Provides advice for graduate teaching assistants on how to organize the first meeting of a class and what to include so that they will be regarded as "real" teachers. Also provides a sample outline for a first class period. (SLD)

Existing literature suggests that graduate programs may not provide adequate training in working with suicidal clients. Study surveyed 238 pre-doctoral psychology interns and assessed the prevalence of clients engaging in suicidal behaviors and the amount of formal training in managing suicidal clients received. Findings suggest a continued need…

An environmental health learning experience involved collaborative activities of graduate public health and undergraduate nursing students. Pre/postcourse measures (n=31) showed increased awareness of issues and competence in interdisciplinary teamwork. (Contains 13 references.) (SK)

The author details strategies for teaching a graduate-level counseling course in school-based consultation. Specifically addressed are strategies for developing a consultation knowledge base and the importance of skills development for school counselors-in-training as well as other school-based practitioners. (Contains 30 references and 5…

Questionnaires completed by 54 human resource development graduate students who participated in a low-ropes activity indicated that it enhanced learning of course concepts. Students thought that effective facilitation of the activity contributed to their learning. (Contains 39 references.) (SK)

Content analysis of 68 caring narratives of nursing graduate students examined context, processes, and fulfillment. Themes were identified: (1) nurses need to care for themselves in order to care for others; (2) emotional attachment has dangers; (3) caring is a moral responsibility; (4) reflections on care teach about caring; and (5) reflection…

Presents issues discussed at the International Conference of Women in Physics held at UNESCO in Paris. Points out the disproportionate attrition of females going into graduate studies in physics and differences between developed and developing countries. (Author/YDS)

Investigated the effectiveness of cooperative learning (CL) in a graduate-level research methodology course. Eighty-one students participated in the CL condition; 112 were in the individual learning condition. CL students had lower performance on the midterm examination, but no statistically significant difference was seen in performance on the…

Investigated institutional affiliations and graduate school origins of current and past editors and editorial board members of Counselor Education and Supervision. Found each editor has been affiliated with different institution, board members not affiliated with academic institutions has declined, and 40 percent of board positions have been…

To determine content for graduate programs in nursing administration, 184 nurse executives from acute care, home care, long-term care, and occupational health rated their job functions. All respondents spend time on activities requiring knowledge of law, health care policy, and organizational behavior. Ethics ranked lowest in terms of time spent.…

Advantages of using non-physician consultants in postgraduate anesthesiology training programs are presented, including using their expertise in teaching, training, curriculum design, evaluation, program planning, and interpersonal communications. Successful use of a nonphysician consultant by the Department of Anesthesiology at Hahnemann…

Provides a description of the female experience in graduate education and how it parallels minority issues. Examines barriers that "re-entry" female graduate students face, including: (1) the need for financial aid, dependent care, and support services; (2) problems related to being a part-time student; and (3) lack of adequate counseling. (MS)

A survey of 90 (of 169) graduates of University Rhode Island's master of arts program in adult education found majority employed in adult education; 73 percent employed full time; 35 percent in higher education, 26 percent in public schools, 15 percent in private sector; 35 percent administrators, 31 percent teachers; 75 percent making over…

McNamara and others describe Boston University's off-campus graduate program in rehabilitation counseling, which uses distance learning methods such as videotapes and electronic bulletin boards. The intensive individualized advising and monitoring system is serving as a model for on-campus students. Comments by Ulicny and Rubin follow the article.…

The Graduate Studies Awareness Program at Ball State University (Muncie, IN), sponsored by the Career Services office, is an innovative program that helps students who may be considering attending graduate or professional school instead of looking immediately for professional employment. (Author/JPS)