Attempts to familiarize the reader with the current extent of use of the legal assistant, to analyze the major sources of attorney resistance to the more extensive use of the legal assistant, and to make predictions of the extent to which legal assistants will be utilized within the next ten years. (Author/RK)

The authors, as counselor educators, share their perspectives of what identity problems counseling psychologists have and what choices the profession must make of it is to continue to develop and mature. (Author)

The role of the mental health professionals in helping parents of handicapped children is explored. (CL)

Examines restrictive practices in law, medicine, and architecture, discussing government regulations, entry requirements, and restrictions on advertising. Also discusses how the fees charged for professional services are set and the business structure of the professions. (JN)

The growing demand for more services that are effective, accountable, and responsive to the consumer calls for a new training design for workers in the human services. A comparison of training for pilots and plumbers suggests a basic technique for this design. (Author)

Consulting services that once specialized in helping colleges obtain federal money are now closing their doors. (HS)

This pilot study concludes that if families still refuse to initiate contact with and/or are unable to benefit from services provided by outside agencies, school psychologists should initiate treatment programs for them in the school. (Author)

This article describes survey of student personnel functions in higher education in order to develop a program of professional preparation. (Editor)

The ordinary systems of morality which function so well in most decisions in our personal lives break down when we consider the very complex moral decisions in the professions. Clear and practical steps that can be taken to improve this situation are discussed. (RM)

Presents the International Reading Association Code of Ethics, which sets forth four ethical standards for professional relationships and five ethical standards for reading services. (MKM)

Examines the potential for malpractice liability of information professionals by discussing the relationship that exists between information professionals and their clients, and the professional's duty to act in an ethical manner and exercise reasonable care. Pertinent court cases are described and questions about professional standards that need…

In times of fast-paced change, institutions of higher education need to explore new models to lead change successfully. Georgia Tech's experience points one way forward. Describes the development and efforts of Georgia Tech Consulting Services, which was created to support projects to improve Georgia Tech's business services and processes, and…

This annual review of the research and practice literature related to career counseling and development during 2007 is presented in 9 areas: professional issues, career assessment, career development, career theory and concepts, career interventions, advances in technology, personnel selection and job placement, international perspectives, and…