Describes a program evaluation model that was developed over three semesters of teaching an introductory graduate-level course in program evaluation. The framework uses a systems approach that emphasizes its sequenced methodology and the significant of monitoring work through feedback loops in an ongoing revision process. (Author/SLD)

Evaluation of the British Graduate Enterprise Programme, which assisted first-time owners with business startup, found that fewer new businesses would be started without training, training costs were matched or bettered by profits by the third year of business, and training funds spent by government attracted twice as much in bank or private…

Describes the construction and validation of a multidimensional program evaluation questionnaire for internal and/or external evaluation of graduate programs in health education. The flexible instrument can evaluate graduate programs at the masters, specialist, and doctoral level. (SM)

Conducts a content analysis of web pages to examine 26 United States Masters degree programs in public relations for their degree requirements, core courses, public relations courses, and optional courses. Finds a lack of adherence to the recommendations of the Foundation for Public Relations Research and Education. (NH)

Assesses the current status of practicum training in counselor education programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Research Educational Programs. Findings and implications for counselor training are discussed. (Author)

The purpose of this survey was to gather the opinions of a group of randomly selected members of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) regarding the quality of graduate programs in art education. (Author)

A study of graduate student recruitment practices was conducted in the spring of 1986 to determine the current practice of graduate schools and to determine the extent to which they are using marketing techniques. The members of the Council of Graduate Schools were surveyed; 250 graduate schools responded (69% response rate). Questions concerned…

THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN VARIOUS ASPECTS OF INTERDISCIPLINARY GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN COMMUNICATION AND THE SPECIALISTS WHO ARE IN THE FIELD WERE STUDIED. LEADERS IN THIS FIELD WERE CALLED UPON FOR GUIDANCE AND ASSESSMENT OF GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN COMMUNICATIONS. DATA WERE GATHERED FROM (1) A SURVEY OF LITERATURE, (2) PRELIMINARY DATA FROM…

Educational Programs for public administration were studied to develop guidelines for meeting the requirements of public service in the 1980s. The current state of education for public service is discussed along with a prospective view of the service over the next decade. Criteria for evaluating graduate programs are presented. (FOS)

This study attempts to obtain an evaluation of the graduate training of the University of Georgia Ph.D. graduates along with a measure of how well they have done since graduating from the University. Information was obtained by means of a questionnaire to the Ph.D. graduates who received their degree from the University between 1966-70. This…

Deans of the colleges of business administration at 207 U.S. universities were surveyed to gather information on education programs that have been developed for executives by universities accredited by the AACSB (American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business) at the graduate level. (CT)

Provides information concerning the program quality of departments offering master's degrees in speech communication. Employs the subjective approach to measuring quality through the use of peer evaluations. (PD)

Analyzes pedagogical, historical-critical, philosophical, and political-public approaches. (RN)