Applicants for a paraprofessional counselor training program were assigned to one of two training conditions: brief, leaderless reflection training or a simultaneous control experience. Applicants then participated in Goodman's Group Assessment of Interpersonal Traits (GAIT). Reflection-trained applicants used more reflections but fewer questions…

Guidelines are given for a college or university in urging its employees to vote for "no union" when a union has demanded recognition as the exclusive bargaining representative of an employee unit. Campaign techniques in a unit of faculty and non-faculty members are discussed separately. (JT)

Paraprofessionals don't arrive on the job equipped with all the knowledge and skills needed for effective service. Danish and Brock discuss four systematic methods that have proven successful in the training of paraprofessionals, and give readers some guidelines for choosing methods that are most appropriate for their own programs. (Author)

Effective training for paraprofessionals is only half the story. Moore delineates the other half-teaching professionals to train, supervise, and work with paraprofessionals. (Author)

A paraprofessional and a professional team up to look at the best and the worst in current human service, and they challenge us to support the evolution of the "new professional." (Author)

A questionnaire was mailed to a 20 percent stratified random sample of four-year institutions of higher learning in the 48 contiguous states. Of the respondents, 76 reported using students as paraprofessionals. A majority were favorable to using student paraprofessionals in student personnel programs. (Author)

The training program is one of the most important and least standardized programatic units. It is important to keep in mind that various volunteers cannot be mass produced into professional social workers, psychologists or counselors by six-, eight- or 10-week courses. It is essential that the trainer integrate the key concepts presented and…

DEVELOPING NEW CAREERS FOR THE DISADVANTAGED AS NONPROFESSIONAL AIDES PERFORMING THE LESS TECHNICAL AND SPECIALIZED TASKS IN HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS SERVES THREE PURPOSES--(1) IT FREES THE PROFESSIONAL WORKER FROM LESS CRITICAL DUTIES. (2) IT INCREASES DECENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE HAVING THE GREATEST JOB PROBLEMS. (3) IT PROVIDES…

THE AIMS OF THIS EVALUATION OF THE USE OF NONPROFESSIONALS IN COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS WHICH WAS PREPARED FOR THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ARE--(1) TO PROVIDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAMS, (2) TO ASSESS THE VALIDITY OF THE BASIC PREMISES OF A NONPROFESSIONAL PROGRAM, AND (3) TO IDENTIFY THE SUCCESSFUL AND…

This manual for student assistants employed in the government document section of the Eastern Kentucky University Library covers policy and procedures and use of the major reference tools in this area. General policies and procedures relating to working hours and conditions, and general responsibilities are discussed, as well as shelving rules and…

The study was undertaken to provide objective data for evaluating the educational relevance of short courses for teachers in literacy programs. Two short courses were organized for nonprofessional ABE teachers. Teachers in each course were divided in half to form an experimental group and a control group. Experimental groups completed an attitude…

Beginning in 1963, concerned people in the city of Baltimore began to hold workshops and seminars dealing with the problems of alcoholism. Their main emphasis was on an educational program which would make accurate information about alcoholism and its treatment available to the general public. This led to a National Institute of Mental Health…

This study was designed to gather current data relating to paraprofessionals in California who have direct involvement with instructional programs. This information was gathered from school districts, principals, and teachers. The data included the following general subject areas: (1) number of school districts using paraprofessionals and school…

This survey is designed to provide comparative information for classified personnel in the six counties of western New York State. Data collection was more difficult than in previous years because of the increasing length of the negotiation process. This year 71 (80 percent) of the surveyed districts supplied data. This year's report is different…

The Lincoln, Nebraska Volunteer Probation Counselor Program is an example of community involvement in the corrections process. Through careful screening, volunteers are selected and then trained to assist the local probation staff in counseling and supervising probationers. After being extensively interviewed, both volunteers and probationers are…