Eighty-six vocational education faculty at six research-oriented universities were studied to determine perceived enablers and inhibitors to research productivity. A research productivity index was created to identify unusually high or low producers of research. Results indicate markedly different profiles for each group as well as differences by…

Developed a questionnaire to survey all predoctoral internships listed in the 1983-84 Internship Programs in Professional Psychology (IPPP) and 18 additional sites offering marriage and family therapy training. A listing of the few psychology internships offering significant levels of training in marriage and family therapy was developed.…

The design and success of the Netherlands' new researcher training system are discussed. It is concluded that the system conforms more to the natural sciences model than the social sciences model of professionalization and should adopt a different, more supportive approach to the student. (MSE)

Surveyed 132 United States graduate programs in science education to determine enrollment trends. Doctoral graduates, science education faculty (number, age, rank, and types of degrees), university financial support, and employment patterns for doctoral graduates are reported for the 35 largest centers. Results indicate much slower growth since…

Follow-up studies of doctoral graduates at Ohio State and Michigan State are compared. The survey considered alumni perceptions of guidance committee activities, course work, comprehensive examinations, and dissertations. (Author/MLW)

The proportion of geography doctoral dissertations by American students containing foreign-area research has declined sharply the last few decades. Reasons for the decline are examined, and implications for the discipline of geography are discussed. (RM)

Drawing upon five recent studies, this article provides a summary analysis of the assessment of academic quality of doctoral programs in physical education. Conclusions are discussed, and recommendations are made for future quality assessment studies. (Author/DF)

The Program for Entry into the Educating Professions is an instructional sequence for doctoral students designed to prepare educators for work in a variety of settings. This article focuses on describing the rotating internship program, which places students in positions of responsibility in profit-making, nonprofit, and governmental…

Data from three national surveys were analyzed to examine: (1) the rapid growth in postdoctoral activity; (2) the changing motivations of postdoctorals; (3) qualitative shifts in the postdoctoral population; and (4) possible changes in the character and quality of the postdoctoral experience. (JN)

Averages the high, low, average, and median salary figures by rank for the faculty members of 84 responding departments of the 106 listed in "An Assessment of Research-Doctorate Programs in the United States: Humanities." (CRH)

Surveyed 91 women doctoral students in higher education administration regarding career and family commitments. Most indicated a commitment to the roles of wife, mother, and employee. Although the employee role was most frequently mentioned, the role of wife was considered most important when simultaneous roles were indicated. (JAC)

Using the format of an exchange of letters between an applicant to doctoral programs in literature and an established Ph.D. friend, criteria are suggested for doctoral programs in a period of declining demand, and directions outlined for change in the role of the language department and language teacher. (RM)

Changes in the student population enrolling in university literature and language courses since the 1960's are described. Suggestions are made for changes in language department curricula and in graduate programs, including hiring practices. (RM)

The uncertain status of two-year college teacher preparation looms large in the calls for new degrees and new patterns of preparing faculty. Specific recommendations are made for preparing doctoral graduates to work in community and junior colleges. (LBH)

The purpose of this article was to explain the constructs of doctrine and doctorate to the fire service. The methodology applied the Carnegie Foundation review of the doctorate as the basics for explaining what stewards of the fire service discipline will do with a doctoral degree. Although the fire service is an interdisciplinary occupation, the…