A description of experimental credit courses in self concept and career exploration offered at the California State University, San Diego. These courses draw student interest with imaginative program content. (Author)

The traditional roles of women are being challenged, and counselors need to find new and more effective ways of assisting their female students with vocational decisions. The following article describes one method that was explored at California State University, San Diego in an attempt to meet the changing needs of women. (Author)

The author describes impressions gained from visitations to employers at their expense, which helped him understand the employment scene without preconceived notions. As a result, he was better able to serve the college graduates seeking employment. (CJ)

The Shared Experience Program in New England exposes students to their chosen vocational field be encouraging close contact with a sponsor in that field. (Author)

Working with two librarians, the Cornell Career Center came up with an open ended, flexible system which aids student use of sources. (Author)

Part I of a two part series on career planning courses, this article describes the one at Indiana University. The course better equips students to make accurate long term decisions, interview with skill and gain self confidence. Syllabus included. (CJ)

Describes consumer books which make job, career, and curricular information available to students. Outlines book contents, including sections on general information; reports on what graduates and other former students have done, jobs for which employers have sought candidates, and information about college curriculum. Discusses usage. (RC)

This article presents a revealing look at an old industry and its newly found popularity. (Author)

"Recruiter, Administrator-Faculty, Placement" Interviewing can not only increase cooperation between employers and colleges, but also give both parties a better "fix" on each other's needs. (Author)

The "Occupational Outlook for 1975" program at Purdue has alumnae and employer representatives coming on campus to help women discover what is going on in the business world. (Author)

The author suggests that the career planning and placement office in higher education be used to meet widespread community and alumni need for career planning. By extending its services the CPP could fill the role of a neutral party in the chronic conflict between the individual and the employing organization. (Author/EAK)

Part 2 of a two part series on career planning in college, this article describes the course offered at Augustana College (Illinois) to help their liberal arts students develop awareness of their interests, abilities, and opportunities through testing sessions, class discussions, occupational exploration and field investigation. Course syllabus…

Reviews the concept of campus image and provides examples of successful working relationships between colleges and potential employers. Points out considerations for building a comprehensive college relations program including careful research on individual campuses, accurate synthesis of information, thoughtful consultation with campus…

Here are five tough criteria to help you judge your growth toward professionalism in career planning, recruitment, and placement. (Author)