Test development included designing, screening, and field testing of test items; compilation into an examination administered to a target group; and norm development for score comparison with a national sample. (MSE)

In a response to the Minnesota Conference on the Future of Doctoral Study in English, discusses the necessary attributes of a two-year college English teacher, and examines how those attributes can be attained in graduate school. (MM)

The value of statistical training for social workers is addressed, along with current levels of training and general educational principles for statistical training. Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral statistical curricula are proposed. (Author/MH)

Presents the results of a survey of internship activities in educational technology programs in the United States. A questionnaire was used to gather information regarding requirements, intern placement, student participation, internship characteristics, and evaluation methods. (Author/LRW)

Describes the University of Massachusetts' efforts in obtaining various types of counselor education accreditation. Discusses incorporating the life-style and career development standard into the curriculum. Recommends that the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs make terms less ambiguous, consult position…

Examines various types of nontraditional programs and attempts to assess their acceptance by deans of allied health programs based in academic health centers. Of 10 deans surveyed, 8 stated that they would consider candidates with nontraditional doctorates for faculty appointment. An approach is suggested for junior faculty considering the…

A survey of 71 schools of pharmacy and 22 post-entry-level doctoral pharmacy programs revealed that most have at least one course containing nutrition information in the curriculum, with varying course content and emphasis. Instructors prefer more formalized lecture to therapeutic and nutrition of health topics. (MSE)

Results of a nationwide survey of 240 schools with graduate economics programs are reported. Most interesting finding was the explosive growth in the masters programs. The requirements for becoming a student for an advanced degree vary widely. Seventy-six percent of Ph.D. graduates seek jobs in higher education. (Author/RM)

Directions for change and growth for the college English teaching profession are suggested. Elimination of elitism and concentration on the teaching of reading and writing skills are stressed. (RM)

Suggestions are made for change in university language departments, primarily by broadening curriculum, raising standards for language majors, and cutting back graduate programs. (RM)

The American Institute of Physics has regularly reported information about physics and astronomy graduate students since 1968. In more recent years the survey has shifted to focus on first-year graduate students, with a survey of the full population of graduate students every few years. This report covers surveys of first-year students for the…

To direct attention to the expectations for leadership, integrity and responsibility of the doctorate, the author argues for the creation of a ritual ceremony of initiation for students entering doctoral education. Defining stewardship as encompassing a set of roles and skills that ensure competence and a set of principles to provide a moral…

This study examined relationships among doctoral candidates' background characteristics, research preparation, research environment, research involvement, student-advisor relationship, research self-efficacy, and dissertation progress. The study focused on differences in research self-efficacy and dissertation progress among students from the…

Reports the selected results of the latest survey of state-approved schools of nursing in the 56 jurisdictions of the United States conducted annually by the National League of Nursing. (Editor)