The use of hypnosis in a pediatric setting has the potential for yielding effective results. Obstacles to its use are inappropriate training of psychologists in pediatric psychology, resistance to hypnosis from the pediatricians and mental health professionals, fragmented communication, and constant demand for space and time. Success of hypnosis…

Forty human resource files in bilingual education that are currently maintained by publicly supported agencies were identified. The entries in this guide are listed alphabetically first by state, then by city and institutional name. Information about geographical service area, type of file, number of consultants, areas of expertise of consultants,…

Basic ways in which standards are generated and/or applied in developing professions are identified. Analysis of six sociologically defined characteristics of professions yields six generalized roles standards play in the establishment, development and maintenance of occupations as professions. The six central characteristics are: (1) definite,…

The second edition of the American Society for Training and Development Consultant Directory lists members who have indicated their availability to serve clients in consulting capacities. The names are accompanied by statements, largely prepared by the consultants themselves, describing their services. Addresses are also included. (NL)

The 1972-73 directory of the Association of Data Processing Service Organizations was designed to provide a list of those members subscribe to the Code of Ethical Standards and can be expected to provide reliable and efficient services to the users in the community. The Code is presented, and then full member firms are listed for states in the…

Presents principles for identifying costs, and provides an example that will allow the reader to institute "cost-based pricing." (Author)

Examines the current status of direct advertising taxes in the United States, exploring the effects of those taxes on advertising services. (RL)

Outlines criteria for deciding when to hire an outside management consultant and which consultant to hire, and discusses the relationship between consultants and their clients. (JG)

Extraordinary behaviors in otherwise ordinary student affairs organizations that are unusual and merit promotion are described. (Author)

Explains how to serve as a parliamentarian for a national organization and how this position fits in with academic teaching. (PD)

Consultants and administrators participate in a roundtable discussion about how higher education finds, uses, and misuses consultants. (HS)

A consultants clearinghouse could pool resources to help the administrator find the right consultant for a problem. (Editor)

Examines phenomenon of expertise and how unqualified expertise retards guidance profession, and offers suggestions for amelioration of condition. (Author)