The authors offer a plan enabling prospective doctoral students in education to design their own programs, which enhances student-university relationships and personalizes programs of study. (Editor)

Presents an overview of the Simmons College School of Library Science: a brief history, a description of the new Doctor of Arts program, student characteristics, and its library associations. The article emphasizes the case method and problem-oriented quality of the school's instruction. (JD)

Addresses the theory that there is an oversupply of Ph.D. scientists in the United States. Suggests that the physiology field assess graduate training and make proposals for curriculum change. Develops viewpoint that universities probably should not significantly decrease the overall training effort but rather change curriculum to prepare students…

Analysis of 10 nursing doctoral students' written vignettes and sharing of residency experiences showed four phases of progression: anxiety, disillusionment, acceptance of diversity, and integration. Use of mentoring and critical reflection facilitated their cognitive development. (SK)

A survey of 200 doctoral students who interviewed with business schools at the Academy of Management conference received 74 responses. On average, they interviewed with 15.74 schools and did considerable preconference information gathering. Many complained of the physical conditions and lack of interviewer preparation. (Contains 20 references.)…

Describes Pepperdine University's (California) two-year doctoral program in educational technology designed to meet the needs of mid-career professionals. It combines face-to-face sessions and online communications via e-mail; America Online chat rooms; Multi-user Object Oriented environments (MOOs); and Co-Motion, an interactive Web site designed…

Reports results of a survey study of a recently graduated group of PhDs in professional, technical, and scientific communication. Explains that this survey was designed to provide some insight into this growing population of specialists. Highlights the importance of constructing a profile of new graduates in professional, technical, and scientific…

This interview with Michael Hannafin, a leader in the field of educational technology, discusses experiences in the instructional technology field and relationships between work and research; academic and professional mentors; writings on educational technology; current trends in the field; advice for doctoral students; and research agenda. (LRW)

Examines overt and hidden aspects of experiences as Latina/o doctoral students. Phase one of the study entailed constructing autoethnographic narratives that described doctoral experiences. Phase two involved using the narratives to stimulate a dialogue about experiences in the academy. The findings describe the critical consciousness achieved.…

Examines how risk management is reworking the doctoral supervisor/candidate relationship. Examines "soft marking" (grading) as a specific domain in which risk minimization is producing new relational identities for both supervisors and students involved in doctoral studies programs. (EV)

A summary of the development of doctoral education in nursing is provided. The question of "doctoral preparation for what?" is posed. Arguing that nurses with doctoral preparation are needed in a variety of leadership roles within the profession, a variety of program models for doctoral education is suggested. (Author/MLW)

Provides an overview of the American Sociological Association's (ASA) Ph.D. certification program. Questions the need for certifying sociologists. Suggests a more sociological approach emphasizing the value of the discipline that would be exhibited if departmental accreditation replaced the process of certification. (KO)

A student of the University of Chicago's Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistical Analysis Program reflects upon Benjamin S. Bloom's professional and personal educational contributions, including mastery learning, educational equity, and educational excellence. (CB)

A description is given of a doctoral program in staff development. The purpose of the program is to prepare professionals to become effective change agents. In order for professional staff developers to effect change and growth, they must fully understand the change processes. (JD)

A study of 119 doctoral students (of 223 surveyed) in the Georgia State University College of Business Administration determined that the Work Values Inventory is not an effective means for discriminating between doctoral students who are interested in academic careers and those who are not. Those students do not differ substantially in what they…