Special attention is recommended for counseling college faculty being terminated through reduction in force procedures. Such efforts as providing a supportive environment, helping defuse resentment, helping in individual planning and goal-setting, offering financial counseling, informing of other forms of counseling available, and personalizing…

Discusses outplacement counseling, pointing out that concerned, careful, and thoughtful dismissal of teachers can improve faculty morale, save litigation expense, and reduce stress levels for the people involved. (EL)