Questionnaires, observation, and taped interviews of 36 graduate students were used to compare and evaluate the use of a continuous zooming graphical interface and a typical jump-based hypertext interface, with a focus on minimizing user disorientation when reading documents. Learning time, performance and user satisfaction were evaluated. (AEF)

Maintains that many of the professional development skills needed to survive and prosper in academia are learned through contacts and activities within professional organizations. Describes a workshop given to graduate students to promote membership in these organizations. Includes a list of 25 professional organizations in sociology. (MJP)

Discusses how the different conceptions of a "private world" between native English speakers and native Chinese speakers can result in misunderstandings. The study examines the semantic structures of two Chinese categories, "si" (i.e., private, selfish, illegal) and "gong" (i.e., public, unselfish, official). Results…

Project 1000, based at Arizona State University, is attempting to recruit, admit, and graduate Latino and other underrepresented minorities in graduate programs around the country. With 1 application, a student may apply without charge to 7 of 80 participating institutions. The program has recruited over 3,000 Latinos, African Americans, Native…

A study of the mobility of students among the larger population of all foreign university students registered in European Union universities in academic 1993-94 found net outflows of students in several countries and some imbalances, by country, in gender distribution of mobile students. Implications for future trends in spontaneous (that is, not…

Traces key aspects of the primary mentoring experiences of senior women student affairs professionals (N=40) from graduate student status to entry level professionals, and then as senior professionals mentoring others. Findings supported previous studies on mentoring. Discusses implications of same-sex mentoring, and recommends further research in…

Discusses results of a Web-based survey conducted by the University of Maryland libraries among faculty and graduate students to determine their views on and use of electronic journals. Distinguishes between print and electronic format preferences for journals most central to research as well as less important titles, and includes copies of the…

A study examined the effect of a 1-day outdoor experiential training orientation on graduate students' perceptions of stress. Fifty-seven first-year veterinary medicine students were surveyed before the fall semester and during final exam period. Several mood states, including anxiety-tension, vigor-activity, and depression-dejection were…

Discusses and evaluates the articles (both in this issue) written by Kahn and Gelso (1997) and by Kahn and Scott (1997), which deal with research training environments and their possible influence on graduate students in counseling psychology. Offers a personal perspective of forces that may influence the research goals of students. (KW)

Reviews the Kahn and Gelso (1997) and Kahn and Scott (1997) articles (both in this issue). Presents the author's opinion of the shortcomings of the articles and offers ideas to encourage more students to consider scientific and academic careers. (KW)

The Multicultural Competency Checklist was used to assess 168 counseling psychology students' perceptions of multicultural training in their programs. Students believed their programs had (a) required multicultural counseling courses; (b) diverse teaching strategies; (c) varied evaluation methods; and (d) multiculturally sensitive faculty. Also…

Four Native American graduate students from Harvard University discuss experiences that led them to pursue advanced degrees, challenges they have experienced in higher education, the relevance of their cultures and languages to their education, the racism encountered in their college careers, and resources they have created to help support them in…

A survey was sent to 106 African American doctoral recipients in sport and exercise science disciplines. Of these, 74, or 69.8% responded. Data analysis indicated that most respondents were extrinsically motivated to enroll. Persistence was influenced by institutional factors like financial aid and academic support services. (SM)

Highlights a diary study implemented with English language teaching (ELT) students during their practicum. Aimed to obtain feedback on the preservice ELT courses and the practicum by understanding students' attitudes toward various aspects of teaching. Also aimed to give students an opportunity for self exploration and reflection on professional…

Describes an exploratory study of the educational effectiveness of course Web sites among undergraduate accounting students and graduate students in business statistics. Measured Web site visit frequency, usefulness of each site feature, and the impacts of Web sites on perceived learning and course performance. (Author/LRW)