The recruitment and retention of disadvantaged and underrepresented groups in optometry
Santiago, H.C.
Journal of the American Optometric Association 63(11): 815-818
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-0244 PMID: 1447473 Document Number: 404432
The recruitment and retention of disadvantaged students represents a formidable challenge to optometric educators. Referrals by optometrists and counsellors, visits to minority campuses, and information through the news media can help the recruitment process. Academic achievement and retention rates can be enhanced by tutorial programs, development of learning centers, learning modules, self-paced materials, and computer software. The most important element is the sensitivity of faculty and administrators to the educational needs of the students and the health care needs of disenfranchised populations.