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Young, Herman Andre – 1973
The problem of this study was to describe, according to selected variables, certain personal, educational, and professional characteristics of Black scientists who have earned the doctoral degree in the natural sciences with intent to encourage more Blacks to enter the fields of science. A self-reporting questionnaire was mailed to 500 Black…
Descriptors: Black Community, Blacks, Doctoral Dissertations, Educational Counseling
Download full textChen, Thomas T. – 1999
This paper reviewed the current state of research literature on factors affecting utilization of university counseling services by Asian American students. The study was divided into two parts: one examined literature that focused exclusively on Asian American college students; the other explored Asian American utilization by examining studies…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Asian American Students, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques
Schmidt, George Richard – 1979
This thesis presents a model for an Adult Growth and Development Center predicated on preventive/educational counseling for the issues and tasks of adulthood. The model is described in terms of information from three data bases: (1) a review and synthesis of various adult development theories; (2) a review of the literature on outreach programs;…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adults, Career Development
Zaporozhetz, Laurene Elizabeth – 1987
Thirty-three active doctoral advisors on the faculty of a research oriented university participated in a study of the way faculty advisors prepare their doctoral candidates for the literature review portion of the dissertation. It is noted that common student opinions are: their own library use skills are inadequate; this inadequacy is shameful;…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Degree Requirements, Doctoral Dissertations, Educational Counseling
Atkins, Karen B. – 1978
An educational cognitive style map was prepared for each new student in the Allied Health Division of Spartanburg Technical College in Fall 1978. The Cognitive Style Map Interest Inventory was administered and individual profile sheets were developed for each of the 130 students in the division. These profile sheets provided a composite picture of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Community Colleges
Atkins, Karen B. – 1979
A study was conducted in the Allied Health Division (AHD) at Spartanburg Technical College to determine the effects of an Orientation-Advising (O-A) Program on the rate of student attrition. The O-A Program consisted of one all-day orientation and advising session, and individual advising sessions with counselors and faculty members throughout the…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Counseling Services, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Rate
Williams, Walter E. – 1978
At the University of South Florida the College of Natural Sciences administers the premedical sciences advising program. The program is designed to assist students seeking admission to a professional school in the health sciences. Advisors in the program have the dual responsibility of counselor and evaluator. The evaluation process estimates the…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Admission (School), College Applicants, Competitive Selection
