Dr. Jerrel L. Yakel, a neuroscientist, heads the Ion Channel Physiology Group within the Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, in Research Triangle Park, NC. Overviews his academic career and his efforts to serve as a role model for Native American students. (LP)

Four articles discuss significant developments in the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT); doctoral training in the learning sciences at Northwestern University; a distance education course in education technology leadership offered jointly by George Washington University and Mind Extension University; and salary…

There is a shortage of ethnic minority doctorate degree holders; and in graduate physical education departments, ethnic minority professors are extremely rare. The article examines trends in enrollment and degree attainment, factors affecting enrollment and persistence, and strategies (recruitment, admissions, financial aid, academic support,…

Reveals the combination of work incentives that have attracted field administrators to the clinical faculty member role in a western university's field-based Ed.D. program. Nonpecuniary incentives included the desire to influence future educational leaders' preparation, the opportunity for change and stimulation, and the opportunity for…

Presents a graduate course in marine education for teachers, including aims, topics, goals, diversity, organization and instruction, texts, grading and evaluation, field trips, computers, creative projects, and final exam. An appendix lists texts and sample readings. (11 references) (MKR)

Focuses attention on the kinds of literature that are helpful in fostering thoughtful reflection in special education graduate courses. Discusses several specific examples, such as Franz Kafka's "Metamorphosis" and John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men." (PA)

Among 121 Indonesian graduate agricultural students attending 27 U.S. universities, success in graduate school (defined by grade point average and degree completion) was positively associated with Indonesian undergraduate grade point average, English language proficiency, and presence of spouse and children in the United States. (SV)

Designing a new school business administration program follows a lengthy sequence beginning with an analysis of the current education administration and its environment, followed by development of program concepts, determination of program specifics, and implementation authorization. Department faculty members do not act alone, but in concert with…

A survey of 52 dental schools found that dental implant techniques were taught in 34 pre- and 34 postdoctoral curricula, involving mostly prosthodontics and oral surgery departments, with periodontology departments lagging behind. Most predoctoral programs did not have research involvement. Cooperation among specialties is recommended over implant…

Argues that the concept of using different approaches to teaching foreign language literature to undergraduates and graduates may do a disservice to those who see the study of foreign literature as literature through language. Discusses teaching strategies to facilitate such integration. (19 references) (CB)

Analysis of the first- and fifth-week clerkship activities of six doctoral pharmacy students focused on student-instructor contact time and the significance of student contributions to patient care. Results indicate both costs and benefits to clerkship instruction and provide a framework for future studies evaluating such instruction. (Author/MSE)

A discussion of nursing education looks at the evolution of the profession in the context of changing health care needs, changing expectations for nursing practice, traditional and new program types, growth of graduate study in nursing, and new roles for nurses as health care delivery systems adapt to changing needs. (MSE)

A content analysis of 246 recreation, parks, and leisure related dissertation abstracts was conducted for the years 1980-90 to explore trends in dissertations. Results found a decrease in the number of dissertations completed, with more men than women completing dissertations. The majority of degrees were Ph.Ds. (SM)

Explores the sociohistoric notion of disciplinarity in a case study of how a sociology student's dissertation prospectus is negotiated in a graduate seminar. Foregrounds emergent, nonlinear, discursively heterogeneous practices of disciplinary sense-making. Details the disciplinary work of revision. (HB)

Although typical school administration program deserves criticism, it would be impossible for a university-based preparation program to cover all topics identified in AASA's "Professional Standards for Superintendents." Universities understandably stress theory and cannot substitute for rich professional development program in school…