The highest priority of the American School Health Association is to establish a constituent school health association in every state. Common problems to be faced include: identifying and mobilizing possible members, lack of state support, and implementing a dues structure. (JN)

Describes four types of decisions concerning admissions policies for allied health programs: (1) refining applicant evaluation criteria; (2) identifying information sources whose data can be quantified; (3) transforming these data into measurable form; and (4) conducting evaluation of admission criteria. (Author/CT)

A survey of optometric educational institutions, conducted by the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association, is described. Information on student enrollment, academic achievement, financial aid, and student expenditures for the academic year 1980-81 is highlighted. (Author/MLW)

An experiential program designed to attract minority students to health careers and to affect the supply and distribution of health manpower in a medically underserved area is described. A six-year follow-up study of participants and a matched comparison group of nonparticipants indicate the value of the program. (Author/MLW)

In 1971 the National Library of Medicine underwrote the promotion of computer technology integration into clinical medicine by providing graduate-level training for faculty members in the health sciences. The experience of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in the implementation of an NLM training grant is reported. (MLW)

Reviews aspects of a study conducted to compile data concerning numerous features of allied health education programs in Wisconsin. Some of the problems in data collection, retrieval, and reporting are summarized. The author makes suggestions for gaining support and increasing participation in such endeavors among different groups. (Author/CT)

A study to determine differences between graduating and withdrawing students in the University of Minnesota Dental Hygiene program is discussed. The identification of differences may prove useful in the selection process for future classes through identification of students likely to complete their education. (MLW)

The Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory, with a vocational title called Optometry, was used to profile a sample of second-year optometry students and to compare them with samples of practicing optometrists. One conclusion questions these students' compatibility with older practitioners. (MLW)

This article describes the results of a followup study of graduates of a joint program in allied health teacher education and administration. The article examines the graduates' current activities, locations, and job satisfaction and discusses the success of the program in reaching its goals. (Author/CT)

Although diversity is a characteristic of allied health school faculty, it can be a source of inequitable evaluation. Growth contracting, based on self-assessment and organizational goals, provides a way to assess faculty performance more fairly. (Author/SK)

A survey of allied health professionals responsible for adult handicapped clients showed that a majority did not participate in sexual rehabilitation tasks. Most held favorable attitudes toward the tasks, but felt their professional preparation was inadequate. (SK)

Four types of barriers to expanded pharmacy services are discussed: cognitive, situational, legal, and attitudinal. It is suggested that an integrated strategy be developed to overcome these barriers, enabling pharmacists to maximize their contributions to health care. (SF)

Cognitive, situational, legal, and attitudinal barriers to expanding the health care services offered by pharmacists are discussed. It is concluded that since pharmacists are the only health care professionals specializing in drugs and their proper use, the profession should maximize its contribution to society. (SF)

Papers from a symposium probing some of the curricular elements of the program in biological sciences at a school or college of optometry are provided. The overall program sequence in the biological sciences, microbiology, pharmacology, and the curriculum in the biological sciences from a clinical perspective are discussed. (Author/MLW)

The public health administrative internship program at Western Kentucky University is described along with some typical problem areas and suggested alternative strategies for dealing with them. (JMF)