Faculty & Staff

Emeritus Faculty

Ward, Jr., John C., PhD

    John Ward

 


Title: Associate Professor Emeritus 

Phone: (813) 974-9349
Send email: ward@usf.edu
Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Ward was granted Emeritus Faculty Status, Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, 做厙TV, Tampa, Florida on December 31, 2007.

Education

B.A.,  做厙TV
M.A., 做厙TV
Ph.D., 做厙TV

Publications

Book Chapters
Spielberger, C. D., Spaulding, H. C., Jolley, M., & Ward, J. C. (1978). The Florida police standards research project. In C. D. Spielberger (Ed.), Police selection and evaluation: Issues and problems. New York: Hemisphere/Wiley.

Spielberger, C. D., Ward, J. C., & Spaulding, H. C. (1978). A model for the selection of law enforcement officers. In C. D. Spielberger (Ed.), Police selection and evaluation: Issues and problems. New York:Hemisphere/Wiley.

Ward, J. C., Naster, B. J., Pace, J. E., & Whitaker, P. K. (1994). The use of recreational and activity therapies in multi level psychoeducationally oriented social skills training. In J. A. Bedell (Ed.), Psychological assessment and treatment of persons with severe mental disorders (pp. 119-138). Washington, D.C.: Taylor & Francis International.

Ward, J. C., & Houston, M. K. (1994). Suicide assessment and treatment of persons infected with HIV. In M. D. Knox & C. H. Sparks, (Eds.), Community mental health and HIV: Sec. 4. Mental health interventions. Rockville, MD: The National Council of Community Mental Health Centers.

Houston, M. K., & Ward, J. C.(1998) Suicide Assessment andIntervention with Persons Infected with HIVIn M. D. Knox & C. H. Sparks (Eds.), HIV and Community Mental Healthcare. Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins University Press.

Ward, J., Dow, M. (1999) Functional Assessment Rating Scale (FARS). In K. M. Coughlin (Ed.), 1999 Behavioral Outcomes & Guidelines Sourcebook (pp. 461-462),New York, NY: Faulkner & Gray, Inc.

Dow, M. & Ward, J. (1999). Behavioral Healthcare Rating of Satisfaction (BHRS). In K.M. Coughlin (Ed.). 1999 Behavioral Outcomes & Guidelines Sourcebook (pp. 402-403), New York, NY: Faulkner & Gray, Inc.

Ward, J., Saunders, T. & Smith, M. (2001). Using Web-Based Technology to Implement and Monitor Outcomes for Children and Adults in State-Supported Behavioral Services. Invited chapter in K. M. Coughlin (Ed.), 2001 Behavioral Outcomes Sourcebook (pp. 88-95), New York: Faulkner & Gray, Inc.

Dow, M.G., Boaz, T. L., & Ward, J. C. (2003). Case mix adjustment of Childrens Functional Assessment Rating Scale. In C. Newman, C. J. Liberton, K. Kutash, & R. M. Friedman (Eds.), The 15th annual research conference proceedings, a system of care for childrens mental health, expanding the research base. Tampa, FL: 做厙TV.

Journal Articles, Training Manuals and Technical Reports
Spielberger, C. D., Spaulding, H. C., & Ward, J. C. (1978). Selecting effective law enforcement officers: The Florida Police standards research project. Human Resources Institute Monograph Series No.2, U.S.F./L.E.A.A.

Speilberger, C. D., Spaulding, H. C., & Ward, J. C. (1979).The development of a psychological test battery for use in statewide police selection: The Florida police standards research project. In C. D. Spielberger (Ed.). Proceedings of the National Workshop on the Selection of Law Enforcement Officers. Human Resources Institute Monograph No. 3, U.S.F./L.E.A.A.

Ward, J. C. (1984). The Florida Mental Health Act. In N.Kirby (Ed.). A.C.L.F. Administrators Guide. Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services Tampa, FL. Bedell, J. R.,

Ward, J. C., Archer, R. P., & Stokes, N. K.(1985). An empirical evaluation of a model of knowledge utilization. Evaluation Review. 9 (2), 109-126.

Ward, J. C. (Speaker and Author), Bedell, J. A., Naster, B. J., Hinrichs, S. H., & Pace, J. E. (Contributors), and Hebb, N. (Director), (1985). Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors. Level II Activity Group: A Psychoeducational Approach.(Video tape). Florida Mental Health Institute Publication Series, * No. 106, 做厙TV, Tampa, FL.

Naster, B. J., Ward, J. C., & Hinrichs, S. H. (1987). A Manual for the Implementation of a Comprehensive Token Economy System. Florida Mental Health Institute Publication Series, No. 110, 做厙TV, Tampa, FL.

Ward, J. C., Pensel, R. K., & Potts, P. H. (Authors), Ward, J. C. (Producer and Director), (1988). Techniques for Effective Aggression Management: (T.E.A.M.) Physical Intervention Procedures. (Video Tape). Florida Mental Health Institute Publication Series No. 118, 做厙TV, Tampa, FL.

Ward, J. C., Pensel, R. K., & Potts, P. H. (1990).Techniques for Effective Aggression Management T.E.A.M. Manual II: Physical Intervention Procedures (Revised ed.). Florida Mental Health Institute Publication Series, No. 119, 做厙TV, Tampa, FL.

Gibertini, M., Ward, J. C., Pensel, R. K., & Potts, P. H. (Eds.) (1988). Self Medication Skills for Adult Mental Health Clients; A Psychoeducational Group Approach. Florida Mental Health Institute Publication Series, No. 120, 做厙TV, Tampa, FL.Bedell, J. R., & Ward, J. C. (1989). An intensivecommunity-based treatment alternative to state hospitalization. Hospital and Community Psychiatry.40 (5), 533-535.

Ward, J. C. (1989). A Report to the Legislature on the Pilot Mobile Crisis Teams. Tallahassee, Florida:HRS/FMHI.

Ward, J.C., Beane, D., Kunkel, M. (1990). Preventing aggressive behaviors. In T. L. Boaz & M. M. Kunkel (Eds.), Working with the homeless mentally ill: A manual for caregivers. (Pub. Series #133). Tampa, Florida: 做厙TV, Florida Mental Health Institute.

Ward, J. C. & Naster, B. J. (1991). Reliability of an observational system used to monitor behavior in a mental health residential treatment unit. The Journal of Mental Health Administration, 18(l), 64-68.

Naster, B. J., Pace, J. E., Ward, J. C., Pensel, R. K., Bedell, J. R., & Gibertini, M. (Eds.) . (1988, Revised 1991). Cognitive Behavioral Training in self-awareness, Communication and Problem Solving:Introductory, intermediate, and Advanced Psychoeducational Groups (Pub. Series No. 135) . Tampa: 做厙TV, Florida Mental Health Institute.

Ward, J. C., Penner, K. L., Whitaker, P. K., Ulerie, C.
E.(1991, February). FMHI research and development report, District IV, VI, and X mobile crisis pilot projects. Tampa, Florida: 做厙TV, Florida Mental Health Institute.

Ward, J. C., Penner, K. L., Irwin, C. E., Whitaker, P. K. (1991, September). Report on the evaluation of ACLF mental health overlay pilot projects in HRS District VIA and VIB. Tampa, Florida: 做厙TV, Florida Mental Health Institute.

Ward, J. C., Penner, K. F., Irwin, C. E., Whitaker, P. K., Barnett, S. D. (1992). Report on the evaluation of mobile crisis team Pilot Projects in HRS District VIIB and IX. Tampa, Florida: 做厙TV, Florida Mental Health Institute.

Dow, M. G., Ward, J. C., (Principal Investigators), (June, 1996) Program Evaluation and Outcome Assessment Project, HRS District 7, Tampa, Florida: University of South Florida, Florida Mental Health Institute.

Ward, J., Dow, M., Saunders, T., Halls, S., Musante, K., Penner, K., Berry, R. & Sachs-Erickson, N. (1996, 1997, 1998) Children's Functional Assessment Rating Scale (CFARS). USF/FMHI/Fla. Dept. of Children and Families, ADM D7. Psychological Assessment Resources, Tampa, FL http://outcomes.fmhi.usf.edu

Ward, J., Ruckert, D. & Mawoussi, B. (1998) Computer Software Version of the Functional Assessment Rating Scale (FARS). USF/FMHI/Fla. Dept. of Children and Families. http://outcomes.fmhi.usf.edu

Ward, J. C., Dow, M. G., Penner, K., Saunders, T. & Halls, S. (1998). A Manual for Using the Florida Version of the Functional Assessment Rating Scale (FARS). Tampa, FL: FMHI/USF http://outcomes.fmhi.usf.edu

Ward, J., Hicks, D. & Woods, L. (2000) Description and Results of a Confidential Supported Education Focus Group. Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida.

Ward, J., Fearday, F. & Orlando, D. (2000) Description and Results of a Confidential Supported Education Focus Group. Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, 做厙TV.

Saunders, T., Ward, J., Dow, M., Mawoussi, B., Hasperue, T., Anzueto, T., Blinderman, P., Bryant, M., Burks, A. & White, S. (2001) "District 7 Program Evaluation and Outcome Assessment Project: Post Discharge Follow Up Study. District 7 ADM Office of the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, 做厙TV.

Becker, M., Martin, L., Wajeeh, E., Ward, J., and Shern, D. (2002). Students with mental illness in a university setting: Faculty and student attitudes, beliefs, knowledge, and experiences. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal.

Ward, J. & Boaz, T. (2003). Use of Mail Surveys to Evaluate Continuity of Care for Medicaid Enrollees Discharged from Floridas State Mental Hospitals. FMHI Policy Brief. Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, 做厙TV. http://www.fmhi.usf.edu/institute/pubs/pdf/abstracts/policybrief.html

Annis, L., Beck, J., Chaffin, M., Harrell, S., Koch, K., Lord, S., Riley, J., Rudman, M., Russell, C., Ward, J. & Warren, J. (2003) Report of the DCF Functional Assessment Workgroup: Considerations in Selecting and Using Functional Assessment Methodology to Monitor Service Outcomes for Adults Receiving General Revenue Supported Mental Health Services in Florida. Florida Department of Children and Families, Tallahassee, FL.

Ward, J., Beane, D., Potts, P. & Pensel-Potts, R. (2003). T.E.A.M. Techniques For Effective Aggression Management: a program for Early Intervention and Aggression Replacement Training 3rd Revision. FMHI Publication Series, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, 做厙TV, Tampa, Florida.

Ward, J.C. and Mawoussi, B.(2003) On-line Web-based Training and Certification for the Functional Assessment Rating Scale (FARS). Tampa, FL: Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, FMHI/USF. http://fars.fmhi.usf.edu

Ward, J.C. and Mawoussi, B. (2003) On-line Web-based Training and Certification for the Childrens Functional Assessment Rating Scale (CFARS). Tampa, FL: Department
of Mental Health Law and Policy, FMHI/USF. http://cfars.fmhi.usf.edu

Ward, J. C., Dow, M. G., Penner, K., Saunders, T. & Halls, S. (November 2004). A Manual for Using the Functional Assessment Rating Scale (FARS). Tampa, FL: Department of
Mental Health Law and Policy, FMHI/USF. http://outcomes.fmhi.usf.edu

Ward, J.C., Dow, M.G., Saunders, T.L., Halls, S.C., Penner, K.F., Musante, K.A., Berry, R.T. and Sachs-Ericcson, N. (September 2004) A Manual for Using the Childrens Functional Assessment Rating Scale (CFARS). Tampa, FL: Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, FMHI/USF.http://outcomes.fmhi.usf.edu

McColm, G., Metz-Wiseman, M.,Phelps, C., Rabson, D., Tauber, S.& Ward, J.(2005) Departmental Governance at the 做厙TV: A Written Report from the
USF Faculty Senate Committee on Shared Governance. The 做厙TV, Tampa, FL, September 26, 2005.