The output of education degrees at both the undergraduate and graduate levels between academic years 1972-73 and 1985-86 was examined. The decline was most precipitous at the undergraduate level and had the least impact at the doctorate level. (MLW)

Two experiments challenging the value of training social workers in nonverbal interviewing skills found that (1) trained students placed less value on both responsiveness and unresponsiveness, (2) untrained students' interview reactions are more predictive of client reactions than trained students', and (3) clients do not value responsive over…

A study compared advanced-standing and regular social work master's graduates in employment history, evaluations of their graduate education, and perceptions of the relevance of their education for post-graduation jobs. Differences occurred only in the congruence of specialization and second job choice in the two groups. (MSE)

Presents the Belgian viewpoint on the educational curriculum for engineering at the university level. Discusses existing program content and compares it to European professional standards. Gives ideas about improvements that consider technical developments and professional aims. (CW)

A survey found that key variables motivating pharmacy students to pursue graduate study include better career opportunities, intellectual satisfaction, and more challenging work. Almost one-half of the respondents' interest was triggered by a faculty member's encouragement, and geographic area was a larger factor in program choice than was program…

Describes the driving forces behind corporate education in the United States and how they have become manifested in some leading initiatives which are of importance to the engineering community. Discusses education for the world of work, corporation schools, corporate classrooms, hybrid corporate-university classrooms and government-university…

This study examined the score level, extent of test completion, and test reliability for visually impaired, physically handicapped, and nonhandicapped groups taking the Graduate Record Examinations General Test. Results included the finding that performance of visually handicapped groups approximated that of nondisabled examinees, although…

Examines the supply and national origin of the holders and near-holders of engineering doctorates who applied to one university engineering department in which extramural research has been emphasized. Compares them with national data on doctoral recipients. (TW)

Discusses some of the problems in enrollment in academic engineering programs, particularly in electrical and computer engineering. Describes the teaching engineering program at Utah State University in an effort to address these problems. (TW)

Some questions that might be asked when considering a career in campus activities are answered, including: what career positions are available in student activities, should one consider a master's degree or a doctorate, what types of programs are there, and where can one find information about graduate programs. (MLW)

Persuading students to pursue graduate education in science and engineering, the vitality of universities, raising the level of technological literacy, and making more effective use of the results and insights of science are related components of the adequacy of the science-education system and its relevance to the country's needs. (MLW)

Presents five problems on organic stereochemistry in the form of an open-book quiz meant for senior undergraduates and graduate students in chemistry. Provides some acceptable solutions to the problems. (TW)

The University of Washington has designed a rural track in its master's level training program in early childhood special education. This paper reports on the components of the training program and the results of the first two years of teacher preparation, including placement of trainees in rural practicum sites. (Author/JDD)

The article examines the need for bilingual educators, the reasons why few individuals choose to become bilingual special education teachers and the types of bilingual special education graduate training programs which are currently available. (DB)

A discussion of recent changes in Norwegian graduate study and the role and attitudes of students within the system finds problems similar to other countries' in: program length and student financing, industry-academic salary differences, estimating demand for graduate degrees, the objectives of the training, and increasing women's participation.…