Presents the results of a survey of geologists from academic institutions, industry, and government agencies concerning the proper graduate training of environmental geologists. Results show master's level programs should include training in both advanced geological concepts and consultative skills. (DS)

Discusses the shortcomings in graduate instruction in the teaching of composition and the lack of data suggesting a prototype for a full course of study. Argues that skills in literary analysis, placed in the appropriate perspective, have the strongest potential for creating the best teachers in writing. (HTH)

There are some indications in favor of a significant increase in liberal arts courses through continuing education: (1) an older student population, (2) proliferation of corporate skill-based training programs, and (3) the search for values and changing standards of success. Graduate liberal studies degrees are being developed to serve the older…

Includes 821 citations from 15 countries (listed alphabetically by country and author), extending from 1916 to 1981. Over 600 of the citations are from Poland. (PD)

Presentations on the life, character, influence, and contribution to speech education of four great teachers who practiced the humane tradition. (PD)

The common patterns of work activity adopted by science students during the three years of PhD study are described, and their relationship to thesis submission is examined. The results suggest that the organization of PhD study is an important feature of success (defined in terms of submission of a thesis). (Author/MLW)

Presents the questionnaire sent to American Society for Engineering Education members concerning graduate study and research. Also lists the names of engineering and technical colleges replying to the questionnaire. (CK)

Examples of computer applications to solving real-world problems as generated by students at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) are featured. (MP)

Recounts some of the author's observations and experiences as a professor of education in a large university. Discusses the unequal social and professional status of women in academia. (GC)

Explores the projected oversupply of new economics Ph.D.s and its implications for college and university programs. Topics discussed include undergraduate enrollment in economics and business courses, the emergence of business schools as a growth market for economists, relative salary movements, field switching, and shifts in the kinds of doctoral…

Directs attention to six representative problems that confront university departments offering specialized graduate Programs for two-year college English teachers: implementation of national guidelines, staffing, accommodating university personnel regulations to the nontraditional program staff, attracting students, finding jobs for graduates, and…

Presents a discussion of the potential controls of plasma aldosterone levels in humans or mammals. A diagram is given which summarizes the controls. Topics for discussion, that are prompted by the diagram, are given at the end of the paper. (Author/SA)

The vigorous growth of interdisciplinary graduate programs in public administration and the tight academic market for geographers suggest that geography instructors should consider positions in such departments. The author describes his teaching experience in a public administration program. (Author/KC)

The author has developed a graduate art education course to teach students to use the tools of artistic integration as well as those of scientific analysis in the development of theory about art education. Much of her article concerns various theories on disciplinary structures and modes of knowing. (Author/SJL)

The status of the current predoctoral dental program and its relationship to graduate dental education is described. Factors that have influenced the dental curriculum and major changes that have occurred are presented. Major issues facing dental education are outlined. A proposal is presented for greater flexibility in dental education.…