Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Southern College of Optometry.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Memphis
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
530
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
221670
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
199
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Southern College of Optometry
The webinar focused on student services and resources provided by SCO, featuring discussions led by Avery Cunningham, Dr. Carrie Leibowitz (Director of Academic Support Services), and Dr. Jeanette Pepper (Coordinator for Student Diversity and Inclusion). Key topics included the student-run tutoring program, which is available for any course at any time for free to the student recipient, and resources for managing test anxiety, such as faculty advisors, peer support, and professional counseling services through Concern (Student Assistance Program) and a private counselor. The presentation also detailed support for students with disabilities via ADA accommodations, noting that the criteria may be stricter than undergraduate standards due to preparation for national boards. Furthermore, the discussion covered assisting students in adjusting to life in Memphis through orientation, housing fairs, budgeting support from Financial Aid, and establishing a sense of belonging via small group structures (advisor groups, lab groups, Optics groups) and special interest clubs. Finally, diversity initiatives were addressed, highlighting support for students of color through the National Optometric Student Association, individual check-ins, and cultural events such as Lunar New Year and Black History Month celebrations.
The strategic plan identifies long-term goals including curriculum scope, campus master plan focusing on safety and future renovations, and revenue strategy. These goals are further divided into 3-5 year objectives, with specific objectives outlined for FY 2024-25.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Southern College of Optometry meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Southern College of Optometry.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
