Presents a state of the art view of computer assisted counseling in seven articles dealing with career counseling, decision making, counseling techniques, information storage, and models of computer applications in counseling. Related developments in Great Britain are also discussed. (JAC)

If interest variables are used to provide access to vocational information system, the validity of decision-making strategies and outcome is dependent upon: (1) validity of the interest inventory used; (2) validity of the occupational/vocational data base; and (3) nature of linkages between interest variables and system. (Author)

The four sections of this special issue examine the relationship between counselors and the computer; discuss the delivery of career information and guidance by computer; describe other uses such as testing, student services, personal counseling and software applications; and discuss improving computer applications. (JAC)

Highlights several aspects of the role computer technology will play in education and counseling. Discusses administrative uses of computers including the management of attendance and school records. Considers the issue of counselor computer literacy. Also discusses the influence of computers on curriculum, and changing roles of teachers and…