Interviews explored experiences of nine women of color in a nursing doctoral program. The pervasive influence of racism at personal/interpersonal, institutional, and cultural levels was evident. Themes included wearing masks, maintaining the status quo, and moving on. (Contains 20 references.) (SK)

Surveyed pharmacy schools regarding how the medication history interview is taught to doctor of pharmacy students. Found a lack of consistency in the interviewing skills taught at different schools; slightly less than half taught it before the end of the first year. (EV)

Responses from 44 research universities indicated that 98% use comprehensive exams with adult and continuing education doctoral students; 81% at the end of coursework. A wide variety of formats are used: in-class, take-home, combined, and alternative. The comprehensive exam is becoming more of a bridge to the dissertation than a synthesis of…

A study of 220 faculty advisor-doctoral student dyads found that students were more likely to be in developmental relationships with advisors of similar race and gender; perceived similarity was related to the mentoring received. Those in gender-dissimilar dyads received less mentoring initially but more in the long term; no similar race effects…

This position statement of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing outlines common elements of research-focused doctoral programs and the indicators for resources, students, and evaluation. It reviews the status of nursing doctoral education, including recent survey data. (SK)

Discusses the development of doctoral programs in nursing education in the Middle Ages to the present. (JOW)

The history of doctoral education for nurses is reviewed with emphasis on the nurse scientist training model. Recommendations are made for cross-disciplinary training and greater research emphasis on fundamental processes to understand human ecology in health and illness. (Author/SK)

Notes that many students who graduate with doctorates in family studies desire academic careers in research institutions. Encourages students to prepare themselves early to be competitive in academic market and to succeed in desired positions. Attempts to assist students and new professionals in obtaining academic positions in research…

Expresses concern over the decline of doctoral programs in industrial education. Charges the National Association of Industrial and Technical Teacher Educators to lead in researching the standards of excellence that can help in the retention of advanced degree programs. (JOW)

Responds to view expressed by Wittmer in previous article concerning doctoral programs in counselor education seeking accreditation review by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) rather than by the American Psychological Association. Discusses differences between counselors and psychologists and…

Provides personal and historical background concerning the development and success of early doctoral programs in communication education at Purdue University and Florida State University. Discusses critical events that shaped the focus and image of communication in the past two decades. Discusses five trends in communication education from a…

A survey of 101 college aviation faculty that received a 79% response indicated that 68.3% agree on the current need and 75.9% on the future need for a nonengineering doctoral program in aeronautical/aerospace sciences; 51% believe the Council on Aviation Accreditation would be more willing to accredit institutions with such programs. (SK)

Describes the School of Interpersonal Communication at Ohio University and its recent successful effort to include a focus on international education by establishing a new PhD joint program with Bangkok University. (SR)

Surveyed 521 counselor preparation programs nationwide. Findings revealed that most programs with master's or both master's and doctoral degrees had a counseling professional orientation as opposed to psychological or other orientations. Findings have implications for licensure, accreditation, program identity development, and overall professional…

Synthesizes findings and recommendations related to training and accreditation from conferences and from Task Force on the Scope and Criteria of Accreditation and Joint Council on Professional Education in Psychology. Examines potential impact of the various proposals on counseling psychology students, trainers, and programs. Focuses on four…