Compares the doctorate in counselor education and that in counseling psychology. Describes similarities in models, history, professional memberships, and residence of programs; and discusses differences in accreditation, professional organizations, and training. Presents a case for cooperative coexistence. (PVV)

Challenges Donald C. Stewart's assertion that "a good number" of graduate school English majors teach freshman composition. Suggests that only a small minority of these students enter college teaching. Argues that college English departments should not limit student options by setting more specific course requirements within the major.…

Suggests that criticism of Donald C. Stewart's assertion that many English majors enter teaching stems from a misunderstanding. Argues that Stewart simply proposes making graduate students more aware of recent developments within the field. Questions critics' claim that few graduate-level English majors enter college teaching. (SG)

The article reports results of a 1989 survey of 13 university orientation and mobility (OM) programs. Data are provided concerning faculty, funding support, degrees, program status, student status, and course duration. Programs are listed alphabetically by state with contact information and types of programs offered. (DB)

The Cooperative Educational Administration Internship Program at the University of New Mexico has received remarkable support from cooperating school districts, participating interns, mentoring site administrators, and the university's education faculty. Because its primary financing depends on program participants, the Danforth Foundation program…

Graduate class in college student personnel provided consultation to community college Dean of Students seeking ways to increase involvement of students on his campus. Graduate students conducted 74 interviews concerning student activities and made recommendations based on findings. Consultation provided graduate students with "laboratory…

Includes reprints of four articles originally published in "Library Journal" in the 1940s and 1960s: "The Role of the Professional School in the University" (Ernest Cadman Colwell); "Library Schools Reshaping Courses" (Lewis F. Stieg); "The New Training Pattern Looks Good" (Harold Lancour); and "The…

Conducted national survey of counseling programs to identify various models and safeguards currently employed by counselor educators in preparing group counselors and to evaluate how consistent they are with professional associations' ethical standards. Findings from 272 academic units revealed that counselor educators were using experiential…

A survey of 41 graduate students who had and 211 who had not taken a course on using graphics for presentations found that course participants used more sophisticated media, are more critical of their performance, thought the course should be required, present often and expect to be required to make presentations in their future work. (SK)

Answers two questions regarding preparing English teachers for two-year colleges: whether a PhD is appropriate for teaching in a two-year college (yes and no); and what graduate departments can do to help their students find work (candidates for two-year college teaching jobs need teaching experience beyond traditional freshman composition…

Examines the opportunities for collaboration between student affairs and faculty on developing a research agenda and the effects of higher education graduate programs on these activities. (Author)

Argues that science as practice embodies the ideal of human intellect understanding the order underlying Nature. Maintains that science should be the disinterested, objective, and cooperative search for the truth, whereas personal prejudice, vanity, and ambition take second place. Proposes that discussion of the purpose of, and ethics in, science…

Analyzes two surveys sent to school psychologists questioning whether differences exist in training, practice, attitudes, or roles among male and female school-psychology practitioners or faculty. Findings confirm the assumption that practitioners are female and most faculty in school psychology are males. Discusses implications for future…

Integrates two faculty members' experiences learning how to become textbook authors. Considers differences between publishing journal articles and textbooks, and provides suggestions for successfully making the shift. Notes specific problems and solutions with finding publishers, negotiating contracts, and preparing the manuscripts. (DSK)

Evaluated different types of statistical assignments in a research methods course for graduate students in public affairs administration. Found student learning could be improved through appropriate readings, hand calculation, and the use of computers. Hand calculation was particularly effective in improving student confidence in using statistical…