Library systems and digital services are in rapid development and of increasing importance to meeting the needs of users, and systems librarianship is at the forefront of this development, with ever-changing expectations of expertise and areas of responsibility. The aim of this study was to determine how well library and information science (LIS)…

Micro-credentials research, which includes digital badges, is a relatively new field of study that seeks to inform the implementation, portability and sustainability of the ecology of meaningful delivery. This paper reviews literature relevant to understanding connections between universities' intent to offer micro-credentials and the environment…

This article challenges educators to develop the human service student's innate inclination toward a professional approach to practice. A conscious effort to incorporate individual professionalism as a central theme within the human service academic program can enhance students' self-perception, self-confidence and, ultimately, the quality of…

Examines doctoral education in marital and family therapy, giving attention to major trends and developments in this area. They have not fulfilled expectations formerly held regarding their potential development. All practitioners should engage in significant amounts of continuing education to stay abreast of developments in a rapidly changing…

Psychology graduate programs actively recruit Latino students. Nonetheless, Latino students remain a minority in their classes, clinical training programs, and professions. Given the paucity of Latino faculty, Latino students are often asked early in their training to instruct others about their culture. Thus, Latino students' professional…

Reviews current issues in graduate education as applied to speech communication disciplines. Discusses current enonomic trends as well as the issue of academic rigor versus professionalism. Briefly reviews nine recent book-length publications on graduate instruction. (JMF)

Describes a prepracticum which creatively incorporates adult learning pedagogy, service-learning, and a semester-long role play to bridge the theory-practice gap in the preparation of students for practicum-internship and professional practice. (Author)

Focuses upon (1) the largely negative implications of the Bakke decision with respect to educational and professional opportunities for Blacks, and (2) the continuing need for affirmative action in higher education, especially graduate and professional programs. The Bakke case and issues involved in selective admissions policies are briefly…

Addresses ethical guidelines that can help marriage and family counseling graduate program faculty deal with applicants who have been former clients of faculty. The consensus of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors' Ethics Committee is that vetoing such applicants is unethical. (JBJ)

This paper on mentoring the individual dental student and effective advising is based on survey findings from dental students and other graduate science students at the University of Maryland and the University of California (San Francisco). Discussions cover what students expect from the faculty advisor, what faculty expect from the students, and…

Mentoring has a long and distinguished history dating back to ancient times. This paper provides an overview of the mentoring process, reviews the pertinent literature, and discusses the implications of mentoring for new entrants into the field of psychology. Research suggests there are two types of mentors: formal and informal. Formal mentors…

Traditional and revised models of psychological training fail to prepare graduate students to be teachers or effective faculty members. This paper addresses the mentoring needed by graduate psychology students who aspire to academic positions. The mentoring of future academicians requires different processes than the mentoring of future clinical…

Identifies and synthesizes literature on role modeling and the place of educators as role models in women's professional development. Results of survey of master's level library science students designed to ascertain existence and influence of role models and their gender in career choices are reported. Questionnaire is appended. (29 references)…

The uncertain context of educational practice caused by reform proposals has created a dilemma for architects of educational-administration programs. If program designers do not respond positively to reform movements, they may fail to equip beginning administrators with the necessary knowledge and skills. On the other hand, if the preparation…

Courses in curriculum and instruction representing philosophical, design and evaluation, and professional development orientations are cited. It is suggested that a general tendency in all of these courses appears to be away from description and analysis and toward the development of skills of design, evaluation, and instruction. (SF)