Counselors and Administrators: A Comparison of Roles

Abstract

Here's a look at how admin istrative and counseling func tions can dovetail in some typical school situations.

School Counselors’ Perceptions of Barriers to Implementing a RAMP-Designated School Counseling Program

“…School counselor characteristics associated with best practice include counselor acceptance of the roles within comprehensive school counseling (Dahir, Burnham, & Stone, 2009), level of training (Dahir et al, 2009; Mustaine, Pappalardo, & Wyrick, 1996), graduate training in the ASCA National Model, years of experience (Studer, Diambra, Breckner, & Heidl, 2011), graduation from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP; Scarborough & Culbreth, 2008), job satisfaction (Pyne, 2011), leadership practices (Shillingford & Lambie, 2010), advocacy skills (Clemens, Milsom, & Cashwell, 2009), administrative awareness (Lieberman, 2004), fear of failing (Dollarhide et al, 2008), self-efficacy (Ernst, Bardhoshi, & Lanthier, 2017; Mullen & Lambie, 2016), and outcome expectancy (Scarborough & Culbreth, 2008). Aspects of the environment found to be related to comprehensive program delivery include the support, communication, and cooperation of school personnel (Atici, 2014; Borders, 2002; Studer et al, 2011) including principals (Borders & Drury, 1992; Cole, 1991; Fye et al, 2017; Leuwerke, Walker, & Shi, 2009; Studer & Oberman, 2006; Walsh, Barrett, & DePaul, 2007). Other external factors include principals’ knowledge of school counselors’ appropriate roles (Fye et al, 2017), school counselor role inconsistencies (DeMato & Curcio, 2004; Johnson, Nelson, & Henriksen, 2011), time spent on non-counseling-related activities (Burnham & Jackson, 2000; Dixon Rayle & Adams, 2007; Fye et al, 2017; Lapan, Whitcomb, & Aleman, 2012; Scarborough & Culbreth, 2008), and high student-to-school counselor ratios (Lapan, Gysbers, Stanley, & Pierce, 2012).…”

The Practices and Experiences of College Advising Professionals in Public High Schools

“…Since then, supporters and critics have fallen on both sides of the issue of whether college counseling should be part of a school counselor's responsibilities. Literature on the role of school counselors in the early 1990s indicates that college counseling was primarily an information-giving task (Cole, 1991). College counseling initiatives are sometimes seen in conflict with school counselors' identities as mental health professionals (Carroll, 1985;McDonough 2005aMcDonough , 2005b.…”

Diversifying Approaches to Educational Leadership: The Impact of Tradition in a Changing Educational Landscape

“…However, differences among service professionals, as well as ineffective use of energy and time for all school personnel, can lead to conflict. Despite the challenges, collaborative approaches can lead to productive communication and effective, efficient programs and services that address both the academic and personal needs of students (Barret-Kruse, Martinez, & Carll, 1998;Cole, 1991;Wagner, 1998).…”