This study examined the addition and expansion of graduate programs at primarily undergraduate colleges. The primary approach of the study was quantitative, consisting of descriptive and multivariate analysis of master's degree programs at colleges that were classified in 1994 as Baccalaureate Colleges. Data came from the 1994 and 2000 Carnegie…

This study examines the effectiveness of a new counseling practicum training model, which was developed as part of a Professional Development School (PDS) program. Unlike the traditional counseling practicum, the college instructor and graduate students worked together in a school setting one day a week. All supervision was provided on-site and…

Since 1994, the Council of Graduate Schools has awarded the Peterson's Award for Innovation in Promoting an Inclusive Graduate Community to one graduate school each year for the leadership it has taken in modeling practices and programs for the graduate community as a whole. This volume explores ways to move beyond recruiting toward ensuring the…

Using categories of attention, empathy, boundaries, and empowerment, this booklet examines the complexities of mentoring at each stage of graduate study. The first chapter considers issues in directing the research of graduate students, and the second, "Success of Research-Based Graduate Programs: Corporate Responsibility," considers the…

Statistics anxiety, which is experienced by as many as 80% of graduate students, has been found to weaken performance in statistics and research methodology courses. This study examined the prevalence of procrastination on statistics assignments among graduate students and the relationship between academic procrastination and six dimensions of…

The various resources used by the students enrolled in the School of Educational Change and Development at the University of Northern Colorado is reported in tabular form. (HMD)

It is felt that the present curricula for special library education are somewhat inadequate, particularly in regard to orienting new students to the field of library science and in helping students choose an area of specialization. Curricula revisions are proposed. (13 references) (Author/SJ)

A case study of graduate education in hospital administration is presented. (12 references) (SJ)

Analyzes the possible changes in the organization of graduate education during this decade. (Author/PG)

This article concerns the depersonalization of graduate study and the consequent reduction in the quality of education and proposes an alternate model for the preparation of counselors. (JC)

This author's answer is that those who will make board members of libraries and who will administrate the overall knowledge base of the library should go to graduate library schools, rather than those who do the everyday work of libraries. (36 references) (SM)

The results of a survey of library schools in the United States to determine which ones offer courses in reprography are briefly discussed. (3 references) (SM)

Discusses a working relationship between graduate schools and community colleges. (PG)

Reports the decisions made at the 121st annual convention of the American Medical Association concerning the control of specialist training, the idea of peer-review of medical costs and practices, and national health insurance. (AL)