EIT, or the European Institute for Transnational Studies in Group and Organisational Development, was founded in 1965 as a forum for international trainers in Europe. At present EIT has about 48 members, among which 7 are in the Scandinavian countries. EIT's most important tasks lie within the field of applied social psychology. After many years…

THE GRADUATE SCHOOLS OF EDUCATION OF 10 (MOSTLY MIDWESTERN STATE) UNIVERSITIES WERE EXAMINED TO DETERMINE HOW THEY RELATE TO THE GRADUATE OFFICE, THE TYPES OF DEGREES GRANTED, AND THE QUALITY OF THEIR PROGRAMS. EACH OF THE 10 GRADUATE DEANS, AS WELL AS OTHER INVOLVED PERSONS, WERE INTERVIEWED, AND PRINTED MATERIAL, INCLUDING THE GRADUATE…

Describes the chemical engineering department and programs at the University of Illinois-Urbana. (MLH)

Discusses the courses in polymer science offered in the chemical engineering department of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). (MLH)

The author describes a graduate-level teacher education course in individualized instruction. The course itself was conducted in an individualized mode. (MJB)

Urges more careful and extensive preparation for the teaching of writing, through graduate programs in English. (AA)

Explores some aspects of a "literary education," and concludes that a literary education helps one to live alertly in a culture which is "idiotically" stratified. (JM)

Reviewed are some current trends in engineering education in the UK, particularly those toward open and distance learning. A case study is provided that shows a recent move to develop relevant and up-to-date course materials in the area of Advanced Manufacturing Technology for undergraduates through collaboration between academic and library…

Reports on a survey of 447 graduate psychology programs in the United States and Canada concerning preparation of graduate students for classroom teaching and supervising the work of others in applied and research settings. Finds acceptance for idea that graduates should be prepared for teaching and supervising in applied settings but shows less…

Describes the author's rationale, method, and evaluations for teaching a graduate course in ethics and psychology. Discusses the use of a pre-assessment instrument to evaluate student achievement, examines student responses to the course, and considers future teaching directions. (Author/GEA)

Highlights contributions sociologists can make to major social issues through an emphasis on theoretical ideas and analysis in graduate education. Concludes that recognition of the relationship between theoretical ideas and research procedures is necessary for greater sociological contributions. (Author/DH)

Descriptions of four graduate environmental studies programs are presented. Each description includes such information as degree(s) offered, program goals/objectives, curricular emphasis, and (when applicable) name and address of individual to contact for additional information. (JN)

Discusses basic theoretical assumptions underlying the process of family therapy education. The application of these assumptions is illustrated by the description of various teaching strategies that may be used in a wide range of graduate family therapy courses. (Author/JAC)

The growth and development of New York University's graduate level professional preparation program in human sexuality as an integral part of the Health Education Department is described. The difficulties encountered initially and the ongoing process of improvement are reviewed. Problems of professional identity and accreditation and their…

Describes procedures for preparing incoming graduate students in statistics. Procedures include providing advanced notice of the statistics requirements, evaluation of students' preparation upon arrival and offering remediation. Results show these steps were effective in reducing the first-year dropout rate and increasing the quality of graduate…