Student Organizations Optometry
students have an active student life that complements their
commitment to academic and clinical excellence. Most
of these activities are channeled through accredited
student organizations such as:
Student Councils Student
councils, as provided by the General Student Regulations,
may be organized
at all the instructional units of the University. Their
officers are elected from the student bodies according
to the established procedures. These procedures provide
for direct participation of the largest number of students
possible from all the units.
The
Student Council is given funds for organizing activities
promoting student
life and academic endeavors of the unit. Students
on disciplinary probation are area not eligible to hold
posts in student organizations. Student
concerns are canalized through the Student Councils. The Councils meets regularly with University authorities
and receive
relevant information about University development. Student Council Officially represents
the student body. The president of the council is a member
of the Dean's Executive Committee. The council sponsors
many social, sports, cultural and religious events throughout
the year. The Annual Student Convention is the key activity
of the year. Puerto Rico Optometric Student Association (PROSA) Is also the local chapter
of the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA).
All students are members of both organizations through
payment of their activity fees. PROSA sponsors lectures,
ophthalmic shows, exam reviews, and social events during
the academic year. Their main event is the Annual International
Optometric Student Convention. Voluntary Service Optometric Association (ASVO) A volunteer group of
students, faculty members, and practitioners offering primary
eye care services to the disenfranchised populations in
Puerto Rico and Latin America. They receive donations of
eyeglasses which they distribute to the patients they serve. Beta Sigma Kappa The Student Optometric
Honor Society. Members are selected based on their scholastic
and clinical achievement. Members serve as counselors and
tutors to other optometry students. National Optometric Student Association (NOSA) The
campus chapter offers support to the School's minority
students by participating
in their recruitment and retention. Academic Senate Representative The
University advocates student participation at all levels
and in various forms. A total of 39 students with
voice and vote participate in the Academic Senates of the
individual Campuses. Three students, two undergraduate
and one graduate, participate in the University Council. All
of these students are elected by the students bodies of
their respective instructional units. The procedures
for the election of these students provide for direct participation
of the greatest number of students possible from all the
units. The College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) COVD is a formed by
optometrist and it has representation in the United States,
Canada and other countries.
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