Describes "Analysis of Technical Writing," a course developed for a graduate rhetoric program to provide interested students an opportunity to gain experience in teaching technical writing and to give them an advantage in applying for college teaching positions. (MS)

The article describes a collaborative program intended to recruit undergraduate liberal arts students into a graduate teacher-preparation program. The steps involved in the establishment and operation of the program are detailed. (Author/DB)

In a response to the Minnesota Conference on the Future of Doctoral Study in English, argues that English departments can define future study in English by focusing on the trivium: grammar, rhetoric, and logic. Claims that, taken together, the three disciplines are potentially concerned with all issues involved in how we use words to make, do, and…

In a response to the Minnesota Conference on the Future of Doctoral Study in English, asserts that the English faculty in two-year colleges should not be omitted from discussions of graduate study in English. Offers several recommendations for graduate education in English, particularly in relation to the implications for instructors in two-year…

To maintain the integrity of graduate study in physical education and related disciplines, educators should define that study in terms of extended faculty research, independent study and its interconnection with other aspects of the field. These ideas are discussed and recommendations based on them are made. (JL)

Presented two models for educating engineers in information counseling and information management. Described the main aspects of the professional roles in these fields and which qualifications are required. A postgraduate program (Germany) which qualifies for these functions is illustrated. Alternative form of education in information science,…

Discusses results of national survey conducted by American Association of Counseling and Development Committee for Standards Review, of counselor preparation programs regarding their intentions related to the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Programs were separated into four groups and data were analyzed…

Explores common problems with the traditional model for graduate research seminars and suggests an alternative conception which capitalizes on the use of local history, a carefully sequenced series of research experiences, and specific instruction in research skills. (JDH)

Reviews actual and projected college enrollments from 1970s through the 1990s. Speculates that programs which were slow to expand their curricula to include sociological practice when the job market contracted in late 1970s, may reestablish narrow curricula once the academic market expands in late 1990s. Concludes that students are unlikely to be…

American students are now in the minority in many mathematics graduate departments. Issues related to this trend are discussed, considering several popular hypotheses about the situation (such as mathematically talented Americans choose not to get doctoral degrees because they can make more money in other fields). (JN)

A state-mandated program of staff development for all educational personnel led the University of South Carolina to develop a strategy to make appropriate graduate courses available on site to meet local school district needs. The program is described. (MT)

Describes the development and evaluation of clinical competence in psychology graduate students. Includes a rationale for instituting the procedures, a description of the development of the first competence examination, and a discussion of the findings. (JDH)

A worldwide policy dilemma exists in graduate research training. Governments, industry, and students urge universities to take a vocationalist approach while those training the students retain the notion of doctoral study as preparation for a scholarly life and admission to the academic community. More effective policy coordination is necessary.…

Explores the issue of professionalism in music education, devoting particular attention to the definition and role of a master teacher. States that music educators must "translate" general master teacher criteria into appropriate requirements for themselves. Provides examples of this "translation" in the areas of curriculum leadership and staff…

This study investigated whether using learning contracts in higher education enhances adults' readiness and competencies for self-directed learning. Findings suggest that the use of learning contracts has little impact on developing readiness for self-directedness, but does have some impact on developing competencies for self-directed learning.…