SCO News

A message from Dr. Richard W. Phillips, SCO President: This year proved to be momentous and historic for the college in all that we accomplished, from beginning work on our new academic facility to earning re-accreditation. Thanks to everyone who supported our institution and the profession. At this season of giving, we're grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students, patients and alumni. Your support of SCO helps turn these opportunities into... Read More

Designation ensures college’s accreditation through 2022 Southern College of Optometry recently earned re-accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools-Commissions on Colleges (SACS-COC). The accreditation will last for 10 years, through 2022. SCO received word during the annual SACS-COC meeting in Dallas, following re-accreditation earlier in the year from the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE), the accreditation organization that oversees... Read More

At its fall meeting, Southern College of Optometry’s Board of Trustees named three new members to the board. Jarrett Johnson, OD ’90, pictured at top left, was named board chair. The new board members include: Ryan Powell, OD ’02, pictured lower left, practices in Kansas City, Missouri. Owner of Insight Eyecare Specialties, he is an adjunct faculty member and has been active on SCO’s Alumni Council and on several state and national optometry committees. He served six years as a... Read More