Explores how universities can learn from best practices in the private sector when trying to commercialize research. Suggests that consulting organizations can be used as models for the university technology transfer process. (Contains 11 references.) (JOW)

Offers two scenarios which helped change the author's practice as a reading coordinator and helped her teachers explore personal research questions. (MG)

Four search consultants, people whose job it is to match superintendents with school boards, expressed reservations about formally coaching the school board and the newly appointed superintendent. (MLF)

Advantages of using non-physician consultants in postgraduate anesthesiology training programs are presented, including using their expertise in teaching, training, curriculum design, evaluation, program planning, and interpersonal communications. Successful use of a nonphysician consultant by the Department of Anesthesiology at Hahnemann…

Discusses the role of educational technology consultants who may be classroom teachers with no formal training in consulting. Consulting models are described, including content-oriented and process-oriented approaches; Schein's process facilitator model is examined; and Kurpius' consulting model is explained and expanded. (LRW)

Proposes a consultative model for use by professionals who work with older adults, recognizing the rapidly increasing number of aging individuals in the United States and the difficulties encountered by these people. Proposes an example of content for possible inclusion in the consultative process for use in decision making. (Author/ABL)

The first section discusses two common styles of microcomputer consulting, when each is appropriate in libraries, and the dangers of using one type. The second section focuses on types of vaporware, the effects of each, and steps to minimize potential damage. A bibliography of this quarter's literature watch on microcomputer hardware and software…

Reports a field study of computer professionals' client relationships. Concludes that client-oriented interaction behaviors grounded in the interactional view provide substantial discrimination between high and low-performing professionals. (MS/JAD)

Summarizes results of an inservice activity designed to increase the variety and use of feedback. District consultants (usually teachers) told stories about their professional experiences; obtained feedback from peers, principals, and researchers; and responded to the feedback received. Suggestions from peers were well received; advice from…

Notes that American School Counselor Association identified school counselor's three primary responsibilities to be counseling, consultation, and coordination. Highlights advantages of using both counseling and consultation as a model of intervention in the schools and suggests when it would be advantageous to use them conjointly or separately.…

This guide lists more than 5,000 library-related computer services, resources, and supplies in the following sections: (1) products and services, including hardware and supplies, software, and services; (2) vendor products/services; (3) product names; (4) vendor addresses; and (5) consultant addresses. (MES)

Counselors in one school district sought to organize policies and procedures into one useful notebook for all members of staff, designed to supplement and complement, rather than replace, counselor-teacher team efforts. Books were distributed to teachers, and, in guidance evaluation survey, 50% of high school teachers indicated they had used the…

Surveyed 80 special education directors regarding functions of school psychologists. Results revealed that there was no single activity accounting for majority of school psychologist's time. Psychologists were rated as more effective in assessment, consulting, and crisis intervention. Activities rated as needing more involvement were counseling…

This Buyer's Guide edition contains an alphabetical listing of hundreds of environmental, consulting, and training service suppliers, their phone numbers, and the EPA region they operate within, categorized by environmental problem. (LZ)

Outlines the relationship between the General Accounting Office (GAO) and various consultants as the GAO develops and provides extensive writing training for its employees. Maintains that the organization benefits by reconsidering its views and that the academics benefit by learning about the professional writing context. (SR)