English departments must become involved in the training of teachers of writing at every level rather than concentrating exclusively on literary scholarship. (HOD)

A study at the University of Texas Health Science Center of psychological characteristics and their relationship to future performance and competence of various health professionals is discussed. The objectives of this study were to describe the faculty and doctor of pharmacy students and compare their psychological profiles with a normative…

Describes a slide presentation method for preparing graduate students as lab instructors for engineering courses. The course may not only reduce faculty training time but also provides continuity in quality and content of instruction. (DS)

Trainees who were attracted to their supervisors were rated as more effective by supervisors, although attraction was not related to clients' perceptions of outcome. A direct style of supervision was related to trainee effectiveness, but on only one of three measures of the dependent variable. (Author)

Reports an attempt by Purdue University to establish a committee to investigate teaching abilities of the graduate teaching associates in the School of Science and to establish and implement recommendations. Their model is described with the intent of making it useful to other colleges and universities. (SA)

The scope and nature of sex differences in the Graduate Record Examination are explored by identifying individual test items that differ from the other items in terms of the magnitude of the difference in item difficulty for the sexes. In general, limited evidence of differences was established. (Author/CTM)

This article compares and contrasts various types of external degree and nontraditional graduate programs including their organization, objectives, and problems. (JMF)

Describes the learning processes experienced by six language teachers within the context of a three-year research project in which they worked and in the context of doing their Ph.D.s as research assistants. These processes involved learning specific research skills, understanding teaching practices, development of theory and concepts, links with…

Examines three main topics related to graduate preparation programs and technology: (1) technology's role in enhancing teaching, advising, and research activities; (2) the knowledge, skills, and competencies related to information technology that graduate students should acquire; and (3) the implications of introducing a systematic integration of…

Shows what is likely to happen to black admissions, particularly at highly ranked undergraduate colleges, law schools, and medical schools, if admissions decisions at these institutions are largely based on the scores of standardized tests. The performance gap between blacks and whites on such tests has actually grown since 1988. (SLD)

Studies the occurrence, comfort level, and ethical perceptions of professional psychology faculty regarding sexually harassing behaviors toward students. Women faculty reported greater uncomfortableness than men when they, as students, were confronted with sexually harassing behavior. Results also show significant differences existed concerning…

Questionnaires, observation, and taped interviews of 36 graduate students were used to compare and evaluate the use of a continuous zooming graphical interface and a typical jump-based hypertext interface, with a focus on minimizing user disorientation when reading documents. Learning time, performance and user satisfaction were evaluated. (AEF)

Maintains that many of the professional development skills needed to survive and prosper in academia are learned through contacts and activities within professional organizations. Describes a workshop given to graduate students to promote membership in these organizations. Includes a list of 25 professional organizations in sociology. (MJP)

Discusses how the different conceptions of a "private world" between native English speakers and native Chinese speakers can result in misunderstandings. The study examines the semantic structures of two Chinese categories, "si" (i.e., private, selfish, illegal) and "gong" (i.e., public, unselfish, official). Results…

Project 1000, based at Arizona State University, is attempting to recruit, admit, and graduate Latino and other underrepresented minorities in graduate programs around the country. With 1 application, a student may apply without charge to 7 of 80 participating institutions. The program has recruited over 3,000 Latinos, African Americans, Native…