The report presented herein provides a comprehensive summary of the philosophical and educational structure of H.P.E.R. (Health Science, Physical Education and Recreation) and its relationship to general education at Briar Cliff College. The unique structure of H.P.E.R. is presented as well as its rationale and a conceptual view of its inner…

The P.E.P. Report 1969-1973 focuses on the various findings and activities of the Program Evaluation Project. The establishment of validity is one of the major tasks of the developers of a measurement methodology. In this chapter, it is argued that the construct validity approach is essential to an understanding of the validity of Goal Attainment…

Institutionalization, as is widely recognized, has undesirable effects on many sexual offenders, and it often increases the likelihood that they will offend again after discharge. The outpatient program described here combines group interaction with behavioral engineering and may indeed represent an effective alternative. (Author)

The term "organization development" (OD) encompasses techniques developed to facilitate communication and collaborative problem solving in work groups. This discussion focuses on defining OD, describing its current use in mental health and human service organizations, and assessing potential payoffs and disadvantages of implementing OD programs in…

An innovative health program arrangement between the University of Maine at Presque Isle and a local hospital is described. The program served to provide cost effective health services for the university and outpatient clinic space for the hospital. (DS)

Case managers, experienced senior members of the system, have assessment, disposition, and advocacy functions for each client as well as responsibility for policy decisions for the organization. Treatment and administrative considerations of such an approach are explicated, and problems raised by the model are explored.

Stating that our present health programs are more producer-oriented than people- or community-oriented, the author outlines major issues in allied health education to respond to new emphases in the health system, regionalism, health personnel overproduction, graduate study and research, and the need to evaluate the allied health education concept.…

The findings of this study suggest that planning for student health services at a large commuter institution should not be based upon the traditional model. (MM)

A model smoking cessation clinic for students is described. (MM)

The exploratory visit to recent retirees, an outreach component of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union Friendly Visiting Program, was evaluated. A post-test only control group effect study revealed exploratory visits were effective in establishing a link between the program and the retiree. (Author)

GAS (Goal Attainment Sealing) is an administrative technique used to determine program success through defining and measuring program goals. (MB)

Experience of the authors indicates that solo therapists with adequate background in individual and couple therapy, who also have additional training/experience in sex therapy, can provide treatment for sexual dysfunction to student couples in a health service setting with encouraging results. (MB)

Discusses attempts of study groups of women in mental health professions that was instrumental in developing thearetical formulations concerning feminist therapy. From experiences both in the group and with clients, concludes that the profession as a whole must increase its responsiveness to concerns of women and issues of feminist therapy.…

Reviews aftercare for schizophrenic individuals who have been discharged as a result of deinstitutionalization. Focuses on the nature of the problems caused by deinstitutionalization, the professional response, various aftercare milieus, family treatment modalities, and the clinical process. (Author/ABB)

Describes three organizational models for staffing--rational, political, and standards--typically seen in mental health programs. Examines who is hired and why in terms of the characteristics of each model. Provides a summary of decision guidelines for staffing and suggestions for formulating a staffing strategy. (Author/ABB)