Portrays through lengthy interview quotations the interplay among work, self-development, and nonwork elements in one upwardly mobile educator's career. Reviews theoretical concepts and models of career dynamics useful in analyzing this interplay, discusses the concepts' implications for influencing educators' behavior, and suggests further…

Colleges and universities should assess the impact of their personnel policies and practices on faculty careers and encourage professors to adapt their careers to emerging interests and opportunities. An institution that appreciates the benefits of varied faculty careers will develop incentives for career flexibility. (MLW)

Analyzed 17 current success books for women. Considered (1) how success is defined and exemplified in these books; (2) how the author-audience relationship develops; and (3) how women are portrayed in relation to others and society. Concluded that writers of success books are not in agreement about what constitutes success. (PD)

Ms. Gold, a management consultant, describes the key to her success as reliance on the ACE theory: adaptability, consistency, and energy. This article is part of a theme issue on women and leadership. (SJL)

Presents a response to Burtnett's paper on the role and responsibility of school counselors in relation to career education programs (CE 510 317). Points out strengths and weaknesses of the paper and suggests strategies for implementation. (JOW)

In a reaction to Burtnett's paper on the role and responsibility of school counselors to career education programs (CE 510 317), the author notes that the article presents an excellent role statement for counselors. Suggests implementation strategies such as organization, communication, and involvement in state policy making. (JOW)

Describes an approach which overcomes the discrepancy between the aims of management training programs and the needs of management in organizations. (JOW)

Provides a rationale for career education as a criterion for selection of social studies texts. Outlines stages of career education K-adult. Includes a checklist for assessing texts and a statement of NCSS goals relating to career education. (CK)

Constructivism is the foundation for viewing the self as an active agent in career development. As a counseling tool, narrative can be used to create life career projections from which to develop career plans. (SK)

Suggests that the structure of work in society as well as individual perceptions of it must be changed because the current structure is a huge barrier to women's success as well as to workers' health and relationships. (SK)

A career portfolio is organized evidence of work readiness and specific job skills and can be focused to show the skills that employers want. It can make a case that one is prepared for the next stage of a career. (JOW)

This tribute to Dr. Donn Brolin highlights his interest in and commitment to career development programming for students with disabilities. His development of the Life Centered Career Education curriculum and assessments and his advocacy for appropriate curriculum provisions for special populations are remembered. (CR)

This article describes the Pinnacle Project, a weeklong mentorship program designed to cultivate extraordinary talents in young scholars by pairing them with an established master in his or her field of interest. Two essays by student participants discuss the power of a mentor and the benefits of the program. (CR)

Finds that computer and mathematics avoidance among women is the result of attitudes, expectations, and discrimination. Present-day creative computing relies upon skills not limited to those with a math and science orientation, and should prove a rewarding occupation to women. (DM)

Because of the anxiety students experience in the career development process, college and university counselors need to pay more attention to career counseling. This article accordingly provides recommendations for university counseling services in the areas of service delivery, supervision, training, and research. (TE)