Describes a study of the degree to which student personnel workers in Kansas community colleges serve community needs and the importance program deans place on providing these services. Respondents felt that their level of community interaction was lower than it should be and was expected to be in the future. (AYC)

This document consists of the fourth section of a book of readings on issues related to adult career development. The four chapters in this fourth section focus on settings in which adult career development counseling may take place. "Career Planning and Development in Organizations" (Peter Cairo) discusses several concepts and definitions…

Reviews counselors' operational roles (i.e., educator, consultant, and milieu manager) and relationship roles (i.e., with students, instructional staff, administration, and community). Argues that laundry lists of expected functions may limit counselor creativity in responding to changing times. (AYC)

Summarizes this journal issue's content, which explores the unique needs and opportunities of the community college counselor. The articles provide information from educational and career counseling to specifics on clinical depression inventories in order to assist the counselor in improving his or her knowledge and counseling skills. (VWC)

Argues that community college counseling roles and functions are sufficiently different to merit different graduate preparation and skills. Describes several major thrusts: the educational generalist, the counselor/service specialist, the educational programer, and the developmentalist. (AYC)

Summarizes personal issues that counselors are likely to encounter with community college students such as depression, stress and anxiety, and alcohol and other drug abuse. Includes recommendations for addressing these issues, including redefining work weeks, reconceptualizing the mission, being student advocates, and using technology effectively.…

Reviews major developmental tasks of adults during early adulthood (which include intellectual, physical, emotional, moral, and interpersonal dimensions, with identity remaining the central theme) along with issues associated with transition into middle and later adulthood and provides suggestions for community college counselors working with…

A questionnaire was mailed to all 1,203 two-year institutions of higher education requesting data on current status and future expectations of employed counselors. The 35 percent return rate includes salary ranges and a rating by directors of counseling of the importance of counselor responsibilities now and in the future. (Author)

Focusing on studies conducted since 1960, this paper reviews the literature on the role of the counselor in the community college and at other levels of postsecondary education. The first section stresses the value of research on the role of the counselor and the compelling reasons for providing a clear definition of that role. The next section…

The changing characteristics of students attending community colleges and the decline in financial support for community colleges have redefined the role of counseling in the community college. In the 1950s and 1960s, counselors served an "in loco parentis" role, providing personal counseling, vocational guidance, and social support for the…

All community and junior colleges in Michigan were invited to participate in a survey whose primary function was to assess current perceptions of counseling functions at Michigan community and junior colleges. Full-time counselors, faculty, and administrators were requested to express their opinions on the importance and quality of 10 counseling…

Presents findings of a survey of counseling practices in a large, multi-campus community college system, where the role of counselors was unclear and generally undervalued and the lack of strong central office leadership and support resulted in chasms between instructors and counselors and poor service to students. (AYC)

Of 140 responding community/junior colleges surveyed, 87 percent reported they provided student counseling services, 77 percent provided counseling services to non-students, and 37 percent indicated they needed improvement in the area of vocational counseling services. Educational counseling was reported to be the primary service rendered, and…

States that addressing transition concerns of students over age 25 as they navigate through community college may provide a counseling perspective that effectively enhances overall student development. Outlines counseling considerations, from assessment (developmental, intellectual, emotional, physical and biological, relational, cultural,…

Various perspectives on the current state and future of community college counseling are examined in this paper. First, four commonly practiced approaches to counseling are described: (1) the integrated perspective, which views counseling as a form of teaching which is an integral part of educational programs of the community college; (2) the…