Discusses the selection and use of private consultation services by educational institutions. Lists reasons for using consultants, key preparatory steps, and consultants' major purposes. Considers billing practices, consumer malpractices, cost estimates, requests for proposal, and potential problems. Warns that educators' behavior can diminish…

A program of faculty development that uses peer consultants to interpret classroom processes to the teachers, rather than giving advice, is described. Among significant benefits were improved faculty relations and increased guest lectures among faculty. (MSE)

Contends that organizational development theorists have been unable to produce a satisfying ethical framework for guiding consulting behavior. Advances guidelines for an alternative ethical framework based upon a rhetorical view of communication consulting. (PD)

Trained consultants (N=14) implemented two conditions of client-centered consultation and a control condition with 42 student teachers. The dependent measures were skills in describing classroom problems and generating appropriate remedial plans. Both conditions were effective in improving problem identification skills. Consultation with…

Introduces the issues involved in evaluating speech communication and theater faculty, as presented in the 1982 Association for Communication Administration Seminar. (PD)

School district administrators are advised to hire a consultant to make a complete risk management study and design a proper insurance program; to work with a single insurance agent or broker; to designate a single person as district insurance coordinator; and to establish and make use of an advisory committee. (Author/MLF)

Surveyed school psychology training programs regarding their approaches to consultation training. Results indicate: 40 percent offer at least one course devoted solely to consultation; more doctoral programs offer consultation training; and practicum experience is considered an important aspect. Suggests greater emphasis on consultation training…

Examines the main criteria for measuring a preretirement consultant: background; type of program; objectives of the consulting firm; the use of guest speakers; course materials; assistance in seminar preparation; cost; and personal impression of the consultant. (CT)

An objective educational security evaluation by a qualified consultant will result in a lessening of security risks. Guidelines are offered for selecting and working with a consultant. (Author/MLF)

External assistance in the form of consultation is seen as a major ingredient in the design and conduct of institutional advancement programs at many small colleges. Suggestions to help small college institutional advancement personnel to make the best possible use of consultants are provided. (MLW)

Developing mentor relationships is a vital activity and one that should be encouraged as a conscious professional practice. (Author)