The masters degree program of the Department of Mining Engineering at McGill University is described. The program makes extensive use of the seminar format and relies heavily on the participation of outside experts. (BB)

The first part of this two part volume includes articles relating to engineering education. Topics included are personalizing instruction, individualizing instruction, programed instruction, rewarding good teaching, and the use of different approaches to improve teaching. Part II contains descriptive data from 201 engineering colleges concerning:…

Describes a program that offers practical experience with real engineering problems. Outlines selection of student participants, program operation, course and project guidelines, funding and program evaluation. (GS)

This issue contains a listing of 412 institutions involved in engineering higher education and includes for each: admission requirements, faculty enrollments, degrees, fields of advanced study, and appointments available to graduate students. Also includes a ten-year statistical analysis of significant factors characterizing engineering research…

Described is a practice-oriented master's program (Executive Master of Science in Engineering) based on the premise that the successful management of modern technology requires a broadening of executive knowledge, skills, and perspectives. A description of the curriculum and program status are included. (KR)

Provides data collected from 218 institutions offering graduate and undergraduate engineering degrees. These data (presented alphabetically by institution) include number of faculty, student enrollment, graduate degree requirements, degree programs, degrees offered, appointments to graduate students, major research areas, and research…

Discusses the two programs, conducted by the Union for Experimenting Colleges and Universities, in terms of the underlying philosophy, operating procedures, and flexible individualized offerings. Indicates that the University Without Walls provides an education economical in time for students and in cost to institutions. (CC)

Discusses experience of being a Ph.D. candidate in the Union Graduate School (UGS). Concludes that obtaining the UGS degree is not easy, but the program makes sense to the writer at his age and with his experience and interests. (CC)

Reexamines the recommendations of "A National Action Agenda for Engineering Education." Cites at least one exemplary effort related to each. Covers the overburdened curriculum; practice oriented graduate programs; design, manufacturing, and construction; instructional laboratories; faculty pool, professional development for faculty;…

Discusses the restructuring of the graduate program to accommodate emerging fields in engineering. Notes half of the graduate degrees Cornell grants each year are M.Eng. degrees. Offers 12 specialties: aerospace, agriculture, chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical and nuclear engineering; computer science, engineering physics; geological…

Discusses a two-year masters program; one year of lecture and practical training, and a second year on a supervised design task in an industry or development laboratory. Reviews the emphases of the curriculum. Describes the two paths to engineering careers in the Netherlands. (MVL)