NSUCO - The Visionary Spring 2012

Co-Editors Nathaniel King, B.A. Scott Colton, B.A., APR Contributing Writers Mary Bartuccio, O.D. Hua Bi, O.D., Ph.D. Stacey A. Coulter, O.D. Babita Gounden, OD3 Janet Leasher, O.D. Jaqueline Rodena, O.D. Joseph Sowka, O.D. Heidi Wagner, O.D. Lori Vollmer, O.D. Bin Zhang, M.D., Ph.D. Art Director/Graphic Designer Brandee Evans The Doctor of Optometry Program at the Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry is fully accredited by TheAccreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE). TheACOE (243 N. LindberghAvenue, St. Louis, Missouri; telephone number 800-365-2219) is the accrediting body for professional degree programs offered by all optometric institutions in the United States. Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097; telephone number: 404-679-4501) to award associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. Nova Southeastern University admits students of any race, color, sex, age, nondisqualifying disability, religion or creed, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school, and does not discriminate in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. As a child growing up in an up- scale area of southern New Hampshire, OD3 student Andrew Valenti enjoyed many carefree days playing sports and hanging out with friends. However, he also possessed a laser-like focus when it came to where his professional destiny lay. Stanley Crossman, O.D., who was an NSUCO faculty member for 11 years, passed away in De- cember at the age of 85. He brought a truly unique perspec- tive to the college and made considerable contributions to the development of optometry as it is practiced today. For some, the proverbial climb up the professional ladder oc- curs seamlessly. However, for others, it’s a much more arduous ascent. The latter scenario cer- tainly epitomized what Arnie Patrick, O.D., dealt with as he at- tempted to make a career change in his late 30s. Volume 7, Number 1 14 12 5 Dean’s Message.........................................................1 Chancellor’s Communiqué……. .................................3 News Briefs ................................................................4 Focus on Student Organizations…….........................8 Spotlight on New Faculty……...................................11 Insight into NSUCO Research..................................17 Alumni Happenings ..................................................24 NSU Overview..........................................................27 Spotlight on Residents .............................................29 CE Update and Calendar of Events...........Back Cover http://optometry.nova.edu