In separate articles, two educators present their arguments for and against the proposition that empirically based practice, the integration of practice methods with research methods, should be taught in social work practice courses. Each also responds to the other's essay. (MSE)

A qualitative study is described investigating the university graduate student seminar presentation as a speech event and its status as a genre. Findings support Swales' (1990) contention that the graduate seminar is an independent genre related to the experimental research article, not merely an oral replication. (20 references) (Author/LB)

This paper uses front-end analysis and feasibility analysis to determine whether all masters and doctoral students in applied behavior analysis should be trained to be research scientists or whether different training should be provided for those wishing to be practitioners. The paper concludes that most students should acquire practice skills…

This article presents an integrative skills assessment approach for teaching students of social work to perform assessments. The approach is based on technical eclecticism and combines three practice models: (1) psychosocial, (2) cognitive-behavioral, and (3) systems. Specific teaching strategies as well as shortcomings of this approach are…

Reviews 14 selected conferences and 11 key reports and documents regarding professional preparation and the development of professional standards in health education, starting with a 1943 statement from the American Public Health Association. The review was developed from an analysis of original documents containing conference proceedings and…

The loss of balance among the functions of the research university (instruction, basic and applied research, and professional training and service) produces a crisis of values. Many of the university's problems can be traced to this disequilibrium. Without increasing the value placed on teaching, curricular reform will be ineffectual. (MSE)

A survey of seven Canadian research granting agencies concerning weighting of criteria in applications for graduate student awards found undergraduate grades were heavily weighted. However, literature on early career indicators suggests this is not an effective predictor of future research productivity. Strategies for improving use of predictive…

A study of 390 fourth-year pharmacy students investigated attitudinal factors in intentions to pursue graduate education and research-oriented careers and in perceptions of research and research-related activities. Results indicate students who had been involved in research projects and/or had mentors in research saw research more favorably. Sex…

Description of the department of scientific and technological information specialty at Jilin University of Technology (China) focuses on the postgraduate program. Enrollment qualifications are described, improvements made in the program are explained, staff training is discussed, and ideas for future development are suggested. (LRW)

State student financial aid increased 12.6% in one year. Few states will decrease aid in 1993-94, the average grant will increase 6.6%, and several states have begun new programs. Data on undergraduate and graduate student aid, need-based and non-need-based, with percent changes since 1992-93, are presented for each state. (MSE)

This discussion describes methods that foster a healthy Student Research Group (SRG) and permits it to fulfill its responsibility in the development of the student researcher. The model used in the discussion is that of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry SRG. (GLR)

Seven doctoral students reflect on experiences in a program that linked them with liberal arts colleges in preparation for college teaching careers. Issues discussed include the link between research and teaching; cultivation of collegiality; value of mentors; role perceptions; learning to design and implement curricula; and breadth of faculty…

Uses a case study model to investigate the Wright State University Teacher Leader Program. Discusses the demographic profile of classroom teachers enrolled in this outreach graduate program, describes how the program has responded to the needs of employed and distant teacher learners, and offers suggestions concerning the knowledge, skills,…

Data from four case studies of schools committed to educational reform point to four attributes characterizing school leaders who are effective change agents. Such leaders are child-centered, collaborate with multiple constituencies, process a wide variety of information, and are expert communicators. Suggestions on transforming present-day…

A survey of 53 deans of graduate programs in social work provided information about their demographic characteristics, professional tasks, reasons for entering administration, professional preparation, reading activities, perceptions of the deanship, developments in higher education, and issues and challenges confronting the profession and social…