Determined if there are differences in the assessed abilities of Canadian engineers based on length of tenure as an engineer. Also determined if there are differences in abilities between Canadian engineers who have a basic engineering degree and those who have a graduate degree in addition to the basic requirements. (JN)

Considers how the concept of psychology of composition suggests a different interpretation of what it means for composition to be an interdisciplinary field. Explores the character and significance for composition of "syntopical studies" and draws on syntopical reading of the psychological literature to lay the foundations for a possible…

Considers aspects of good masters and doctoral programs in creative writing and suggests ways in which to integrate creative writing with literature programs. (CRH)

Reports the result of a survey to determine the appropriate content for a communication course in a Masters of Business Administration program. Suggested content takes the form of 38 annotated journal articles. (AEA)

Graduate education faces the task of adapting to changes in the greater society so that its traditional influence may not only be maintained but broadened. Continued delay in reaching a strong national commitment to graduate education will reduce the preeminence of this nation. (Author/MLW)

The organization and procedures of universities make it tempting to try to avoid contemporary challenges to graduate education. Much of the malaise in current graduate education results from a focus on the decline in resources, in the availability of conventional careers for graduates, and in the availability of talented students. (Author/MLW)

The power and authority of the graduate school can affect the quality of graduate programs in schools of education and the freedom to innovate them. Schools of education are creating programs in nontraditional areas, establishing relationships with other departments, and recruiting and supporting students outside school-related areas. (Author/MLW)

Engineering education is going through a difficult period because of burgeoning undergraduate enrollments, falloff in nonforeign graduate students, and rapidly changing technology. The growing high-technology environment may encourage the development of professional programs in engineering. (Author/MLW)

The functions of graduate and continuing education increasingly overlap. Trends favoring continuing education and the implications for graduate education are discussed. (Author/MLW)

Reports on the curricular components of a 16-week graduate course entitled "Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Family Therapy." To aid in replication and assessment, selected teaching strategies are also presented. Course topics include feminism and hedonism, confidentiality, paradox, malpractice, court testimony, job hunting, private…

Discusses two National Science Foundation reports that provide statistics supporting a number of trends evident in the 1970's in science and engineering education. (MLH)

A comparison of graduate schools of the 1930s with those of today shows that there have been losses with respect to some values, for example, purity of motives, for intellectual work, and gains for other values, such as democracy in admissions. (Author)

Discusses two chemical engineering courses concerning atmospheric pollution and industrial waste treatment. (MLH)

Describes graduate chemical engineering courses that utilize the Keller Plan and make available videotaped lectures covering the courses' subject matter. (MLH)

A comprehensive model for student personnel education is presented. Based on student development principles, the model is a synthesis of elements of learner-centered and competency-based education. The authors present the philosophy behind the model's development, a description of its implementation in a master's degree program, and implications…