Graduate students enrolled in a counseling practicum were divided into two groups. Group 1 experienced the experiential-introspective approach (emphasizing self analysis) and Group 2 experienced the didactic-behavioristic approach (focusing on demonstrations of communication in counseling by others). Analyses of questionnaire responses from both…

A practical approach to the improvement of medical information systems in small hospitals is described. This plan combines the training of library managers through a preceptorship experience with the loan of a demonstration collection of basic books and indexes to the journal literature and a vigorous on-site consultation program. (5 references)…

Paper presented at the ADE/ADFL Joint Summer Seminar, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, June 26, 1973. (DD)

Describes tutoring experiences provided for senior methods students with college freshmen in composition and short story courses at Colorado State University, Fort Collins. (RD)

Examined both trainees' ratings of the supervisory relationship and satisfaction with supervision, and supervisors' ratings of the supervisory relationship, satisfaction with supervision, and evaluations of trainees. Determined cognitive styles through administration of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Results suggested a possible relationship…

Described sequential patterns of verbal behaviors between supervisors and trainees in the supervisory interview. Supervisors audiotaped supervision interviews with their assigned trainees. Results indicated repetitive patterns of verbal behavior in the supervisory interview and that a sequential analysis can effectively describe these…

Law students, regardless of the degree of supervision, should not be permitted to conduct the defense of persons on trial for felonies because the practice dangerously exceeds the constitutional and practical limits of students' responsibilities. (AVAIL: Albany Law School of Union University, 80 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208, $3.50)…

Studied the effectiveness of consultants as change agents in an elementary school by using undergraduate education majors in the classroom to conduct behavioral projects, and using graduate students as mini-consultants. Teachers were enrolled in a course for college credit and salary increments. Recommendations for would-be consultants are…

Discusses elements of a nursing preceptor program: specific expected outcomes, legal accountability for students, educational accountability, the preceptor's role, preceptor preparation, resource persons, responsibilities of the nursing administration, and benefits for staff and agency. (CT)

Provides a description of the 21 specific behavioral categories of the Inventory of Counselor Behaviors (ICB), along with research and counselor training implications. (Author)

The Alcoholism Counseling Training Institute of Nebraska, Inc. (ACTION) was established to provide statewide training for alcoholism counselors to prepare them to meet state certification standards. ACTION is a joint effort by alcoholism service providers and the University of Nebraska psychology department. Issues faced by the program are…