1998
DOI: 10.1177/089484539802500208
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The Paraprofessional Alternative

Abstract: The way in which career counseling services are provided in a college setting varies from campus to campus based upon a variety of factors. Such factors include the size of the student body, the culture of the particular institution, whether the college is public or private, two-year or four-year, rural or urban. These features and others determine how much demand there will be for career services, as well as the nature of the services that will be in demand.The culture of the institution affects the amount an… Show more

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“…For many educational and human services settings, PP programs allow them to reach many more students than they would be able to otherwise (Easton, Platt, & Van House, 1985). Feehan and Wade (1998) echoed a similar point of view noting that "the Career Center could not feasibly provide either the quantity or quality of services presently available without the contribution of its paraprofessional staff" (p. 153).…”
Section: Benefits/strengthsmentioning
confidence: 97%
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“…For many educational and human services settings, PP programs allow them to reach many more students than they would be able to otherwise (Easton, Platt, & Van House, 1985). Feehan and Wade (1998) echoed a similar point of view noting that "the Career Center could not feasibly provide either the quantity or quality of services presently available without the contribution of its paraprofessional staff" (p. 153).…”
Section: Benefits/strengthsmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…The University of Missouri recruitment flyer (McDaniels, et al, 1995) emphasized that their program looks for a "diversity of students, including minorities, non-minorities, internationals, freshmen, sophomores, juniors, greeks, independents, male and females, all majors" (p. 33). As Feehan and Wade (1998) noted in describing Missouri's program: "our goal is to staff the Center with a variety of academic majors with leadership experience/aptitude while simultaneously building a culturally diverse team" (p. 154). Offices that also recruit graduate level students typically seek majors in counseling, higher education administration, or related disciplines.…”
Section: Qualifications Soughtmentioning
confidence: 99%
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