During the 1960s, there was extensive hiring of college and university faculty members. This large group of professors are now at or nearing retirement age. Concerns about the economy, the availability of good health insurance, increased life expectancy, and removal of mandatory retirement laws may influence decisions about when to retire.…

This presidential address is based on a personal mentoring history. It begins by examining two pioneering women in clinical psychology, Dr. Mildred Bessie Mitchell and Lillian Shuck Wolfe. Topics examined are: (1) factors that led them to choose a career in clinical psychology; (2) whether they think it is important for women in clinical training…

Presents a model for conducting a teaching activities exchange at regional psychology conventions. Describes procedures to follow, characterizes the potential audience, and lists the benefits derived from such sessions. (JDH)

Reviews resources which have a direct bearing on the teaching of undergraduate psychology courses. Includes print materials on teaching introductory psychology, conducting experiments, writing reports, advising students, preparation for graduate school, and periodical literature. Six organizations concerned with providing assistance to psychology…

Describes a survey of undergraduate field placement programs in 29 liberal arts colleges' psychology departments. Findings show that programs vary greatly in scope and requirements. Recommendations include intrafaculty communication and obtaining malpractice insurance coverage for undergraduate field placement programs. (CK)

Integrates two faculty members' experiences learning how to become textbook authors. Considers differences between publishing journal articles and textbooks, and provides suggestions for successfully making the shift. Notes specific problems and solutions with finding publishers, negotiating contracts, and preparing the manuscripts. (DSK)

Discusses the relationship between psychological ethics and the teaching of psychology. Reviews the manner in which ethics is presented in college psychology instruction through textbooks and specific ethics courses. Analyzes ethical psychology instruction principles set forth by the American Psychological Association and how these principles…

This presentation covers the topic of psychological ethics from two perspectives. One part of the presentation considers how ethics is presented in the classroom through both textbook consideration and specifically designed courses. The other part of the presentation considers ethical issues as they are related to the activity of teaching. Each of…

Describes a psychology colloquium series for undergraduates designed to illustrate the variety of activities engaged in by psychologists, provide a public forum for faculty and students to present their scholarly work, and to stimulate scholarly activity among faculty and students. (Author/KC)

Provides comments and ways to address some issues that affect new faculty in undergraduate psychology departments who have doctorates in license-eligible applied specialties. Suggests that issues of licensure requirements, and how they may be met, must be included in the hiring negotiations of new faculty members. (CMK)

The undergraduate field placement course is an integral part of the curriculum of many psychology departments today. This presentation provides information on sources and procedures for selecting and evaluating the sites for an undergraduate practicum course. Information includes: familiarization with community resources and potential sites;…

Examines factors influencing the success of undergraduate psychology programs in meeting student needs before and after graduation. The author reviews research evaluating conventional and innovative psychology courses designed to help students in developing their postgraduate careers. The role of program evaluation in future psychology curricula…

Suggestions for improving the employability of bachelor's-level psychology graduates are offered, based in part on practices at Creighton University, Nebraska. One approach is to provide training in specific skills useful in the employment setting, including: biofeedback training; independent study in computer work and a psychology field;…

Supplemental activities that can be provided by an academic department are examined. The development of a psychology departmental colloquium series, the formation of a psychology club, the supervision of a field placement course, and the participation of faculty in specialty advising for pre-law and pre-health science students are considered. The…

Raises questions about undergraduate preparation in ethical issues and discusses appropriate paraprofessional roles. Suggests what should be taught, how it might be included in the curriculum, and ways that ethics might be addressed. Stresses the importance of teaching about ethical issues because psychology graduates obtain employment in human…