Studied the current status of training opportunities for gerontologial counselors. A survey of 474 university counselor education departments showed that 37% offer coursework to train counselors to work with older people, a 6% increase since 1975. In addition, 81 respondents indicated an intent to develop additional course offerings. (Aothor/JAC)

Part of the outreach program of the counselor training program at The College of Staten Island shows that counselor education must include experience with and increased understanding of dying, grieving, and the effect of death on surviving family members. (Author)

This dyadic consulting model promotes a collaberative relationship among persons having responsibility in different community areas. The university is the setting for a consulting agreement between the counseling center and residence halls. A primary committee goal is proaction. A proactive program allows selective goals enhancing professional…

A survey of counselor educators indicated that consultation topics and skills were taught to masters students in most of the reporting institutions. Professional role definitions of elementary/secondary school counselors continued to stress the importance of consultation skills. (JAC)

This study describes and evaluates the first two years of a student counseling center in a Nigerian university. The study revealed that the counseling center was hampered by lack of space, lack of staff, and the ignorance and suspicions of students and lecturers. A need for further study became obvious. (Author)

Summarizes research in the area of evaluation of counselor effectiveness. Evaluation of the counseling process continues to focus on the presence of absence of the core facilitative conditions. Counselor educators have focused on means of presenting counseling experiences and of providing feedback regarding trainee performance. (Author)

Examines the role of the counselor in higher education in light of decreases in student enrollment. Discusses some of the changing roles and responsibilities of counselors and explores the counselors' transferable skills to administrative roles. (LLL)

The process of career selection should begin with self-knowledge. With this in mind, we have adapted a unique and creative career decision-making approach beginning with self-exploration and ending with the establishment of alternative plans of action. The model is discussed. (Author)

This article describes a model for counseling minority students that addresses the problems of traditional college and university services being primarily oriented toward white students and being offered mostly by white staff members. (Author/HLM)

The question of licensing has burst upon the counseling scene fairly recently, and it is irrevocably related to two other issues: (a) determination of the professional functions of counselors; and (b) determination of the professional education of counselors to equip them to effectively perform these functions. (Author)

Reviewed an organizational consultation in a higher education setting as a case example of a preventive intervention. A 10-step planning group model is traced as the basis for the consultation. Organizational climate data and the implications of change related to the data are presented. (Author)

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142) mandates a number of counseling and allied services for the handicapped and their parents. Outlines many competencies that need to be considered in developing preservice and in-service programs for counselors serving the handicapped. (Author)

A learning development consultant model is presented as a prototype for counselor training in the future. (Author/EJT)

Focuses on weaknesses in behavioral science articles dealing with Mexican-Americans, including: (1) overgeneralization; (2) misinterpretation of data; (3) adherence to cultural blame syndrome; and (4) inappropriate treatment suggestions. Although research is needed to understand the educational problems of Mexican-Americans, a more thoughtful…

Describes conditions of the college environment of which freshmen are usually unaware. Presents suggestions for new roles and efforts of both school counselors and college advisors. A healthier learning environment and reduced attrition are the expected outcomes of such efforts. (Author)