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BETA SIGMA KAPPA
Welcome to the Class of 2027!
Background
Beta Sigma Kappa was founded in 1925 by a small group of optometrists in Illinois Now, BSK has student chapters in every school and college of optometry in the United States, with two in Canada and one in Puerto Rico Membership in BSK is offered via invitation to those students with a GPA of 35 or higher at the culmination of each academic year Additionally, BSK membership lasts for a life time.
Mission
BSK supports and works with student chapters to develop programs that foster academic excellence Our mission is to stimulate scientific attainment, the ethical practice of optometry, and to provide financial support for worthy research projects relating to vision care and the eyes
Activities
The SCO chapter of BSK organizes mock practicals for 1st and 2nd year students to help them simulate the environment of the real practicals. In addition to mock practicals, BSK is also involved in blood drives, maintaining study guide resources for students, and voting on annual teacher of the year awards Membership in BSK is an honor, and we are excited to meet you all in a few weeks! On behalf of our school's chapter of Beta Sigma Kappa, welcome to Southern College of Optometry!
Best, Tara Kinder
Beta Sigma Kappa President Class of 2025
At A Glance
WELCOME TO SCO, CLASS OF 2027!
COVD Is an international organization that focuses on improving visual function with vision therapy. Vision therapy is commonly prescribed to treat binocular vision disorders, strabismus, double vision, dyslexia, strokes, and head injuries It retrains the brain to help patients see more efficiently with less stress on their visual system Using evidence-based research, vision therapists change the lives of their patients every day
As a student organization, we aim to educate and excite students about vision therapy During each meeting, we hear from vision therapy specialists from across the country who treat children, adults, and even professional athletes
Along with meetings, we hold school-wide fundraisers and events throughout the year like distributing Boo Pops at Halloween, selling Peds Packs in the spring, and holding the VT Olympics!
2023-24 EXEC BOARD
PRESIDENT: Elizabeth Beers
VP: Jessica Perry
SECRETARY: Kennedy Corey
TREASURER: Cameron Dunn
STUDENT LIAISON/SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR: Rachel Peebles
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Student organization devoted to support and educating women in Optometry
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Congratulations Class of 2027! We are so excited to have you as part of the SCO family and we wishes you the best as you take on your new journey!
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Our goal in Gamma Omicron is to empower and uplift women in optometry. Our meetings and events provide opportunities to learn from successful and inspiring women that are making a difference in the optometry community.
Dear Class of 2027,
On behalf of Gold Key Optometric Honor Society, welcome to Southern College of Optometry! You are about to embark on a very exciting chapter, and we congratulate you on this step forward in your academic professional career. It is my sincere hope that these next four years are filled with experiences that contribute to your personal and professional growth.
The mission of Gold Key is to recognize optometry students who demonstrate outstanding leadership in their college and profession. Membership to Gold Key is limited to 10% of the graduating class. The American Optometric Association recognizes Gold Key membership as “the highest honor for leadership a student of optometry can achieve”.
Rising fourth years are chosen for membership by their peers based on contributions they have made to the profession, their peers, and the school. Although the honor of Gold Key membership may feel far into the future, the evaluation for candidacy is happening every day as you interact with other members of your class, and within the SCO and Memphis communities.
Our institution offers a wide array of extracurricular organizations which will undoubtedly benefit from your active involvement. I encourage you to get involved in organizations and activities that spark your passions. The meetings, projects, and trips will impact your perspective and may even change your life. It is these experiences outside the classroom that you will vividly remember in May 2027 when you walk across the commencement stage and are welcomed as a Doctor of Optometry! I wish you the best of luck in your academic, professional, and personal pursuits. Please feel free to reach out with any questions regarding Gold Key. Welcome to SCO!
Sincerely,
Paige Harvey, Class of 2024
Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society President pwillett@sco.edu
