Considers patterns of interaction in small, mixed-sex groups of postgraduate students in computer conference environments. Participants were 11 females and 16 males in four groups. Findings suggest that this new work medium offers new opportunities for female members of mixed-sex groups to participate or direct conversations, and that women were…

Explores the usefulness of orientation programs for students aged 27 and older (N=454) to discover whether differences in personal, financial, and academic background affect their perceptions of orientation programs, willingness to participate, and other factors. Results indicate that a workshop format allowing students to select sessions would…

Surveyed 151 graduate assistants (GAs) and 72 faculty members to determine congruence between the role expectations of these two groups. Expectations were incongruous; GAs viewed themselves as possessing certain skills to a greater extent than faculty indicated they expected students to possess. Suggests ways to enhance GAs' professional…

An analysis of 275 searches of a LISA (Library and Information Science Abstracts) CD-ROM conducted by 67 master's students determined that different cognitive styles (comprehension, operation, versatile, field dependent, and field independent) resulted in different search behaviors and search outcomes, with and without postings information.…

Counselor educators need to explore methods for enhancing students' career counseling knowledge and competencies. Suggestions are offered for conducting an advanced career counseling practicum as one such opportunity. (KW)

Reexamines data from Carol Berkenkotter, Thomas Huckin and John Ackerman's landmark study of the first year in the life of graduate student Nate. Looks at Nate's work at significant junctures in his professional life. Suggests some of the limitations faced by sociolinguistic accounts of student experiences. (TB)

Addresses the need for promoting professionalism among graduate students and new counselors and outlines specific, practical suggestions for incorporating professional development activities into training, supervision, professional, and organizational practice. (Author)

Describes a study conducted at Curtin University of Technology (Australia) that investigated the extent to which online education is driven by organizational or market needs; identified the expectations of graduate students with working experience; and identified the future direction of online education. Discusses paradigm shifts and the changing…

Investigated factors in the supervisory relationship that contributed to growth-promoting and growth-limiting climates as perceived by diverse supervisees. Interviews with students in a graduate counselor education program indicated that growth-promoting factors included supervisor competence and interpersonal bonds between supervisors and…

Articles in this theme issue discuss the current status of graduate education in the United States, exploring whether there is or is not a crisis and discussing economic factors that affect participation in graduate study. Featured is the annual list of the top 100 producers of graduate degrees for black students. (SLD)

Examines how institutional practices, disciplinary and programmatic idiosyncracies, and personal characteristics influence the success of women in graduate education. Profiles demographic realities, causes and consequences of gender differences, personal struggles, and ways to address disparate policies. Argues that efforts on all levels are…

The relationship between the number of task, interpersonal, and hindering events and session outcome was examined for prepracticum trainees. Implications for counselor training are discussed. (Author)

Reports results from a study of postgraduates at the University of Sheffield that investigated the relationship between study approaches and Web-based information seeking. Applied factor analyses to data from over 500 queries submitted in response to three search tasks to identify clusters of variables associated with three Web-based search…

Rathus Assertiveness Schedule, Academic Self-Efficacy Scale, The Inventory for Student Adjustment Strain, and UCLA Loneliness Scale were used to examine a total of 122 graduate international students. Findings indicate that English proficiency, assertiveness, and academic self-efficacy contributed uniquely to the variance in students' general…

Discusses what contributes to the excellence of sociology researchers. Directs focus toward advanced sociology undergraduate students and beginning graduate students. Emphasizes the personal qualities of researchers offering four examples to illustrate these qualities. Addresses the importance of files, multiple data sources, and personal…