The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of African American male counselor educators regarding the limited number of African American male faculty members in counselor education. Implications and suggestions on how universities can recruit and retain African American male faculty members are provided.

There has been a growing focus on integrating social justice issues in counseling and counseling psychology fields. In this article, the author explores some of the opportunities and responsibilities that social justice-oriented counseling faculty have within institutions of higher education. Specific areas of focus are recruitment, retention,…

The authors investigated counselor trainees' levels of cognitive complexity and sociopolitical advocacy as predictors of universal-diverse orientation (UDO). Participants included 120 master's- and doctoral-level trainees from 4 midwestern counseling psychology programs. Results revealed that, after accounting for multicultural social desirability…

Considers the task of providing counseling and support services to foreign students attending American colleges and universities. Discusses differences between American and foreign students. Lists five specific recommendations for persons working to help foreign students make the transition to American schools. (NB)

Discusses demographic statistics that reveal a declining number of African American students entering American colleges and universities, along with a disproportionately high attrition rate for those who do. Suggests that the focus on retention of these students is insufficient; programs are needed to help minority students progress to degree…

Conducted study to determine preferences of Cantonese-speaking Chinese college students (N=50) from Hong Kong attending a large midwestern university for either a directive or nondirective counseling approach to emotional adjustment problems. Results showed that subjects strongly preferred a directive counseling approach and attributed low…

Describes the process and practice of female circumcision, the impact it may have on circumcised female international college students, and some counseling strategies for the college counselor who works with this population. Explains variety of reasons for performing female circumcision, different types of female circumcisions, and psychological…

This investigation tests the hypothesis that perceptions of general and multicultural counseling competence are distinct constructs. The findings question the validity of the assumption that general and multicultural counseling competence are separate constructs, particularly for certain clients. The implications of these findings for future…

Narrative therapy attempts to examine and use the meanings and consequences that are the foundation of the stories and experiences clients bring to therapy. This article reviews narrative theory, including a description of key narrative techniques, and its application to multicultural counseling. (Author/MKA)

Addresses factors generating culture shock in Southeast Asians. Presents a model for the acculturation process of international students. Examines basic assumptions of counseling in light of Asian culture. Asserts that the basic counseling practices used with Americans are inappropriate with Asians. Discusses the dissimilarities. (BH)

Reviews issues with regard to multicultural training for counselors. An open-ended questionnaire designed to assess conceptions of multicultural counseling was administered to 85 master's level students in the internship phase of school counseling programs. Participants' responses are categorized and discussed in terms of counselor training. (EMK)

Despite increasing attention given to multicultural training issues in counseling programs, there is a dearth of information on unique training needs of racial and ethnic minority trainees. Reviews literature relevant to training needs, offers examples of training and supervisory issues, and makes recommendations for future research and training.…

Examines issues involved in preparing foreign students, who attended American colleges and universities, for the cultural and professional adjustments they will face when they return to their home countries. Reentry challenges are discussed and seminars or workshops are recommended as programs to help prepare foreign students for their return…

Used instrument designed using models of identity awareness for black Americans and for diverse multicultural populations on at-risk college students (n=165). Results indicated that levels of ethnic awareness and perception of discrimination were crucial when counseling students on academic, personal, and career-related matters. (Author/NB)

Examines condom use during oral and anal sex among 1593 African-American college undergraduates. Findings suggest a high level of concordance between men and women on several measures. However, female participants were more likely to use condoms during oral and anal sex than were males. (Author/MKA)