Virginia N. Gordon is Assistant Dean Emeritus and faculty member at The Ohio State University. She has extensive experience in teaching, administration and counseling in higher education settings. Her bibliography includes many books, book chapters, monographs and journal articles on higher education topics including academic and career counseling.Susan J. Sears is an educational consultant and emeritus faculty member from The Ohio State University where she taught career development courses for both undergraduate and graduate students. She has written numerous books, book chapters, and journal articles focusing on the career development of adolescents and young adults.