yes

No


6. Advising Office Comments

<Comment from Gretchen> Hi Yu-Chi, Thanks for contacting me. Given the type of program, its size, and the advising, I don’t feel that we need to meet. I wish you the best on launching this program. Thanks, Gretchen

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1. Will program representatives need access to various reporting channels, such as viz.ir? List any costs;

setting up access to these channels requires permissions and in some cases incurs costs to the program (e.g., purchasing additional seats for Tableau server).

There is no additional access or other support needed from the Insituttional Research Office. The current mechanism is sufficient to carry out the work in this area.

2. What are the program’s assessment plans, including plans for documenting student learning outcomes

as listed in 5.A.3 above? (OIRA can facilitate the new program's assessment plan and its connection to broader institutional processes such as program review, strategic planning, mission themes and objectives, and institutional accreditation. The earlier that OIRA is included in this planning the better it can support the program’s efforts.)

Learning outcomes: Student’s learning outcome include their learning and performance in the following aspects:

o Reserch components: research conducting skills, research presentation abilities, and actual research publication

o Knowledge acquisition: Student’s academic achievement against the specified goal and criteria of the curriculum, and their habits of mind and problem solving skills

o Career development o Student’s values of the learning process

Program-wide assdessment will be conducted annually and comprising a variety of activities, including curricular mapping, data collection, analysis, interpretation, reporting, and application of assessmen results to bothe the imprmovement of the program curriculum and operation as well as the refinement of the assessment process itself.

3. What are the program’s general data analytic needs? (OIRA compiles information from a variety of

data sources and has knowledge of additional ones. Discussing the new program’s data needs allows OIRA to identify useful sources of information and incorporate the program’s needs into upcoming data collection efforts.)

Application, Enrollment, degree of completion, as current… No special information needs

4. Does the Institutional Research Office anticipate this program will require additional IR staff

Yes

No


5. Institutional Research Office Comments

No special support is needed beyond the current condition.

F. Financial Aid

1. Do you want your students to be able to apply for federal, state, and need-based institutional financial aid?

Yes No


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2. If instruction will be online, describe how it will be both synchronous and asynchronous. N/A

3. Provide the details of any funded and unfunded institutional scholarships and grants to be awarded to students. Include projected tuition discount rate (total institutional aid awarded divided by gross tuition revenue). Include international students as they are not eligible for federal, state, and need-based financial aid opportunities.

No financial aid from the University is required, but the program will provided limited financial support through on-campus job opportunities like Graduate Research/Teaching Assistantship for qualified students. The goal is to support PhD students about 25~50% of the total tuition. Application criteria and job content will be made to encourage students with good academic performance and to benefit their career development.

4. If instruction will occur at a new campus or site, state address No

5. If instruction will take place both on-campus and online, please indicate the percentage of instruction

time for each

100 On-campus %

0 Online percentage %

6. Does the Financial Aid Office anticipate this program will require additional financial aid staff

Yes

No


7. Financial Aid Office Comments No additional support beyond the current condition

G. Registrar 1. Will students register individually or as a cohort?

Individually Cohort

2. Is online registration desired?

no

3. What grades/grading scheme will be used?

Letter grade


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4. In which commencement will students participate?

May August

May

5. When do you anticipate the first graduate?

May 2018

6. Will honors be awarded?

Yes No

a. Which? College honors

b. At what threshold? Maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5

7. What course prefix is desired?

OPT

8. What numbering scheme is desired?

900s

9. What Classification of Instructional Program (CIP Code) is suggested.

26.0909 (http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/cipdetail.aspx?y=55&cipid=87465)

10. Does the Registrar’s Office anticipate this program will require additional Registrar’s Office staff

Yes

No


11. Registrar’s Office Comments No special support is needed beyond the current condition.

STUDENT SERVICES

H. Student Life 1. Do you anticipate your targeted students to utilize the following services?

a. Counseling Center Yes No


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b. Health Center Yes No

c. Learning Support Services Yes No

d. Student Activities Yes No

e. Outback/Voyages Yes No

f. Graduate Student Services Yes No

2. Will your students potentially reside in on-campus housing?

Possibly not

3. Do you anticipate your students will use on-campus parking?

Yes

4. Does Student Life anticipate this program will require additional student life staff

Yes

No


5. Student Life Comments <Comment from Will Perkins> Given that you will have a fairly small number of students and they will likely live off campus and only occasionally use our services, I’m not sure we need to actually meet. I’m certainly happy to meet with you if it would be helpful to you, but if not, I think it is fine to put on the program implementation form that we connected via e-mail and did not identify any Student Life areas that would be greatly impacted by this program.

FACILITIES AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

I. Facilities

1. List existing spaces that will be used (include classroom, lab, clinic, office, studio, storage, etc.)

Jefferson Hall classrooms and labs Scott Hall VPI research lab and 205 classroom Marsh Hall classrooms and UIS labs


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2. List furniture and equipment needs (include costs for maintenance, licensing, etc.) and indicate if costs are one-time or ongoing

N/A

3. Are there construction plans for the new program?

No

4. What are the critical program construction and start dates?

N/A

5. Does Facilities anticipate this program will require additional facilities staff

Yes

No


6. Facilities Comments No special support is needed.

J. Libraries and Educational Technology Services 1. Have you worked with the university librarian or designee to develop a Library Budget Plan for your

program? (This involves assessment of current resources and evaluation of needed information resources.)

Yes

2. Is the plan developed in conjunction with the Libraries reflected in the Budget Plan Template?

Yes

3. If your program is located at one of our “satellite” campuses (such as Eugene or Woodburn), have

you consulted with the university librarian or designee about how research and instruction services will be provided?

N/A

4. Have you consulted with the director of educational technology and curricular innovation or designee

to determine a. How are courses going to be delivered?

Face-to-face classroom instruction

b. What educational technology/instructional design support will you need? Moodle and all currently used softwares


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c. Are costs of any plan developed in conjunction with the director or designee is included in the

Budget Plan Template? No

5. Does the Library anticipate this program will require additional staff for library or educational

technology services?

Yes

No


6. Library Comments

<Comment by Marita Kunkel> At this moment, no special support is needed byond the current condition. As the program grows, future costs for interlibrary loan of information resources may increase; reevaluation of cost in 3 years should be built into plan. Current OPT collection of resources is adequate.

K. University Information Services (UIS)

1. What are the wired and wireless infrastructure needs for the program? The current infrastructure is sufficient.

2. What are the computer needs for the program?

None ($2500 when a new faculty is hired – currently none)

3. What are the telephone needs for the program?

None

4. What are the copying, faxing and printing needs for the program?

Typical usage for 3 students

5. Will there be new software needed for faculty and staff in the new program?

None

6. Will there be new clinical software needs or Software as a Service applications needed for the

program? Ideally, with SPSS license for 3 students per class; but we will work around the issue if it yields significant cost

7. Will new classrooms be needed for the program? (Smart classrooms?)


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No

8. What are the audio/visual needs for the program?

No

9. Will you need after hours support from UIS for your students or faculty?

No

10. Does UIS anticipate this program will require additional UIS staff?

Yes

No


11. University Information Services Comments

Nothing beyond the current support is needed.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

L. Budget Office 1. Will there be start-up funds for faculty to do research? If so, include in the budget and describe here.

No

2. Please identify the expenses in the financial plan that are one-time vs. ongoing.

Add pay for instructors and financial support to PhD students as GRAs

3. Does the Budget Office anticipate this program will require additional Budget Office staff?

Yes

No


4. Budget Office Comments No special support is needed beyond the current condition.

M. Business Office

1. Describe the billing cycle (determined in conjunction with the Business Office) Tuition will be billed per semester. The in-house tuition payment plan will be available for students as needed. NIRC insurance will be automaticlaly billed to the students, however students


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with existing coverage will receive a waiver. The College of Optometry will make sure the tuition charge is set to be automatically triggered at each billing cycle. The current GL account will be changed to a combined VSG account. All recenue and expenses will be sent to this account, including both MS and PhD programs.

2. If the program has a clinic, explain the billing system (developed in conjunction with UIS). Include

all accepted methods of payment N/A

3. Does the Business Office anticipate this program will require additional Business Office staff ?

Yes

No


4. Business Office Comments All issues have been discussed and clarified as above. There are no other concern from the Business Office.

PERSONNEL SERVICES

N. Human Resources 1. Salary ranges are determined by HR. State the date you met with Human Resources to complete the

position detail in the budget spreadsheet for each position being hired.

N/A (No hiring is planned at this moment. We will consult with HR Office if we do hire new people in the future.)

2. Complete the following table with the requested information for each position being hired (to be

completed in conjunction with HR, add additional rows as needed)

Position Anticipated Hire Date

Faculty, Staff, or

Administrator

Title Rank FTE Salary Range

Variables Scheduled Months Worked

(i.e. 9 of 12)

3. Will you be recruiting internationally as well as domestic?

Yes

No, recruiting is not planned at this moment.

4. Are any of the salaries funded through grants?

No


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N/A

5. Does Human Resources anticipate this program will require additional Human Resources staff

Yes

No


6. Human Resources Office Comments No special support is needed from the HR Office beyond the current condition.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES

O. International Programs

1. Does your program need to have a petition filed on its behalf to the Student & Exchange Visitor Program in order for non-citizens in need of immigration sponsorship to enroll?

No, there is one for PhD in Psychology.

2. Does the proposed campus for your program have government approval for international students?

Yes.

3. Does your program anticipate partnering with any institutions overseas for either the direct enrollment or exchange of students?

Yes, in the long run

4. Does your program anticipate sending Pacific students outside the US for any educational or work placement/clinical experience?

No

5. Does your program require off-campus clinical experience or employment (compensated or not)? No

a. Are required off-campus clinical training or work experience placements determined by

program faculty/staff or by national match process? N/A

6. Will your program offer any sort of provisional or restricted admission to students who are academically qualified in all areas other than English proficiency?

Yes


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7. (If Applicable) Does your program’s state licensing board require any particular immigration status in

order for students to study in your program? No

8. Does International Programs anticipate this program will require additional IP staff?

Yes

No


9. International Programs Comments No special support is needed beyond the current condition.


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APPENDIX B- SUMMARY OF FEEDBACK Contact the Administrative Aid to University Governance [email protected] with questions about completing the Summary of Feedback. For each group that reviews this document a summary of feedback must be included. Inserting relevant sections of minutes is recommended.

1. Department N/A

2. School or Program Approved by College of Optometry Faculty on 4/17/2014 Concerns raised about sustainability of program that relies on supplemental pay to compensate faculty time – solution long-term is factor graduate program teaching into regular faculty workloads

3. College Curriculum Committee

4. President’s Cabinet

8/12/14 Recommended increasing class size to 2-4 students and show how the MS program supports the PhD.

5. University Curriculum and Standards Committee

Include a copy of the Curriculum and Standards Committee Report to the Faculty Senate

6. Implementation Review Committee Include a copy of the Implementation Review Committee Report to the University Council

7. College

Approved 4/17/2014

8. Other Colleges (if applicable) N/A

9. University Council

Received 10/9/2014; suggested future collaboration between PhD programs in CHP and COO

10. Staff Senate Enter information here

11. Faculty Senate

(10/30/2014)

of 25 Approved on 4/17/2014

VISION SCIENCE GRADUATE PROGRAM – Ph.D. DEGREE

The Vision Science Graduate (VSG) Program offers Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. It engages students in advanced study and research of the visual system. The Ph.D. degree additionally provides a broad and in‐depth background in vision science and prepares students to conduct independent research. Vision science is a broad and growing field. It encompasses numerous disciplines such as anatomy, physiology, psychophysics, optics, neuroanatomy, pathology, eye movements, perception, and color vision among others. The VSG program provides the student with a broad understanding of vision science and also an in depth knowledge of a particular area within the field. Each student will work with a faculty advisor to complete a thesis based original research. Faculty of the College of Optometry have expertise in numerous fields including contact lenses, ocular disease, binocular vision, sports vision, vision performance, and low vision among others. The Ph.D. program immerses the student in the study of the visual system, provides a broad training within the field of vision science, enables the student to develop expertise within a certain area of vision science, and prepares the student to perform independent research.

LENGTH OF STUDY The Ph.D. program is designed for completion over a 5‐year period with a minimum of 101 credit hours (or 3 years of additional 60 credit hours beyond the MS degree). The 5th year (or the 3rd year for students with a MS degree) and beyond is largely devoted to completing the Ph.D. dissertation with advanced research techniques and cultivation of proficiency in clinic and/or teaching skills. Completion of the Ph.D. program usually takes about three to six years of study, depending on if the student enters with a B.S. degree, a M.S. degree, and/or an O.D. degree. In recognition of the extensive education that optometry graduates receive in vision science, students with an O.D. degree from an ACOE (Accreditation Council on Optometric Education) accredited program


may be able to complete the Ph.D. requirements in less than 3 years (~7‐8 semesters). Students currently matriculated in the Pacific University College of Optometry may pursue the Ph.D. degree concurrently with the OD program, and may complete the Ph.D. requirements with 2 years (6 semesters) of study in addition to the OD/MS program. In any case, however, the amount of time required to meet the requirements for graduation can vary depending upon the circumstances. The total time allowed to complete the Ph.D. degree requirements is nine years.

STUDENT FUNDING Students are responsible for payment of tuition and other expenses. Tuition is charged on a per credit basis. In some cases, research or other funds may be available to support graduate students. Application and acceptance into the VSG program is independent from the availability of student financial support. Any available fund to support graduate students is subject to the requirements placed upon the fund by the funding source and generally not under the control or influence of the VSG Committee. If funding is from a research grant or a contract, then the faculty member serving as the principal investigator usually makes decisions about all personnel supported by the grant. The VSG Committee can alert students to potential funding opportunities.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The degree requirements for admission are flexible in order to accommodate students who come to vision science from a variety of backgrounds. A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) is required, and this should include coursework appropriate to the area of vision science in which the student wishes to pursue research. Individuals who are in the process of earning a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution may be admitted. Undergraduate Prerequisites for Vision Science Graduate Program All prerequisite courses, as listed below, have to be acquired through traditional classroom teaching (web‐based instruction are not acceptable) and must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher (grades of “C‐” or lower are not acceptable). Where possible, all courses should be those intended for science majors. All science prerequisites (Biology, Physics, and Chemistry) must include a laboratory.

General Biology: a standard two‐semester course or the quarter system equivalent of one year of study.

General Physics: a standard two‐semester course or the quarter system equivalent of


one year of study. Need not be calculus based.

Chemistry: a standard two‐semester course or the quarter system equivalent of one year of study

Calculus: one semester (3 semester credits or 4 quarter credits) in calculus

Statistics: one semester (3 semester credits or 4 quarter credits) of statistics study from Department of Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology or Statistics. A biostatistics course is acceptable. Courses from Business and Economics Departments will not meet this requirement.

Applicants currently enrolled in Pacific University College of Optometry, or with an OD degree from an ACOE‐accredited program, will automatically qualify as meeting these undergraduate prerequisites. International applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in optometry or an advanced degree (Bachelor’s degree or higher) in a discipline related to clinical optometry may be considered, after review of the student application by the VSG Committee, as meeting the above‐listed requirements. English Language Proficiency Policy A satisfactory command of the English language is required for admission to Pacific University. All students whose first language is not English must meet the English language proficiency requirement prior to admission. This requirement applies to all applicants, including resident aliens and citizens. Requiring valid proof of English language proficiency is a mandate of the College of Optometry. Thus, only the College can approve any exceptions.

Valid Proof of English Language Proficiency There are two ways to show the required English language proficiency:

1. Achieving satisfactory official test score on the International Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Pacific Institutional TOEFL, or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

o Test scores are valid for 2 years after the test date. Test score more than two years old will be considered valid if the score exceeded the minimum requirement and the applicant has maintained continuous residency in the United States since the exam date.

o The minimum test score requirements are:

TOEFL IELTS

Paper‐based Computer‐based Internet‐based


213 overallMinimum per section:

80 overall minimum per

6.0 overallMinimum sub scores



52 structure/written expression

19 reading18 listening

20 structure/writing

section: 17 reading 17 listening 14 writing 15 speaking

per section:6.0

2. Have a bachelor’s degree or higher completed in an English‐based institute:

o Completion of a bachelor's, master’s, doctorate, or professional degree at an accredited college or university where English is the only language of instruction.

Invalid proof of English language proficiency

o Test score less than Pacific’s minimum requirement; o Test score more than two years old (unless you have lived in the United States since the

exam date); or o Institutional TOEFL score from any school except Pacific; o Completion of an English as a Second Language (ESL) program at any school; o Successful completion of English, writing, or literature courses at any college or

university; o An associate’s degree from a community college in the United States.

Conditional Admission Students whose academic qualifications are sufficient but who need further language training may be given conditional admission, with unconditional admission granted upon reaching a score of 550 (paper‐based TOEFL) or equivalent by matriculation into the program. The conditional admission is valid for two years; afterwards the conditional admission will be void and the applicant must re‐apply for admission.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES Application Deadlines

Applicants should contact the Office of Admissions for more information on application procedures, deadlines and to request an application.

Applications to the Vision Science Graduate Program are accepted from September 1 through March 15. Early application will be reviewed and an interview will be arranged within one month upon receiving the document.

Students who are currently enrolled in Pacific University Doctor of Optometry Program can


apply for the dual OD/MS degrees. The application deadline is December 1 for the 2nd year OD students and April 1 for the 1st year OD students.

The VSG Committee may choose to accept applications at other times. Degree of Application

Applicants will specify on the application form the degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) intended to apply and submit the application materials accordingly.

It is generally expected that students will complete a Master’s degree before beginning a Ph.D. program.

The VSG Committee will make decisions to admit applicants into the M.S. or Ph.D. degree program as they apply for, or making recommendations to applicants to start with the M.S. degree program and then decide whether to pursue the Ph.D. degree later. However, the VSG Committee can also admit applicants with strong preparation directly to the Ph.D. program without a Master’s degree.

Applicants who desire a Ph.D. degree but do not possess a Master’s degree and have not demonstrated research capabilities should apply for the M.S. program. After no less than 1 year of study, the student may apply for the Ph.D. program with a written application letter to the VSG Committee, along with two letters of support from faculty members of the college. The VSG Committee will decide whether to grant the application of a current M.S. student for pursuing the Ph.D. degree.

Required Application Materials A completed application form Curriculum vitae or resume Application essay Two letters of recommendation, at least one from instructors $40 application fee1 Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended1 • Doctor of optometry course catalogue/class syllabi with cumulative GPA at 3.0 (or B) or

better and qualified for Oregon optometry license2

Report of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) on general exams3

Proof of English proficiency as outlined above4

International credentials evaluation4 (upon request) Note: 1 Waived for current students or alumni of Pacific University College of Optometry 2 For graduates of ACOE accredited optometry colleges 3 For Ph.D. application only, and is waived for applicants with an OD degree or those who are currently matriculated in an ACOE accredited OD program and making satisfactory progress toward earning the OD degree. It may also be waived by VSG Committee if deemed


appropriate for other applicants. 4 For graduates of international colleges and universities The VSG Committee will make the final decisions on the waiver and conditions of any application requirements. Selection Process

Members of the VSG Committee screens the applicant pool. Selection is based on the published minimum requirements for admission and the following criteria: o Depth and breadth of undergraduate preparation o Strength of recommendations o Written communication skills as assessed in the application essay o Result of the interview

Based on the criteria described above, selected applicants are invited for an interview either on campus or through telecommunication.

The VSG Committee makes recommendations for acceptance into the program to the Dean of the College of Optometry.

Applicants will receive official notification of their status within 4 weeks of the application deadline.

Students admitted into the Vision Science Graduate Program at Pacific University must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check prior to the start of classes in the first semester of the program.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE FOR Ph.D. IN VISION SCIENCE

While a M.S. degree is not required in order to earn a Ph.D. degree, the Ph.D. student is required to meet all course requirements for the M.S. degree, including all coursework and a M.S.‐level thesis or a peer‐reviewed research paper. To receive the doctoral degree in Vision Science, the student must complete the following requirements:

1. A minimum of 101 credit hours of approved coursework; 2. A Master’s thesis or a peer‐reviewed research paper; 3. Proficiency in research tools/skills; 4. Qualification examination (in written and oral forms) of general knowledge in the field

of vision science. After passing this examination, the student will be advanced to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree;

5. An oral examination of dissertation research proposal; 6. Dissertation and final oral defense.


The following sections describe the general academic procedures of the program and details of the above requirements. Academic Advisor Upon entering into the program, students will be assigned by the VSG Committee an academic advisor to advise and actively support the student’s Ph.D. study. Coursework The requirement of a minimum of 101 credit hours of graduate‐level coursework (or 60 hours of credit for students with a M.S. degree) can be satisfied by:

Credits for courses about research methodology and vision research skills;

Credits for basic vision science courses required for the M.S. degree;

Credits for independent study (Opt 956) and dissertation research (Opt ###).

Credits for topic‐specific vision science courses, advanced seminars (Opt ###) and focused study (Opt 979) for meeting the requirement of the Ph.D. qualification exam;

Course credits for teaching (Opt 970);

Course credits for other coursework accepted by the VSG Committee.

(1) Required General research courses (minimum of 8 credit hours)



Opt ### Survey of Vision Science Laboratories 11

Opt ### Laboratory Study 32

Opt ### Current Topics in Vision Science 22



Opt ### Survey of Vision Science Research Laboratories 21

Opt ### Research Laboratory Study 32

Opt 9## Vision Science Practice & Colloquium 12

Opt 9## Vision Science Literature Review 1x22

Note: 1 The course can be repeated two times. 2 The course can be repeated multiple times.


(2) Required MS‐Level Courses (minimum of 37 credit hours)


Opt 501 Geometric & Physical Optics I with Laboratory 3

Opt 502 Geometric & Physical Optics II with Laboratory 3

Opt 503 Physiological Optics I with Laboratory 4

Opt 531 Ocular Anatomy Physiology and Biochemistry with Laboratory 3

Opt 532 Anatomy of the Visual System with Laboratory 3

Opt 662 Visual Information Processing & Perception 4

Opt 701 Physiological Optics II 3

Opt 911 Vision Science Seminar I 2

Opt 912 Vision Science Seminar II 2

Opt 913 Vision Science Seminar III 2

Opt 914 Discussion of Optometric Clinical Care 11

Opt 915 Practice of Clinical Skills 11

Opt 991 Research and Data Analysis Methods Part I 2

Opt 992 Research and Data Analysis Methods Part II 2

Opt 995 Thesis Research 22

Note: 1 The course can be repeated three times. 2 The course can be repeated multiple times.

(3) Independent Study and Dissertation Research (minimum of 13 credit hours, can be repeated multiple times) o Opt 956 Independent Study (1 credit) o Opt ### Dissertation Research (3 credits)

(4) Courses from Topical‐areas (minimum of 10 credit hours in each topical area, cannot

be repeated) Students need to select courses from three out of the following four topical areas, with a minimum of 10 credit hours, including an Advanced Seminar (Opt ###) and a Focused Study (Opt 979), from each area. All graduate‐level (course number in 900s) courses and currently offered courses in the OD program can be categorized to at least one of the four topics. Students must have the approval of their advisor and the course instructor before taking a course. Courses are offered with a minimum of five students unless specially approved by the College Academic Office.


While a course may be categorized to more than one topical area, its credit hours can only be counted once toward the degree and the requirement for the qualification exam.

Topic 1: Vision and Optics o Opt 601 Ophthalmic Optics (3 credits) o Opt 616 Theory and Methods of Refraction (3 credits) o Opt 617 Optometric Case Analysis (4 credits) o Opt 618 Theory and Practice of Spherical Rigid and Soft Contact Lenses

with Lab (3 credits) o Opt 647 Ophthalmic Dispensing Procedures with Lab (2 credits) o Opt 716 Theory and Practice of Specialty Contact Lenses with Lab (3.5

credits) o Opt 718 Advanced Optometric Case Analysis (2 credits) o Opt 725 Assessment and Management of Strabismus and Amblyopia with

Lab (4 credits) o Opt 740 Seminar in Contact Lenses (2 credits) o Opt 749 Refractive Surgery (1.5 credits) o Opt 910 Seminar in Ophthalmic Optics (1‐3 credits) o Opt 916 Seminar in Functional Vision and Pediatrics (1‐3 credits) o Opt 918 Seminar in Contact Lenses (1‐3 credits) o Opt 925 Seminar in Strabismus & Amblyopia with Lab (1‐3 credits) o Opt ###‐I Advanced Seminar in Vision and Optics (2 credits) o Opt 979‐I Focused Study (in Vision and Optics) (2 credits)

Topic 2: Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Eye o Opt 535 Functional Neuroanatomy and Neurobiology (3 credits) o Opt 702 Nutritional Optometry (1 credit) o Opt 707 Pediatric Ocular Disease & Disorders (1 credit) o Opt 714 Pediatric & Developmental Optometry with Lab (3 credits) o Opt 716 Specialty Contact Lenses with Lab (3.5 credits) o Opt 725 Assessment and Management of Strabismus and Amblyopia with

Lab (4 credits) o Opt 734 Ocular Manifestation of Neurologic Disease (2 credits) o Opt 743 Neurorehabilitative Optometry (2 credits) o Opt 756 Ophthalmic Imaging (1 credit) o Opt 901 Seminar in New Ophthalmic Instrumentation and materials (1

credit) o Opt 907 Seminar in Electrodiagnostics (1‐3 credits) o Opt 908 Seminar in Neuro‐rehabilitation (1‐3 credits) o Opt 931 Seminar in Visual System Structure, Function, and Biochemistry

(1‐3 credits) o Opt ###‐II Advanced Seminar in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the


Eye (2 credits) o Opt 979‐II Focused Study (in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Eye)

(2 credits)

Topic 3: Eye Diseases and Public Health o Opt 532 Essentials of Medical Pharmacology I (1 credit) o Opt 533 Ocular Disease I with Lab (3 credits) o Opt 537 Systemic Diseases & Medications I (3 credits) o Opt 541 Essentials of Medical Pharmacology II (1 credit) o Opt 560 Evidence Based Optometry (1 credit) o Opt 631 Ocular Disease II with Lab (3 credits) o Opt 633 Ocular Disease III with Lab (4 credits) o Opt 637 Systemic Diseases & Medications II (3 credits) o Opt 638 Systemic Diseases & Medications III (2 credits) o Opt 640 Essentials of Medical Pharmacology III (1 credit) o Opt 702 Nutritional Optometry (1 credit) o Opt 725 Assessment and Management of Strabismus and Amblyopia with

Lab (4 credits) o Opt 728 Assessment and Manage of Partially Sighted Patient (2 credits) o Opt 733 Ocular Disease IV with Lab (3 credits) o Opt 734 Ocular Manifest of Neurologic Disease (2 credits) o Opt 735 Applied Ocular Therapeutics (1 credit) o Opt 758 Genomics in Eye Care (1 credit) o Opt 759 Geriatric Optometry (1 credit) o Opt 761 Public Health Optometry (2 credits) o Opt 909 Seminar in Color Vision (1 credit) o Opt 932 Seminar in Ophthalmic/Systemic Disease (1 credit) o Opt 934 Seminar in Ocular manifestations of neurological diseases (1

credit) o Opt 943 Seminar in Neurorehabilitative Optometry (1 credit) o Opt 962 Seminar in Presentation Methods in the Health Professions (1

credit) o Opt 969 Seminar in International Optometry (1 credit) o Opt 906 Seminar in Public Health (1 credit) o Opt ###‐III Advanced Seminar in Oculomotor Functions, Visual Performance

and Applied Vision Science (2 credits) o Opt 979‐III Focused Study (in Oculomotor Functions, Visual Performance and

Applied Vision Science) (2 credits)

Topic 4: Oculomotor Functions, Visual Performance, and Applied Vision Science o Opt 562 Behavioral Optometric Science with Lab (4 credits) o Opt 615 Vision Therapy for Binocular and Oculomotor Dysfunction with

Lab (4 credits) o Opt 714 Pediatric and Developmental Optometry (3 credits)


o Opt 725 Assessment and Management of Strabismus and Amblyopia with Lab (4 credits)

o Opt 727 Evaluation and Management of Patients with Perceptual Problems with Lab (2 credits)

o Opt 728 Assessment and Management of the Partially Sighted Patient (2 credits)

o Opt 743 Neurorehabilitative Optometry (2 credits) o Opt 744 Vision Problems and Learning (3 credits) o Opt 746 Sports and Recreational Vision with Lab (2 credits) o Opt 763 Environmental, Occupational, and Recreational Vision (2 credits) o Opt 765 Seminar in Multidisc Service (1 credit) o Opt 917 Seminar in Visual‐Motor Function (1 credit) o Opt 919 Seminar in Environmental Vision (1 credit) o Opt 944 Seminar in Vision Problems Relate to Learning (1 credit) o Opt 946 Seminar in Sports and Recreational Vision (1 credit) o Opt 956 Independent Study (1 credit) o Opt 961 Seminar in Visual Information Processing (1 credit) o Opt ###‐IV Advanced Seminar in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the

Eye (2 credits) o Opt 979‐IV Focused Study (in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Eye)

(2 credits)

(5) Other elective courses With approval from the advisor and course instructor, students may take Opt 970 for teaching and or other courses offered by the college. With special approval from the VSG Committee, relevant courses taken in other discipline may also be counted toward the degree.

(6) Course Exemption and Course Substitution

Based on the student's prior programs of study, individual areas of interest, and any memorandum of understanding between the International program and Pacific University, the VSG Committee may allow exemption or substitution of course credits for previous coursework or professional experiences. Course exemption reduces the number of courses a student must take, and therefore the tuition for the course that is waived; however, the grade of the exempted course will not be included in the calculation of the GPA. Course exemption or substitution is limited to the required courses and/or topic‐specific courses, and does not apply to other elective courses. Ordinarily no more than one‐third of the minimum total credit hours for graduation (14 credit hours for the M.S.‐level courses and 20 credit hours for the Ph.D.‐level courses) can be exempted. Exceptions can be made by the VSG Committee when deemed appropriate.


Students may apply for course exemption or substitution after obtaining approval from the student’s advisor and the course instructor(s). The application must be submitted in writing, along with the original course syllabus and an official transcript with course grade, to the Director of the VSG Program. The application must be reviewed by the Office of the Academic Program and the course instructor(s). The instructor may use any appropriate evaluative method in deciding on whether to grant the request of exemption.

To be considered for course exemption, the course credit(s) earned earlier must be:

o Based on documentation of comparable graduate level coursework at an accredited academic institution,

o Completed within the last seven years, and o With a grade of B or better (credit graded as “pass” or “fail” cannot be

considered).

The VSG Committee has pre‐approved a list of courses to be exempted for students with an O.D. degree from an ACOE accredited program:

Pre‐approved Exempted M.S.‐Level Courses completed with the last seven years for post‐OD and concurrent OD/MS Students from an ACOE accredited program Exemption will only be allowed if students have successfully completed the approved courses with a minimum grade of "B" or its equivalent and must be arranged in coordination with the course instructor.

Doctor of Optometry Program Course Credits

Opt 501: Geometric & Physical Optics I 3

Opt 502: Geometric & Physical Optics II 3

Opt 503: Physiological Optics I with lab 4

Opt 531: Ocular Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry with Lab 3

Opt 532: Anatomy of the visual System with Lab 3

Opt 662: Visual Information Processing and Perception 4

Opt 701: Physiological Optics II 3

Pre‐approved Substitute Courses for OD/MS or Post‐OD Students completed with the last seven years Substitution will only be allowed if students have successfully completed the approved courses with a minimum grade of "B" or its equivalent and must be arranged in coordination with the course instructor.


Doctor of Optometry Program Course Substituted MS course

Opt 620: Patient Care III (0.5 credit) and Opt 621: Patient Care IV (0.5 credit)

Opt 914 (1 credit)

Opt 722: Patient Care VI (1.5 credits) Opt 915 (1 credit)

With advisor’s approval, students with an OD degree can also waive additional a total of 20 credit hours from the selective topical areas in the Ph.D. Program.

The Master’s‐Level Thesis

A Master’s thesis or equivalent is required before a Ph.D. student applies for the qualification exam. The main purpose of this requirement is to give the student practical experiences in the design, implementation, interpretation, and a written description of a research project prior to undertaking the doctoral‐level research.

This requirement can be met by completing a defended and accepted thesis, by having a manuscript accepted in a peer‐reviewed journal, or by submitting a Master’s thesis completed prior to entering into the program. The previous Master’s thesis or peer‐reviewed paper must be reviewed and approved by the VSG Committee.

Proficiency in Research Tools Each Ph.D. student is also required to demonstrate his/her proficiency in at least one research skill beyond the required courses (examples include, but are not limited to, computer programming skills, advanced statistical methods, neuroimaging techniques, or other acceptable research tools/skills). The research proficiency must be approved by the student’s advisor and dissertation committee. Teaching Skills (optional and upon approval) Teaching can be a critical component of graduate education in Vision Science. A qualified Ph.D. student can earn the course credit Opt 970 (Teaching Experience) by applying to teach in the Optometry professional school (OD) curriculum in topical courses determined and approved by the student’s advisor and college administration. This provides Vision Science students with teaching experience in a mentored environment and expands their knowledge of clinical aspects of vision science. Qualification Examination


(1) Timing of the examination

With approval of the research advisor, the student can request the qualification examination after successfully completing 61 out of the minimum of 101 credit hours (or at least 20 credits beyond the requirement for the Master’s degree). At the time of the qualification examination, the student must also have met the Master’s‐level thesis requirement.

(2) Qualification Committee

The VSG Committee appoints, with consultation of the student, individual student’s Qualification Committee, which shall be comprised of at least 3 faculty members of the college. The Qualification Committee is tasked with designing the qualification examination for the student. The Qualification Committee shall be configured to assure eventual student expertise in at least three of the following topical areas of vision science:

o Vision and Optics o Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology of the Eye o Eye Diseases and Public Health o Oculomotor Functions, Visual Performance, and Applied Vision Science

(3) The qualification examination includes two components: a written exam and an oral

exam o The written exam will be conducted first. o The oral examination shall be administered within two weeks after taking the

written examination. During the oral examination, the Qualification Committee will collectively quiz the student on concepts within the selected topical areas.

o The Qualification Committee determines whether the student passes the examination.

o After passing the qualification exam, the student will be advanced to the Ph.D. Candidacy.

Research Advisor and the Doctoral Dissertation Committee

After a student is advanced to the Ph.D. Candidacy, the VSG Committee will, in consultation with the student, appoint a research advisor from the College faculty as his/her research mentor. The research advisor will replace the academic advisor to assist the student in working toward the doctoral degree.

The VSG Committee will also, with consultation of the student, appoint a Doctoral Dissertation Committee to guide and assist the student in his/her doctoral dissertation. The Dissertation Committee requires at least 4 faculty members comprising:


o The committee chair, who shall be the student’s research advisor; o Two or more other college faculty members; o One faculty member from another Pacific University department shall be included for

the final defense for the purpose of evaluating the dissertation defense. o Other experts as may be indicated;

The Doctoral Dissertation Committee should be constructed so that experts in various aspects of the student’s dissertation study will serve as members.

If changes in the approved advisor or committee become necessary, a written request must be approved by the VSG Committee.

Oral Examination of the Dissertation Research Proposal

Students are required to prepare a dissertation research proposal for approval by their Doctoral Dissertation Committee.

The examination of the dissertation proposal must be completed within one year after the student completes the qualification exam.

The dissertation research must be with significant contribution to the field of vision science and also demonstrate that the student is able to conduct independent research.

The Dissertation proposal should be formatted as a proposal for grant application (e.g., NIH grant proposal) including the following (or equivalent) elements: o Specific aims: Describe the main research questions, the major hypotheses and outline

the experiments to test them. o Background and significance: Include a focused literature review on the topics and

rationale for the importance of the research. o Preliminary studies or progress report: Describe the relevant preparation or research

that has been done by the student toward completing his/her dissertation. o Research design or Methods: Describe the planned research. o References

At least two weeks before the dissertation proposal exam, the student should distribute the proposal (in paper or as files) to the Doctoral Dissertation Committee.

The dissertation proposal exam will be conducted orally.

Once passing the proposal exam, the student may begin his/her doctoral dissertation research.

Final Defense of the Dissertation Research

The final examination in the degree is essentially a defense of the candidate’s dissertation research and its write‐up in front of the Doctoral Dissertation Committee. The candidate must present the results of original research and gives evidence of excellent scholarship.

At least two weeks prior to the exam, the candidate must submit a complete draft of his/her Ph.D. dissertation to the Doctoral Dissertation Committee.


The defense examination should be open to all interested faculty and college students to attend.

A certificate of the result (Pass/Fail/Deferred) of the final dissertation examination must be completed by the Doctoral Dissertation Committee and returned promptly to the Director of the VSG Program.

Application for Graduation The candidate must submit an application for graduation with the Registrar office no later than January 15 for him/her to be eligible to receive the degree at the spring commencement. All degree requirements must be completed prior to the intended graduation, with copies of the dissertation prepared in accordance with the formal requirements. The Candidate should notify his/her advisor and the Director of the VSG Program while submitting approved dissertation to the University Library. Failure to do so may result in delay of graduation. Other Policies

Full‐time and part‐time status Five and three credits per semester are considered full‐ and part‐time course loads respectively. Academic Standard Graduate students are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in coursework starting from the end of the second semester and must make satisfactory progress toward their degree. Substandard performance will be handled according to the College’s Academic and Professional Standards Manual. All other regulations and policies related to professional and academic standards described elsewhere in the College of Optometry section in the university catalog also pertain to students in the graduate Program. However, specific grading criteria expressed in the catalog will apply when in conflict with College of Optometry grading policies. These standards relate to academic performance, course attendance, professional behavior, grades and other matters. Violations of these standards can result in the student being placed on warning or probation, or dismissal from the program.

CURRICULUM Required Courses


Opt 501 Geometric and Physical Optics I with Laboratory The first of a two‐semester sequence that provides an introduction to optics. Topics in the sequence include electromagnetic waves, propagation of light, vergence, prisms, lenses (thin, thick, and spherocylindrical), mirrors, stops and pupils, aberrations, optical energy, absorption, interference, diffraction, and polarization. Emphasis is placed on applications such as lens models of the eye, optical instruments, fiber optics, antireflection coatings, and resolution. 3 credits Opt 502 Geometric and Physical Optics II with Laboratory The second of a two‐semester sequence continuing from OPT 904. 3 credits Opt 503 Physiological Optics I with Laboratory Optics of the uncorrected and corrected eye, photometry, and an introduction to binocular vision. 4 credits Opt 531 Ocular Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry with Laboratory The gross anatomy, fine structure, histology, physiology and embryology of the globe and adnexa, as well as ocular biochemistry. 3 credits Opt 532 Anatomy of the Visual System with Laboratory Anatomy, histology, and physiology of the orbit, extraocular muscles, and lacrimal system. Ocular circulation and sensory, motor, and autonomic innervation of the visual system; visual pathways and visual field defects, pupillary innervation and pupil defects. Laboratory topics are coordinated with the lecture material. 3 credits. Opt 662 Visual Information Processing and Perception with Laboratory Analysis of the anatomy and electrophysiology of single neurons in the visual system and how these neurons code and transmit visual information. Human detection, acuity, pattern, color, and binocular vision and their electrophysiological correlates are studied by considering single neuron mechanisms. 4 credits Opt 701 Physiological Optics II Normal and abnormal oculomotor relationships, specifically fixations, saccades, pursuits, optokinetic and vestibular eye movements. Includes coverage of nystagmus, pharmacological and systemic disease effects on ocular motility. 3 credits


Opt 911 Graduate Seminar in Vision Science I Review of fundamental concepts in vision science. May include directed study. 2 credits Opt 912 Graduate Seminar in Vision Science II Discussion of important topics and new developments in the various areas of vision science. 2 credits Opt 913 Graduate Seminar in Vision Science III Examination of current issues in various topics in vision science. Emphasis is on the optometric perspective, but integrates psychological, physiological and neurological perspectives. 2 credits Opt 914 Discussion of Optometric Clinical Care Observation of optometric clinical practice and discussions of patient care. May be repeated, with a maximum of 3 credits applicable toward the degree. 1 credit Opt 915 Practice of Clinical Skills Practice and development of diagnostic skills and therapeutic methods in vision care. Students will work with simulated patients under supervision of the class instructor. May be repeated, with a maximum of 3 credits applicable toward the degree. 1 credit Opt 956 Independent Study Coursework not covered by regular courses and arranged as independent study with an instructor. An independent study contract is required to register. May be repeated with a maximum of 3 credits applicable toward the degree. 2 credit Opt 991 Research and Data Analysis Methods Part I Research design strategies and data analysis procedures. Use of computerized data recording, analysis, and reporting procedures will be stressed. Methods for preparing material for publication or oral presentation will be covered. 2 credits Opt 992 Research and Data Analysis Methods Part II Continuation of research design strategies and data analysis procedures. Use of computerized data recording, analysis, and reporting procedures will be stressed. Methods for preparing material for publication or oral presentation will be covered. 2 credits


Opt 995 Thesis Research (for M.S. Program) Conducting a master’s‐level research project under the guidance of a faculty advisor. May be repeated, with an unlimited number of credits applicable toward the degree. 2 credits Opt ### Advanced Research Methodology The course is designed to help guide graduate students in how to think about, negotiate and actually design a research with various research methods and experimental design. The course focus on the theory, logic, and practice of fieldwork, specific methodological and ethical issues associated with studies in vision science and current debates about the bounds and limits of clinical research. 2 credits Opt ### Survey of Vision Science Laboratories The goal of this course is to introduce first‐year Ph.D. students to the faculty and various labs. Students are presented with an overview of the various research opportunities represented in the college. Weekly one‐credit lab meetings or lab tours are presented by Vision Science faculty from different areas. This course can be taken up to two times. 1 credit Opt ### Laboratory Study The goal of this course is to allow the Ph.D. student to become familiar with selected areas of research, learn experimental techniques, obtain hands‐on experiences by immersing time for research in the selected research laboratories, and then ultimately to identify a lab in which to conduct his/her dissertation research. This course may be taken up to four times. 3 credits Opt ### Current Topics in Vision Research This course provides a forum for graduate students to discuss the current vision research while helping students develop effective strategies for giving presentations. The format of the course is can be informal presentation within class, or at the faculty brownbag presentation if opportunities are given. Ph.D. students are required to take this course twice at the early stage of the study, and can be taken up to four times. 2 credits Opt ### Dissertation Research (for Ph.D. Program) Conducting a master’s‐level research project under the guidance of a faculty advisor. May be repeated, with an unlimited number of credits applicable toward the degree. 3 credits

Elective Courses in Topical‐Specific Areas


Opt 725 Strabismus & Amblyopia with Lab Clinical management of strabismus and amblyopia with emphasis on primary care. Differential diagnosis, prognosis, and evaluation of therapeutic procedures. Vision therapy techniques, lenses, prisms, and co‐management for strabismic and amblyopic patients. Epidemiology of relevant ocular and visual anomalies. 4 credits Opt 743 Neurorehabilitative Optometry This elective course teaches the principal aspects of acquired brain injury. Discussions on the pathophysiology of neurological impairment; examination techniques, including neurological assessment; ocular and systemic health; treatment options. Strategies for team management including obtaining hospital privileges and co‐managing patients with other health care professionals. 2 credits Opt 744 Vision Problems Relate to Learning This elective course focuses on the role of vision in relation to educational, psychological, and speech and hearing performance. Diagnosis, remediation and management of learning disability patients with emphasis on reading problems. Interrelationship between achievement level, IQ, personality test results and optometric findings such as eye movements, perception and visual processing, refractive status and accommodative‐convergence function. Observation of instruction of children with learning disorders. Comparison of visual and classroom performance. 3 credits Opt 746 Sports and Recreational Vision The theory and practice of sports vision is presented in detail. The course emphasizes exploration of the research base supporting sports vision services, analysis of visual and environmental task demands in sports, evaluation procedures for athletes, and optometric intervention approaches. Strategies for practice development are discussed. The emphasis of the lab portion will be integration of didactic information with instrumentation used in sports vision. 2 credits OPT 746L Lab‐Sports & Recreational Vision Laboratory designed to supplement lecture material from OPT 746. 0 credit Opt 763 Environmental, Occupational, Recreational Vision The interface between human and the environment with emphasis on optometric concerns. Industrial, occupational, and recreational demands on vision; methods of evaluation. Radiation and selective absorption. Illumination. Eye hazards, blindness, and


compensation. Motorist, pilot and VDT operator vision. Vision ergonomics and protective equipment. 2 credits Opt 901 Seminar in New Ophthalmic Instrumentation and Materials Review of current literature on new ophthalmic instrumentation and materials. Students will read current issues of selected journals and present reports of relevant articles. Special topics will be assigned for more extensive student reports. Presentations on instrumentation and materials will be given by faculty members and invited guests. 1 credit Opt 906 Seminar in Public Health Review of current literature on issues related to public health. Students will read current issues of selected journals and present reports of relevant articles. Special topics will be assigned for more extensive student reports. Presentations on public health topics will be given by faculty members and invited guests. 1 credit Opt 907 Seminar in Electrodiagnostics Review of current literature on electrodiagnostic testing and their indications. Students will read current issues of selected journals and present reports of relevant articles. Special topics will be assigned for more extensive student reports. Presentations on electrodiagnostics will be given by faculty members and invited guests. 1 credit Opt 908 Seminar in Neuro‐rehabilitation Review of current literature on neuro‐rehabilitation. Students will read current issues of selected journals and present reports of relevant articles. Special topics will be assigned for more extensive student reports. Presentations on neuro‐rehabilitation will be given by faculty members and invited guests. 1 credit Opt 909 Seminar in Color Vision Review of current literature on color vision. Students will read current issues of selected journals and present reports of relevant articles. Special topics will be assigned for more extensive student reports. Presentations on color vision will be given by faculty members and invited guests. 1 credit Opt 910 Seminar in Ophthalmic Optics


Review of current literature on ophthalmic optics. Students will read current issues of selected journals and present reports of relevant articles. Special topics will be assigned for more extensive student reports. Presentations on ophthalmic optics will be given by faculty members and invited guests. 1 credit Opt 916 Seminar in Functional Vision and Pediatrics Review of current literature on functional vision and pediatrics. Students will read current issues of selected journals and present reports of relevant articles. Special topics will be assigned for more extensive student reports. Presentations on functional vision and pediatrics will be given by faculty members and invited guests. 1 credit Opt 917 Seminar in Visual‐Motor Function Review of current literature on visual‐motor function. Students will read current issues of selected journals and present reports of relevant articles. Special topics will be assigned for more extensive student reports. Presentations on visual‐motor function will be given by faculty members and invited guests. 1 credit Opt 918 Seminar in Contact Lenses Review of current literature on contact lenses. Students will read current issues of selected journals and present reports of relevant articles. Special topics will be assigned for more extensive student reports. Presentations on contact lenses will be given by faculty members and invited guests. 1 credit Opt 919 Seminar in Environmental Vision Review of current literature on environmental vision. Students will read current issues of selected journals and present reports of relevant articles. Special topics will be assigned for more extensive student reports. Presentations on environmental vision will be given by faculty members and invited guests. 1 credit Opt 925 Seminar in Strabismus & Amblyopia Review of current literature on strabismus and amblyopia. Students will read current issues of selected journals and present reports of relevant articles. Special topics will be assigned for more extensive student reports. Presentations on strabismus and amblyopia will be given by faculty members and invited guests. 1 credit Opt 931 Seminar in Visual System Structure, Function, and Biochemistry Review of current literature on the structure, function, and biochemistry of the visual system. Students will read and present reports of relevant articles from current issues of


selected journals. Special topics will be assigned for more extensive student reports. Presentations will be given by invited guests. 1 credit Opt 932 Seminar in Ophthalmic/Systemic Disease Review of current literature on disease etiology, diagnosis, and management. Students will read current issues of selected journals and present reports of relevant articles. Special topics will be assigned for more extensive student reports. Presentations on disease etiology, diagnosis, and management will be given by faculty members and invited guests. 1 credit Opt 934 Seminar in Ocular manifestations of neurological diseases Review of vascular and neurological problems affecting the visual system. 1 credit Opt 943 Seminar in Neurorehabilitative Optometry Principle aspects of the visual consequences of brain injury. Discussions on the pathophysiology of traumatic and acquired brain injury; examination techniques, including neurological assessment; ocular and systemic health; treatment options. Strategies for team management including obtaining hospital privileges and co‐managing patients with other health care professionals. 1 credit Opt 944 Seminar in Vision Problems and Learning Reviewing the role of vision in relation to educational, psychological, and speech and hearing performance. Diagnosis, remediation and management of learning disability patients with emphasis on reading problems and interrelationship between achievement level, IQ, personality test results and various optometric findings. 1 credit Opt 946 Seminar in Sports and Recreational Vision Exploration of the research base supporting sports vision services, analysis of visual and environmental task demands in sports, evaluation procedures for athletes, and optometric intervention approaches. Strategies for practice development are discussed. The emphasis of the lab portion will be integration of didactic information with instrumentation used in sports vision. 1 credit Opt 956 Independent Study Coursework not covered by regular courses and arranged as independent study with an instructor. An independent study contract is required to register. May be repeated multiple times. 1 credit


Opt 961 Seminar in Visual Information Processing Review of current literature on information flow and analysis in the visual system. Students will read current issues of selected journals and present reports of relevant articles. Special topics will be assigned for more extensive student reports. Presentations on information processing will be given by faculty members and invited guests. 1 credit Opt 962 Seminar in Presentation Methods in the Health Professions Methods used to teach and present information. Setting long and short term goals, designing lesson plans, presentation techniques and styles, examinations, and innovative teaching methods, including the use of audiovisual and computer technology. 1 credit Opt 969 International Optometry Review of the comparative education base of optometry in various nations and the relation to scope of practice and practice modes. Examination of barriers to growth of the profession and an exploration of strategies to promote orderly progress. 1 credit Opt 979‐I, II, III, IV Focused Studies Review of current literature on issues related to a specific topical area within visual science not covered within a currently offered MS elective seminar. Students will read current issues of selected journals and present reports of relevant articles. Special topics will be assigned for more extensive student reports. Presentations in the topical area will be given by faculty members and invited guests. May be repeated multiple times. 2 credits

Opt###‐I, II, III, IV Advanced Seminar in Topical Area This course aims to help the student acquire an understanding of the major theoretical or practical issues in the designated topical area in vision science. May be repeated multiple times. 2 credits

Other Elective Courses

Opt ### Survival Skills in Graduate School Graduate School requires a great deal of discipline and hard work. However, the rewards of becoming a new scholar are tremendous. The goal of the course is help students oriented correctly before diving into the program. Students will acquire information and advice from professors, research supervisors, supervisors in different administrative departments what Vision Science Graduate Program is about. Students will learn to set appropriate


expectations, whether to join study groups, how to form networks with peer students, find good mentor(s), learn good time management skills, find and work with advisors, and how to acquire meaningful research experiences. 1 credit Opt 970 Teaching Experience Participate in the teaching of a course or laboratory. Course needs to be arranged with individual faculty members who teach the course and approved by graduate advisor. May be repeated multiple times. 1 credit

Pacific University

Budget Plan Revenues and Expenditures Summary for Proposed Investment Opportunity

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Total Expenditures 50,068 103,497 138,213 142,844 147,600 582,221

Gross Margin (Net Rev & Exp) 8,524 21,443 27,658 28,876 30,175 116,676

Gross Margin Percentage 15% 17% 17% 17% 17% 17%

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Overall Net Margin 510 744 15 307 656 2,232

Overall Net Margin Percentage 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Cumulative Overall Net Margin 510 1,254 1,269 1,576 2,232

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Tuition - PhD - 1st yr Fall 3 10 852.60 30,278 3 10 - 31,338 3 10 - 32,434 3 10 - 33,570 3 10 - 34,745 162,364

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Capital Outlay Expenditures Sub-total 10,000

Total Expenditures 579,221

Gross Margin (Net Rev & Exp) 119,676

Gross Margin Percentage 17%

Indirect Cost Allocation (20% of Non-Capital Expenses) 114,444

Overall Net Margin 5,232


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VSG Administrator (supported by VSG MS program and Research fund) 7001 FT Faculty 0.00 - - 0.00 - - 0.00 - - 0.00 - - 0.00 -

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PhD 500-700 courses (18 credits min; no add pay) 7009 Additional pymts - 28.88 - - 47.25 - - 63.00 - - 63.00 - - 63.00 -

PhD 900s group courses (10 crdt min; 1.5-hr wk crdt fo 1-hr teaching) 7009 Additional pymts 370 15.75 5,828 381 21.00 8,003 393 26.25 10,304 404 26.25 10,613 416 26.25 10,932

PhD 900s 1-1 elective / advanced seminar / focused study (23 crdt total; 1.5-hr wk crdt for 1-hr crdt)7009 Additional pymts 370 23.63 8,741 381 141.75 54,021 393 181.13 71,098 404 181.13 73,230 416 181.13 75,427

PhD 900s 1-1 dissertation / independent study (10 hr min) (1-hr wk crdt for 1-hr crdt) (10 crdt min)7009 Additional pymts 370 0.00 - 381 21.00 8,003 393 52.50 20,608 404 52.50 21,226 416 52.50 21,863

14,569 70,027 102,010 105,070 108,222

FT/PT Faculty Salary/WagesTotal - 0.00 14,569 - 0.00 70,027 - 0.00 102,010 - 0.00 105,070 - 0.00 108,222

FT/PT Faculty Fringes 5,099 24,509 35,703 36,774 37,878

FT/PT Faculty Payroll Total 19,668 94,537 137,713 141,844 146,100

7002 FT Staff 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

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FT/PT Staff Salary/WagesTotal - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

FT/PT Staff Fringes - - - - -

FT/PT Staff Payroll Total - - - - -

- 0.0 19,668 - 0.0 94,537 - 0.0 137,713 - 0.0 141,844 - 0.0 146,100

(Enter in yellow areas only where applicable)


Budget Plan Payroll Position Summary for Academic Program or Support Service

Year 1

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Year 3

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Payroll Overall Total

Sub-total 7001

Sub-total 7004

Sub-total 7009

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Projection of students per year

OD/MS 3 start in summer summer I (May-June 5/11~6/30) 51 days

Post-OD MS (start in spring)1 start in spring (can be flexible) summer II (July-August 7/1~7/31) 31 days

MS 5 start in fall 82 days total

PhD 3 start in fall

Tuition (2015-16)Tuition/crdt# credits avg. Tuition per credit Total tuitionTuition per year

OD/MS 900s $ 351 23 OD/MS 350.50$ ## #### 4,030.75$

Post-OD MS701$ 23 Post-OD MS 701.00$ ## #### 16,123.00$ MS

500-##### 20 45 MS 928.56$ ## #### 20,892.50$

MS 900s (include MS-701) $ 701 25 PhD 852.60$ ## #### 17,336.28$ Ph

D ##### 18 61

PhD 900s (include MS-701) $ 701 43 519

Inflation rate

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Add Pay rate$370 per day (8 hours/day), with annual adjustment of 3%PhD wk lord ratecourses 1.5:1 thesis 1:1

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OPT Description CR OPT Description CR OPT Description CR 500-800Research & Data Analysis Methods I & II900 group (3hr for 1 crdt) (914, 915, Vision research review, colloquium)900 1-1 elecives, Advanced seminar, focused study995 Thesis / 956 Independent StudyVision Science Seminar per yearTotal 500-800 900 Total 500-800 900 Total 500-800 900 Total

725 1-Assessment and Management of Strasbismus & Amblyopia, with Lab4 734 3-Ocular Manifestation of Neurologic Disease2 Year 1 11 0 6 3 0 0 20 6 4 10 5 5 10 0 0 0 20

740 1-Seminar in Contact Lenses 2 763 4-Environmental, Occupational, and Recreational Vision2 Year 2 7 0 2 15 4 0 28 7 3 10 0 9 9 0 9 9 28

9## Vision Science Research Methodology2 Year 3 0 0 2 5 6 0 13 0 9 9 0 4 4 0 13

9## Survey of Vision Science Laboratory2 9##-I 1-Advanced Seminar in Vision and Optics2 Total 18 0 10 23 10 0 61 13 16 29 5 18 23 0 9 9 61

979-I 1-Focused Study in Vision and Optics2 61

9## Research Colloquium 1 9## Vision Research Discussion 1 Tuition ### ### ### ### ### ###

Total Total 500-800Research & Data Analysis Methods I & II900 group (3hr for 1 crdt) (914, 915, Vision research review, colloquium)900 1-1 elecives, Advanced seminar, focused study995 Thesis / 956 Independent StudyVision Science Seminar per yearTotal 1215 701$ 1215 701 1215 701

Year 1 ### ## ### ### ## ## ### 500-800 900 500-800 900 500-800 900 PhD

OPT Description CR OPT Description CR OPT Description CR Year 2 ### ## ### ### ### ## ### 7289 2804 10093 6074 3505 9579 0 0 0 19671 3 59014.4

535 3-Functional Neuroanatomy and Neurobiology3 979-III 3-Focused Study in Vision & Public Health2 9## Laboratory Study 3 Year 3 ## ## ### ### ### ## ### 8503 2103 10606 0 6309 6309 0 6309 6309 23224 3 69673.1

728 4-Assessment and Management of the Partially Sighted Patient2 9##-IV 4-Advanced Seminar in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the 2 956 Independent Study 1 Total ### ## ### ### ### ## ### 0 6309 6309 0 2804 2804 0 0 0 9113 3 27339

746 4-Recreational Vision, with Lab 2 979-IV 4-Focused Study in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the 2 9## Dissertation Research 3 ### 15792 11216 27008 6074 12618 18692 0 6309 6309 52009 3 156027

9##-III 3-Advanced Seminar in Vision & Public Health2 9## elective 2 9## elective 2 teaching cost## ## ### ### ### ## 179044

9## Research Colloquium 1 9## Vision Research Discussion 1 500-800Research & Data Analysis Methods I & II900 group (3hr for 1 crdt) (914, 915, Vision research review, colloquium)900 1-1 elecives, Advanced seminar, focused study995 Thesis / 956 Independent StudyVision Science Seminar per yearTotalGRA$/PhDS in 3 yr tot

*** Qualification exam: Written and Oral *** Year 1 ## ## ### ### ## ## ### 13,800$

Total Total Total Year 2 ## ## ### ### ### ## ### PhD 3-yr tuition tot

Year 3 ## ## ### ### ### ## ### 52,009$

OPT Description CR OPT Description CR OPT Description CR Total ## ## ### ### ### ## ###Rate of GRA support to tuition

9## Dissertation Research 3 9## Dissertation Research 3 ### 27%

9## elective 2

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970 Teaching Experience 1

9## Research Colloquium 1 9## Vision Research Discussion 1

Total Total

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Date: 10/09/2014 Year 1

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REVENUES

Total Revenues 58,591$ 124,940$ 165,871$ 171,720$ 177,775$ 698,897$

EXPENDITURES

Payroll 37,068$ 101,497$ 138,213$ 142,844$ 147,600$ 567,221$

Other -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

Budget Pool 3,000$ 2,000$ -$ -$ -$ 5,000$

Capital Outlay 10,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 10,000$

Total Expenditures 50,068$ 103,497$ 138,213$ 142,844$ 147,600$ 582,221$

Gross Margin (Net Rev & Exp) 8,524$ 21,443$ 27,658$ 28,876$ 30,175$ 116,676$


Indirect Cost Allocation (20% of Non-Capital

Expenses) 8,014$ 20,699$ 27,643$ 28,569$ 29,520$ 114,444$

Overall Net Margin 510$ 744$ 15$ 307$ 656$ 2,232$


Cumulative Overall Net Margin 510$ 1,254$ 1,269$ 1,576$ 2,232$


Area (Dept/College): Vision

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Total Revenues 3 20 0 58591 6 48 0 124940 9 61 0 165871 9 61 0 171720 9 61 0 177775 698,897

EXPENDITURES

Payroll 0.00 37,068 0.00 101,497 0.00 138,213 0.0 142,844 0.0 147,600 567,221

Other - - - - - -

Budget Pool 3,000 2,000 - - - 5,000

Capital Outlay 10,000 - - - - 10,000


Gross Margin (Net Rev & Exp) 8,524 21,443 27,658 28,876 30,175 116,676




Overall Net Margin 510 744 15 307 656 2,232


Cumulative Overall Net Margin 510 1,254 1,269 1,576 2,232

Pacific University Budget Plan Narrative for Proposed Investment Opportunity

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Complete yellow areas where applicable Name of Academic/Support Area Dept/College: Optometry

Initiative Name: PhD in Vision Science Date: October 22, 2014

For Five Fiscal Years: 2015/16 thru 2019/20

Summary of Initiative

Purpose College of Optometry proposes to establish a program offering the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Vision Science degree. Backgrouund A PhD degree is considered the standard terminal degree for graduate students, therefore College of Optometry is proposing a PhD in Vision Science program as a necessary extension of its successful Master of Science in Vision Science Program. Combining together, the program will be re-named as “Vision Science Graduate Program” and offer two degrees: Master of Science in Vision Science and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Vision Science. The proposed PhD degree program is built on the solid foundation of the current OD program and the MS program within the college. As an important expansion to the OD program and a necessary extension of the MS program, the PhD program is offered to top students worldwide who are interested in scientific research or case study along side with clinic practice. Through intergrated superlative optometric education and customized rigorous researh training, students will become clinician-minded scientists and be prepared for a career in academia, industry, or government-supported/non-profit organizations. With the increased public awareness of good eye health care and the growing number of optometric programs, a PhD in Vision Science program will elevate both the College’s and the University’s profile and impact in the field of Optometry and Vision Science. Benefits of the Proposed PhD Program


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Strengthening the Mission and Long-term Plans of the College and the University Vision Science is the discipline that serves as the academic backbone of optometry. There has been an excellent tradition of faculty research in Pacific University College of Optometry. The recent reformation of the Master of Science in Vision Science Program furthers the research effort and productivity of optometry faculty and students. The proposed PhD degree program will consummate the Vision Science Graduate Program, attract high quality graduate students, widens the path for student’s career development, enhance faculty recruitment and retention, and increase the level of extramural funding for faculty. In short, the PhD Program will visibly and substantially elevates the College and the University to a higher profile for our contribution to research and knowledge discovery and dissemination. It will also intensify our academic collaboration with other institutes worldwide. Adding Unique Features to Pacific Optometry Programs Traditionally there have been 17 schools and colleges of Optometry (now there are 22 and growing). Six of those have PhD programs in Vision Science, previously called Physiological Optics as originally established by Hermann von Helmholtz. Each of the existent doctoral programs in Vision Science within an Optometry school or college is at a public university. If Pacific University College of Optometry were to offer a PhD in Vision Science Program, we would be unique as a private college offering such a degree. Consummating the Current Vision Science Graduate Program While the reformed MS in Vision Science Program provides intensive training for students interested in research, a MS-only program will not satisfy its students; a PhD program is central to the success of a graduate program. In many countries, a PhD is a required to be involved in higher education institute. Applicants for the MS program often inquire if a PhD degree is available becasue a doctorate diploma is what they seek after. Hence, it is in the long-term interest of the College to launch a PhD program.


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This PhD degree offering is needed to meet the growing needs of our Vision Science Graduate Program. The MS program has showing good success in recent years. Currently (effective 8/27/2014):

Six OD/MS students have been accepted from our current second- and third-year OD classes. All 6 students will pursue the MS in Vision Science degree concurrently with their study in the OD program..

Thirteen applications were received for the general MS program in 2014: o Nine students have been matriculated into the program in the academic year

2014-15. They were from various countries like China, Korea, Egypt, India, and Saudi Arabia. They are expected to receive their MS degree in May 2016.

o Two applicants have been accepted provisional to meeting TOEFL requirement.

o Two applicants were rejected. One OD graduate from UC Berkeley will concurrently work on his MS degree and

contact-lens residency, starting in spring 2015. This will be a 1-year program for him. Both students and faculty who serve the MS program are available for this proposed PhD program. A few recent graduates also conveyed their interests in pursuing a PhD degree. Better Career Prospects for Students A PhD degree provides our graduates a variety of career opportunities, such as a leading scholar in the growing academic institutes or new optometry schools, more chance to be involved as research scientist or consultant in vision-related industry (e.g., optics, contact lens, pharmaceutical, computer software, electronic display, and entrepreneurial start-up companies). This is an opportunity, one filled with possibilities to do it with the Pacific difference, but we need to seize the moment timely! Unanimous Faculty Support Within Optometry The design and implementation of a PhD program has been broadly vetted in faculty committee meetings. Faculty members have participated in developing a descriptive document


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of the program which specifies the needed academic and course structure, as well as application and other administrative procedures. This document was approved unanimously at the April 17, 2014 Optometry Faculty Meeting. Summary The proposed PhD in Vision Science program is recommended because:

The PhD degree will enhance the overall attractiveness of our graduate programs worldwide.

It will be synergistic with research contracts within the college and the blooming research interests among various University academic program.

It has unanimous faculty support within College of Optometry and staff endorsement across relevant University units.

The key resource of students and faculty is at the ready. The program is designed to have a few (1-5) top students continued form MS to PhD program. Both current students and faculty in the MS program are ready for the PhD program. During the process of preparation, we also have received inquiries from potential US and international applicants, further justifying the need and enhancing the student source for the PhD program.

The program is self-sustained; no start-up fund or other resource is requested from the University. Faculty and instructional expense will be covered by tuition revenue. The current budget planning also includes financial support to PhD students through research/teaching assistant positions and conference travel fund to encourage their involvement in research, teaching, and publication. All cost will be covered by the tuition revenue of the whole Vision Science Graduate Program (including both PhD and MS programs). Effort will also be made to seek additional support from faculty research grant or the college resources allotted for teaching.

In summary, the proposed PhD program is good for the students, the faculty, the College, and Pacific University, and is ready to be launched.


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Measurements of Success Quality of graduates. Their leadership in the discipline, which will be evident because we are a small profession, will be a measure of success.

Start Date July, 2015 (fall semester in 2015) Completion Date 3-6 year program

REVENUE ITEMS: Comments to Support Budget Plan:

Tuition & Fees Students pay tuition fees Financial Aid None Contributions We will be alert to opportunities Clinics NA Other Revenues Research grants will help to support students as Research Assistants

EXPENDITURE ITEMS: Comments to Support Budget Plan:

Salary & Wages Faculty members are paid from tuition generated. Faculty participation is compensated by a mixture of workload assignments, add pay, and part time work. Faculty often desire to have graduate students because they help to grow academic knowledge and academic careers; hence additional salary is often not required.

For “Student wages” - PhD students will help teach lower level courses and can be paid from college resources already allocated for this function. PhD students will also serve as researcg assistant through the funding of research grant or from the garduate program budget generated from tuition.

Other/Contractual/Leases NA Budget Pool NA Capital Outlay None. This program is self-sustaining and requires no start-up funds. We assume

continuation of current facilities and inter-college and inter-university relations. General Supplies and Services A small amount of budget is allotted to initial Marketing/Advertising and to regular

maintenance.

OTHER COMMENTS: Other Comments to Support the Budget Plan

Since the expenses are primarily for directed study teaching, they scale linearly with tuition. Combining the revenue form both MS and PhD programs, we can provide financial support to


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both MS and PhD students selectively. This will add the incentive to applicants. The program is self-sustaining and intends to use all net gain to develop the college research,

through hiring excellent researchers and expaning/updating the current research equipments. College of Optometry currently has 5 major areas of research/clinic expertise. Each year the net gain will be used to enhance the research facility in one or two selected areas. The goal is to grow the college’s research force through the graduate program and, in return, attract more excellent graduate students to the program.

Pacific University


Area (Dept/College): CAS-

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Total Revenues 0.0 0.0 39,665 - 5.0 0.0 40,855 102,138 7.0 0.0 42,081 147,283 9.0 0.0 195,045 11.0 0.0 245,540 690,007

EXPENDITURES

Payroll 1.0 91,000 2.0 108,680 2.0 111,183 2.0 140,127 2.0 139,751 590,740

Other 14,090 10,240 10,547 20,864 11,190 66,930

Budget Pool 14,000 3,090 8,183 9,778 3,377 38,428

Capital Outlay 5,000 - - 5,100 - 10,100


Gross Margin (Net Rev & Exp) (124,090) (19,872) 17,371 19,177 91,223 (16,192)

Gross Margin Percentage #DIV/0! -19% 12% 10% 37% -2%



Overall Net Margin (147,908) (44,274) (8,612) (14,977) 60,359 (155,411)

Overall Net Margin Percentage #DIV/0! -43% -6% -8% 25% -23%

Cumulative Overall Net Margin (147,908) (192,182) (200,794) (215,771) (155,411)

Initiative Name: Criminal Justice, Law and Society major/minor

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Percentage increase of Tuition Rate or Credit Hr Rate 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%

PRIOR FY Tuition Rate or Credit Hr Rate 38,510

Tuition - Undergrad - Fall 0 39,665 5 40,855 204,276 7 42,081 294,566 9 43,343 390,090 11 44,644 491,080 1,380,013

Tuition - Undergrad - Spring 0 39,665 0 40,855 0 42,081 0 43,343 0 44,644 -

Tuition - Undergrad - Summer (May - June) 0 39,665 0 40,855 0 42,081 0 43,343 0 44,644 -

Tuition - Undergrad - Summer (July - August) 0 39,665 0 40,855 0 42,081 0 43,343 0 44,644 -

Sub-total Undergrad Tuition 0 0 - 5 0 204,276 7 0 294,566 9 0 390,090 11 0 491,080 1,380,013

Financial Aid - Undergrad (assumes 50% ) (102,138) (147,283) (195,045) (245,540) (690,006)

Tuition - Grad - Fall 39,665 40,855 42,081 43,343 44,644 -

Tuition - Grad - Spring 39,665 40,855 42,081 43,343 44,644 -

Tuition - Grad - Summer 39,665 40,855 42,081 43,343 44,644 -

Sub-total Grad Tuition 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - -

Financial Aid - Grad (enter as a negative number) -

Contra Tuition Revenue - Stdnt Gov't (FY 14/15 = $75) (enter as

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Tuition - PhD - Fall 39,665 40,855 42,081 43,343 44,644 -

Tuition - PhD - Spring 39,665 40,855 42,081 43,343 44,644 -

Tuition - PhD - Summer 39,665 40,855 42,081 43,343 44,644 -

Sub-total PhD Tuition 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 - -

Financial Aid - PhD (enter as a negative number) -

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Total FTE/Cr Hrs and Revenues 0 0 - 5 0 102,138 7 0 147,283 9 0 195,045 11 0 245,540 690,007

EXPENDITURES

Salary and Wages -- to save costs, consider sequencing

the positions or have mid-year hires; complete the Payroll

Positions spreadsheet to show payroll details

Faculty:

Full-time Faculty (7001) 1.0 45,000 1.0 46,350 1.0 47,741 1.0 60,000 1.0 61,800 260,891

Part-time Faculty (7004) - adjuncts in affected depts 0.0 0.0 15,000 0.0 15,000 0.0 20,000 0.0 25,000 75,000

Additional Pymts Faculty (7009) 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - -

Clinical Faculty -

Fringes (35%) 15,750 21,473 21,959 28,000 30,380 117,562

Start Up Costs: Moving or other expenses (one time expenses) 5,000 5,000 10,000

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94

95

96

9798

99

100

101

102

Staff (All Non-Faculty):

Full-time Staff Salary (7002) - Additional Practicum Placement 0.0 5,000 1.0 5,150 1.0 5,304 1.0 5,463 1.0 5,464 26,381

Full-time Admin Staff Wages (7003) 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - -

Part-time Staff (7006) - Advising Center 0.0 10,000 0.0 10,300 0.0 10,609 0.0 10,927 0.0 11,255 53,091

Fringes (35%) 5,250 5,408 5,570 5,737 5,852 27,815

Student wages 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 20,000


Other staff payroll expenses -

Payroll Expenses Sub-total 1.0 91,000 2.0 108,680 2.0 111,183 2.0 140,127 2.0 139,751 590,740

Other (ongoing and one-time expenses): $ Amount

Contractual Services -

Lease or Rental Contracts -

Library materials 30,385

Marketing/Advertising handled by MarComm 26,546

Research Start Up Funds 10,000

-

-

Other Expenses Sub-total 66,930

Budget Pool (ongoing and one-time expenses):General Supplies & Services: $ Amount

Computer equipment (items costing less than $5,000 each) 10,000

Faculty travel 7,964

Marketing/Advertising handled within the dept of the new program 2,655

Minor equipment (items costing less than $5,000 each) 2,500

Repairs & Maintenance -

Search Expense 10,000

Supplies 5,310

-

-

-

Budget Pool Expenses Sub-total 38,428

Capital Outlay - (items costing $5,000 or more):

Operating Capital--funded by normal operating funds: $ Amount

Equipment/Furniture - items costing greater than $5,000 each 10,100

Capital improvements--remodels, renovations, etc. -

Capital Reserve - to repair/replace Capital items in the future -

Capital Outlay Expenditures Sub-total 10,100

Total Expenditures 706,199

Gross Margin (Net Rev & Exp) (16,192)

Gross Margin Percentage #DIV/0! -19% 12% 10% 37% -2%

Indirect Cost Allocation (20% of Non-Capital Expenses) 139,220

Overall Net Margin (155,411)

Overall Net Margin Percentage #DIV/0! -43% -6% -8% 25% -23%

Cumulative Overall Net Margin (155,411) (147,908) (192,182) (200,794) (215,771)

(124,090) (19,872) 17,371 19,177 91,223

124,090 122,010 129,913 175,869 154,317

5,000 - - 5,100 -


5,000 5,100

14,000 3,090 8,183 9,778 3,377


500 515 530 546 563

1,500 1,545 1,591 1,639 1,688

14,090 10,240 10,547 20,864 11,190

5,000 5,150 5,305 5,464 5,628

10,000

9,090 5,090 5,243 5,400 5,562


5,000 5,000

23,818

(147,908) (44,274) (8,612) (14,977) 60,359

24,402 25,983 34,154 30,863

1,000 1,500

1,000 1,030 1,061 1,093 1,126

5,000 5,000

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Individual Payroll Positions Chart

Position

Object

Code Classification

Start

Date

Position

Value FTE

Salary

$'s

Position

Value FTE

Salary

$'s

Position

Value FTE

Salary

$'s

Position

Value FTE

Salary

$'s

Position

Value FTE

Salary

$'s

Term Faculty 7001 FT Faculty 8/20/2015 45,000 1.0 45,000 46,350 1.0 46,350 47,741 1.0 47,741 0.0 - 0.0 -

TT faculty 7001 FT Faculty 8/20/2018 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 60,000 1.0 60,000 61,800 1.0 61,800

7001 FT Faculty 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

7001 FT Faculty 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

7001 FT Faculty 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

45,000 1.0 45,000 46,350 1.0 46,350 47,741 1.0 47,741 60,000 1.0 60,000 61,800 1.0 61,800

Adjuncts 7004 PT Faculty 0.0 - 15,000 1.0 15,000 15,000 1.0 15,000 20,000 1.0 20,000 25,000 1.0 25,000

7004 PT Faculty 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

7004 PT Faculty 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

7004 PT Faculty 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

7004 PT Faculty 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

- 0.0 - 15,000 1.0 15,000 15,000 1.0 15,000 20,000 1.0 20,000 25,000 1.0 25,000

7009 Additional pymts 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -





- 0.0 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 -

FT/PT Faculty Salary/WagesTotal 45,000 1.0 45,000 61,350 2.0 61,350 62,741 2.0 62,741 80,000 2.0 80,000 86,800 2.0 86,800

FT/PT Faculty Fringes 15,750 21,473 21,959 28,000 30,380

FT/PT Faculty Payroll Total 60,750 82,823 84,700 108,000 117,180

Internship Coord 7002 FT Staff 8/20/2015 0.0 - 5,000 1.0 5,000 5,150 1.0 5,150 5,305 1.0 5,305 5,464 1.0 5,464

7002 FT Staff 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

7002 FT Staff 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

7002 FT Staff 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

7002 FT Staff 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

- 0.0 - 5,000 1.0 5,000 5,150 1.0 5,150 5,305 1.0 5,305 5,464 1.0 5,464

7003 FT Admin 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

7003 FT Admin 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

7003 FT Admin 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

7003 FT Admin 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

7003 FT Admin 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

- 0.0 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 -

7006 PT Staff 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

7006 PT Staff 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

7006 PT Staff 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

7006 PT Staff 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

7006 PT Staff 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0 -

- 0.0 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 - - 0.0 -

FT/PT Staff Salary/WagesTotal - - - 5,000 1.0 5,000 5,150 1.0 5,150 5,305 1.0 5,305 5,464 1.0 5,464

FT/PT Staff Fringes - 1,750 1,803 1,857 1,912

FT/PT Staff Payroll Total - 6,750 6,953 7,162 7,376

45,000 1.0 60,750 66,350 3.0 89,573 67,891 3.0 91,653 85,305 3.0 115,162 92,264 3.0 124,556

(Enter in yellow areas only where applicable)

Initiative Name:

Budget Plan Payroll Position Summary for Academic Program or Support Service

Year 1

FY 2015/16

Year 2

FY 2016/17

Year 3

FY 2017/18

Year 4

FY 2018/19

Year 5

FY 2019/20

Payroll Overall Total

Sub-total 7001

Sub-total 7004

Sub-total 7009

Sub-total 7002

Sub-total 7006

Sub-total 7003

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