2020 ANNUAL REPORT
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ALTHOUGH COVID-19 MADE 2020 ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING YEARS IN SCO’S HISTORY, WE ARE PROUD TO HIGHLIGHT ACCOMPLISHMENTS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE SUPPORT OF OUR ALUMNI, INDUSTRY PARTNERS, EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS, AND FRIENDS OF THE COLLEGE.
2020 ANNUAL REPORT In 2020, SCO’s students demonstrated their determination to go the distance in achieving their goals of becoming ODs.
THANKS TO YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT AND CONTINUED SUPPORT, SCO CARRIED ON OUR MISSION OF PREPARING OUTSTANDING OPTOMETRY STUDENTS TO FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL.
A MESSAGE FROM SCO PRESIDENT LEWIS REICH, OD, PHD As we report on the progress that our institution made in 2020, SCO’s stakeholders are collectively appreciative to each other and to you, our alumni, industry partners, and friends, for the support you showed us in an unprecedented time of a global pandemic. Through the uncertainties that accompanied the COVID-19 crisis, we were heartened by calls, emails, letters, and gifts underscoring the faith and trust that our supporters placed in SCO’s ability to weather this challenge. By prioritizing the health and safety of our students, employees, and patients, we found that even in an era of social distancing, our sense of purpose emerged stronger. Our faculty adapted to new ways of teaching, because our high standards still called for us to prepare our students to practice optometry to the best of their training. By the time the fall arrived, we welcomed a new class of students who arrived with the highest OAT and GPA scores in SCO history. Our supporters helped make this possible. In recent years, we significantly expanded the number of entering student scholarships to help us recruit the best qualified optometry students. As a result, you helped SCO offer more scholarships to an entering first-year class than at any point in history. As we look back at the progress we made in spite of our challenges in 2020, please know that your support counted when we needed it the most.
WORKING TOGETHER TO
EMERGE STRONGER
SCO CLOSED ITS CAMPUS
MARCH 15, 2020
SUCCESSFULLY REOPENED ON
JUNE 15, 2020
“I knew SCO was my top school the moment I stepped on the campus. I was very impressed by their value of service, board passage rates, and the clinical experiences they offer. Everyone was very welcoming and genuinely interested in getting to know me on my interview day, which helped me feel certain this was where I belonged.” — PAIGE WILLETT, ’24, DAUGHTER OF STEPHANIE BAILES WILLETT, OD ’96
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Academic Affairs played a critical role in responding to the pandemic as lectures moved online. Throughout 2020, faculty members mastered the art of remote lecturing as instructors continued to engage and teach students. By the time on-campus instruction resumed, subdivided lab groups in different areas allowed for in-person, hands-on training. Externs who were displaced because of shutdowns were reassigned as needed across the country. Students were provided resources to encourage stress management. SCO also worked diligently to gain approval from accrediting bodies for these unprecedented pandemic-related solutions. Didactic and lab instructors demonstrated their resilience in working together to ensure continuity of SCO’s high academic standards through curricular delivery. Vice President for Academic Affairs Bart Campbell, OD ’87, presents John Mark Jackson, OD ’99, with the Drs. Fred and Charlene Burnett Outstanding Faculty Award.
CLINICAL PROGRAMS Clinical Programs worked to solve the unique safety concerns linked to patient care and clinical instruction during a pandemic. Faculty presented remote clinical lectures until Health and Safety Protocols were developed and successfully implemented in June. Operating at 50% capacity, Clinical Programs demonstrated that patient care could be provided safely with safety protocols and personal protective equipment. Creative problem-solving lessened traffic flow inside The Eye Center by dispensing eyeglasses from the MobilEYES unit parked between the Tower and The Eye Center. Two Saturday clinical care events helped increase the number of patient care encounters in the fall. Additional new patient care opportunities came with the opening of dedicated optometry space at Youth Villages to serve at-risk youth directly on the premises of the acclaimed residential facility.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Finance and Administration played an important part in providing sound stewardship of SCO’s resources during the sharp economic downturn that accompanied the pandemic. Funds were secured from three different relief grants to offset a reduction in revenues. Physical Plant and Campus Safety & Security teams played an important role in keeping the campus safe. Rigid cleaning and disinfection practices were implemented. Reconfigured spaces made social distancing easier. Security officers assisted with COVID pre-screening and temperature monitoring. Even the college’s mailroom proved instrumental in assisting patient care by shipping eyewear orders, demonstrating the collective effort put into keeping campus operations running smoothly.
HUMAN RESOURCES Human Resources helped employees and students navigate the new realities of the COVID-19 world. From facilitating employee town halls to monitoring pandemic-related workplace regulations, 2020 brought rapid changes in the kinds of information and support services administered by HR.
Above: From multiple cleaning protocols to screening for infections, a wide cross-section of SCO departments and areas worked to ensure the safety of our students, employees, and patients. Left: SCO’s clinical faculty, including Tyler Kitzman, OD ’16, worked with interns to maximize patient care encounters and learning opportunities.
HR played a key role in assisting with employee contact tracing and information about what to do in the event of illness, exposures, or quarantines. Promoting SCO’s core values within this evolving landscape included the development of plans to enhance cultural competency and to stay abreast with Title IX and other best practices to ensure an inclusive, positive campus environment. SCO’s Service Week in October and a holiday drive in December unified the campus in working together to provide items to schoolchildren, veterans, the homeless, and hospital patients.
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SCO’s ultimate National Board passage rate is the highest of all 23 colleges of optometry. Of the 23 optometry schools, SCO also represents the most states.
SCO’s student loan default rate for the 24th year in a row.
Right: SCO safely welcomed 136 students to their Class of 2024 Orientation.
STUDENT SERVICES
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Student Services expanded its promotion of SCO’s proven track record as one of nation’s top optometry schools. Applications for the 201920 cycle rose 6.3%, as the entering class of 136 arrived with a mean GPA/OAT of 3.65/335, the highest in SCO history.
Institutional Advancement started 2020 by hosting the AOA and state associations for State Day, with alumni proudly representing 15 of the 20 participating states. The Heart of America and SECO meetings followed before COVID suspended the ability to host large groups of alumni and friends.
Monthly webinar sessions attracted healthy record numbers of prospective students. Virtual recruiting efforts reached 13 colleges in nine different states in November alone. Saturday Campus Tour Days allowed recently accepted students to physically and safely visit campus in person.
Alumni engagement proved resilient, though, including virtual Homecoming class reunions. Industry relations helped continue support of student programming, including the distribution of white coats to first-year students. Videos, e-newsletters, and social media also kept SCO’s constituents informed.
The mean debt for the 134 graduates in SCO’s Class of 2020 decreased slightly from the previous year, as Financial Aid awareness and debt management continued to resonate with the students at the heart of the college’s mission.
Donor relations were enhanced to encourage support for graduates and current student scholarships through various appeals. The Hayes Center for Practice Excellence provided key input to the AOA Leaders’ Summit about its success with placement services, consultation, contract reviews, and career counseling for students and alumni.
PREPARING
STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS INFORMATION SERVICES
FACULTY SERVICE/SCHOLARSHIP
Information Services enabled the SCO campus to thrive virtually through facilitating class capture video software, online meeting programs, and remote learning and working, even by visiting people’s homes to install equipment or to troubleshoot around the clock.
In spite of the pandemic, SCO’s faculty continued to serve their profession and contribute distinguished scholarship. Research faculty participated in a number of studies, including myopia control and presbyopia treatment.
In April 2020 alone, faculty, staff, and students participated in nearly 500 virtual meetings or classes. Data tallied more than 12,000 hours of combined screen time and 15,000+ online messages as students interacted with faculty through remote lectures. The team also developed a COVID screening app and installed thermal cameras at entrances to monitor fever risks. SCO’s Library increased its e-book collection and later in the year added extra study space for students with a reservation system and safety procedures in place.
Interprofessional Education collaborated with other local colleges and led discussion of public health topics to add to curriculum. Although continuing education events were postponed, faculty members shared their expertise with colleagues around the world through online programming and an SCO-hosted, six-week series of Interactive Distance Learning CE. Scholarly activities included more than 30 published papers and numerous presentations at the American Academy of Optometry and other virtual meetings. Several served in national leadership positions and two achieved Academy Fellowship.
REWARDING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
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2020 GRADUATES HONORED WITH AWARDS
Thanks to the generosity of our alumni, friends, and ophthalmic industry partners, 2020 marked the 35th consecutive year of recognizing outstanding academic and clinical achievements at SCO’s Senior Awards ceremony, including these three graduates:
The recipient of the Winston Family Endowed Award, Julia Reimold, OD ’20, was one of a dozen 2020 graduates honored for their commitment to pursuing private practice optometry.
The recipient of the Dr. James D. Sandefur Scholarship, Sagar Desai, OD ’20, has since joined Bossier Eye Institute in Louisiana.
Christy Alfano, OD ’20, was the recipient of the Beau Willis Endowed Award, made possible by the longtime Clinical Programs staff member fondly remembered by many alumni.
SCO AWARDED 239 ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2020 SCO has come a long way since the first scholarship was established at SCO in the 1980s. For the 2020-21 academic year, the college awarded more than $1.8 million to 239 students. Class of 2020 graduates received an additional $65,000, while a wide cross-section of students from across the program received more than $87,000 in scholarships, awards, and equipment at SCO’s annual Convocation ceremony in September.
These seven first-year students were among a record 88 recipients of scholarships totaling more than $660,000.
HONORING A
LIFETIME OF SERVICE SCO Professor Betty Harville, OD, retired in 2020 after 36 years of teaching thousands of optometry students, but future optometry students will continue to benefit from her legacy. Now a newly named Board of Trustees member, Dr. Harville was honored by fellow Board member Mark Kapperman, OD ’87, his son Conner Kapperman, OD ’20, and their family with the establishment of a new scholarship. Alumni are being invited in 2021 to help grow the $1,000 endowed scholarship bearing Dr. Harville’s name.
LAB SPACES REINVENTED When the campus reopened in the summer, creative solutions had to be implemented in order to provide the necessary lab space to help the Classes of 2022 and 2023 make up their lab time. Spreading out equipment also required space, so full lanes of equipment were placed in more than one spot across campus, including transforming the eighth floor to include full lanes of equipment from the Theory and Methods labs. These modifications increased practicing opportunities for second years.
LASER WORKSHOP CONTINUES FOR INTERNS Special care has been given throughout the pandemic to ensure continuity in SCO’s curriculum. The Laser Workshop was held in August for fourth-year interns to make up for the rescheduled one they missed in the spring semester.
SCO’S 2020-21 RESIDENTS Just as our faculty and interns adapted to the new realities, SCO’s 2019-20 residents finished their program during the first few months of the pandemic. In July, SCO welcomed eight new 2020-21 on-campus residents: (Top left to right) Shermita Mitchell, OD, Elyse Rayborn, OD ’20, Chawan Rasheed, OD ’20, Jacob Boehme, OD ’20, (Bottom left to right) Elizabeth Pallante, OD, Brandee Nelson, OD, Torrie Garner, OD ’20, and Patrick Fiddler, OD.
A CAMPUS WORKING TOGETHER TO
FULFILL OUR MISSION SCO’s faculty and staff have proven resilient in finding solutions to mitigate risk while educating students. From transforming the tower’s eighth floor to include full lanes of equipment for second-year practicing opportunities to designing pods of lab groups for first-years, SCO continues to find solutions to new challenges.
Approximately 5% of SCO’s students are underrepresented minorities.
EXPANDING OPTOMETRY’S APPEAL Janette Pepper, OD, became SCO’s first Coordinator for Student Diversity and Inclusion in 2020. Part of her role includes building relationships with underrepresented students. Dr. Pepper facilitated wellness surveys to gauge the effects of the pandemic and racial injustice and used the results to hold town hall meetings to provide students with social support and community building. She partnered frequently with Carrie Lebowitz, OD ’06, Director of Academic Support Services, to provide students with the support they need to succeed.
“A more diverse and inclusive student body will enrich student learning, enhance patient care results, and cultivate a sense of belonging.” – Dr. Janette Dumas Pepper Associate Professor Coordinator for Student Diversity & Inclusion
While didactic courses continue to be delivered remotely, students spread out across the campus to practice safe, social distancing when it’s time for their midterms and final exams.
LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP
In 2020, Kentucky’s Bill Reynolds, OD ’85, became the 14th SCO graduate to serve as President of the American Optometric Association. NEW RESIDENCY
Casey Krug, ’21, became the third SCO student in the last six years to receive the prestigious 2020 AOA Student of the Year Award. HERE ARE JUST FOUR EXAMPLES OF NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS MADE BY ALUMNI, STUDENTS, AND EMPLOYEES IN 2020.
Torrie Garner, OD ’20, began her residency in Low Vision/Vision Rehabilitation/Ocular Disease, a new residency to include Ocular Disease.
SERVICE
Mike Robertson, Director of Admissions & Enrollment, was honored as the 2020 recipient of SCO’s EyeServe Community Service Award for his community volunteer work.
LEADERSHIP DONORS Our leadership donors represent a distinct group of alumni and friends who demonstrate their commitment and generosity with gifts of $1,000 or more. Our special thank you to the following who gave during 2020: Stephen P. Akre, OD ’75 Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Timothy P. Allen, OD ’70, MS and Mary Frances Allen Allergan, Inc. American Academy of Optometry American Optometric Association Kristin K. Anderson, OD and Christopher Lievens, OD, MS Eugene M. Bane, Jr., OD ’65 and Becky Bane Allan L. Barker, OD ’75 and Susan Barker Mary Bartuccio, OD Ronald D. Blum, OD ’72 and Kay Blum Amanda Brewer-Lord, OD ’97 and Stephen F. Lord, OD ’89 Charlene Burnett, OD ’83 Charles A. Callaway, OD ’83 J. Bart Campbell, OD ’87 and Dawn Campbell Camile L. Chiasson, OD ’81 Darby Chiasson, OD ’99 Michael Christensen, OD Cherry B. Cockrell, OD ’81 and David A. Cockrell, OD ’81 Steven L. Compton, OD ’78 and Jane Compton Anita A. Davis, PhD and Stacy Hopwood William R. Dellinger, OD ’64 Michael T. Dorkowski, OD ’04 Tommy J. Ducklo, OD ’78 Richard D. Durocher, OD ’96 Bonny Lou Eads, OD ’69 William Edmondson, MAT, OD Scott Ensor, OD ’01 and Lisa Ensor Fred Farias, III, OD ’87 Cecily Freeman Michael D. Gerstner, OD ’97 and Jennifer R. Gerstner
Glenn I. Goldring, OD ’78 and Jamie Goldring William D. Gordon, OD ’82 and Charvie Gordon Joseph H. Hauser Whitney H. Hauser, OD ’01 Healthy Vision Association Charity Fund Cynthia Heard, OD Paul H. Heavner, OD ’91 Erick A. Henderson, OD ’17 Jim W. Herman, OD ’86 Tammy Holsclaw-Jones, OD ’88 Richard L. Hopping, OD ’52 John Mark Jackson, OD ’99, MS Michael Jakowitsch, OD ’00 Harold L. Jennings, OD ’64 Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. Jeffrey L. Jordan, OD ’00 Mark R. Kapperman, OD ’87 and Anita Kapperman Peter Kehoe, OD Kentucky Optometric Foundation Aaron Kerr, OD ’98 and James Hutto Kroger Gerald A. Krumbholz, OD ’65 Lakeland Lions Foundation Tracy and Mark Lindow Gregory D. Loose, OD ’06 Luxottica Group Marchon Eyewear, Inc. Ted A. McElroy, OD ’93 and Kristin McElroy Cheryl E. Mengelt, OD George and Rachel Miller David H. Mills, OD ’78 Paul D. Mormon, OD ’01 Martha Rosemore Morrow, OD ’74 Sharon Berger Moscow, OD ’80 and Billy S. Moscow, OD ’78 M. Shay Murphy, OD ’02 Morgan Ollinger, OD David L. Parker, OD ’95 and Ashleigh Parker Ralph C. Patterson, OD ’69
Geoffrey Ryan H. Powell, OD ’02 and Amy Powell Rod L. Rallo, OD ’80 Steven T. Reed, OD ’95 and Kendra Reed J. Martin Regan, Jr. Lewis Reich, OD, PhD and Diane Reich Jennifer Sanderson, OD and Andrew J Rixon, OD Kevin A. Rogers, OD ’08 Michael S. Rothschild, OD ’97 and Christy Rothschild James D. Sandefur, OD ’65 and Lana Sandefur Dave Sattler Richard Savoy, OD Keith A. Schrunk, OD ’03 and Angie Schrunk E. Michelle Sellers Charles S. Shidlofsky, OD ’88 Karena Lynn Shippee, OD ’04 and Samuel Patrick Shippee, OD ’04 Glen T. Steele, OD ’69 and Brenda Steele Sandra Stephens Dean Swick Marc Taub, OD, MS Eric N. G. Thai, OD ’05 Sharon Holden Thomas, OD ’83 and Stuart J. Thomas, OD ’84 William L. Thomas, OD ’66 Valley Contax James E. Venable, OD ’89 Cary J. Vincent, OD ’78 and Linda Vincent Vision Service Plan Lisa Rossmeyer Wade, OD ’84 and Martin Wade David and Susan West David J. Wichnoski, OD ’96 Barry A. Winston, OD ’74 Gregory S. Wolfe, OD Sarah Futch Wroten, OD ’03 and Christopher W. Wroten, OD ’02 J. Alan Yates, OD ’94
A MESSAGE FROM SCO BOARD CHAIR RYAN POWELL, OD ’02 As you’ve seen in this report, 2020 proved to be one of the most challenging years in SCO’s history. Our faculty and staff collaborated to uphold the high optometric education standards that have defined the college for nearly 90 years. SCO’s successes are built on a foundation made stronger through the modern era by sound stewardship of the college’s resources. From strengthening our academic standards to building The Eye Center in 2002 and our academic instruction complex in 2013, SCO has met the needs of our students while simultaneously working to keep tuition affordable and student debt levels manageable. Alumni and friends also have strengthened our financial resources. In addition to supporting modern facilities and technology, our donors have enabled the college to expand scholarships to deserving students. More than ever, scholarships represent one of the most critical recruiting tools as we compete for the best qualified optometry students. To every graduate, ophthalmic partner, employee, parents of students, and other friends of the college listed in these pages, the Board of Trustees thanks you for your support. Your generosity made a big difference during these unprecedented times. With your continued goodwill, SCO will emerge even stronger in the coming years as the college approaches its 100th anniversary just a decade from now. Today’s students will no doubt look back with appreciation and gratitude that you were there when it counted most for them in 2020.
ANNUAL GIVING
DAILY IMPACT
ANNUAL FUND DONORS
Our special thank you to the following donors who supported the college during 2020.
Edwin F. Adams, III, OD ’76 Trey Adams Gary M. Akel, OD ’79 Stephen P. Akre, OD ’75 Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Michael W. Alexander, OD ’80 Katherine E. Allen, OD ’16 Timothy P. Allen, OD ’70, MS and Mary Frances Allen Allergan, Inc. Lanell Alphin American Academy of Optometry American Optometric Association Shelly Anastasio, OD ’02 and Jeffrey M. Anastasio, OD ’01 David B. Anders, OD ’17 Jan Anderson Kristin K. Anderson, OD and Christopher Lievens, OD, MS Frances Anthony Lindsay J. Armagon, OD ’17 Sara K. Armand, OD ’06 Heather N. Ashley, OD ’19 Thomas Augustin, OD ’10 Heather Bae, OD ’19 Michael J. Bailey Celia R. Baker, OD ’17 Utham P. Balachandran, OD ’13
Eugene M. Bane, Jr., OD ’65 and Becky Bane Ron M. Bannister, OD ’77 Curtis V. Bare, OD ’67 Allan L. Barker, OD ’75 and Susan Barker Currie Dean Barker, OD ’58 Janice A. Barr, OD ’86 Andrea and Brian Barrach Rick D. Bartlett, OD ’81 Mary Bartuccio, OD Joseph J. Beaman, OD ’68 Lawrence Beck Kathryn M. Beggs, OD ’85 William S. Benkelman, OD ’67 Aleathea Benson Jeanie M. Bertuca Frederick L. Birmingham, OD ’84 Randy Birt, OD ’02 Derek A. Black, OD ’13 Robin S. Blair, OD ’74 Caprice Bland Larry W. Bloomingburg, OD ’75 Ronald D. Blum, OD ’72 and Kay Blum Aaron R. Boatz, OD ’03 Marie I. Bodack OD Michael and Traci Bone Christopher Borgman, OD Robert A. Botts OD ’14
Randall D. Bowling, OD ’71 Brittany B. Boyette, OD ’07 Randy Brafford William C. Branan, OD ’49* Delrita Branch Kim A. Branscomb Amanda Brewer-Lord, OD ’97 and Stephen F. Lord, OD ’89 Mr. and Mrs. Ron Brill Eric R. Brinkley, OD ’16 Lindsey S. Brise, OD ’19 Dorothy Brodmann, OD ’90 Ashley R. Brooks, OD ’08 Elizabeth G. Brooks, OD ’19 and Vikarma W. Brooks, OD ’19 Matthew Philip Brooks, OD ’07 William B. Brookshire Laura A. Brown, OD ’18 Nikki Brown Pam Brown Rebecca Jean Brown, OD ’03 Thomas P. Brown, OD ’19 Katherine Bucko Brent and Katharine Bullock Jeffry Bunnell Marilyn S. Burich, OD ’95 Charlene Burnett, OD ’83 Audrey Burress Tim M. Burrows, OD ’85 T. Joel Byars, OD ’63 and Helen Byars Brooke Caldwell Charles A. Callaway, OD ’83 J. Bart Campbell, OD ’87 and Dawn Campbell Orman Campbell, OD ’49 Cynthia Carnie, OD ’09 Terrius Carter Kendria Cartledge, OD ’10 Thomas V. Casella, OD ’78
Betsy L. Cathey, OD ’01 Brian M. Celico, OD ’85 Joe A. Chambers, OD ’70 Donna Chaney-Sayre, OD ’89 Mary E. Chase, OD ’18 Camile L. Chiasson, OD ’81 Darby Chiasson, OD ’99 Michael Christensen, OD Mr. and Mrs. Michael Chustz Patricia Cisarik, OD, PhD Jerry L. Clay Carolyn D. Ichter, OD ’12 Deana L. Clifton, OD ’06 James O. Cloepfil, OD ’82 Fred S. Cloninger, OD ’65 William E. Cochran, OD ’68 and Carolyn Cochran Cherry B. Cockrell, OD ’81 and David A. Cockrell, OD ’81 Gilan L. Cockrell, OD ’80 William C. Coffee, OD ’72 and Mrs. Dixie T. Coffee Steven L. Compton, OD ’78 and Jane Compton Tina Cook Erin R. Swichkow, OD ’11 and Seth Cooper James E. Corry, Jr., OD ’74 Halie A. Cottrill, OD ’16 and Tyler W. Kitzman, OD ’16 Erika Patrice Cox, OD ’07 Brent L. Croft, OD ’99 Chad William Cullison, OD ’02 Avery Cunningham Colby Blair Curtis, OD ’07 Walter F. Cygan, OD ’69 James and Marjorie Dahl Amy J. Daiber, OD ’92 Catherine E. Danko, OD ’18 Daniel D. David, OD ’78
C. Linden Davidson, OD ’55 Anita A. Davis, PhD and Stacy Hopwood Barry J. Davis, OD ’65 Elizabeth A. Davis, OD ’19 Ira N.B. Davis, Jr., OD ’80 James O. Davis, OD ’86 Horace Deal, OD ’97 and Caroline Deal Henry J. Decker, III, OD ’68 Tony Deener William R. Dellinger, OD ’64 Paul W. Derrick, OD ’70 David Dick, OD ’69 Stanley M. Dickerson, OD ’76 Daniel W. Donaldson, II, OD ’05 Michael T. Dorkowski, OD ’04 Paul K. Douglas, OD ’63 David H. Dow, OD ’74 Susan M. Doyle Yakela Doyle Robin J. Drescher, OD, MS Tommy J. Ducklo, OD ’78 Kelly F. Duke, Jr., OD ’77 Van M. Dunn, OD ’79 Erica O. Durlacher, OD ’16 Richard D. Durocher, OD ’96 Devin Duval OD ’14 Bonny Lou Eads, OD ’69 Kellee S. Edlin William Edmondson, MAT, OD Emily R. Edwards, OD ’16 Dr. Todd Eglow Jennifer T. Elder, OD ’13 Lindsay M. Elkins, OD ’07 Patty and Bill Elrod
WHY I GIVE
Over the last 20 years, I’ve met more prospective student applicants than I can count. I can always tell when someone is nervous, so I always try and encourage them to believe that they’ve got this. It makes me feel good to see applicants get accepted and then tell me that they appreciate the encouragement they received from the moment they arrived at SCO. Our students are wonderful people, so I’m proud to support our Faculty/Staff campaign each year. I know that even a modest gift adds up when all the faculty and staff work together. Seeing former students come back to introduce their families or talk about their practice is what it’s all about. Supporting our students means a lot to me and I appreciate them when they tell me that I’ve meant something to them, too. — JOYCE SMITH, SCO SECURITY
As her mother, I knew Jackie would thrive in Memphis because I was born and raised in Memphis myself. What I didn’t know is whether SCO would be a responsible organization and how they would treat her as a student and a person — mind and heart, holistically. I have been so impressed with SCO — the college, administrators, faculty and operating staff. They are personable, inspirational, authentic and compassionate — which means so much, especially during this unusually challenging 2020 year.
— MICHELLE AND BOB MALISH, PARENTS OF 2ND YEAR STUDENT JACKIE MALISH
Scott Ensor, OD ’01 and Lisa Ensor Essilor of America, Inc. Lindsay J. Estel, OD ’19 Randy and Kimberly Eveler Melvin C. Evers, OD ’72 Sunnie J. Ewing Elizabeth C. Fahy, OD ’18 Janice Fan, OD ’15 Fred Farias, III, OD ’87 Lillian Fasman, OD ’15 Meagan R. Fazzio, OD ’18 Alan Fertel, OD ’86 Elizabeth Fisher, MS David Fisher, Jr., OD ’90 and Nanette Fisher Malinda E. C. Fitzgerald, PhD Robert C. Fitzhugh, OD ’79 and Mrs. Linda S. Fitzhugh James Fleming, OD ’02 Laura L. Flockencier, OD ’94 Nathan F. Ford, OD ’50 Daniel J. Foster, OD ’14 Pateaka Franklin Janice Frazier-Scott Cecily Freeman Paul T. Fulghum, OD ’83 Daniel G. Fuller, OD Laurie Galanti Ronald B. Gantt, OD ’67 Tim Garl Cindy Garner Micheal W. Garrard Thomas J. Garrity, OD ’74 Robert C. Gates, OD ’10 and Tammy Gates Phillip A. Gelwick, OD ’76 Alicia M. Genilo, OD ’19 Gerald Gerdes, Jr., OD ’02
Michael D. Gerstner, OD ’97 and Jennifer R. Gerstner Timothy L. Gibbons, OD ’04 Jerry P. Gibson, OD ’65 F. Robert Ginsberg, OD Alan L. Ginsburg, OD ’76 Charles G. Glaser, OD ’74 and Cathy Glaser James R. Glass, OD ’06 Peyton E. Glass, OD ’17 W. Carter Glass, OD ’76 Michael and Ginger Goforth Steven E. Goldenberg, OD ’97 Glenn I. Goldring, OD ’78 and Jamie Goldring Elizabeth Endicott Goodman, OD ’79 and J. Randall Goodman, OD ’79 William D. Gordon, OD ’82 and Charvie Gordon Rachel Grant, OD Joseph E. Gregory, OD ’88 Stacy Griffin Kimberly Griffin-Pugh Alicia Groce, OD Bailey A. Gurley Neil R. Gurwitz, OD ’50 Garry Haas, OD ’67 David C. Haba, OD ’17 George L. Haffner, OD ’58 Emily Hall Ronald D. Hall, OD ’74 Debra A. Hammerer, OD ’82 and John R. Hammerer, OD ’82 Jordan L. Hamric, OD ’17 Caldon Handy Melissa A. Hansbro Kendall B. Harris, OD ’81 Paul Harris, OD Betty J. Harville, OD Joseph H. Hauser Whitney H. Hauser, OD ’01
Kristina Haworth, OD Healthy Vision Association Charity Fund Cynthia Heard, OD Paul H. Heavner, OD ’91 Erick A. Henderson, OD ’17 Timothy Hendricks, OD ’02 Derek B. Hennig, OD ’17 Denise E. Henson Don Henson Jim W. Herman, OD ’86 Harold C. Herring, Jr., OD ’74 Tiffany L. Hesse, OD ’18 Kathryn K. Hezel, OD ’18 and William Hezel Julia L. Hibbing, OD ’18 Jessica Hill Kamil A. Hill, OD ’19 Richard L. Hill, OD ’67 Brian D. Hinkley, OD ’81 David N. Hinkley, OD ’83 Mary G. Hoang, OD ’14 Erin Hocking, OD ’11 Scott and Julie Hodne Gerald Hoffman, OD ’52 Edward R. Hoge, Jr., OD ’67 Leslie Holland Jim Hollifield David Hollis Sherrie E. Holman, OD ’91 Tammy Holsclaw-Jones, OD ’88 Kinsey Honeyman, OD ’10 William Hopper Richard L. Hopping, OD ’52 Mona G. Howard Angela C. Howell, OD ’90 Elizabeth C. Hudson, OD ’96 Brie Hughes Nathan Hughes Anna C. Hugues Donald P. Humphrey, OD ’72 John J. Hutnick, OD ’80
William Z. Inboden, OD ’17 Leonard E. Indianer, OD ’62 John Mark Jackson, OD ’99, MS Jamie C. Jacobs, OD ’18 Erin Jaffe Michael Jakowitsch, OD ’00 James B. Jalenak, Esq. Eric K. James, OD ’19 W. Michael Jamison, OD ’82 Gordon W. Jennings, OD ’81 Harold L. Jennings, OD ’64 Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. Steve and Brenda Johnson Jarrett A. Johnson, OD ’90 and Kevin Berger Justin W. Johnson, OD ’12 Linda D. Johnson, OD Ray H. Johnson, OD ’68 Michael V. Johnston, OD ’89 Jasmine Jones Murphy Christopher and Cynthia Jones Clay Jones Jennifer L. Jones, OD ’06 Matthew Jones, OD ’09 Michael D. Jones, OD ’71 Ronald Jones Jeffrey L. Jordan, OD ’00 Robert B. Jordan, OD ’88 Ronald Juenemann Mark R. Kapperman, OD ’87 and Anita Kapperman Raymond and Katherine Kargo Christopher Keefer Peter Kehoe, OD Laurel E. Roberts, OD ’18 Marie C. Kelly, OD ’85 Kentucky Optometric Foundation Aaron Kerr, OD ’98 and James Hutto
Catherine Kerr-Niermann, OD ’13 Morgan L. Kickliter, OD ’18 Michael D. Kiihnl, OD ’81 Gail Killingsworth Holton S. King, Jr., OD ’85 Rebecca King, OD ’09 Abagail Kirk, OD ’19 Terry L. Kirkland, OD ’94 Maria L. Kirkpatrick, OD ’13 Taylor N. Kiser, OD ’12 Julia B. Kitchens, OD ’19 Brian Knight, OD ’14 Masherrill Koonce, OD Patricia M. Kowalski, OD ’88 Larissa E. Krenk, OD ’19 Kroger Gerald A. Krumbholz, OD ’65 Lakeland Lions Foundation Zachary D. Lancaster, OD ’17 Philip E. Larrabee, Jr., OD ’74 Harold L. Lashlee Lawrence J. LaTour, OD ’80 Mike Lawson Carrie D. Lebowitz, OD ’06 Candis Lee Alexander J. Leong, OD ’18 Reena A. Lepine, OD ’11 Jennifer M. Lesslie, OD ’99 Howard B. Levinson, OD ’76 and Barbara Levinson Tracy and Mark Lindow Carla R. Lindsay, OD ’92 Robert and Holly Lipsey Xinmian Lo, OD ’99 Aubrey L. Long, OD ’19 Treg M. Long, OD ’87 Gregory D. Loose, OD ’06 Alyssa M. Louia, OD ’18 Missy Ludman Luxottica Group
Jennifer E. Lyerly, OD ’11 Nadine Maki, OD ’95 Michelle and Bob Malish G. Steven Malone, OD ’80 Ghazal Mansouri Marchon Eyewear, Inc. James and Pamela Marks Lindsay C. Martin, OD ’16 M. Lloyd Mason, OD ’95 Erie Mathena Kristopher A. May, OD ’01 Shelby N. May, OD ’19 James Shawn McBride, OD ’92 Jerry W. McBride, OD ’70 Bernice McCall Beth A. McCarthy Kathryn M. McCullough, OD ’79 Michael B. McCullough, OD ’18 Darah L. McDanielChandler, OD ’16 Elizabeth A. McDowell, OD ’19 Ted A. McElroy, OD ’93 and Kristin McElroy Robert C. McGarvey, OD ’08 Ashley B. McGee, OD ’19 Wilson W. McGriff, OD Michael McKeever Stephanie R. McMillen, OD ’19 Derek A. McTyier, OD ’03 Blake Elizabeth N. Means, OD ’19 Stacey J. Meier, OD ’84 Cheryl E. Mengelt, OD Terrrence Mhoon Royce V. Miles, OD ’19 Sara H. Milici-Bopp, OD ’90 Aaron and Margaret Miller Craig Miller and Deanna Miller George and Rachel Miller Stephen C. Miller, OD ’70 David H. Mills, OD ’78
Roy Milner Markus K. Minder, OD ’97 Kevin and Lee-Anne Miskowski Cedric Mitchell Terry D. Moehnke, OD ’77 John H. Mohr, OD ’61 Luke D. Moix, OD ’18 Michael M. Monson, OD ’04 Debra A. Mooradian Mark E. Moore, OD ’89 Spencer E. Moore, OD ’19 Sandra C. Morgan Paul D. Mormon, OD ’01 Annedrea L. Morreale, OD ’19 Christopher Morris, OD ’99 Dale L. Morris, OD ’73 and Patricia Morris Dennis and Diane Morrison Martha Rosemore Morrow, OD ’74 Sharon Berger Moscow, OD ’80 and Billy S. Moscow, OD ’78 Pamela Moss William Moss Ralph H. Mullins, OD ’77 Jasmine Patrice Murphy Linda Murphy M. Shay Murphy, OD ’02 Charles A. Nassauer, OD ’82 Jaymini Nayee, OD ’08 Michael Neff, OD ’68 and Jane Neff Kassidy D. Nelson, OD ’19 Thomas Nelson Christina Newman, OD James M. Newman, III, OD ’73, MS David L. Nibert and Carol Nibert Spencer Nichols Benjamin G. Nielson, OD ’17
STUDENT APPRECIATION
I was born and raised in a small rural town on the Canadian prairies. I come from a family of farmers and I am the first in my family to pursue a medical career. I decided to pursue a career in optometry during high school. My reason for pursuing this vocation was because I wanted an occupation that was in high demand in rural areas and it was also something that could be useful on mission trips to developing nations. I am thrilled to be attending SCO and proud to be a scholarship recipient. Upon graduating, I hope to eventually return to my hometown where I can practice optometry and continue to be a part of the family farm. — DYLAN JOHNSTON, CLASS OF 2021
Jacob D. Nordhues, OD ’17 Ashlyn M. Norsworthy, OD ’18 Carla O’Brian David V. O’Brien, OD ’70 Morgan Ollinger, OD Larry Otten, OD ’77 Jerry M. Overall, OD ’66 Lyn Brown Oxley, OD ’84 Adam Michael Paddock, OD ’03 David L. Parker, OD ’95 and Ashleigh Parker Thomas J. Parrish, OD ’15 and Maggie Parrish Cody G. Patterson, OD ’15 and Kayla Patterson Nicole A. Patterson, OD ’02 Ralph C. Patterson, OD ’69 David A. Patton, OD ’76 Danny J. Payne, OD ’79 Janette D. Pepper, OD Elray Perkins Katherine Perkins Christina Phan, OD ’14 Donald Pike C. Ellis Potter, OD ’67 Daniel R. Powell, OD Geoffrey Ryan H. Powell, OD ’02 and Amy Powell Melissa Powers Sue T. Prchal, OD ’79 and Gerald J. Prchal, OD ’79 Michael L. Presley, OD ’99 Molly Price Brett K. Radow, OD ’80 Shaleen B. Ragha, OD ’16 Dawn Rakich, OD ’83 Julie M. Rallo, OD ’18 Rod L. Rallo, OD ’80 Luke Ranck Christopher Randolph and Linda Dressler
Adam Q. Recknagel, OD ’17 Steven T. Reed, OD ’95 and Kendra Reed J. Martin Regan, Jr. Lewis Reich, OD, PhD and Diane Reich Kevin J. Reichert Clayton B. Rhodes, OD ’72 Miss Chiquita L. Rice Mary B. Rice Rhett H. Richardson, OD ’83 Bradley J. Richlin, OD ’17 Nicklaus J. Richmond, OD ’11 Brennan M. Ridings, OD ’16 Felicia Rinken, OD ’10 Tchula M. Ripton, OD ’98 Jennifer Sanderson, OD and Andrew J Rixon, OD Edward L. Robbins, OD ’51 Michael N. Robertson. MEd S.W. Robertson, OD ’67 Tammie Robinson Tyra L. Robinson William E. Robinson, Jr., OD ’74 Earl H. Rock, OD ’68 Kevin A. Rogers, OD ’08 Laura and William Rogers Stuart D. Rogers, OD ’82 Frank E. Roofe, III, OD ’80 Walter S. Rose, OD ’90 Michael S. Rothschild, OD ’97 and Christy Rothschild Lawrence A. Routt, OD ’77 Gregory C. Russell, OD ’97 Mehrdad E. Saadat, OD ’05 Sherry Sachritz Michael Salinas, OD ’95 Milton J. Salomon, OD ’66 Robert L. Sams, OD ’62 Catherine Sand
James D. Sandefur, OD ’65 and Lana Sandefur Markita Sanders Dikran W. Sarkis, OD ’11 Michaela J. Sasse, OD ’20 Dave Sattler SirTrena R. Savage Richard Savoy, OD Robert H. Scaife, OD ’00 Linda and David Schlesinger Pamela H. Schnell, OD ’01 and David Schnell Keith A. Schrunk, OD ’03 and Angie Schrunk H. Harlan Sears, Jr., OD ’55 Robert W. Seidel, OD ’82 E. Michelle Sellers Julie Shalhoub, OD Fred R. Shanks, OD ’74 Jennifer L. Sharp Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Shaw C. Wayne Shearer, OD ’50 Charles S. Shidlofsky, OD ’88 Karena Lynn Shippee, OD ’04 and Samuel Patrick Shippee, OD ’04 Barry L. Shulkin, MD Donna Simpson-Webb Andrew T. Smith, OD ’17 April D. Smith, OD ’98 and Brian D. Smith, OD ’98 Brittany R. Smith, OD ’19 Emily Smith, OD ’14 F. Mason Smith, OD ’76 Joyce E. Smith Melinda Smith Gary R. Snuffin Hosea J. Soileau, Jr., OD ’79 Brian C. Sommer, OD ’80 Linda P. Sowell Mark A. Sowell Bernard I. Sparks, III, OD ’77, MS
GRATEFUL FOR OUR SUPPORTERS In 2020, SCO made a concerted effort to communicate more directly with alumni, friends, and supporters of the college about the impact that your support makes on our mission. Our Thank-A-Thon event allowed us to contact donors directly to thank them for their support. An online recognition page was created to list all the donors who had supported SCO in the previous year. This report also lists those whose support was visible during Orientation, Optifest, and other presentations benefiting our students. Our students also assisted in writing notes of appreciation to donors following our Annual Convocation Awards program. Simply put, the support of our alumni and friends makes a significant difference appreciated by everyone at SCO.
Sylvia E. Sparrow, OD ’98 Esla Speth, OD ’10 A.L. Spivey, III, OD ’67 and Vee Spivey Emily J. Sprague, OD ’04 Karen Squier, OD Thomas J. Stander, OD ’82 Belinda R. Starkey, OD ’04 Glen T. Steele, OD ’69 and Brenda Steele Audra D. Steiner, OD, FCOVD ’00 Sandra Stephens William E. Sterling, Jr., OD ’75 Whitney J. Stock, OD ’18 Kevyn Stone Tom and Lisa Stubbs Joseph Sugg, OD ’09 and Ali Sugg Jerry M. Sullivan Lisa D. Sumler Marianne Sutton Jon A. Sweeter Dean Swick Terry M. Swinger, OD ’64 Mike Tannehill, OD ’75 Marc Taub, OD, MS Bonnie F. Taylor, OD ’82 Chuck and Rebecca Taylor J. Curtis Taylor, OD ’85 Michelle Taylor Kelsey L. Teneycke, OD ’19 Janine G. Tenorio, OD ’96 Eric N. G. Thai, OD ’05 Tammy Pifer Than, OD ’95 Sharon Holden Thomas, OD ’83 and Stuart J. Thomas, OD ’84 William L. Thomas, OD ’66 Joseph E. Thompson and Stacey L. Thompson Vale Thompson Morgan E. Thorson, OD ’19
William T. Tillar, III, OD ’64 Ashley M. Toland, OD ’16 Leticia W. Towns, FACHE Lisa C. Tracy Raul and Cynthia Trevino Philip Tribble Domenico Trocchi, OD ’91 Monique Trotter Terry L. Tucker, OD ’84 Elaine Turcotte William L. Turner, OD ’79 United Way of the Mid South Marlon R. Utech, OD ’78, MS Francesco Valentino Valley Contax Tarra L. Vander Leest, OD ’04 Thomas M. Vanelli S. Michael Veach, OD ’76 James E. Venable, OD ’89 Cary J. Vincent, OD ’78 and Linda Vincent Mark H. Vinson, OD ’82 Vision Service Plan Visionfirst Eyecare Christina Vranich, OD ’09 Lisa Rossmeyer Wade, OD ’84 and Martin Wade Patricia M. E. Walker OD Penny K. Walker Yueren “Lily” Wang, OD Carolyn J. Warren L. Kristie Watson Jen F. L. Weigel, OD ’04 Kenneth A. Weinberg, OD ’77 Christine Weinreich and Scott Gettig Jeffrey K. Wells, OD ’19 David and Susan West Jerry D. West, OD ’72 Stephen M. Wetick, OD ’08
Felicia White William E. White, OD ’80 James J. Whitelock, OD ’82 David J. Wichnoski, OD ’96 Thomas P. Wilda David Wilk Mary Gayle Wilkins Steven R. Wilkins, OD ’83 Elizabeth J. Williams Jason Williams Ray D. Williams, OD ’66 Shuntae Williams Susan Williams Ashley Williamson Matt Willis, OD ’11 Lauren Windham, OD ’10 Barry A. Winston, OD ’74 Antonio Wise Gregory S. Wolfe, OD Brunswick R. Wong, OD ’76 Amanda A. Larson, OD ’02 and Jarod R. Wood, OD ’02 Craig Wright Sarah Futch Wroten, OD ’03 and Christopher W. Wroten, OD ’02 James and Deb Yahr J. Alan Yates, OD ’94 William J. Yearta, OD ’72 Bruce G. Young, OD ’74 and Ruth Ann Young Cynthia Lynn Zara, OD ’03 Melissa Zarn, OD Charles L. Zolot, OD ’74
*Deceased
SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY’S SUCCESS IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE CONTINUED ENTHUSIASM AND SUPPORT OF OUR ALUMNI, FRIENDS, INDUSTRY PARTNERS, EMPLOYEES, AND STUDENTS.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF 2020 DONORS, PLEASE VISIT SCO.EDU/2020DONORS
PRESIDENT LEWIS REICH, OD, PHD BOARD CHAIR RYAN POWELL, OD ’02 BOARD MEMBERS AMANDA BREWER-LORD, OD ’97 DAVID A. COCKRELL, OD ’81 STEVEN L. COMPTON, OD ’78 ANITA DAVIS, PHD MARK KAPPERMAN, OD ’87 JENNIFER LYERLY, OD ’11 STACEY J. MEIER, OD ’84 DAVE SATTLER LYNN T. SHAW A. L. SPIVEY III, OD ’67 STUART J. THOMAS, OD ’84
LETICIA W. TOWNS TERRY L. TUCKER, OD ’84 CHRIS W. WROTEN, OD ’02 FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE WILSON MCGRIFF, MPH, OD STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TESSA LAU, ’22 PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL J. BART CAMPBELL, OD ’87 VICE PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS JOSEPH HAUSER VICE PRESIDENT, STUDENT SERVICES
TRACY LINDOW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES GEORGE MILLER VICE PRESIDENT, INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT DEAN SWICK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INFORMATION SERVICES JAMES E. VENABLE, OD ’89 VICE PRESIDENT, CLINICAL PROGRAMS DAVID WEST VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
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