This study quantified professional contributions of 411 counselor education faculties in the United States based on presentations at the APGA National Convention, publications in APGA journals, and leadership in APGA and its divisions during 1975-76. A critical response to this study is also provided. (Author)

This study is first component in nationwide survey of rehabilitation educators' self-perceived skill levels, and importance respondents placed on specific competency areas within rehabilitation. Identified demographic characteristics of educators and university programs. Examined trends that may influence future development of rehabilitation…

Surveyed counselor educators from 157 institutions to assess knowledge and clinical practice in training group counselors. Presents survey data and a critical analysis of the Professional Standards for Training Group Counselors. Offers recommendations for training programs and for the Association for Specialists in Group Work. (MCF)

Surveyed chairpersons of 476 counselor education programs to determine ethnic minority representation among students and faculty. Compared to population statistics, Asian Americans were found to be underrepresented as both students and faculty. (JAC)

Surveyed the accredited counselor education program of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs. Department heads from these programs (N=13) described characteristics of their programs, faculty, students, and admission criteria, and reported that the accreditation procedure had a significant positive impact. (JAC)

Surveyed 39 counselor educators to examine doctoral programs for training counseling psychologists. Results suggested recent moves to more clearly define the field of psychology have reduced the number of counseling psychology training programs. The advantages of American Psychological Association approval were noted. (JAC)

This article describes several current developments in the licensing of helping professionals and identifies problems in the definition and preparation of qualified behavioral science practitioners. (Author)

To ascertain effects of supervised counselor experience on measures of dominance, graduate students (N=32) were given the dominance and self-acceptance scales of the California Psychological Inventory and the California Fascism Scale. Results implied a supervised counseling practicum effected more of an increase in participants' feelings of…

This publication of the California Association for Counseling and Development for 1998-1999 supports the organizational goals of leadership, inquiry, discovery, excellence, and innovation. It attempts to identify the current issues of concern in the counseling field and to share research to help improve the professional learning community. As a…

For the individual seeking a counselor education faculty position, the journey is a complicated process. In addition to the assistance given to doctoral students, it is important for these students to be self-advocates in their own professional development. This paper provides suggestions, information, and self-advocacy recommendations for…

A panel discussion offered suggestions and recommendations for faculty and institutions of rehabilitation counseling education on more effective recruitment methods. Strategies were also considered for potential faculty members. Candidates seeking academic positions in rehabilitation counseling education face many challenges. Location of program;…

Discusses four central issues related to teaching multicultural counseling: (1) the educational process; (2) the students; (3) the larger system; and (4) the departmental context. Suggests that counselors must be prepared to contribute to the growth of all clients and to recognize and validate cultural diversity. (JAC)

Examined associations between research activity and rated suitability for internship and employment in counseling psychology. Faculty and staff at university counseling intern training programs rated internship and employment suitability of applicants with differing degreees of research productivity. Found raters' perceptions of applicants…

Describes national survey results of rehabilitation educators' perceptions of their knowledge adequacies and training needs. Findings showed that educators rated their knowledge adequacy high and their need for inservice training low. There was no significant relationship between willingness to attend inservice training and knowledge adequacy.…

Investigated research and scholarly activities among a group of randomly selected counselor educators. Found high and low producers to be distinguishable by years in the present career, preferred professional activity, sex, academic rank, institutional affiliation, institutional size, when the first publication was produced, weekly time devoted to…