College of Optometry - The Visionary Fall 2015

36 • NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Diversity includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, philosophy, gender, physical characteristics, socioeconomic status, age, and sexual orientation. Differences in views, interpretations, and reactions derived from diversity are important. Diversity enriches a learning environment focused on preparing individuals to live and work in a global society. The College of Optometry ranks number one for African American, Hispanic or Latino, and Native American or Alaskan Native students, with more than 20 percent of the entering class being of these underrepresented minorities. Our student population truly reflects the diversity of our South Florida environment. u Class of 2019 White Coat Ceremony Last Lo ok