Describes an in-service training program for the development of student advocate roles among pupil personnel professionals. Sessions focused on issues related to minority and disadvantaged youths and activities for developing advocacy skills including advising, manipulation, negotiation, consultation, and confrontation. (JAC)

The way in which student services can meet the needs of a small segment of the student body who need extensive and intensive developmental work is considered as part of the American Council on Education's Higher Education/Comprehensive Employment and Training ACT (CETA) Project, which was supported by the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary…