Reflects the author's experiences as a suicide prevention counselor at a Japanese university. Discusses the rising rate of adolescent suicide and its relationship to social change and family structure. Concludes that adolescent suicide is a silent indictment of current society in Japan. (JAC)

Experienced and preservice teachers agreed about the importance of the school psychologist and the appropriateness of referral problems. Analysis of ratings revealed that experienced teachers had a more negative opinion of the school psychologist's functioning when compared to their novice counterparts. (Author)

Examines how a university clinic can provide a portion of a school psychology student's practicum experiences. Advantages include providing a broader base of experience than the public schools and intensive doctoral-level supervision. Discusses the need for practicum experiences that expose students to a variety of situations. (Author)

The key influencers on occupational preference and occupational choice tend to be persons in the job and parents, particularly mothers. Survey results support the need to increase the number of Black professionals in a variety of occupations who can influence the career development of youth. (Author)

Counselors in a university setting are in a position to offer rape victims postassault adjustment counseling and at the same time to help minimize the impact of the assault through normal developmental tasks. A conceptual framework of the postassault adjustment process is presented. (Author)

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…

Shifting national trends pose new problems and opportunities for guidance and admissions counselors facing the 1980s. The counselors' responses, finding new expressions for their continuing mission, can be valuable to higher education and society. (Author)

In the prospective student interview, how a counselor communicates can greatly affect the student's college decision. A change, however, from the college-focused to the student-focused interview will not only increase student interest but will also create a more positive image of the college. (Author)

Today's job market is constantly changing. What are college students doing to meet the demands of fluctuating job requirements? This article summarizes the responses of 540 college students, and offers some viable suggestions for colleges' future action in closing the gap between supply and demand for college graduates. (Author)

Presents both advice and cautions for the academic advisor working with college students with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Includes specific discussion of the dangers of stereotyping people or professions and a reminder to view this population as students, with disabilities secondary to student status, and…

This article analyzes several misconceptions about a "college-for-all" policy. These misconceptions range from those about the desirability of college for everyone and the undesirability of jobs after high school. Highlighted are rules of college and the labor market and the role of counselors in preparing students for learning and work…

The article addresses ways counselors can help students identify their personal learning style characteristics (using the Learning Styles Inventory) and implement study skills congruent with individual learning style preferences. (DB)

In a review of literature on college teaching and advising, characteristics of each are outlined and compared. Parallels between processes of teaching and advising are drawn. It is proposed that, if teachers were to transfer teaching knowledge and skills to the advising setting, they would perceive the advisor role differently. (MSE)

Although most lawsuits brought by students against a college are grounded on contract and due process theories, courts have been willing to consider students' defamation suits using tort theories. Recent changes in defamation law have engendered increased litigation and risk of liability for faculty and advisors. (Author/MSE)

Considers reasons why students may delay their job-search activity, distinguishing between urgency and importance and noting the possibility of fear of the future. Describes ways for counselors to help students begin their job search. Concentrates on strategies borrowed from the time-management literature. (NB)