Discusses how the art experiential is the central technique of art therapy, making it different from other therapeutic approaches. Uses the authors' personal experiences with mask-making in clinical and training settings to illustrate ideas about selecting particular art experiences. (Contains 31 references.) (GCP)

Examines the relationship between the Ph.D. job market, the social and political marginalization of literary criticism, and the movement toward preprofessionalism and politicization of literary studies among graduate students. Suggests that the poor market has led graduate students toward hyperpoliticization and hyperprofessionalism. (TB)

Describes an innovative graduate seminar on "Women and Leadership," which was designed to encourage the development of "voice." Theoretical assumptions and an overview of seminar activities are presented, and the meanings of developing voice are explored. The 18 participants reported that the development of voice had enhanced…

Reports on thoughts expressed by nine Future Faculty Fellows, graduate students active in the Preparing Future Faculty program, attending the annual meeting of the Association of American Colleges and Universities. Comments addressed some fundamental questions facing education including the basic task to accomplish, questions about quality, and…

Developing a personal theory of counseling is essential for beginning counselors. Current approaches de-emphasize life experiences before graduate training and fail to incorporate counselor developmental stages. This article presents a framework for strengthening development of a personal theory of counseling by integrating life experiences and…

Describes implementation of a writing process and feedback (WPF) model, which presented getting published as an appropriate expectation of all graduate students. The model included structured sequential classroom assignments, student editorial review boards, guest classroom appearances by published writers, and extensive feedback from faculty and…

Presents innovative international teaching assistant (ITA) training programs at two Ohio public universities that focus on sensitizing new ITAs to cultural differences and teaching strategies commonly used in American classrooms. The training programs are designed to reflect and incorporate each institution's own culture, such as the geographical…

Evaluated the Integrated Bridging Programme (IBP) of the University of Adelaide, South Australia, which offers international postgraduates the opportunity to develop languages and skills for successful acculturation. Responses of all IBP participants for 2 years and of supervising staff show the importance of recognizing that it is not only the…

Identifies the extent to which the "Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale" (SDLRS) is a reliable and valid instrument for use with graduate students (N=356). Argues that the results of the study warrant the integration of such developmental constructs as tolerance, self-concept, creativity, initiative, self-understanding, and…

Many counselors attend graduate courses and seminars on the treatment of child abuse and neglect. Educators and trainers need to focus on the feelings and reactions elicited from exposure to the content of these courses. This article provides information on the impact of learning about the trauma of child abuse. (Author)

Presents an interview with Charles L. Brewer Kenan Professor of Psychology at Furman University (Greenville) and editor of "Teaching of Psychology" for 12 years. Discusses such topics as his training as a teacher, his role as the journal editor, and his advice for current and future teachers. (CMK)

Investigated international graduate students' perspectives on higher education classes in their native countries and the United States, examining classroom interaction and student and professor roles. Students recommended that higher education faculty establish greater inclusiveness for international students that would acknowledge differences in…

The author discusses graduate students' reactions to four seminars, one-hour each, on the topic of spirituality in counseling. Several issues emerged that have implications for training of counselors on spiritual issues, including students' level of comfort with spiritual issues, the difficulty of defining spirituality, and training issues in the…

Study sought to obtain information from students of color in student affairs graduate preparation programs on their perceptions of the multicultural quality of life at their respective institution. Suggests that programs must assess the extent to which the student body, course offerings, course content, and program structure help to promote…

Describes Nova Southeastern University's program in Instructional Technology and Distance Education (ITDE) that was developed for graduate students. Highlights include the cluster concept, and face to face instruction combined with a wide variety of distance education technologies that include videoconferencing, the Internet, and online courses.…