Explores how the understanding of graduate students' special needs and circumstances enhances counseling of this population. Looks at stress factors, educational preparation, delayed gratification, achieving autonomy, intellectual development, and the counseling process. Emphasizes the importance of establishing trust in the therapeutic dialog so…

Considers the various roles that a faculty advisers plays in the three identified stages of a student's graduate education: beginning, middle, and the dissertation stage. Looks at each stage as a process of educational and developmental change. Focuses on faculty sponsorship, peers, financial assistance, intellectual interests, comprehensive…

Surveyed graduate programs (N=69) in college student development to determine the extent to which core curricular offerings address the developmental needs of women college students. Also examined the experiences of women higher education administrators. Results suggest the need to update curricular offerings and to expand research in these areas.…

Perspectives on going through the education system are offered by an adult who was diagnosed with learning disability. Experiences are shared concerning elementary school, high school, college, employment, and graduate school. Ten tips are also offered for teachers of students with learning disabilities. (SW)

This report describes findings of a study concerned with identifying environments of support to increase the participation and success of African Americans, American Indians, Hispanics, and U.S.-born Asian Americans in doctoral programs. The project found that supportive environments include: (1) aggressive and targeted recruitment efforts; (2)…