For a 1969 report on graduate programs in English, the Association of Departments of English, obtained information from chairmen or directors of graduate study in English at 223 institutions. This document contains some of the information collected for the full report (available through ERIC as "Graduate Programs in English: A 1969…

This report presents a brief summary of data gathered from the Survey of Earned Doctorates during fiscal year 1973. The survey is conducted annually by the Commission on Human Resources (CHR) of the National Research Council. Questionnaire forms are filled out by the graduates as they complete all requirements for their doctoral degrees. The data…

A two year institute sought to prepare educational media specialists who would be experts in instructional development. As such, they would be able to: 1) apply systems analysis techniques to instructional problems; 2) evaluate and use instructional media; 3) design graphic instructional media; 4) evaluate teaching strategies and instructional…

This directory of engineering college research and graduate programs is designed to promote the cause of graduate study in engineering by describing for each institution the admission requirements, faculty names and specialties, enrollment by specialty and degree program (master, Ph.D.), degrees, fields of advanced study, appointments available to…

After listing criticisms of previous rankings of doctoral programs in reading, a new ranking is suggested, based on results of the International Reading Association's Outstanding Dissertation Award. This ranking shows little correlation with previous studies using other methods. The University of Alberta has produced the largest number of award…

Discusses ways to improve doctoral programs and possible alternatives, such as self-directed nondegree studies. (MLH)

Reports on a flexible doctoral program in geology designed for students interested in a teacher-oriented career in liberal arts, community, and junior colleges. (CP)

Suggests an alternative to writing the traditional dissertation as a requirement for the doctorate in biology. Recommends the production of one or more journal journal-style manuscripts contributing knowledge in the field as a substitute. (MA)

The aim of this program is to integrate a broad spectrum of disciplines and apply the integrated whole to the solution of the problems of the pulp and paper industry. (BB)

Three model programs are discussed: The nurse-scientist program, the professional doctorate, and the Ph.D. in nursing. Attention is also given to Wayne State University's degree program plan, faculty requirements, and student admission.

Using concepts suggested by Merton and Hagstrom, this study developed measures of "recognition" and "association" to assess student awareness of ambient research in their departments. Findings from a survey of 470 students show a high level of research awareness. (Author/LBH)

The issue of quality in graduate programs is discussed generally, so that programs in the pharmaceutical sciences can be viewed in the broad context of science, rather than in the narrower confines of the profession of pharmacy. Consideration is given to goals, faculty characteristics, student quality, and development procedures. (LBH)

Concludes that the recent growth of interest in rhetoric has been reflected in the graduate curriculum in English. Looks at program size, content, and curriculum and offers brief outlines of each program studied. (FL)

Provides an overview of issues contained in the feature articles on teacher education reform. Maintains that college-level music educators must break the "vicious circle" which results from the tendency of teachers to teach as they were taught, not as they were taught to teach. Concludes with recommendations for changes in recruitment, selection,…

Evidence is presented both for and against the proposition that innovation is punished by surveys that rank academic quality. Systematic work is needed to show how innovation, experimentation, and lack of orthodoxy in research and teaching affect Ph.D. programs' ratings in academic quality rankings. (Author/MLW)