The seven studies reported in this paper represent successive attempts to explain the inability of observers to differentiate "good" counseling from "bad" counseling. Essentially, the researchers found that subjects, both undergraduate education majors and graduate counseling students, did not rate a videotaped counselor's performance as more…

Different aspects of the mentoring process as reflected in Carter's Mentor Scale (1983) were studied. The scale is composed of 16 statements of mentoring behaviors, including the following functional roles for mentors: role model, emotional supporter/counselor, sponsor, and evaluator. Attention was directed to the following questions: whether the…

Undergraduate academic advising at University of Pittsburgh's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) occurs at two levels: freshmen-sophomore and junior-senior. The advising center assigns freshmen and sophomores advisors who are graduate students. In addition to discussing courses and plans, students fill out registration forms each term with their…

Despite the relevance of moral development to professional education, little research has been done to examine the application of moral development theory. To relate Analytic Interactive Style to post-formal operational thinking or "unitary operations thinking," to test the relationship between level of moral development and Analytic…

Ten socialization studies, all of which used Becker's model of perspective shift and/or Van Gennep's three-stage socialization framework were analyzed for common patterns that would add to the empirical and theoretical base of the Becker and Van Gennep models. The studies were concerned with experiences of adults entering and moving through…

There is a growing awareness of a sensitivity to ethnic and cultural issues in the helping professions. For the last decade a variety of multicultural concerns have been receiving increased attention. Although there is awareness, the mental health fields have not really addressed the issues involved in the counseling of culturally diverse…

The purpose of this booklet is to help graduate sociology majors outline a career-planning strategy, highlighting sociological skills that might be valued assets in the eyes of employers. The first two sections help students assess interests and skills, and research careers via publications and informational interviewing. Next, three major aspects…

This booklet for art education graduate students discusses the successful preparation and strategies for seeking employment with colleges and universities. Discussion of the job search process includes: (1) job descriptions; (2) college and university search activities; (3) job search preparation; and (4) preparation of vita, letters of…

Colleges of education and public schools are often involved in a "love/hate" relationship due to their interdependence. One university and public school system are seeking solutions through collaborative programs. Texas Tech University leases research services to the Lubbock Independent School District in the form of graduate assistants…

This article presents ways that the author has been involved in action research, beginning with student teachers for whom action research was a focus during the student teaching semester. With brief descriptions of action research as a part of a professional practice school partnership, the article concludes by presenting action research…

With the changing demographics of the American workforce, the National Science Foundation, along with the U.S. Department of Commerce, has highlighted the shortage of minorities in information technology (IT) careers (http://www.ta.doc.gov/Reports/itsw/itsw.pdf). Using data from a 6-year period and the psychology Involvement-Regimen-Self…

In spite of the important and almost exalted role of graduate and professional education, little is known about this form of advanced training as a psychological, social, and educational process. This book brings together and analyzes major research efforts aimed at an improved understanding of these elements and suggests ways that graduate and…

The goal orientation and commitment to working of 89 women beginning MBA studies was examined. Approximately 75% have defined career goals. Presence or absence of goals is affected by work experience, prior graudate training, interruption of academic training, age, marital status, full versus part-time program status, and selected attitudes toward…

This bulletin describes a procedure to provide graduate students with meaningful lab experiences, and to integrate the study of a variety of group counseling approaches with actual group leadership opportunities. It allows the beginning group counselor to develop confidence before working with emotionally disturbed clients, and also provides…

The problem of effective staff use in a college department of physical education is addressed in this paper. Some of the advantages and disadvantages frequently associated with the full-time teacher, the part-time instructor, the graduate assistant, and the paraprofessional are examined. It is suggested that careful assignment of faculty, using…