The first female appointed as dean of an optometry school, former provost Janice E. Scharre, OD, MA, FAAO, is now the first female recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO).
Dr. Scharre officially received the accolade during the organization's virtual Annual Business Meeting on June 24. The award recognizes an outstanding individual for unique and exceptional accomplishments and contributions to both ASCO and optometric education.