The proportion of geography doctoral dissertations by American students containing foreign-area research has declined sharply the last few decades. Reasons for the decline are examined, and implications for the discipline of geography are discussed. (RM)

Drawing upon five recent studies, this article provides a summary analysis of the assessment of academic quality of doctoral programs in physical education. Conclusions are discussed, and recommendations are made for future quality assessment studies. (Author/DF)

The Program for Entry into the Educating Professions is an instructional sequence for doctoral students designed to prepare educators for work in a variety of settings. This article focuses on describing the rotating internship program, which places students in positions of responsibility in profit-making, nonprofit, and governmental…

Data from three national surveys were analyzed to examine: (1) the rapid growth in postdoctoral activity; (2) the changing motivations of postdoctorals; (3) qualitative shifts in the postdoctoral population; and (4) possible changes in the character and quality of the postdoctoral experience. (JN)

Averages the high, low, average, and median salary figures by rank for the faculty members of 84 responding departments of the 106 listed in "An Assessment of Research-Doctorate Programs in the United States: Humanities." (CRH)

Surveyed 91 women doctoral students in higher education administration regarding career and family commitments. Most indicated a commitment to the roles of wife, mother, and employee. Although the employee role was most frequently mentioned, the role of wife was considered most important when simultaneous roles were indicated. (JAC)

Using the format of an exchange of letters between an applicant to doctoral programs in literature and an established Ph.D. friend, criteria are suggested for doctoral programs in a period of declining demand, and directions outlined for change in the role of the language department and language teacher. (RM)

Changes in the student population enrolling in university literature and language courses since the 1960's are described. Suggestions are made for changes in language department curricula and in graduate programs, including hiring practices. (RM)

The uncertain status of two-year college teacher preparation looms large in the calls for new degrees and new patterns of preparing faculty. Specific recommendations are made for preparing doctoral graduates to work in community and junior colleges. (LBH)

The purpose of this article was to explain the constructs of doctrine and doctorate to the fire service. The methodology applied the Carnegie Foundation review of the doctorate as the basics for explaining what stewards of the fire service discipline will do with a doctoral degree. Although the fire service is an interdisciplinary occupation, the…

This study was undertaken to respond to a specific inquiry from the Center for Psychological Studies of Nova Southeastern University (Florida) about the satisfaction of Master's-level and Doctoral-level students with the University's faculty and programs. The population consisted of all students enrolled in these programs in the fall term of 1999,…

The information in this report is a snapshot of the impressions of doctoral recipients at the University of California, Los Angeles, of the overall quality of mentoring, assistance with finding professional employment, and general interest in the student shown by the dissertation chair. Findings come from an analysis of an exit survey completed by…

This document describes the Hispanic Border Leadership Institute (HBLI). The HBLI is both a leadership-development initiative and a doctoral fellowship program for educational leaders. Its purpose is to prepare change agents, who, after completing doctoral studies at a participating university, will pursue careers that positively influence…

This report provides information on degree and certificate programs offered and student program completions for fiscal year 2002-2003 in North Dakota's public and private postsecondary educational institutions. Institutional programs are coded in accordance with the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code system and are organized in…

George Mason University (GMU) in Fairfax, Virginia, offers a doctoral program that concentrates on teaching in the community college. Many higher education programs in the country include community college education courses, but the focus of these programs is educational leadership and administrative responsibilities. The National Center for…