A model for an alternative degree program for postbaccalaureate students is presented. The program is designed for lifelong learners for whom traditional graduate study is not appropriate. It is not directed toward disciplines, but toward the learner's profession and his personal needs for advancement within his profession. (JMD)

Suggests an alternative to writing the traditional dissertation as a requirement for the doctorate in biology. Recommends the production of one or more journal journal-style manuscripts contributing knowledge in the field as a substitute. (MA)

Three model programs are discussed: The nurse-scientist program, the professional doctorate, and the Ph.D. in nursing. Attention is also given to Wayne State University's degree program plan, faculty requirements, and student admission.

Competency statements were developed by Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University faculty who had course responsibility in the school of Pharmacy. Specific statements regarding "must have" and "should have" competencies are presented in this article. (LBH)

Describes the first baccalaureate nursing program of its type--the Intercollegiate Center for Nursing Education in Spokane, Washington--to be accredited by the National League for Nursing, with the goal of educating nurses through a cooperative, interinstitutional approach. Topics discussed include how the center began, administrative…

Forty-seven colleges and universities offer a major or concentration in labor studies, but high dropout rates and the fiscal crunch in high education may threaten the programs. (Editor/TA)

The chairperson of the Study Group on the Condition of Excellence in American Higher Education summarizes the group's report, "Involvement in Learning", and its recommendations concerning the need for: demonstrable improvements in student knowledge, skills, capacities, and attitudes; clearly and publicly expressed academic standards; and…

Discusses the background of and rationale for a newly published requirement of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools that all accredited undergraduate degree programs contain a basic core of general education courses. Considers the possible effects on community colleges. (DMM)

The role of British external examiner in regulating standards in first degree college courses is discussed. A personal view is given of the examiner's current role in geography departments. Consideration is given to the examiner's potential role in the higher education debate on standards and quality comparison. (Author/TRS)

Discusses the responses of over 100 US colleges and universities to a survey regarding their policy on accepting American Sign Language (ASL) as meeting the foreign language requirement. While some accept ASL, most do not because they do not consider it a foreign language, nor deafness a culture. (SED)

With renewed emphasis on core curricula, many students are for the first time confronting a foreign language requirement. Some misconceptions about foreign language study, sources of student anxiety, and practical suggestions to advisors are discussed. (MLW)

Provides an overview of trends and issues related to the content of associate degree programs, patterns in course requirements, competency expectations, enrollments, the development of standards, and credit for remedial education. (DMM)

Presents results of a survey indicating that many journalism graduate schools permit students to produce a professional or creative project in lieu of a master's thesis but are awarding such projects less academic credit than theses receive. (HTH)

Programs in applied mathematics have been developed with emphasis on application of mathematics to business, economics, and planning. (SD)

Describes the advantages and disadvantages of a college program that leads to both a degree in physics and a teacher's certificate. (MLH)