Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore outcomes of a remote synchronous mindfulness program (RSMP) for Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) students. Method: Twenty-nine MS-SLP students initially enrolled in the program and completed the pretest, which consisted of demographic questions, the Perceived Stress Scale…

Using National Research Council data, we investigate the determinants of graduation rates in US Ph.D. programmes. We emphasise the impact that support and facilities offered to doctoral students have on completion rates. Significant, strong and positive effects are found for the provision of on-site graduate conferences and dedicated workspace,…

This is the first article that compares terminal master's degree programs in economics from universities that have a PhD program in economics with those that do not offer PhD programs in economics. The authors compare these differences based on surveys in 2002 and 2012. They examine differences in general program characteristics, department…

This article discusses the initiatives of Purdue University President France Cordova in boosting minority and female representation among administration and students and in improving overall undergraduate performance. Dr. France Cordova is by no means the first college president to declare increasing the presence of women and minorities on campus…

Descriptions of validity results for the GRE® General Test based solely on correlation coefficients or percentage of the variance accounted for are not merely difficult to interpret, they are likely to be misinterpreted. Predictors that apparently account for a small percentage of the variance may actually be highly important from a practical…

Findings of a study on Hispanic student and faculty representation at Schools of Public Health indicate substantial underrepresentation of both groups. The University of Puerto Rico graduates half of all Hispanic public health graduates and employs two-thirds of all Hispanic public health faculty. (Author/GC)

Many postgraduate students in Britain experience a 'mock' viva some time before their 'real' one, but little has been published on this aspect of gaining a Ph.D. or professional doctorate. In this study questionnaire data on the experiences and feelings of 29 UK postgraduate students concerning their mock vivas are summarized. The results suggest…

Student circulation of books in 43 major academic disciplines were examined for two patterns: (1) the extent to which students majoring in one subject use the books of another and (2) the extent to which books in one subject are read by students majoring in others. Graduate and undergraduate patterns are compared. (Author/JD)

Provides: (1) graduate and undergraduate enrollment data for 1984, including enrollment by curriculum and by institution; (2) a 10-year summary (fall 1975 to fall 1984); and (3) women and selected minorities in undergraduate engineering (1983-84). These and other enrollment data as well as enrollment trends are discussed. (JN)

Tables show most of the money that states will spend on student aid in 1984-85. Estimates are for dollars paid out, number of awards, and average award amount both for need-based assistance and non-need-based assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and professional categories. (MLW)

Explores the problem of library school applicants who have professional potential but fail to meet a program's minimum criteria for admission: presents relevant survey data, discusses methods used to screen applicants for exceptional admissions, and offers recommendations concerning their merits. (FM)

Reports results of a survey of departments of physiology in private and public medical and nonmedical schools (N=98). Includes information on faculty, positions, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, funding, and salaries. (DC)

This section presents a statistical record of the progress of African Americans in institutions of higher education. The composite index of higher educational indicators shows a slight downward trend in Spring 1998. Other tables present information on racial inequality, students and faculty from Africa, graduation rates of Black Americans,…

A table showing the results of the Survey of Earned Doctorates by the National Research Council is presented, with degree fields broken down by such variables as time to degree, sex, citizenship, marital status, planned postdoctoral study or employment. (MLW)

Describes the history and accreditation of Canadian engineering education. Presents statistical data and discusses enrollments by major discipline at undergraduate and graduate levels. Points out four major problems related to engineering education: lack of financial resources; lack of infrastructure support; shortage of well-qualified…