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Focuses on the use of the computer as a tool for career planning from 1996 to the end of the second millennium, and a summary of the hopes and dreams of the early developers. Changing how counselors do their work; Systematizing career planning while personalizing the process; Making the career-planning process more engaging; Fostering acceptance and adoption; Reducing costs and improving capability.

This article reviews potential Internet applications in test selection, orientation, administration, scoring, and interpretation and explores inappropriate assessment use, relationship issues, ethics, credentialing, and training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article review various computer-based interventions relevant for counselors and student development specialists. A conceptual model is described to overview the 11 areas of computer applications: admissions, orientation, registration, housing, financial aid, student activities, academic advising, academic support services, counseling and student development, career placement, and career resources. Each category begins with a typical client service problem and then describes an existing computer-based intervention. The article concludes with speculation about future developments in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents possible modifications of the AACD standards of preparation. Incorporation of computer preparation standards for counseling and human development professionals is suggested.
Our primary purpose here is to present for consideration a set of possible preparation standards encompassing computer applications in the counseling and human development professions. These standards would be compatible with the existing Standards. In addition, because any recommended standards are useful only if they are implemented, we have provided some suggestions for applying these standards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]