VISION STATEMENT
Changing the Way People See the World
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of New England College of Optometry is to:
Integrate innovative education with early and diverse clinical experiences to prepare today’s optometrists for tomorrow’s optometry.
Advance the frontiers of optometric knowledge through evidence-based research and translate that knowledge to improve patients’ lives worldwide.
Cultivate compassionate care of the highest level of proficiency, integrity, and professionalism; influence public policy; expand access to comprehensive and specialty optometric services; and instill sensitivity to the health and social welfare of diverse communities.
OUR VALUES
Purpose & Impact: We commit to high quality and compassionate patient care, access, and advocacy for underserved populations, and impact that improves lives.
Excellence & Discovery: We encourage curiosity, explore innovation, embrace and adapt to change, and dedicate ourselves to advancing eye care in the midst of evolving healthcare delivery systems and patient expectations.
Leadership & Inspiration: We inspire each other to think differently; we hold ourselves accountable for our actions, words, and results; and we communicate clearly and respectfully.
Collegiality & Collaboration: We approach our work and our relationships with a spirit of teamwork, helpfulness, honesty, and civility.
Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate the diverse community that different individuals cultivate at NECO, throughout our clinical network, and at home. As an equal opportunity em- ployer, we ensure that NECO is a place where all people feel welcome and appreciated.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
