The American College Counseling Association has completed a fifth survey to gather data about services provided by community/two year colleges in the area of counseling. The survey was distributed to a compiled list of community colleges across the United States, the list servs of ACCA, The Texas College Counseling Association, and the Georgia College Counseling Discussion Listserv. One hundred and fifty nine (159) counselors responded to the survey. While many colleges across the United States report more severe psychological concerns on campus, only 10% of community colleges surveyed, have on site psychiatry resources, while The Gallagher Survey of College Counseling Center Directors reports that 58% of 4 year schools have on-campus Psychiatry (Gallagher, 2014). Although 40% describe higher severity in psychological concerns, 60% of respondents stated that they are still expected to do academic advising. Other highlights included 47% stating that they hold licensure as an LMHC/LPC or equivalent and 28% are National Certified Counselors, 85% report having a threat assessment team on campus, 22% of colleges have a dedicated staff member to provide student case management, and 70% of colleges have trained counselors providing career counseling.
Lenhart, Amy and Jon Edwards. Community Colleges: Meeting the Needs of Today’s Students in a Changing and Complex World.
http://www.collegecounseling.org/resources/Documents/ACCA-Community-College-Survey-2014-15-Final.pdf