March 10, 2009

College Counseling Centers Remain Understaffed Though Demand Is Strong, Survey Finds

By Steven Bushong

The profile of campus counseling centers has risen since the shootings in recent years at Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois University, yet greater attention has not necessarily brought greater resources.

Many campuses are noting a rising demand for mental-health services (The Chronicle, February 29, 2008). Yet centers continue to be understaffed, according to the preliminary results of a survey presented

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