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This paper develops the concepts "great traditions'' and "`little traditions" and describes their role in the evolution of the social structures we know as professions. This analysis is to facilitate collective understanding of social work as a profession and the evolutionary nature of its development. More specifically, the article will analyze aspects of the recently approved Curriculum Policy Statement in relation to social work traditions and the shared roles of the Council on Social Work Education, as an accrediting body, and specific schools of social work, in the development and transmission of social work traditions. Its purpose is to enrich the dialogue which accompanies the development and operationalization of a new social work educational policy statement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Discusses solution-focused techniques that transmit affirming metamessages to students in higher educational opportunity programs (HEOP). Philosophical assumptions of HEOP; Reduction of perceived gap between social workers and students; Barriers to education for black Americans; Metamessages in solution-focused social work; Implications for social work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Non-profit human service organizations, both public and private, face unique challenges and opportunities in the climate of the 1990's as human needs are increasing funding is decreasing, and threats to organizational well-being are encountered. The purpose of this paper is to describe, advocate for, and illustrate a strategic planning model which facilitates a proactive, energizing, futuristic vision as services are being planned and delivered. Three case examples are used: a large state-run county social services department; a small, private, sectarian agency that provides group home services for the developmentally disabled; and a medium sized federal public health hospital. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The CS WE accreditation standard requiring deans and directors to demonstrate commitment to the ethical values of the profession again raises questions about what commitment to ethical values means and about how determinations of adherence will he made. In this paper, two contrasting educational doctrines found in universities are reviewed. Aspects of each are found in social work statements of value. Special attention is given to their conflicting conceptions of students and the ideal learning environment. Following this, a sample of social work values and procedures for deter- mining adherence to them are reviewed. Suggest ions for further study are given. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]