Principles for Assuring the Health of College Students: A California Perspective

• Published in: Journal of American college health Vol. 45; no. 6; pp. 289 - 293
• Main Authors: Patrick, Kevin, Fulop, Mark, Lovato, Chris, Burns, W. David, Weinstein, Harvey M., Rybar, Jill
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Taylor & Francis Group 01.05.1997; Taylor & Francis Inc
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; California; college health; Delivery of Health Care - trends; health policy; Health Policy - trends; Health Promotion; Humans; Student Health Services - trends; Students; Universities; USA; California
• ISSN: 0744-8481; 1940-3208
• DOI: 10.1080/07448481.1997.9936899

Given the rapidity of change in both higher education and healthcare, reexamining the values and precepts that undergird the profession of college health is an ongoing need. Reported in this article are the results of a structured process in which a group of college health professionals from California, along with others interested in the health of college students, examined several trends affecting higher education and health; considered possible scenarios for these sectors; created a shared vision for the future of college health; and developed strategies useful in attaining that vision. The results of these deliberations are presented as a set of principles that, if followed, should increase the likelihood that college health centers will be responsive to user needs. Although the article is based on a California-based conference, the principles discussed are almost certainly valuable for all in college health.