Argues against a graduate field of study in world history as too general. Suggests developing a specialization in comparative history to encompass major culture areas. Uses multiple elements to develop comparative history courses. Proposes graduate seminars where students discuss works in cross-cultural comparative history. (NL)

Traces minority participation in higher education from the 1970s to the present period of decline. Finds discriminatory policies impede the hiring of minority faculty. Offers strategies for enhancing the minority presence at all campus levels. (DM)

The validity and reliability of the Leader Attributes Inventory (LAI) to evaluate others were confirmed in testing with college students. As a self-report, however, the LAI was more valid when participants rated themselves after leadership training as they thought they were before training. (SK)

Describes program providing systematic preparation of mental health counselors in assisting the seropositive and their significant others in managing psychosocial issues that accompany Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Describes four training modules (one-day workshop, miniworkshops, AIDS seminar, and practicum or clinical module) based…

A national survey identified 127 colleges and universities in the United States and eight institutions in Canada that offer graduate degree programs in gifted education. Data about their enrollments and practicum requirements are presented. The functions of gifted education resource centers operated by 25 of the institutions are also described.…

Identified trends in graduate preparation programs in College Student Personnel (CSP) between 1973-87. Analyzed data concerning General Program Information, Admissions Requirements, Faculty, and Program Content collected for last five editions of "Directory of Graduate Preparation Programs in College Student Personnel." Concludes that overall…

A national survey of undergraduate and graduate social work programs (respondents, n=194) investigated incorporation of gender-sensitive materials in the curricula. Results show some women's issues are covered and others are not commonly addressed. No schools required and few offered courses exclusively on women's issues. Feminist faculty…

Until recently, teaching at Virginia Tech meant 1 professor in a room with 20 randomly assembled educational administration students enrolled in an isolated, narrowly defined course. program. Under the NASSP Alliance project, professors have developed a holistic, team-approach to instruction and benefit from a reading program that encourages idea…

Presents guidelines for recognizing and avoiding potential problems associated with conducting graduate work in a developing country. Guidelines include methods for setting objectives, initial planning, knowing cooperating organizations, making a preliminary visit, on site activities, and communication with faculty advisors. (MDH)

Describes the collaborative team teaching of an interdisciplinary graduate course for preservice teachers, offering guidelines for faculty wishing to undertake collaborative teaching in higher education: develop the course, establish mutual respect and trust, meet regularly as a team, process the experience, promote commitment, agree on evaluation…

Uses situated evaluation to study synchronous and asynchronous computer-mediated communication (CMC) in a required graduate seminar in composition studies. Shows that (1) CMC itself does not change classroom practices; and (2) CMC does not necessarily encourage equal participation. Recommends a pedagogy that allows for conflict resolution and uses…

Reports findings of a study that examined the activities of 45 part-time administrator-interns enrolled at 2 large midwestern universities. Content analysis of interns' daily logs revealed that two-thirds of interns' time was spent attending meetings, doing office work, or supervising students. Interns spent little or no time in an administrator…

Reports on a 1995-1996 national survey of master's in social-work (MSW) programs, focusing on nonacademic admissions criteria and procedures used to assess candidates. The report assesses the commonalities found in the responses and sample materials used, describes challenges in using nonacademic criteria, and presents a model for defining and…

Considers the empirical validity of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) as a predictor of performance in a graduate psychology program. Data for 167 graduate psychology students suggest that the GRE is predictive for first-year grades but not other kinds of performance, with the exception that male performance on the GRE Analytical test was…

Reports on a survey of U.S. and Canadian graduate programs in art education. Examines responses from 124 programs to determine the location, scope, and nature of graduate programs in art education including the content and strategies that are addressed. Presents detailed findings and general conclusions. (DSK)