This qualitative study examined female Black school counselor's perceptions regarding their role when working with students -- specifically Black students. More so, this study looked at cultural influence on female Black school counselors' thoughts and feelings relative to role confusion and burnout. Black Feminist Thought and Maslow's Hierarchy…

This study reveals that counselors are more perceptive of the principals' expectations than any other group. When counselors were compared with teachers, some 20 role conflicts were identified. Parents expectations and counselors expectations of parents were significantly different on 22 roles. (Author/CJ)

Investigates the role expections and possibility of role conflict of Catholic college chaplains. On questionnaires both chaplains and students report major differences between ideal role and the real work of chaplains. All chaplains perceived counseling as a major role but it was not their major source of student contact. (JAC)

Presents counselor role expectations registered by teachers in 1972 and 1980 from two school systems. Results showed teachers were more certain of the counselor's role in 1980, although 35 percent were still undecided. More in 1980 viewed the counselor as ineffective and thought the counselor had an easier job. (JAC)

To test the hypothesis that differing perceptions of the role and responsibilities of the advisor exist, in 1984 an Advising Role and Responsibility Inventory was developed and administered. The population of the study consisted of students, faculty, and administrators from a four-year, comprehensive, state-supported, midwestern university. (MLW)

Describes the process of negotiating a contract between school counselors and principals which defines role expectations. Suggests the contract can guide school counselors' job performance, create a harmonious relationship, and improve organizational effectiveness. (JAC)

This paper addresses the discrepancies between expectations and the reality of the counselor's role in secondary schools and the problems of counselors who find themselves spending too much time in clerical work and not enough time in counseling students. The design and implementation of an effective secondary counseling program at Chapel Hill…

This pilot study examined the approaches and expectations regarding personal and professional balance among nine student affairs officers. The focus of the exercise was to determine lessons about balance obtained from professionals who have been mentored or are mentoring younger staff. Demographic variables were also examined to determine how they…