Dr. Sylvas stated that the Woodbridge campus does have a math lab, although the implementation report indicated that it does not. The committee approved the first Math action plan implementation report. The Optometric Assistant career studies certificate will prepare students to perform office tasks for optometrists. The Optometric Technician program will prepare students to perform basic pretesting of patients as well as office management tasks. Dr. Snively explained that across the Washington metropolitan area we are in need of optometric assistants.
Salaries are very competitive.
The new programs would benefit students hoping to enter the trade as well as those currently employed in the industry. Few LRC resources will be needed. These programs will be the first of their kind in the VCCS and will eventually be offered via distance education to other VCCS colleges. The Curriculum Committee approved the two new career studies certificates and the three new courses. The Optometric Assistant career studies certificate and the Optometric Practice Management course will be implemented in Fall 1999.