Reports on a study of 14 master's degree students' online communication patterns when their classroom environment had been expanded electronically through a public listserv for classroom interaction and private e-mail on the Internet. Student attitudes and reactions are described, based on results of questionnaires. (Author/LRW)

Describes a fellowship program at the University of Arizona to provide financial support for Navajo students striving for a master's degree in business administration. Profiles a Navajo student returning to graduate work after five years of employment, and discusses the tribe's and the student's entrepreneurial aspirations. (SV)

Assessed perceptions of graduate students in student affairs regarding their interracial experiences, knowledge, and skills. Master's degree students (n=453) from 28 student affairs preparation programs reported limited experiences and knowledge about persons of color, yet comfort with their skill level in working with visible racial and ethnic…

Explored attitudes and approaches toward research within master's level art therapy training programs. Questionnaires were completed by 25 research methodology instructors of graduate programs in art therapy. Findings suggest profile of diversity of approaches used to educate art therapy trainees in research process. Respondents expressed…

Discusses a study of student discourse in a Masters of Business Administration program. Fall interviews produced three distinct types of self-reflective stories. Winter interviews produced two types of stories. Student reflective thinking was collective, not individual; few story types were in use, and they were tightly interwoven. (SM)

Reports on a survey of past, present, and potential Master of Education students at the University of New South Wales (Australia). Includes findings on preferred course content and instructional formats, factors impeding course participation, and the influence of employer assistance on enrollment. Student recommendations helped restructure the…

A graduate student in educational administration at Florida State University reflects on a practicum to develop leadership skills through role-playing activities. Although this student was effective at active listening, eye contact, voice qualities, and information solicitation, word choices were a problem. Feedback from participating principals…

Reports on a 1995-1996 national survey of master's in social-work (MSW) programs, focusing on nonacademic admissions criteria and procedures used to assess candidates. The report assesses the commonalities found in the responses and sample materials used, describes challenges in using nonacademic criteria, and presents a model for defining and…

Explores the role of art-making in art therapy education and proposes a studio-based model of education as one possible way to resolve the split between "art" and "therapy" in Master's level art therapy programs. Examines this model of education for reflective practice for its possible use as a strategy for integrating art,…

The popularity of the master's of business administration (MBA) degree has resulted in booming enrollments in the United States and around the world. In the late 1990s, the MBA degree seemed to be in danger of being taken over by trends in high technology. First, for-profit providers gained students and credibility to such an extent that respected…

The Professional Science Master's (PSM) degree is a creative addition to US graduate education, expressly to support innovation and workforce development in a globally competitive economy. Initiated in the 1990s with funding from two US private foundations, there is still a question as to whether universities will sustain it beyond the start-up…

This article describes and analyzes an alternative supervision model at the Master of Education Programme at the University of Bergen aimed at improving research supervision. A three-pronged approach was introduced, combining supervision groups, student colloquia and individual supervision. The supervision groups consisted of two supervisors and…

Despite its wide use, group supervision remains a poorly understood component of counselor training programs. Using qualitative methods, this preliminary study attempted to add to the group supervision literature and develop hypotheses for further study. Four counselors in training enrolled in a practicum participated in the study. Participants…

In the past decade universities are confronted with increased demands for accountability practices that highlight assessment of student learning outcomes. However, through these accountability demands a conflicting paradigm is emerging--assessment for learning and assessment "of" learning. This follow-up study investigated the use of ePortfolios…

A number of international students, predominately from Asian countries, are present in universities in the UK, United States, and Australia. There is little research exploring their experiences as they negotiate the disciplinary requirements of their courses. This paper investigates students' agency as they write their first assignment for their…