Describes experiences teaching ethical issues in the conduct of research over several semesters using a simulation of research into obedience by S. Milgram in the early 1960s. Describes students' reactions to the simulation at emotional and intellectual levels and discusses the ethical dilemma these reactions have created for teachers…

Suggests that English departments have seen their power to shape the identity of their members diminish. Argues that an important part of the preparation of future professors takes place in a master-apprentice setting strengthened by an economic atmosphere that encourages students fearful of getting jobs to identify with those faculty members…

Presents results of a survey mailed to 64 CACREP-approved counselor education graduate programs to explore the amount of training provided on HIV/AIDS. Results showed that 51% of the programs offered at least a colloquium on basic information about AIDS. Suggests ways to incorporate HIV/AIDS training into counselor education programs. (JPS)

Discusses needed changes in the training of doctoral science and engineering students to prepare them for the jobs they are likely to find. Discussion includes introducing flexibility in the conduct of science, better career information and guidance, and a new class of education and training grants. (MKR)

A survey of 938 applications for postgraduate research scholarships at Australian universities examined respondents' choice of university and possible movement. Academic advisors were the most common source of information on postgraduate opportunities. Although only 61 percent were enrolling directly from their previous degree, 42 percent did not…

Notes that four computers and writing specialists and one librarian who had found work in a variety of nontraditional, nonteaching positions were asked to meet at LinguaMOO and talk about their careers. Contains a version of that conversation as edited for print purposes, and the annotations and responses made after the fact by the participants.…

Investigated the functioning of a new computer-delivered graphical modeling (GM) response type for use in a graduate admissions assessment using two GM tests differing in item features randomly spiraled among participants. Results show GM scores to be reliable and moderately related to the quantitative section of the Graduate Record Examinations.…

A survey of 372 British employers showed they tended to recruit an elite group of graduates from a hierarchy of institutions, making problematic a proposed flat tuition fee. Employer skill needs appeared to be converging, and claims of a skills gap in highly qualified workers were not supported by the data. (Contains 62 references.) (SK)

Project Education for Effective Collaborative Training (Project EFECT) involved graduate student professionals such as school counselors, social workers, school psychologists, and nurses in providing counseling, parent education, home visits, and other services to school-aged children and their families. Nurse interns valued the opportunity to…

Discusses ethical conflicts related to issues of informed consent, due process, competence, confidentiality, and dual relationships in supervision. Proposes two strategies as ways to minimize the potential for ethical conflict in post-master's supervision: the use of professional disclosure statements by supervisors and the development of formal…

Summarizes current programming efforts to enhance the graduate student experience. Includes a focus on programs for the entering student, programs that support student persistence, and programs that facilitate a successful entry into careers. (SLD)

Studied strategies facilitating the learning of 1,329 international students making the transition to an Australian university during a 7-year period. Findings support the idea that curriculum redesign and a collaborative program integrating language and learning skills development with course content can benefit all students, and especially…

Presents French culture studies as an example of possible directions in graduate culture studies. Refers to a model based largely on the culture and civilization graduate concentration at Penn State University, which evolved alongside literature and language over the past 15 years. (Author/VWL)

Describes efforts by teachers and administrators in Menomonee Falls School District near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to jointly develop a professional-development certificate for teachers. Describes requirements for earning the certificate and benefits related thereto. (PKP)

Explores three questions concerning the effect of a language arts graduate course on 11 inservice teachers: (1) how teaching practices changed as a result of the course; (2) how teachers' ideas of teaching changed; and (3) what factors facilitated professional growth. (NH)