Describes the graduate programs in environmental communications that have evolved at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Outlines the options for both masters and doctoral degrees. Lists theses done in the areas of media, audience attitudes toward environmental issues, and case studies of environmental conflicts. (TW)

Updates and supplements a previous survey by Chapman and Tate. Indicates the type and number of specialized nonfiction writing courses available for graduate and undergraduate English majors and discusses changes in course offerings and enrollment between 1975-76 and 1985-86. (SD)

Data gathered from eight departments at the University of Minnesota show that the costs of instructing and advising foreign and domestic students are equal. Faculty have the means to support basic research and to give aid to the most desired students, including foreigners. (MLF)

Provides a rationale for and explains the major goals of a postgraduate course for educators from developing countries. Describes the course components of goal settings, case study examination, curriculum model development, and program implementation. Emphasis is placed on relevant and appropriate applications to the specific country's needs. (ML)

Analysis of undergraduate special education teacher preparation programs of 38 comprehensive schools (undergraduate and doctoral degrees in special education) and 67 noncomprehensive schools (undergraduate degree only) schools revealed that both groups placed at least moderate emphasis on each of 11 training areas, while comprehensive schools…

Undergraduate and graduate enrollment trends in higher education institutions in mainland China since 1949 are reviewed, and training needs and imbalances by discipline are discussed. (MSE)

Political science departments were surveyed to determine the extent of course offerings on any aspect of the Vietnam War or its legacy. Survey results are discussed. Provided is a chart indicating the name of the university, course title, professor(s) teaching course, level and enrollment, and when offered. (RM)

The elimination of undergraduate teacher education programs at many institutions is discussed. However, leaders of colleges that offer undergraduate majors in education have reacted with disapproval to recent proposals that such programs be abolished in favor of graduate preparation of teachers. (MLW)

Examines the prevalence and role of mentors in psychology graduate training from the viewpoint of 90 students, over 50 percent of whom had mentors. Findings suggest mentors serve supportive functions and promote professional productivity. Personality characteristics distinguish good from poor mentors much more frequently than do intellectual…

Identifies and synthesizes literature on role modeling and the place of educators as role models in women's professional development. Results of survey of master's level library science students designed to ascertain existence and influence of role models and their gender in career choices are reported. Questionnaire is appended. (29 references)…

This essay presents a professional librarian's opinion on a many-sided subject. Highlights include lack of attention to school library media specialists and their needs by library schools and the role of the school library media specialist in the educational process. Ten readers' responses are included. Eleven references are listed. (EJS)

Current practices in library and information science education are analyzed in terms of influences of educational externalities (academic affiliation, degree level, admission requirements, jurisdiction and accreditation, financing) and educational internalities (goals and objectives, course content, teachers, and training). Future trends and…

Results of investigation of M.L.S. degree students' needs for structure in required research methods course support hypothesis that, when exposed to such a course taught under low structure conditions, students with simple cognitive style would express demand for greater structure than would students with relatively complex cognitive style. (12…

A framework for examining the ethical responsibilities of both graduate school faculty and students is based on five principles: autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, and fidelity. It is intended to encourage discussion of the responsibilities of graduate education and professional development. (Author/MLW)

Reflective Teaching is a form of laboratory experience suitable for preservice, inservice, and graduate level teacher education, as well as for research on teaching. Participants teach one or more of 36 specially designed lessons to small groups of peers, assess the learning that takes place, and evaluate their own effectiveness. (PGD)