History of the University of Missouri - Columbia
School of Health Related Professions (HRP):
A Selected List of Sources

The School of Health Related Professions (HRP).
A link to information about the history of the MU School of Health Related Professions , from their Web site.

Background Information

The program in the School of Health Related Professions began many years ago as educational offerings in clinical departments within the School of Medicine . Students typically came into these programs already possessing a baccalaureate degree or were awarded a degree upon completion of their clinical education by the College of Arts and Science. In 1968 the School of Medicine , in cooperation with the College of Education , assumed responsibility for the degree programs in Medical Technology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy and Radiologic Technology. The School of Health Related Professions was organized by action of the Board of Curators on July 1, 1978, as a school within the School of Medicine . With this reorganization, the program in Dietetic Education (offered collaboratively with the College of Home Economics ) and the Graduate Program in Health Services Management were transferred to the School. The program in Speech Pathology/Audiology (Communicative Disorders) joined the School one year later, transferring from the College of Arts and Science.

In 1986, the Health Services Management Program was transferred to the School of Medicine , whereby the Director now reports to the Dean of Medicine. Graduates of this program were awarded the B.H.S. degree from the School of Health Related Professions .

In 1987, the School of Health Related Professions transferred all funds that were committed to the Medical Dietetics Program to the College of Home Economics . Since the College of Home Economics awarded the degree to these students it seemed appropriate to transfer the funds and total responsibility for this program to Home Economics.

To investigate the present degrees offered by the School of Health Related Professions , visit the School of Health Professions site.

 

Newsletter

Connections: news from the School of Health Related Professionals.

Published by University of Missouri -- Columbia . School of Health Related Professions. Columbia , MO : The School, 1990-. Library has v.1(1990)-4(1995)-. MU ELLIS SPEC MU R727.5 .C66

Additional Sources of Information

MU Archives includes:

University of Missouri - Columbia , School of Medicine . Health Services Management office files, 1970's-1980's.

MU ARCHIVES C:14/53/1

This collection contains curriculum materials, course evaluations, telelecture materials, home study program materials, miscellaneous hospital associations information, health professions workshops/seminars/conferences materials (continuing education), W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant files, miscellaneous correspondence (primarily Harold M. Kane), various student materials, guidelines for faculty appointments within Health Services Management, miscellaneous faculty CV's, etc.

School of Health Related Professions Records

Record Group: 14 C

Record Sub-Group: 16

Dates: 1976-1994

This Sub-Group holds records of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine's School of Health Related Professions . Though the School of HealthRelated Professions was a largely independent administrative unit, its Director reported to the Dean of the School of Medicine . Included in this RecordGroup are committee meeting minutes, correspondence, graduation lists, course proposals, grant information, long-term care data, nursing home information, and records relating to the Midwest Council for Social Research, in-home care, "respite care," and independent living grants. Also included are gerontology conference reports and records pertaining to the Center for the Study of Aging, Alzheimer's disease, Canadian health care, gerontology extension, food banks, and rural geriatric education.