Describes the first assessment of Foxfire's graduate course for teachers, offered at six universities. Reports that the course fulfilled participants' expectations, changed their attitudes toward alternative teaching styles and their work as teachers, and developed their understanding of the teacher-student relationship. (SV)

Describes a fellowship program at the University of Arizona to provide financial support for Navajo students striving for a master's degree in business administration. Profiles a Navajo student returning to graduate work after five years of employment, and discusses the tribe's and the student's entrepreneurial aspirations. (SV)

Presents statistical data on chemistry and chemical engineering departments for the 1988-89 academic year. Provides tables for departments offering approved programs, degrees awarded by schools, and trends during the last five years. (YP)

A model designed to facilitate mutual reinforcement of two operations (graduate school and office of research administration) and to assure that both offices function without interruption in the absence of either of the two administrators is described. Innovations in services to the faculty and the administration are discussed. (Author/MLW)

Describes management courses for undergraduates and postgraduates and supplementary training methods at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). Introduces tasks of the Center for Management Studies created in the Institute. Provides courses of study for Bachelor of Technology, Master of Technology, and Master of Science in the Appendices. (YP)

Adult and continuing education's record in serving culturally diverse populations can be improved through a multifaceted approach involving improved data collection, dissemination of effective models, enhancement of graduate and professional training, an expanded research agenda, and participation in policy development. (SK)

Examines the nature and extent of foreign-language competence desired for graduate English majors and the degree to which such expectations can be met by the regular two years of language study. Suggests that the foreign-language requirement needs a new orientation and new sign-posting through more appropriate testing instruments. (KEH)

Professional experience or educational background in public health provides a valuable perspective for designing, implementing, and evaluating early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities and chronic illnesses. Described are public health's historic role in early intervention and a graduate program exemplifying the…

Introduces a method for reducing the subjectivity of class participation grades. Suggests the use of a combined peer/professor approach is beneficial and can be acceptable to students. Lists a number of variables which impact upon the activity while accenting the usefulness of the procedure. (KO)

It is argued that the present direction of changes in Australian higher education ends its distinctive mission. Transfer of colleges to the custodianship of universities is seen as leading to increased homogeneity. Emphasis on research and graduate study is seen as reducing pluralism and basic commitment to undergraduate education. (Author/MSE)

Extremely few Black students are choosing physical education as a major at the undergraduate level, with even fewer pursuing graduate study. College administrators may be able to bring more Blacks into the profession by linking their predominantly White institutions with predominantly Black institutions and establishing minority recruiting…

The Triple Jump, a procedure for assessing students' problem-based learning, is applied to assessment of inquiry-based learning in a graduate course. Results suggest the need for more research into interrater reliability and other characteristics of the exercise. Some simple strategies for making the instrument cost effective are offered. (MSE)

Presents a list of tenured black law school professors at the nation's 20 highest-ranked law schools. Background information and specialty or current work areas are provided, as is a breakdown of black tenured professors as a percentage of the total faculty in each school. (GLR)

The "U.S. News and World Report" 1993 rankings of doctoral programs in biology (n=229), chemistry (n=178), and physics (n=151) and graduate programs in nursing (n=201) are presented, with some narrative analysis. Best-regarded institutions for doctoral education in six science disciplines are also listed. (MSE)

Discusses the role of the English department head in a time of educational crisis. Examines the possibility that graduate study in English is losing its moral base. Considers the role of leadership and oppositional politics in the context of the crisis in graduate study. (HB)