Describes the Wharton Communication Program, which integrates writing instruction within that graduate school's core courses by emphasizing voluntary improvement of communication skills. (RL)

Despite the weaknesses of the accreditation process, it is suggested that nontraditional graduate programs should seek full accreditation. Some conditions leading to support of accreditation are discussed: (1) motivation to belong, (2) reasonable cost of accrediting, (3) governance structure, (4) qualitative standards, (5) effective administrative…

Presents a list of doctoral dissertations completed and in preparation in colleges and universities of the United States and Canada in the field of Hispanic languages and literature. (NCR)

Library schools should work toward establishing interdisciplinary degree programs using the resources of the entire university, and plan and manage imaginative programs based on specific needs of students. These schools should carefully examine the particular needs of future media center personnel and school librarians. (Author/CMV)

The authors describe a model graduate reading program designed for potential reading specialists. The model suggests that teaching educational philosophy, psychology, sociology, and physiology precede the teaching of reading methodology, thereby first developing a theoretical foundation. (KC)

Reports on a study that suggests that graduate course work in psycholinguistics and reading can be instrumental in helping experienced teachers update their beliefs and practices in the teaching of reading. (MKM)

Lists books that a random sample of professors of reading considered important for those completing a master's degree in reading. (GT)

Reviews current issues in graduate education as applied to speech communication disciplines. Discusses current enonomic trends as well as the issue of academic rigor versus professionalism. Briefly reviews nine recent book-length publications on graduate instruction. (JMF)

Examines how postdoctoral productivity of students in science fields is influenced by academic sponsors, calibre of the Ph.D department, and the scientists' own productivity. Data are examined for chemistry doctoral scholars over their first postdoctoral decade. (DB)

A "Product-Action" approach extends the research and theory of teacher education into the reality of the actual learning site. (LH)

Presents an nmr spectrometer-computer interface experiment in digital acquisition of spectroscopic data, which is intended for students nearing the end of a master's degree in physical chemistry. (HM)

Identifies elements of teaching assistant (TA) training programs, presents a model based on these elements, examines different strategies for implementation of the model, and describes efforts for developing a comprehensive TA program for graduate students in the biological sciences at the University of Washington, Seattle. (HM)

The growth of and potential for cooperative education for graduate students is addressed. It is suggested that the majority of such programs in the future will have few participants, will not be closely tied to the curriculum designed, will be largely student-instigated, and will be flexible and informal. (Author/LBH)

This article describes the nominal group technique and delineates the application of the approach to identifying specific course topics and emphases sought by students enrolling in undergraduate and graduate social work courses. (Author/LBH)