College of Optometry (CO) 2024–2025 132 The AOSA sponsors annual conferences that enable students to meet and gain knowledge through lectures, presentations, and exhibits. Beta Sigma Kappa (BSK) Beta Sigma Kappa (BSK) is an international optometric honor fraternity that has chapters at the 25 accredited schools and colleges of optometry in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. BSK is a fellowship of members who work jointly to promote academic and scientific excellence as well as high moral standards in the profession of optometry. The fraternity members “stand for an active, sympathetic interest in public welfare, particularly for the conservation of vision, the prevention of blindness, and for using their influence to further the best standards of professional education and practice” (The BSK Creed). Activities include tutoring, guest lecturers, vision screenings, fundraising events, and banquets. For more information, visit nova.edu/portal /optometry/governance/bsk. Canadian Association of Optometry Students (CAOS) The Canadian Association of Optometry Students (CAOS) is a support group for all of the Canadian optometry students studying at NSU’s CO. The goal is to provide students with information and awareness regarding the profession of optometry in Canada. Current issues, challenges, and changes to the profession are discussed at meetings and through email correspondence. The CAOS strives to bring guest speakers from Canada to speak to the students about various topics, and aims to provide information for common issues faced by all Canadian students studying in the United States, such as obtaining immigration papers, a driver’s license, and provincial financial aid. College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) The College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) is a full-scope optometric care organization dedicated to the enhancement of vision. It brings together those optometric students who have demonstrated professional interest and proficiency in helping people to develop and enhance scholastic achievement, vocational competence, social interaction, and emotional well-being. Cornea and Contact Lens Club (CLKS) The mission of the Contact Lens and Cornea Society (CLKS) is to disseminate information to students, faculty, and the community about contact lenses, contact lens care, and corneal conditions related to contact lenses. The CLKS strives to provide information about the newest contact lenses and contact lens care systems, as well as the latest contact lens relevant corneal studies, and seeks to interest students to participate in contact lens-related studies and research. Fellowship of Christian Optometrists (FCO) International The Fellowship of Christian Optometrists (FCO) International’s primary mission is to help optometrists become established in the type of mission work that combines eye care and the furtherance of the gospel of Jesus Christ, both in the workplace and on mission fields around the world. Furthermore, the FCO International desires to promote and maintain fellowship among optometrists, while creating an environment for spiritual growth. The FCO International aims to establish, maintain, and operate educational training programs and clinics in optometry and allied ophthalmic fields for students and those who are members of, or affiliated with, the FCO International.
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