Examines graduate students' perceptions of the educational value of their collaborative learning when using the Internet for course delivery. Respondents indicated that, although they enjoyed the convenience and opportunity for collaboration, a number of unsatisfactory elements were apparent with the instructional strategy and the delivery medium.…

An ethnographic study of the experiences of graduate students (N=8) learning to consult revealed three primary themes. Content analysis and subsequent structural corroboration of three datasets indicated participants' application of procedures, awareness of professional perspectives, and emphasis on attending relationships. Discusses implications…

This report explores electronic conferences as a medium in which community can develop among graduate students. Highlights include research in distance education, research in computer-mediated communication, learning outcomes, reflective thinking, community, professional socialization, and differences between individuals who posted entries to the…

A survey of 88 graduate schools investigated the nature of the administrative process for selecting graduate students, factors considered in examining applications for admission, and attention given to prospective students' preparation in their chosen graduate field. Results are summarized, and implications for graduate schools are discussed.…

Upper-class undergraduates (n=740) beginning graduate students in counseling (n=78) and mental health professionals (n=45) were surveyed regarding attitudes toward rape victims. Results show that male undergraduates had the most negative attitudes toward rape victims, and female professionals the most favorable. Male participants held more…

Examines the academic and social needs of the increasing numbers of full-time postgraduate students. Analysis of a survey of 636 full-time postgraduates at the University of Newcastle (England) identifies distinct sub-groups of postgraduates. Notes respondents' desires for separate facilities and more favorable treatment than the rest of the…

An innovative faculty technology-training program used nine special education graduate students as technology mentors for 19 faculty members. Results of this mentorship training model indicate an increase in faculty technology integration, an increase in student technology use, and an increase in mentoring relationships between the graduate…

Explores the reading traditions and practices that influence the interpretation of two text types, academic and general text, by postgraduate students from Thailand and India studying in the areas of business, humanities, engineering/science, and health sciences. Data were collected from case studies conducted at an Australian university.…

Longitudinally investigated the socialization, promotion, and tenure experiences of tenure-track Holmes Scholars, examining the entrance of older, second career minority scholars into a changing profession. Data from site visits, surveys, and interviews suggest that elements of the Holmes Scholarship Network enhance research productivity and…

Examines sexually oriented relationships between educators/supervisors and their students/supervisees during masters training in social work and mental health counseling. Using logistic regression procedures, significant statistical associations are reported between levels of sexual intimacy and professional association membership as well as age…

Examines graduate recruitment and admissions processes for ethnic minority students in clinical psychology by surveying graduate admissions directors. Reports that 98% of programs reported efforts to recruit minority applicants with 82% using flexible criteria when evaluating applicants; directors identified community characteristics, financial…

Presents three cases designed to generate discussion among trainees of system-based hypotheses in family counseling. The cases involve key concepts that tend to emerge within initial interviews. Important system ideas are presented for each case, and follow-up information is provided which identifies the famous people used in these cases. (RJM)

Reports the results of a study on the intonation of 18 Mandarin Chinese speakers lecturing in English. The study investigated the hypothesis that the nonnative speakers who were able to use the intonation system of English most effectively would score higher on a global language test. (Author/JL)

Proposes a model of document selection by real users of a bibliographic retrieval system. Reports on Part I of a longitudinal study of decision making on document use by academics (25 faculty and graduate students in Agricultural Economics). Examines what components are relevant to the users' decisions and what cognitive process may have occurred…

Explores ways teacher educators can create learning spaces in their classrooms that may initiate explorations of self, beliefs, ideologies, and practice that embrace the diversity of all students. (SLD)