If physicists don't break away from their presently self-imposed restraints, others will take over as scientific generalist. (Author/DF)

Discussed are the nature and purpose of a Ph.D. degree in chemistry, job prospects, characteristics of a good program, suggested admission criteria, and the need for high program standards. (CO)

Analyzing the program listings in the publication "Graduate Study in Psychology," this report discusses characteristics of students admitted to graduate programs in 1980-81. The number of applications received and the number of students accepted are recorded for each program. (RM)

The common patterns of work activity adopted by science students during the three years of PhD study are described, and their relationship to thesis submission is examined. The results suggest that the organization of PhD study is an important feature of success (defined in terms of submission of a thesis). (Author/MLW)

Reports on a national survey of the characteristics of educators seeking doctorates in educational administration. The largest proportion of doctoral candidates (33 percent) aspire to central office positions rather than to building administration (15 percent). (Author/IRT)

Discusses standards and methods for evaluating graduate programs in speech communication, with emphasis on doctoral programs. Includes a discussion of characteristics of program quality and suggestions for internal and external review. (JMF)

Considered the process employed in selecting applicants for doctoral training in counseling through systematically investigating the admissions criteria used by the faculty of one counseling department. Of the number of categories available, approximately 45 percent were regarded as unimportant in making an assessment. (Author)

Identifies recent comparative and rating studies on graduate and professional schools collected through an extensive literature search and a survey of 84 major, national, professional, and scholarly associations. The bibliography is coded to indicate the general thrust of its ratings or comparisons. (CWM)

The author discusses his experiences in a black college and a graduate program at M.I.T., and how his career goals changed with his experiences. (IRT)

Examines current perceptions regarding the purposes and differences of the doctor of education (EdD) and doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees. A survey of program coordinators (N=127) of counselor preparation programs indicate that most coordinators do not differentiate between the two degrees, although those with a decided preference favor the PhD.…

Uses Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives to fine-tune the process of designing, preparing for, evaluating, and providing feedback about the doctoral comprehensive examination. Examines the purpose and objectives of comprehensive examinations, curriculum design, preparation for the exam, test item development, evaluation criteria, and…

Summarizes a report from the joint committee of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine that recommends a new model of Ph.D. education based on changes in science, engineering, the economy, and society in general. Changes include more versatility, better career information and guidance, less…

Reviews selected studies of graduate student persistence in a program of study and highlights findings most influential in students' decisions to complete a program or drop out. Reviews student persistence, the distance education student profile, persistence in distance education, and persistence in distance education doctoral programs. (SLD)

Questioned international students in the University of the Incarnate Word's organizational leadership doctoral program about how teachers can develop needed cultural and linguistic sensitivity. Students offered several suggestions related to increasing classroom support and cultural awareness. (EV)