Examined consultee's influence on process of problem definition. Hypothesized that consultee would influence consultant's ability to formulate specific, descriptive problems by consultee's original problem conceptualization. Findings from 18 doctoral student consultants enrolled in mental health consultation course and behavioral analysis class…

Describes three models in school consultation: mental health, behavioral, and Alderian. Summarizes research on consultation under headings of input variables, process variables, and product variables. Discusses factors to consider when consulting and future of consulting over next decade and into twenty-first century. (ABL)

A school system engaged an acoustical consultant to test designated classrooms to determine whether an acoustical problem existed. The consultant conducted tests and concluded that there was no problem. Findings from an investigation of the data differed appreciably from those of the acoustical consultant. Acoustical design criteria for remodeling…

Lists six recommendations made by consultants who evaluated a writing program at Lehigh University. Gives a brief history of the problem that led to each of the recommendations. Offers five tips for others who are thinking of doing a writing program evaluation. (MG)

Summarizes a study to determine the qualities sought by school boards when employing superintendents, as perceived by superintendent search consultants. Highly desirable qualities included performance in previous positions, performance during the interview, evidence of leadership and managerial skills, communication skills, and experience and…

Despite considerable focus on school-development planning and cooperative-management forms in (British) primary schools, little effort has been made to link curriculum, staff, and school-development concerns through the work of curriculum coordinators. A recent survey shows that curriculum coordinators are confined to consultant roles. This…

School reformers have advocated many changes in roles and relationships that would blur the boundaries between teaching, teacher education, and research. Substantial supports must be built into the system, if people who work in boundary-blurring roles are going to make positive contributions to these very different educational enterprises. (MLH)

Describes a short piece of consultancy work in a school for the mentally handicapped from the perspective of both the consultants and the consultees with particular reference to the process issues involved. Explores reasons for high stress levels experienced. Considers questions of practical management. (Author/ABL)

A thorough review conducted by the right person can be a priceless tool for boards and presidents, incumbent and newly appointed, in guiding their institutions. Good reviews often carry more weight than accreditation reports. Article includes a reading list detailing the tools reviewers need to begin an institutional evaluation. (Author/MSE)

The Kresge Foundation has undertaken an $18-million project to assist four-year, historically black colleges build successful fund-raising operations. The grants pay for consultants to analyze advancement offices and map improvements for them. The program will also match black-college advancement officers with mentors who are successful fund…

Provides several directories for college and university administrators to use when purchasing school products or services. Alphabetical listings are provided for products and services, suppliers and manufacturers to education facilities/business market, and a regional breakdown of architectural and consulting firms specializing in education…

Describes the new archaeology merit badge of the Boy Scouts of America. Discusses the requirement that scouts recruit a "counselor" who is a hobbyist or working archaeologist, and outlines the duties and ethical responsibilities of such mentors. Includes the scout's requirements for earning the badge. (SV)

Despite the newly decentralized local government system in Ghana, communities have been slow to develop broad-based participatory consultative processes for community development. Inflexible bureaucracy also hinders involvement of stakeholders. (SK)

A survey of 16 Australian clinical nurse consultants showed they spent substantial time in informal teaching, but only 3% of it is recorded as limited educational activity for accountability purposes. However, a survey of 58 nurses taught by the consultants demonstrates the gains derived from informal education. (SK)

Focuses on three areas that can affect how well a consultant serves the client: (1) decisions, including decision making, decision makers, and lines of communication; (2) illusions, including the need to address performance improvement; and (3) models, including defining, validating, and possibly changing the model. (LRW)