A survey seeking information about programs and services for learning disabled (LD) students was sent to 703 graduate and professional schools. Respondents (N=223) indicated that only 24% had developed a written plan describing services for LD students as required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. (Author/DB)

Graduate faculty in six fields of study judged (1) the importance for academic success of various analytical skills; (2) the seriousness of various reasoning errors; and (3) the degree to which "critical incidents" had affected their estimations of students' analytical abilities. (Author/MLW)

Described are the Howard Hughes Medical Institute programs for providing funds to assist science education. One program is designed to assist private liberal arts colleges that are not affiliated with a graduate school. Other programs have been established to provide support for postdoctoral research and laboratories. (RH)

Describes the University of Minnesota's graduate program for training second-language teachers. Program components include an intensive nine-month on-site clinical experience; the development of skills in self-examination and teacher observation; and a research component which allows students to study second-language teaching and learning in…

Surveyed computer content in administration courses among 80 graduate schools of social work and 207 instructors in the schools. Found that 89% of schools offered at least one administration course integrating content on computer use; 43% of administration courses reported included such material. Faculty rated computer training as important,…

Since The Graduate Record Examination-Verbal measures two factors (reading comprehension and discrete verbal ability), the unidimensionality of item response theory is violated. The impact of this violation was examined by comparing three ability estimates: reading, discrete, and all verbal. Both dimensions were highly correlated; the impact was…

Changes in the labor force include higher labor force participation rate for female college graduates, especially Black women; a majority of workers in managerial occupations are college graduates; advanced degrees are required more and more for professional status; more women are in nontraditional occupations; and there are high proportions of…

This study was designed to describe extension education as perceived by educators and international students of extension and determine the topics that should be provided in a graduate program. One hundred and one extension educators were surveyed concerning course topics and the educational needs of rural people. Conclusions and recommendations…

Reports on a survey of 140 postsecondary accounting departments to determine significant differences between programs accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and those that are not. Significant variables included the offering of a graduate degree and size of the college. (CH)

Discusses the applicability of school psychological services to the adult population. Provides the reader with an overview of services provided to college learning disabled students, discusses the relationship between such services and school psychological services, and identifies numerous training and service possibilities that exist for the…

Analyzes development of education programs for information management in graduate schools of business and management, and discusses themes currently appearing in the business literature that indicate a need for information management courses. Present information management programs in business schools and current and future relationships with…

A survey of 71 schools of pharmacy and 22 post-entry-level doctoral pharmacy programs revealed that most have at least one course containing nutrition information in the curriculum, with varying course content and emphasis. Instructors prefer more formalized lecture to therapeutic and nutrition of health topics. (MSE)

Entering M.L.S. students, University of Toronto, were tested to elicit preference regarding provision of library service to older adults (theory-in-use) and degree of agreement with "The Library's Responsibility to the Aging" statement (espoused theory). Statistical analysis indicated no significant incongruence between students'…

Provides a list of questions for obtaining, organizing, and comparing attributes and liabilities across several institutions or universities. Topics include: demographics; faculty/administration; duties; labs/equipment; programs; research; professional development; promotion; and benefits. These questions would also be useful to students selecting…

Two engineers with doctoral degrees weigh factors, pro and con, in pursuing their degree and the different career paths they have taken. One person outlines the steps in academia while the other has moved through several industrial positions. Indicates that the degree can open doors but can also limit options. (DH)