About the School of Optometry
Mission and Vision
Mission
University of Detroit Mercy’s School of Optometry fosters a forward-thinking, inclusive learning environment that develops competent, socially, and ethical eye and vision care professionals committed to patient care and community wellness. Their success is rooted in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions through the integration of scholarly activity, evidence-based teaching, and service.
Vision
UDM’s School of Optometry will achieve recognition as an internationally recognized leader for innovations in curriculum, clinical education, patient care, and community collaboration.
Core Values
- Integrity: Live a life of integrity and act in good faith
- Respect: Treat the earth, humans, and animals with dignity and respect
- Inclusion: Actively strive for equity and belonging
- Passion: Seek excellence in teaching, learning and performing service. Display joy and perseverance in acquiring and sharing knowledge. Seek lifelong learning and understanding. Use knowledge actively and apply skills for the betterment of all.
Where are we located?
41555 W 12 Mile Rd
Novi, MI 48377
Novi Campus is at the intersection of Twelve Mile and Meadowbrook Roads. The campus is easily accessible from M-5, the Jeffries (I-96) or the Reuther (I-696) freeways.
Program Highlights
Goals and Objectives
EDUCATION
Goal
Provide an innovative, integrated, science-based curriculum that produces ethical, culturally sensitive, competent eye care practitioners who are fully prepared for entry-level practice and licensure upon graduation.
Objectives
- Recruit high quality faculty and staff, establish a focus on retention and system of performance to sustain their capabilities of providing high-quality education.
- Encourage and support continuous learning through professional development opportunities.
- Foster critical thinking, self-directed learning and self-assessment utilizing active educational processes.
- Lead in the development and adoption of relevant and appropriate educational/pedagogy models that enhance, aid implementation and help encourage the use of technology by faculty, staff and students to optimize teaching, learning and patient care.
- Implement a clinical education model that fosters application and integration of biomedical, clinical and behavioral sciences.
PATIENT CARE
Goal
Provide high-quality, evidence-based, comprehensive care in an environment that promotes diversity and safety while emphasizing whole-body health.
Objectives
- Serve as a leading resource and provider of eye care services in the community through the provisioning of evidence-based, comprehensive patient care.
- Provide a clinical environment that ensures the safety and security of all patients, regardless of race or socioeconomic background.
- Promote community-based eye care services.
- Develop and implement protocols for the continued enhancement of clinical practice and skills.
- Incorporate advances and innovations in technology to optimize patient care.
- Provide a wide range of patient encounters.
RESEARCH
Goal
Provide support for faculty and students to engage in research and scholarly activity.
Objectives
- Support faculty and student participation in internally and externally funded research and scholarly activity.
- Establish interdisciplinary faculty and student collaborations to advance research and scholarly activity.
- Provide time, resources, and incentives for faculty to participate in research and scholarly activity.
- Establish internal mentoring groups to aid faculty and students in all stages of the research process.
SERVICE
Goal
Promote service to the profession through local and global initiatives while fostering an environment that promotes leadership and service to others.
Objectives
- Encourage participation in professional and non-profit organizations.
- Emphasize the value of cultural diversity and sensitivity.
- Instill a sense of responsibility to serve the community and the underserved.