Authors analyze the interrelationship between state expenditures for graduate education and the state economy. (HS)

The purpose of the present study was to refine many of the constructs used in Holland's theory of vocational choice by investigating definitions and relationships that comprise the theory. As well, this study concerned itself with establishing usefulness of applying Holland's theory to students in a graduate school environment. (Author)

Describes problems associated with accreditation of professional engineering programs and the new accreditation procedures used by the Engineering Education and Accreditation Committee of ECPD (Engineers Council for Professional Development). (PR)

Black students are encountering difficulty in gaining admission to graduate schools, and once in, the attrition rate is great for financial and scholastic reasons. (HS)

Believes educators will be forced to look critically at the graduate education and to redefine it in ways which will make it more consistent with the actual needs of the time and the job market. Suggests that the whole question of the doctoral dissertation must be reassessed. (RB)

The fundamental work of industrial chemists on practical problems relevant to society is classified as a very large part of our basic knowledge of chemistry. Educational systems are encouraged to broaden contacts in this area by the exchange of personnel and diversification of chemical training. (Author/TS)

Honors program consisting of a special two-year premedical curriculum and 4 years of medical school leads to an M.D. six years after high school graduation. (IR)