McNeal D R, Mackenzie R S, Leo A L, Legler D W
Pew National Dental Education Program, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Health Science Center, Gainesville 32610.
J Dent Educ. 1990 Feb;54(2):115-22.
The University of Florida College of Dentistry is located in a dynamic environment. Socially, economically, and demographically, the state of Florida manifests changes reflective of the entire nation, i.e., increasing numbers of elderly and minorities, a fluctuating, diversified economy, and altered cultural values. The explosive growth unique to this state has both positive and negative implications for all aspects of its culture and economy. The college resides in a maturing, research-oriented university facing vigorous competition from other major universities in the state. Within the Health Science Center, the college was occupied during the first decade of its existence with development of an innovative curriculum, and now it must turn its attention to a new emphasis on research and service. A process of strategic planning was conducted at the University of Florida College of Dentistry from January 1986 through June 1987. Four consultant groups representing the college, the university, organized dentistry in Florida, and outside consultants, were guided by a steering committee in a thorough evaluation of the external and internal environment of the institution.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
佛罗里达大学牙科学院地处充满活力的环境之中。在社会、经济和人口结构方面，佛罗里达州所呈现出的变化反映了整个美国的情况，即老年人和少数族裔数量不断增加、经济波动且多元化、文化价值观发生改变。该州特有的迅猛发展对其文化和经济的各个方面都有着积极和消极的影响。学院位于一所日趋成熟、以研究为导向的大学内，面临着该州其他主要大学的激烈竞争。在健康科学中心内，学院在其成立后的头十年专注于开发创新课程，而现在它必须将注意力转向对研究和服务的新重点。1986年1月至1987年6月期间，佛罗里达大学牙科学院开展了一项战略规划过程。四个顾问小组分别代表学院、大学、佛罗里达州的组织化牙科以及外部顾问，在一个指导委员会的引领下，对该机构的外部和内部环境进行了全面评估。（摘要截选至250词）
