This article is an outgrowth of the evaluation and assessment process in a large interdisciplinary studies (IDS) program at West Virginia University. We argue for the importance of collecting and assessing quantitative and qualitative data concerning learning outcomes, student satisfaction, career choice and development, and graduate education…

Argues for a multidimensional approach in the study of telecommunications, one that combines critical, historical, and social scientific research and methods. (PD)

Describes a small interdisciplinary master's program in mass communications. Considers the program in terms of graduate education in broadcasting. (PD)

Describes the collaborative team teaching of an interdisciplinary graduate course for preservice teachers, offering guidelines for faculty wishing to undertake collaborative teaching in higher education: develop the course, establish mutual respect and trust, meet regularly as a team, process the experience, promote commitment, agree on evaluation…

Cooperation between the Department of Computer Science and the College of Education at North Texas State University has brought about computer-related courses and programs specially designed for educators. Courses for graduate students and undergraduates, a computer science teacher certification program, and a master's degree program in…

The University of Tennessee offers an educational program to prepare Doctor of Pharmacy candidates for clinical roles in mental health care. The program consists of two core curricular elements: a didactic module and a clinical clerkship that devotes equal time to inpatient and outpatient care. Clinical guidelines and pharmacist goals are…

The Training for Interprofessional Collaboration Project (TIC) is a joint effort of five professional schools of the University of Washington and various community sites and agencies to provide preservice (graduate level) and inservice training in teacher and interprofessional collaboration. The guide includes bibliographies, case studies,…

This guide describes a number of models for student mentoring programs at the graduate level, their distinctive and innovative features, and considerations in developing a mentoring program. An introductory section looks at definitions of mentors and mentoring, and discusses the rationale for developing such programs for graduate students.…