Investigated the effectiveness of cooperative learning (CL) in a graduate-level research methodology course. Eighty-one students participated in the CL condition; 112 were in the individual learning condition. CL students had lower performance on the midterm examination, but no statistically significant difference was seen in performance on the…

Investigated institutional affiliations and graduate school origins of current and past editors and editorial board members of Counselor Education and Supervision. Found each editor has been affiliated with different institution, board members not affiliated with academic institutions has declined, and 40 percent of board positions have been…

To determine content for graduate programs in nursing administration, 184 nurse executives from acute care, home care, long-term care, and occupational health rated their job functions. All respondents spend time on activities requiring knowledge of law, health care policy, and organizational behavior. Ethics ranked lowest in terms of time spent.…

Advantages of using non-physician consultants in postgraduate anesthesiology training programs are presented, including using their expertise in teaching, training, curriculum design, evaluation, program planning, and interpersonal communications. Successful use of a nonphysician consultant by the Department of Anesthesiology at Hahnemann…

Provides a description of the female experience in graduate education and how it parallels minority issues. Examines barriers that "re-entry" female graduate students face, including: (1) the need for financial aid, dependent care, and support services; (2) problems related to being a part-time student; and (3) lack of adequate counseling. (MS)

A survey of 90 (of 169) graduates of University Rhode Island's master of arts program in adult education found majority employed in adult education; 73 percent employed full time; 35 percent in higher education, 26 percent in public schools, 15 percent in private sector; 35 percent administrators, 31 percent teachers; 75 percent making over…

McNamara and others describe Boston University's off-campus graduate program in rehabilitation counseling, which uses distance learning methods such as videotapes and electronic bulletin boards. The intensive individualized advising and monitoring system is serving as a model for on-campus students. Comments by Ulicny and Rubin follow the article.…

The Graduate Studies Awareness Program at Ball State University (Muncie, IN), sponsored by the Career Services office, is an innovative program that helps students who may be considering attending graduate or professional school instead of looking immediately for professional employment. (Author/JPS)

Regional officers of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (n=44, 50% response) identified important components of a Master in Industrial Technology program. Technical and research content as well as the combination of technical and managerial skills received the highest ratings. Results suggest areas to include and to avoid in developing…

A directory from the Association for the Advancement of Health Education provides information on institutions that offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the field of health education. Programs are listed by state and include information on name, address, degree level, contact person, and degree area awarded. (SM)

Suggests that graduate students in English take at least one course that will help them learn about, responsibly critique, and prepare to shape the profession they are entering. Notes that the aim of the course would be to contextualize pedagogy, scholarship, and the graduate and undergraduate curricula. (RS)

Examines ways in which scientist-practitioner model has been implemented in admissions and training processes of psychology programs. Notes that institutional pressures on counseling psychology faculty have led to admissions procedures that are highly biased in favor of science. Gives recommendations for admissions and training procedures that can…

Reviews 30-year relationship between accreditation standards and development of counselor education program at Idaho State University. Addresses accreditation's impact on faculty members as they pursued doctoral study, years following approval of Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Standards, and current impact of Council for…

Surveyed 51 accredited and 221 nonaccredited counselor education program professionals to investigate their perceptions of whether select group of standards was hindrance to seeking and achieving accreditation. Concluded that there were few, if any, standards that are evaluated as concerns or problems for accredited or nonaccredited master's or…

Findings from survey responses from 99 of 250 members of the Commission of Professors of Adult Education include the following: 37% are teaching courses related to multiculturalism; 49.5% believe racism is a critically important issue; and one-third report developing policy statements, special courses, and minority student recruitment programs.…