Normative data on the College Adjustment Scales (CAS) were gathered from university counseling center clients. Counseling center clients differed significantly from two nonclient student comparison groups, especially in reported problems with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Undergraduate and graduate students also differed on most CAS…

Transcribes a colloquium among doctoral candidates in rhetoric and composition at the CUNY (City University of New York) Graduate School--participants are also teachers advocating for their students. Discusses current and proposed assessment practices at CUNY. (PA)

Graduate students in education at Ohio State University discuss benefits of a course "Essentials of Journal Editing" for illuminating aspects of the publishing process; results of an on-line survey about graduate students' experiences with scholarly publication; plans for an on-line student-developed journal in comparative education; and…

This section presents a statistical record of the progress of African Americans in institutions of higher education. The composite index of higher educational indicators shows a slight downward trend in Spring 1998. Other tables present information on racial inequality, students and faculty from Africa, graduation rates of Black Americans,…

Describes the results of a workshop with two groups of art therapists who met to gain a better understanding of the knowledge base of art therapy and professional identity, and the importance of including prescribed content area in curricula. Attempts to offer valuable perspectives by including both art therapy educators and practitioners.…

Drawing from a dialogue between an advisor and thesis student, identifies a postmodern worldview among artists and students coming into the field of art therapy. Identifies art therapy as a postmodern form of socially responsive art and suggests the need for art therapy education to provide flexible learning environments. (Contains 25 references.)…

Distance learning in graduate courses was studied from the perspectives of three professors and their students in the studio and at remote sites. Identifying differences in the perceptions of studio students, remote students, and teachers, this study highlights issues requiring research and debate as distance education becomes more prevalent. (SLD)

Discusses the importance of needs assessment and analysis in performance technology and describes an effort to introduce graduate students to analysis at San Diego State University. Highlights include instructional strategies; the use of technology in a distance course via the Internet; and difficulties that novices have with analysis. (LRW)

Describes a study that examined the impact of the use of electronic mail and a newsgroup on practicing physical education teachers and physical education doctoral students at Ohio State University. Topics include the effect of electronic communication on teachers; problems with electronic networking; and teacher perceptions, especially regarding…

Graduate student journals of research projects and their supervision are suggested as a means of structuring the supervisory process, making it more accountable, and facilitating students' successful completion of their academic and research tasks. However, the method also requires skill in successful thesis production on the supervisor's part.…

Study identifies factors that influence African American students' decisions to apply to and attend doctoral programs in higher education administration. Results indicate that respondents are influenced by academic quality, academic infrastructure, institutional sensitivity to students of color, and positive interaction with faculty. Offers…

Examines similarities and differences in graduate school experiences of male and female doctoral students in programs containing predominantly male or gender-balanced faculty. Results indicate that women in male-dominated programs expressed lower academic self-concept, less sensitivity in their departments to family issues, and lower career…

Examines the effects of a graduate student peer-mentoring program from the perspectives of both members of the mentoring dyad, the mentors and proteges. Results indicate that peer mentoring provides students with both increased levels of psychosocial and instrumental support, and that those with high levels of support are more satisfied with their…

Studied two approaches to classroom assessment: the use of e-mail as a teaching and learning tool, and engaging students in preparing their own assignments. Surveys of undergraduate and graduate students in two academic years indicated that the initiatives improved the level of learning, increased student and teacher interactions, promoted…

Describes how responsible 123 counseling graduate students believe that individuals are (or should be) for 23 specific conditions or predicaments in their lives. States that it is important for counselors to be aware of their particular responsibility biases and recognize the effect such beliefs can have on their clients. (MKA)