Summarizes issues raised in speeches and group discussions at the Minnesota Conference on the Future of Doctoral Study in English and makes personal observations about the conference in general. (MM)

A national survey of doctoral programs in pharmacy concerning their research-related coursework and experiential activities found that while most programs have some required coursework, fewer have research methodology than statistics or professional literature evaluation courses. Less than half require a formal research project. (Author/MSE)

Surveys the extent and range of graduate writing courses nationwide and the rationale for offering them, as described by deans and faculty. Concludes that attention should be paid to the need for graduate composition courses and the attendant need for cross-disciplinary interest in the teaching of such courses. (MS)

A study of nonresponse bias for surveys of interest in external Doctor of Pharmacy degree programs found that surveys relying on only one mailing will likely provide biased results and suggested a division of respondents into three groups according to their interest in the program. (MSE)

Two experiences with academic program review illustrating different approaches are described: (1) the recent assessment of research-doctorate programs, conducted by a consortium of four national academic organizations, and (2) the experience of the University of California. (MSE)

Describes four research courses developed by the instructional systems faculty at the University of Florida which are designed to prepare doctoral students to plan and conduct high quality instructional systems research. Goals of each course are described, as well as course procedures and products, and evaluation methods. (MBR)

Because of dwindling financial resources, the doctoral program in music may be in jeopardy. Four options for the doctorate are examined: expand it, maintain it, reduce it, or discontinue it. Steps that must be taken to assure that a high quality music doctoral program continues are presented. (RM)

Published research on institutional characteristics associated with external research funding are reviewed. Principal points of agreement are that funding levels are related to previous funding levels; publications are related to funding; and funding is related to the existence of doctoral programs. No evidence of bias in federal funding was…

Student perceptions, observations, and evaluations concerning formal and informal instruction, other academic concerns, and related socialization dimensions of a first-time-functioning external doctoral program are examined. The unidentified institution's program sequence and faculty background are briefly described. (Author/MLW)

Surveyed 39 counselor educators to examine doctoral programs for training counseling psychologists. Results suggested recent moves to more clearly define the field of psychology have reduced the number of counseling psychology training programs. The advantages of American Psychological Association approval were noted. (JAC)

Some of the concepts and procedures of curricular design and student evaluation utilized by the clinical faculty within the PharmD program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City are described. Specific competencies, curriculum objectives, clinical review conferences, and verbal challenge examinations are appended. (LBH)

This survey of APA-approved doctoral programs in clinical psychology provides a status assessment of the Rorschach technique. Eighty-one percent emphasized the technique; a quarter offered the course for a full year; respondents with more experience rated the technique higher; and its was rated highly as a clinical tool and teaching aid, but low…

This report briefly summarizes findings from the 2002 Cornell Higher Education Research Institute survey of start-up costs at the over 220 universities classified as research and doctoral universities by the Carnegie Foundation in 1994. It reports the mean start-up cost packages across institutions for new assistant professors and senior faculty,…

An attempt was made to determine whether counseling doctoral programs allow or encourage a discussion of religion and spirituality as part of the counselor client relationship. Several arguments are presented that support therapists attending to clients' religious and spiritual beliefs. The types of problems or disorders that can be aided by…

Attrition, retention, and program completion of doctoral students were studied at a university. One objective was to be able to determine, at the time of admission, which students were most likely to achieve success, defined as degree completion. The subject pool was 168 graduate students admitted to the doctoral program in educational…