A study of the structure of and requirements for membership on graduate school faculties shows considerable variation, especially between state and private institutions and between those offering only master's and both master's and doctoral work. Generally, private schools and those offering master's work have less stringent requirements. (JMD)

Provides a general history of the Doctor of Arts Program with particular emphasis on chemistry education. (CP)

In the course of compiling a directory to graduate programs for community college English teachers, the author noted that research and teaching skills received joint emphasis. (MKM)

Describes and evaluates a graduate history program at the University of California, Santa Barbara, which prepares students for careers in local and state government. Feedback from students, government agencies, and corporations participating in the program has been generally positive. (Author/DB)

To understand the functions of graduate level admissions tests, the characteristics of students who scored high compared with those who scored low on three tests were examined on the basis of correlates of each of the tests with a large number of other variables reflecting the students' background and educational characteristics. (Author/RC)

After a brief history of graduate education in the United States was presented, the advantages of graduate degrees and the problems in utilizing those degrees were discussed. (RK)

A master's program that synthesizes clinical nursing knowledge with management theory and skills is one way to prepare nursing service administrators capable of exerting an influence on today's complex health care system. (Editor)

Seven basic activities performed by social service agency administrators are identified: planning, controlling, coordinating, directing, representing, staffing, and negotiating. Specific behavioral outcomes and objectives serving as a model for graduate student education and training are developed and recommendations for curriculum design are…

Findings obtained over a three-year period at the University of Kentucky are reported that indicate a need for continued study in many schools before a final judgment can be made. These results suggest that the expense and effort required by the PCAT probably cannot be justified. (LBH)

Describes undergraduate and postgraduate programs in geography in the Soviet Union. Considered are entrance requirements, program content, preparation for teaching versus specialization, and cooperation between universities and outside organizations. For journal availability, see SO 505 963. (AV)

Points out that graduate programs in English should prepare students to meet the actualities of the employment market and the needs of departments that may hire them. (GW)

Los Angeles' International College is a small, private, unaccredited college with 174 students and without classrooms, library or student center. Its chief assets are the intellects and worldwide reputations of many of its tutors who work closely with student apprentices. (LBH)

Problems in maintaining high academic standards in established veterinary schools are discussed in this speech. Mechanisms used to attract and keep high caliber faculty are described, including fostering an atmosphere of academic freedom and excellence that will encourage leadership. (LBH)

Focus is on two areas: (1) the factors available to the selection committee when students apply for admission into graduate programs, and (2) those factors emerging after admission, resulting from students' meeting program-imposed requirements for graduation. Program variables are shown to be more important than admission variables. (Author/LBH)

"Because of recent court battles regarding the teaching of religion in classrooms, teachers have shied away from this area of study and administrators have avoided it like the plague", says Margaret D. Grote, professor of religion at Temple University. Describes a course, taught by Dr. Grote, designed to clarify what is and what is not legal…