This guide for planning and initiating library programs for adult chronic psychiatric patients includes discussions of goals and format, lists of materials and sources, and outlines of programs used at Retreat State Hospital. These programs, which are described in terms of objectives, content, recommended materials, sources, and other references,…

THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK DEVELOPMENT, PRACTICE, AND BASIC PRINCIPLES, THE ORGANIZATION OF SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMS IS DISCUSSED IN TERMS OF--(1) THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMS, (2) ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS, AND (3) EXISTING SCHOOL PROGRAMS. REFERRAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ARE COVERED. THE MANY ROLES OF THE…

THIS PUBLICATION IS ONE OF A SERIES ON CURRENT RESEARCH AND RESOURCES COMPILED BY THE COUNSELING AND PERSONNEL SERVICES INFORMATION CENTER. EMPHASIS IS UPON LITERATURE COVERING THE TOTAL PUPIL PERSONNEL PROGRAM EMBRACING SUCH TOPICS AS PHILOSOPHY, LEGAL IMPLICATIONS, ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS, AND GOALS. FUTURE PUBLICATIONS WILL REVIEW LITERATURE…

In public library program planning, emphasis should be placed on the linkage of measurement to evaluation. Three basic assumptions underlie program planning and evaluation: (1) a basic commitment must be made to develop goals and objectives, (2) measurement must be taken in regard to specific criteria, (3) a final evaluation must be implemented.…

This workshop was in response to the need for developing and implementing vocational guidance and career development programs in compliance with legislation passed by the State Assembly which provides for comprehensive vocational education in Grades 9-12 and appropriate counseling and prevocational education in Grades 7-8 in all of Tennessee's…

Planning Programming Budgeting Systems (PPBS) is a useful management tool for libraries if directed toward service to the library user. The statement of objectives constitutes a foundation for application of PPBS, and guidelines for how to state objectives and goals, and how to handle them are given. A list of sixteen types of questions that…

State and national consultants for the migrant education programs under Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education Act, are available as resource personnel to assist State or local agencies in the development of educational plans and programs, both short and long range, for children of migratory agricultural workers. Information is given on how…

The purpose of this paper is to present a clinical research and development (R and D) model along with the rationale for its implementation and a sample training program for clinical psychologists. Although it may be possible to correct some problems by a clearer restatement of the scientist-professional model, a new model of clinical R and D has…

The rationale and procedures of effective community service organization and administration are described and examples are given of comprehensive community service programs. Emphasizing the need for each college to set priorities and develop an administrative structure according to the unique conditions of both the college and its community, the…

The results of a community needs assessment were used as the basis for planning Florida Junior College (FJC) at Jacksonville's community service offerings. FJC's current activities and facilities in the area of community services are described. (NHM)

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)

Physical, economic, technical, and social constraints are analyzed in the case of the online vendor, and each component in the chain is considered separately. The user's problems are analyzed from the viewpoint of both the intermediary and the end user, and the effect of the changeover to a new system is considered. (Author)

Coordinating a conference program can lead to the growth and involvement of all concerned. But, placement personnel find they can't do it alone. (Author)

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)