Guidelines for Computerizing Your Information System for Academic Program Counseling: Dealing with People Problems.

Describes the value of computerized systems in freeing counselors from excessive paperwork and allowing them time to provide improved student services. Offers guidelines for designing and implementing an effective information system for career and academic counseling. Outlines benefits, desirable system characteristics, basic components of an information system, behavioral problems to anticipate, and steps to minimize dysfunctional behavior. (KS)