Degree
Hali C Gibson, Program Director
Opticianry
276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748
Phone: 865-354-3000 ext. 4930
E-mail: gibsonhc@roanestate.edu
Program Website: http://www.roanestate.edu/?5951-Opticianry
Program Outcomes/Statistics: http://www.roanestate.edu/?10978-Vision-Care-Technology-Program-Outcomes
Phase: Accredited
Status: Accredited to 4/6/2026
The following represent COA accreditation actions taken in the last six (6) years:
10/17/2024 The Annual Report was accepted.
3/14/24 The Progress Report was accepted.
10/4/23 To accept the Annual Report with a Progress Report due in six months on NCLE pass rates.
3/22/23: To accept Progress Report for retention.
9/17/22 An on-site visit on March 13-14, 2022 found one potential compliance in IV Resources. The program in Opticianry at Roane State Community College received Reaffirmation of Accreditation for a period of six years.
9/17/22 To not accept Annual Report due to not meeting minimum performance expectations for retention, now in “reporting” phase.
8/28/21 To accept Annual Report (only statistics required)
9/20/20 To accept Annual Report
5/26/20 To accept Progress Report
9/21/19 To not accept Annual Report pending the listing of affiliations of program Advisory Board members, as required.
