A method to determine the mutual needs of the business community and colleges that offer a masters of business administration (MBA) program is presented, noting the importance of determining if graduate business education has kept pace with innovative technological changes. Many in the business community question the effectiveness of MBA programs.…

This case study describes the evolution of a Master's program in community psychology from its inception in 1976 through 1984. Yin's (1978) discussion of the critical events in the routinization of innovations and his emphasis on passages and cycles are used to analyze the development of the Master's program in community psychology at Indiana…

This document is an updated edition of an annual publication issued by the American Institute of Physics. It is designed for an audience of graduate students, faculty advisors, and persons interested in graduate programs in physics, astronomy and related fields. The publication has 2 parts and 4 appendices. Part I has a geographic listing of…

A survey of 77 master's degree programs in journalism was used to gather data on admissions criteria, program structures, and problems that the programs have encountered. Undergraduate grade point averages, letters of recommendation, Graduate Record Examination scores, and statements of goals were the four admissions criteria most often used by…

Discusses enrollment trends in graduate home economics programs. Describes a model Master of Science program with specialization in Consumer Studies at Tinker Air Force Base. Highlights program features that make it successful in attracting and retaining students. (CH)

This essay presents a professional librarian's opinion on a many-sided subject. Highlights include lack of attention to school library media specialists and their needs by library schools and the role of the school library media specialist in the educational process. Ten readers' responses are included. Eleven references are listed. (EJS)

Results of questionnaire survey of research library directors concerning M.L.S. joint degree programs indicate that respondents favored joint programs with 15 percent reduced coursework; areas of interest for nonlibrary science degree are hard sciences, other professions, foreign languages; graduates have edge in placement, slightly higher…

Two cases illustrate an approach that considers characteristics and needs of each situation separately. One case involved the establishment of a new baccalaureate program; the second involved the remodeling of a master's program, undertaken from outside the program, by committee. (MSE)

Traces key aspects of the primary mentoring experiences of senior women student affairs professionals (N=40) from graduate student status to entry level professionals, and then as senior professionals mentoring others. Findings supported previous studies on mentoring. Discusses implications of same-sex mentoring, and recommends further research in…

Summarizes the authors' experiences developing and teaching computer-mediated courses in an innovative Master of Continuing Education program at the University of Calgary (Alberta, Canada). Presents background information, teaching methods used, and recommendations for building successful computer-mediated learning environments. (Author/LRW)

Describes graduate programs in instructional technology, educational media and communications, school library media, and closely allied programs in the United States. Entries provide name and address, chairperson, types of degrees offered, special features of the program, admission requirements, degree requirements, number of faculty, number of…

This article describes the process used by the Educational Foundations Department at Georgia State University in developing computer-assisted instruction (CAI) modules in the areas of statistics and research methods. Courses taken by graduate students who assist faculty members in developing these modules are described. (Author)

A study followed a cohort of 60 social work master's students throughout their program, collecting information on students' knowledge, attitudes, and experiences with research at four points. Results indicated students' attitudes became more favorable toward research and more knowledgeable about research methods and statistics, and planned…

Data from a survey of 2,519 master's degree social workers (MSWs) in 5 fields of practice investigated the frequency with which they performed 131 professional tasks. Results show few meaningful differences in tasks performed in diverse fields, suggesting that specialization by field of practice is less useful than supposed. An "advanced…

Examines the Fridays Only part-time/distance education program of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois. Provides a history of the program and a composite of a typical day for the Fridays Only student; discusses strengths and weaknesses from the perspectives of the students, faculty, and…