Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsMaryland, United States11-50 Employees
ASCO operates within the nonprofit sector of optometric education and seeks to support schools and colleges of optometry across the United States. Its work includes partnerships and joint efforts with professional and regulatory organizations to publish and share data and resources that inform educational standards and public understanding of optometry. Based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, ASCO engages an audience of educators, administrators, and researchers within academic optometry, addressing challenges related to quality education, diversity, and curriculum development. A recent development noted in its activity includes participation in national conferences and collaboration with other organizations to advance transparency and evaluative benchmarking in optometry education.