Describes highly structured internship experience for paraprofessional psychology trainees who serve as therapeutic aides and peer counselors to eating disorder clients at university counseling center. Notes that program emphasizes intern training, close supervision, and professional-paraprofessional cotreatment of anorexic and bulimic clients.…

Describes 15 innovative college science programs identified by the Society of College Science Teachers. Gives nine generalizations regarding the programs. (YP)

Addresses questions companies face in employing interns: (1) Do you have to pay wages to interns? (2) Are interns eligible for workers' compensation benefits? (3) Are students eligible for unemployment compensation at end of internship? (4) Do equal employment opportunity laws apply? (5) Are you liable if an intern experiences sexual, racial, or…

An exploratory study of undergraduate rehabilitation education students was conducted to identify coping strategies used during their internships. Results showed that students expended the most effort on problem-focused and seeking-social-support strategies. There is an indication, however, that the students used some maladaptive coping…

Describes the Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars Program, a 10-week internship program for junior and senior undergraduates and first-year graduate students who are pursuing degrees in engineering or science. The program enables participants to conduct research under the supervision of NASA scientists and engineers. Profiles American…

A case study of library science students enrolled in fieldwork programs through South African universities analyzed the positive and negative effects of the socialization that such programs provide. Recommendations are made to counter the negative effects experienced by some students, such as dissonance of values. (25 references) (LAE)

This bibliographic essay on the literature of teacher education reform published between 1985 and 1990 covers major reform reports, literature reviews, collected works, and publications on specific reform issues. Significant themes and trends, as well as major organizational players, are identified; and prospects for change in teacher education…

Developed and validated Role Conflict and Role Ambiguity Inventory with trainees and supervisors in practicum, internship, and postinternship settings. Role difficulties were predictive of more work-related anxiety, general work dissatisfaction, and dissatisfaction with supervision. Beginning trainees reported more role ambiguity than experienced…

Discusses the growing popularity and characteristics of departmentally sponsored internships for graduate students in communication master's degree programs. Provides a national profile of such internship programs. (HB)

The Kentucky Beginning Principal Intern Program provides supervision, assistance, and assessment for determining the effective instructional leadership abilities of new/beginning principals, emphasizing instructional leadership, school management, interpersonal skills, and professional responsibilities. Supporting intern committees complete three…

Provides a summary of the 1991 conference of the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE). Highlights include an evaluation of the doctorate degree; problems with traditional library education; the need for multidisciplinary curriculums; statistics about library science educators; postgraduate internships; and revised…

The Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers Liberal Arts and Sciences Group identifies practices for meeting four challenges faced by practitioners in career centers on liberal arts campuses. Ideas and suggestions are identified within the following categories: helping students assess job skills, involving faculty, assisting students with…

Discusses the impact of work experience and career interests in the college student internship placement process. Explores how this two-part framework can benefit employers and university career service staff. Defines the following as the types of student interns: explorers, idealists, career changers, and professionals. (MKA)

A study examined factors leading to effective socialization of management interns on overseas assignments and positive outcomes of expatriate-intern socialization programs. Subjects were 138 graduate business-school students on six-month internships in 23 countries. Results suggest that both the design of the internship job and the strategies used…

With typical funding, Rhode Island's Met School takes the personalized-instruction philosophy to new heights. Using mentors, parents, customized learning plans, journal writing, computer projects, and real-world settings, this school allows high-school students to develop their passions and interests instead of competing for grades. (MLH)