The author summarizes three studies comparing attributes of on- and off-campus engineering graduate programs. The studies represent data and experience gained from lecture-based technical graduate programs with highly motivated off-campus students and corporate support. The studies compare student characteristics, graduate performance, and…

Based on a "Report of the Task Force on Quality in Social Work Education," established by the National Conference of Deans and Directors of Graduate Schools of Social Work, this paper notes problems confronting social work education. A definition of excellence in social work education is proposed. (Author/MH)

Finds that a research methods course is part of almost all master's programs in journalism or communication and that the course content seems to be related to tools needed in preparing a thesis. Those teaching the courses tend to be in their mid-40s, and most have published articles in scholarly journals. (FL)

Strategic planning provides an effective means for universities to strengthen institutional quality and respond to societal needs while addressing the issues of economic decline, changing student demographics, fluctuating funding patterns, varying employment opportunities, and increased need for accountability. (MSE)

The major arguments related to teacher preparation at the baccalaureate and postbaccalaureate levels are discussed. (MT)

Describes a study conducted to test the extent to which the employment criteria for positions in extension, continuing, or adult education in American universities are congruent with the content of graduate programs in the field. The results revealed a discontinuity that suggests that programs are guided by marketing rather than educational…

Educational research textbooks often portray online computer searching as available only from distant database producers, or as something students can do for themselves without assistance from a reference librarian/search intermediary. User education may be needed in this area to correct users' misconceptions. (Author/EM)

Describes the gathering of 31 educators who discussed the teaching and learning of the humanities at the baccalaureate level, and also considers how secondary and graduate education have affected undergraduate education and been affected by it. Considers teaching methods, teacher qualifications, curriculum evaluation, textbooks, and graduate…

This report is a summary of trends in enrollment and degrees granted in home economics in higher education from 1968-69 through 1982-83, with emphasis on the decade beginning in 1972. Interpretation of some of the factors associated with the state of home economics and their possible futuristic implications are included. (CT)

Results of a national survey of undergraduate and graduate nursing programs to determine the extent of curriculum content and faculty training in international health issues are reported. The importance of this aspect of nursing education is discussed. (MSE)

Based on a presentation made at the fortieth anniversary celebration of the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, considers the effect these fellowships had on the scholarly careers of the women to whom they have been awarded. (Author/ABB)

Mentoring relationships from the mentors' point of view were surveyed. Using O'Neill's theory of mentoring, a Likert scale instrument was developed. Results indicated that mentors feel mentoring is important to them as well as to their students. In a multivariate multiple regression, age was a significant predictor of mentoring score. (Author/DWH)

A study of the relationship of PharmD graduates' (1) choice of graduate school and (2) completion of a residency or fellowship to job satisfaction revealed that graduates of non-California programs and graduates who had completed residencies or fellowships were more likely to have nondistributive positions and that those in nondistributive…

Data about how graduate departments use the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), what scores are required, and how these admission policies are associated with the quality of graduate programs are analyzed. The results indicate that 64 percent of graduate departments require or recommend GRE scores from applicants. (Author/MLW)

A study of the impact of four variables on graduate social work students' attitudes about thesis requirements revealed that more academically able students and those with a preference for a more cognitive mode of making judgments find more value in theses, but no significant relationships were found with perceived value and tolerance for ambiguity…