Being a college counselor on today's campus : roles, contributions, and special challenges

"This book provides a detailed description and discussion of the many roles and contributions of college counselors on today's campuses. The author draws on twenty years of experience as a college counselor to address such questions as "Who are college counselors?"; "How do...

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Main Author: Sharkin, Bruce S. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge , c2012
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245 1 0 |a Being a college counselor on today's campus :   |b roles, contributions, and special challenges   |c Bruce S. Sharkin 
260 |a New York :   |b Routledge ,   |c c2012 
300 |a xv, 175 p. :   |b ill. ;   |c 23 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-160) and index 
505 0 |a 1. The specialty field of college counseling -- 2. The primary roles and responsibilities of college counselors -- 3. Additional roles and contributions on campus -- 4. Professional activities of college counselors -- 5. Being a diversity-competent college counselor -- 6. Special challenges for college counselors -- 7. The future outlook 
520 |a "This book provides a detailed description and discussion of the many roles and contributions of college counselors on today's campuses. The author draws on twenty years of experience as a college counselor to address such questions as "Who are college counselors?"; "How does one become a college counselor?"; and "What skills are needed to be a college counselor today?" Roles and responsibilities, including counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, outreach, and administrative duties, are discussed in detail and supplemented with both research and case studies. Diversity competencies and special challenges faced by college counselors are also considered. The firsthand knowledge and experience of the author will make this an engaging and accessible book for both those who are already working in college mental health settings and those who wish to enter it" 
650 0 |a Counseling in higher education 
650 0 |a Student counselors 
999 |a 1000149884   |b Book   |c OPEN SHELF (30 DAYS)   |e Gong Badak Campus