This study analyzed a set of items dealing with pressures faced by teachers. (Author)

Presents the results of a study undertaken to examine the cognitive styles of students in the Library Science/Educational Technology program at the University of North Carolina. The implications of the study for the education of library science students are enumerated. Three tables and a reference list are included. (JL)

The use of the Test of Standard Written English (TSWE) with older students at the junior and graduate level was validated. Scores were found to be predictive of academic performance in an environment with a restricted grading system. (GK)

A test of basic knowledge in statistics was developed to predict performance in a graduate level statistics course for psychology students. Test scores plus GRE scores were used to predict final exam performance in a graduate statistics course. The devised test predicted performance moderately well. (RD)

Scores obtained by doctoral students on a battery of psychological tests were correlated with ratings of students provided by academic tutors. Students rated most highly by academic tutors tended to be those with low to moderate levels of cognitive complexity and low neuroticism. (Author/MJL)

The common patterns of work activity adopted by science students during the three years of PhD study are described, and their relationship to thesis submission is examined. The results suggest that the organization of PhD study is an important feature of success (defined in terms of submission of a thesis). (Author/MLW)

Instead of being encouraged to act in a professional manner, graduate students are continually reminded of their professional inferiority by the English department. (HOD)

Lists the assumptions shared by members of the business world and by scholars in the humanities, describes the business climate of the 1980s, and discusses the skills needed by humanities graduates to compete for jobs in business. (AEA)

Describes a study assessing the process of change within students' self-perception and their abilities relative to the performance demands of graduate clinical psychology. Results showed self-perceived confidence and competence to be functions of training for specific behavioral objectives. (Author/CK)

Both young women seniors and graduate students at the University of Florida considered it important to develop a personal relationship with a role model, especially one who had successfully combined professional and family roles. Mentors were also identified as important. (Author)

Reports on a national survey of the characteristics of educators seeking doctorates in educational administration. The largest proportion of doctoral candidates (33 percent) aspire to central office positions rather than to building administration (15 percent). (Author/IRT)

The construction of attitude measures frequently requires the identification of relevant areas to be measured. Latent partition analysis can be used to develop conceptually independent sub-scales by pooling the expertise of several persons. An example and suggestions of its applicability in other areas are provided. (Author/JKS)

The design and development of a student produced, three credit/no credit televised course on human sexuality at Michigan State University is reviewed. The need for the course, its structure, and student reaction are presented. (RAO)

This paper describes the access problems and utilization patterns of university health services on the part of graduate students. (JD)