An analysis of the faculty of the 10 top-ranked library science programs presented by "U. S. News & World Report" (March, 1996) indicated that 84 (59.2%) of the 142 faculty members had graduated from one of the top-ranked schools, suggesting that these programs maintain and enhance their reputations by hiring their own and each…

Describes how a school/college partnership evolved over several years as the practicum component of a graduate reading program. Notes that the program has grown to 44 graduate students and 60 parents. (RS)

The evaluation course content of graduate programs in public affairs and administration programs was studied with 140 master's degree programs. Most (85%) programs provide at least one evaluation course, and evaluation is a core requirement in 49%. Courses are more likely to focus on outcomes and policy impact than management. (SLD)

Identifies institutions that are successful in sending Indian, Hispanic, and Black students on to graduate study in science and engineering. Reports on site visits and interviews at 10 of the top institutions. Identifies valuable threads among the practices for talent development among the populations under study. Presents an initiatives checklist…

Assessed the performance of a federal program designed to serve first-generation, low-income (FGLI) college students--the Ronald E. McNair Program. Using data from a Midwestern liberal arts university, found that FGLI program participants are far more likely to be retained to the university and successful in terms of timely graduation and…

Examined the content, process, and instructors of introductory graduate research methods classes within kinesiology and physical education departments. Overall, course objectives included understanding, planning, critiquing, and applying research. Quantitative design and analysis were emphasized most frequently. Most class time involved lecture.…

Discusses how academic disciplines are integral to supporting the preparation of future faculty as a natural part of graduate department responsibilities. Explores the role of disciplines within Preparing Future Faculty programs. (EV)

Describes a two-year, multisite, curriculum-development project aimed to increase the pool of professionals trained in geriatric and/or gerontological social work. Methods included providing advanced training in aging, cultural competence, and interdisciplinary practice; developing, implementing, and testing an innovative student curriculum based…

Analysis of 12,153 student evaluations of business teachers indicated that ratings differed significantly according to faculty gender, course type, and level (graduate/undergraduate). Female faculty received higher ratings. Graduate students tended to give higher ratings than undergraduates did. (Contains 16 references.) (SK)

Describes a one semester-unit course, entitled "Family Counseling in the Schools" to complement other training in family systems counseling for students interested in family-school intervention. Links literature on changes in the cultures of the social institutions of schools, families, and family counseling with the systemic conceptual…

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…

Describes the institutional practices related to qualifying examinations in U.S. sociology graduate departments (n=178). Indicates that there are differences between the Ph.D.-granting and M.A.-granting programs in relation to the structure of examinations; while the structures in the departments are consistent. Includes references. (CMK)

Describes an interactive in-class learning activity where students learn about social movement theories. Provides background information about the exercise; discusses the process of preparing and implementing the assignment; and explores the student responses. Includes an appendix and references. (CMK)

Examines the influence of teacher education on one novice teacher's practice. She believes that teaching and learning occur between each student and the teacher and that each member of t he learning community is responsible for teaching and learning. She uses content knowledge as the vehicle through which to teach students and advance their…

Makes the case that effective mentoring can improve the graduate school experience of multicultural students to position them better for postdoctoral success. Discusses the ways faculty members can enhance their multicultural competence in mentoring. (SLD)