This report of literature published on curriculum development in the field of information networks provides a set of working definitions, a curriculum paradigm for graduate level courses in information networks, and list of key works. (KP)

Positive and negative influences of contract research on graduate education are reviewed, with time restrictions noted as a significant difference between contract and grant-supported research. Specific conditions are cited, which, if met, can ensure beneficial effects for graduate study. (LBH)

Describes an original and a follow-up survey indicating (1) that reading professors differ as to which studies they would cover in a reading research course--a consensus was indicated for only one study; and (2) four general approaches to teaching reading research courses--textbook, topical reading, specific studies, and student interest. (HTH)

Twelve graduate students were trained (using written programed learning materials plus oral practice) in three categories of parent conference skills: (1) communicating diagnostic information, (2) communicating recommendations, and (3) organizing the conference and interacting with parents. Professionals and parents of developmentally delayed…

Graduate enrollments in mathematics are holding steady only because of an influx of foreign students, many of whom leave the United States after getting their degrees. This has led to classroom language problems and overemphasis on securing bright students and faculty from other countries. (MSE)

Conducted survey of 47 existing counseling supervision courses to provide guidelines for counselor educators interested in designing supervision instruction for their programs. Found typical supervision course to be both theoretical and experiential, and to include discussion of a variety of supervision approaches. (Author/NB)

Despite criticism because the author refuses to provide information about his methodology, "The Gourman Report" is used as an authoritative reference by prospective students and researchers in higher education. Deans, university librarians, and offices of institutional research were asked if they shared information with Gourman and they…

Suggests that sociological training is not sufficiently demanding and thus does not attract high-quality students. The author makes specific suggestions emphasizing the importance of theoretical work, syntheses and careful analyses of existing theories, and advanced methodological work. Concludes that serious thinking about the goals of graduate…

Emphasizes that the heart of a graduate sociology curriculum should be research training, including practicums and internships. The curriculum should include coverage of basic areas with specialities based on faculty expertise and other strengths of the university. The selection of worthwhile research problems and how to communicate results are…

Maintains that graduate training in sociology is an uneasy compromise between teaching new sociologists practical knowledge and doing what a department's various constituencies demand. Suggests that faculty should develop a continuing dialogue with students and incorporate them, formally and informally, in their work. (Author/DH)

Claims that a process of intellectual growth is necessary in redefining one's identity to become a sociological community member. Suggests that faculty members can aid in this process by sharing their own transformational experiences and transcend the structural barriers to enhance the quality of graduate education. (Author/DH)

Examines history and development of the graduate program in sociology at Kent State University. The character of the program was historically influenced by interests of the chairperson and the discipline's traditional expectations. Currently, the program is more responsive to political, economic, and demographic factors, which may produce…

Northwestern University strives to balance quantitative and qualitative approaches in its graduate sociology program. The program is student-centered and emphasizes student participation in the definition of intellectual and career objectives. The program's core is concentrated in the first year to enable development of student research interests…

This article isolates correlates of departmental quality at the graduate level in colleges. Departmental quality is found to be correlated with individual and combined measures of faculty, students, program, and facilities. Findings suggest that factors associated with graduate departmental quality are more multidimensional in regional colleges…

Discusses results of a survey of graduate programs (N=26) revealing how the subject of small college administration is covered and how coverage could be improved. (Author/BH)