Examines overt and hidden aspects of experiences as Latina/o doctoral students. Phase one of the study entailed constructing autoethnographic narratives that described doctoral experiences. Phase two involved using the narratives to stimulate a dialogue about experiences in the academy. The findings describe the critical consciousness achieved.…

Argues that lack of clarity regarding roles, functions, and research of psychologists in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings has prevented establishing guidelines for training graduate students to work in rehabilitative settings. Asserts that students should have core training in psychology and receive coursework and practica in…

Compared attitudes of Chinese and American graduate students toward counselors/counseling process. Findings from 148 American and 102 Chinese students suggest that American students tended to perceive problems as more serious than did Chinese students. It appeared that Chinese students did not differ from American students in preference for…

Directly compared effects of positive and negative models in counselor training. Results from 47 counselor trainee graduate students suggest that negative modeling can produce training outcomes similar to those achieved by positive models. Recommends further investigation of the role of negative modeling in counselor training and provides specific…

Presents survey responses of 71 family life extension specialists concerning academic preparation, job description, salaries, work responsibilities and time demands, and work rewards. Discusses the results in terms of employment opportunities for graduate students in human services. Contains 15 references. (SV)

A study of 119 doctoral students (of 223 surveyed) in the Georgia State University College of Business Administration determined that the Work Values Inventory is not an effective means for discriminating between doctoral students who are interested in academic careers and those who are not. Those students do not differ substantially in what they…

Using biographical interviewing, the study addressed graduate women's definitions of role models and mentors, perceived benefits of the mentor-protege relationship, and developmental discontinuities in mentor selection. Results are discussed within the context of the politics of mentoring of the attributions made by male mentors for female…

Notes that in the prevalent clinical training model, experienced clinicians provide direct supervision for trainees. Reviews literature to examine what and how evaluations of training could be conducted. Offers guidelines for developing an evaluation package to provide ongoing performance evaluation of internship training and data collection to…

One hundred educational psychology master's and doctoral students in New York state were surveyed about career objectives. At both levels, students intended to devote more than half their time to academic work. Topics such as computer-assisted instruction and instructional technology were of less interest than more traditional specialties. (SLD)

Reports on an attempt to organize a collaborative writing project with two teams of graduate students. Concludes that despite the professional level of the students, they, like undergraduates, need structure and guidance throughout the collaborative process, including journal checks, conferences, and self- and group-assessment tools. (TB)

Outlines key factors doctoral students need to consider when selecting a marriage and family therapy (MFT) internship site, including quality and type of supervision, clinical caseload and type of clients, additional training opportunities, professional contacts and social support, and the effects of the board of directors on the internship…

Performances of 13 graduate students who completed a statistics examination under time limits were compared with those of 13 under no time limits. Both low- and high-achieving students performed better under the untimed condition, but the benefit of the untimed test was greater for high-anxiety students. (SLD)

Reviews the literature on mentoring and reports on a program at the University of California at Los Angeles that paired library school students with information professionals. Results of evaluation surveys and overall program response are considered. Questionnaires used to match students with mentors, evaluation forms, and a list of 58 selected…

Describes the influence of one father's advice about life and work on the unfolding career of an academic. Sketches the musings and doubts of an English professor about his career, his working environment, and his continuing relationship with his father. (HB)

Responds to previous article by Twohey and Volker (1993) on gender equity in counselor supervision. Notes that Twohey and Volker's claim that differential use of voices of care and justice is gender related does not seem to have clear empirical support. Suggests need for more research evidence before approach advocated in previous article is given…