Identifies three kinds of relationships possible between the researcher and his/her research in order to establish criteria for acceptable dissertations: elliptical, epicentric, and centroidal. Maintains that significant contributions stem only from centroidal relationships. Considers several other requirements for an acceptable dissertation,…

Describes two new programs designed to make doctoral students aware of various career options outside of academia. The Alternative Careers program focuses on careers in business; The Humanist in Resident program focuses on retraining humanists and nonbusiness options in the community. (RC)

When the course selection requirements were made flexible in a college of education, the graduated students following the flexible program achieved lower scores on the NTE Mathematics Scale and did not achieve higher cumulative grade point averages in the college when compared to those who followed the more rigid program. (Author)

Describes curricula in Languages and International Trade at Eastern Michigan University begun through a Title VI grant in 1978. Discusses survey of private sector employees in Michigan and some employers in nearby states to gather information regarding current and future needs for bilingual employees. Results indicate need for persons with foreign…

The authors present their analysis of trends discernable in doctoral programs in science education from 1966-1980 in 22 institutions with respect to enrollments, faculty, program features, and placement of graduates. (Authors/PB)

The introduction of increased involvement and participation of students in the learning process in communication courses at Heriot-Watt University is described. Lectures based on key research papers were given by students in a seminar situation, with emphasis on management applications of the theories propounded. (Author/MLW)

The coworker approach as it has been applied to a graduate field education unit is described. This approach was initiated as a treatment aid in meeting the needs of large multiproblem families and groups as well as serving as a form of observed interview for beginning graduate students. (Author/MLW)

A study is reported that sought to determine the prevalence and incidence of stress-associated illnesses and to identify possible sources of stress among students enrolled in a combined medical-doctoral (M.D.-Ph.D.) program. The information obtained from M.D.-Ph.D. students was compared with the responses of M.D. students and Ph.D. students.…

Describes a weekend job workshop for humanities graduate students and recent PhD recipients in which they come into contact with individuals of similar backgrounds who have found nonacademic employment. Recent workshops are described, and recommendations for conducting workshops are included, such as enlisting consultants and using the placement…

Six graduate social work students, enrolled in a course on behavioral self-control, were taught using performance contracts for A, B, or C grades and the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI). Student performance and satisfaction with the course were high. (GDC)

Sixty graduate studio art students, 64 graduate English students, and 68 graduate psychology students participated in a study to examine possible differences in career attitudes across sexes and academic majors. Data were obtained from a questionnaire (copy included). Results revealed six chi-square tests of significance between the groups.…

Results indicate support for a preventive, systematic community emphasis on philosophy, training, and curriculum for current programs. This orientation is strongly supported as an ideal direction for these programs and is expected to provide high employment for future graduates. (Author/BEF)

A job placement course designed for first-semester students was introduced in a rehabilitation counseling master's program. An agency-based field experience was combined with classwork. Results indicate that substantial learning occurred and that students were able to deliver needed placement services. (Author)

Neophyte counselors trained in the use of their own imagery to practice counseling interviews were compared with an untrained group. Results indicated that the ability to discriminate differing levels of empathic responses, to evaluate one's own performance, and amount of preinterview confidence were higher for the mental practice group. (Author)

Describes a training program for teaching assistants designed by the Department of Germanic Languages of the University of Texas (Austin) and consisting of four interrelated phases: orientation, theoretical training, practicum and evaluation. The term "Teaching Assistants" refers to graduate students who have not earned the M.A. or lack…