Presentation Title
Analysis of Electronic Listserv Interactions among Indiana School Counselors
Location
Julka Hall 192
Presentation Type
Symposium
Start Date
4-11-2014 5:00 PM
End Date
4-11-2014 5:50 PM
Abstract
General Summary:
School counselors have a variety of tasks to accomplish. They must respond to the mental health needs of their students, as well as the guidance activities, such as testing, scheduling, college placement, career counseling, and a myriad of other activities. At the same time, they must deal with suicide attempts, bullying, conflict management, anger issues, and many other mental health issues. There have been numerous theoretical articles regarding the role of counselors, as well as surveys asking counselors to list their activities. This study makes use of a state-wide listserv, CounselorTalk that serves virtually every counselor in the State of Indiana, as well as other interested individuals. A study incorporating six critical months in the school year has been reported. It was decided to complete a full year’s analysis, and contrast it with data from the next year. The results of the two-year study will be presented.
Analysis of Electronic Listserv Interactions among Indiana School Counselors
Julka Hall 192
General Summary:
School counselors have a variety of tasks to accomplish. They must respond to the mental health needs of their students, as well as the guidance activities, such as testing, scheduling, college placement, career counseling, and a myriad of other activities. At the same time, they must deal with suicide attempts, bullying, conflict management, anger issues, and many other mental health issues. There have been numerous theoretical articles regarding the role of counselors, as well as surveys asking counselors to list their activities. This study makes use of a state-wide listserv, CounselorTalk that serves virtually every counselor in the State of Indiana, as well as other interested individuals. A study incorporating six critical months in the school year has been reported. It was decided to complete a full year’s analysis, and contrast it with data from the next year. The results of the two-year study will be presented.
