Describes the experiences of career administrators at the Univerisity of Maryland-College Park and the University of Sheffield, England who engaged in a 3-month staff exchange. Discusses similarities and differences in career development in the United States and England. (JAC)

Discusses arguments for and against charging fees to students who use college career services, including legality, feasibility, university philosophy, and faculty and student concerns. Considerations related to the use of counseling services by nonstudents are also addressed. (JAC)

Proposes the term "career navigation" to describe the thinking and strategy students need for effective career planning. Discusses several skills for success including self-evaluation and planning for the unexpected. The role of the counselor in helping students learn what is important to them and setting reasonable goals is discussed. (JAC)

Through this fable of a liberal arts major, the mastery of human skills is stressed before that of vocational skills. The sign of a successful student and employee is mastery of both skills. (Author/BEF)