In a doctoral program begun recently at the University of Virginia, the English department has combined three areas of study considered essential for graduate students who expect to be teaching. Titled Language, Literature, and Pedagogy (to balance the traditional degree in language, literature, and research), the program grew out of a…

One of 10 publications from a long-range vocational education planning project, this report presents the results of exploring the feasibility and need for a doctoral program in education planning. Three models were developed: (1) The first is based on a competency approach, designed to use those professional experiences that would help bring the…

Most serious staff development programs share the characteristics of strong administrative support, needs-based planning, widespread faculty participation, and a well-defined program of activities. Unfortunately, these activities are often ad hoc affairs, influenced by what is fashionable and financially feasible. Formal degree programs can…

This report describes the undergraduate and graduate programs in library science offered at Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey. Chapters discuss (1) program goals and objectives; (2) curriculum; (3) faculty; (4) students and enrollment; (5) governance, administration, and financial support; and (6) physical resources and facilities. A list of…

Four approaches to measuring quality in graduate education are reviewed, and the approach used at the graduate school at Ohio State University is assessed. Four approaches found in the literature are: measuring quality by reputation, by scholarly productivity, by correlating reputation and scholarly productivity, and by multiple measures. Ohio…

Information in this report about approvals, terminations, and adjustments in doctoral programs in the Western States was compiled from a survey of private institutions and state higher education agencies in the 13 states of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. The report covers the period from July 1, 1977 through June 30, 1978,…

This report contains the findings of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Survey of Scientific and Engineering Expenditures at Universities and Colleges, in Fiscal Year (FY) 1978. Results of a survey are reported from 320 academic institutions with doctoral programs in the sciences and/or engineering. Estimates made by NSF staff for…

This paper reports the results of a literature reviewed on models or approaches to curriculum development and evaluation used or are currently in use at the college level in recreation and leisure studies. Trends in this field are identified, analyzed, and summarized according to themes. Most of the data available in the literature were about…

THE MAJOR ISSUE IN RECENT DISCUSSIONS OF THE PH.D. DEGREE IN ENGLISH IS HOW TO PROVIDE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF PH.D.'S TO MEET THE NEEDS OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND PERHAPS ALSO TO LOWER THE ATTRITION RATE AMONG GRADUATE STUDENTS. DESPITE THE ACADEMIC WORLD'S FEAR OF A STATUS DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE UNDERGRADUATE TEACHER AND THE GRADUATE…

For a 1969 report on graduate programs in English, the Association of Departments of English obtained information from chairmen or directors of graduate study in English at 223 institutions. This document contains some of the information collected for the full report (available through ERIC as "Graduate Programs in English: A 1969…

For a 1969 report on graduate programs in English, the Association of Departments of English obtained information from chairmen or directors of graduate study in English at 223 institutions. This document contains some of the information collected for the full report (available through ERIC as "Graduate Programs in English: A 1969…

The present status of the Ph.D. in English is briefly discussed. Don Cameron Allen's "The Ph.D. in English and American Literature" is praised as a much-needed study which can help the English profession revitalize graduate programs. Several of Allen's conclusions are briefly summarized. (BN)

The primary function of this directory is to serve prospective graduate students, teachers, administrators, and counselors who desire current information about graduate programs in speech communication. The 288 departmental listings, which are arranged by state, have been edited to achieve uniformity in the information presented. Information is…

One of the most frequent criticisms of doctoral preparation in reading is the lack of training and guidance in the area of teacher education. Often graduate students are assigned as teaching assistants, either initially assuming full responsibility for selected undergraduate sections with little preparation or else beginning by assisting a…

A series of studies carried out by the Advisory Committee on Academic Planning (ACAP) published by the Council of Ontario Universities (COU) dealt with a planning study of doctoral work in engineering that was conducted in several parts corresponding to the various disciplines within engineering. This document, which is one part of that study,…