Compares two methods for ranking academic programs, the opinion poll v examination of career successes of the program's alumni. For the latter, "Who's Who in Engineering" and levels of research funding provided data. Tables display resulting data and compare rankings by the two methods for chemical engineering and civil engineering. (CS)

A personal memoir of Marjorie Hope Nicolson and the graduate English department she headed at Columbia University in the 1940s and 1950s. (SJL)

Presents an annual survey of doctoral degrees granted in foreign languages, literatures, cultures, linguistics and foreign language education in the United States. The report lists degrees in the fields of African Languages and Literatures, Asian Languages and Literatures, Celtic Languages and Literatures, Classics, Comparative Literature,…

Discusses problems with undergraduate and graduate programs in mathematics and the physical sciences. Suggests that the BS/MS option is one way to address the problem of naive, haphazardly educated BS graduates entering narrowly focused Ph.D. programs. Argues for the need for refocusing Ph.D. programs on the needs of the student. (JRH)

Using data from 1984 through 1992 (approximately 185 institutions each year), this study finds that relatively small subsets of institutions produced about half of all the doctoral degree recipients of color. The study lists the 25 institutions with the greatest number of doctorates awarded to students of color. (SLD)

Examines difficulties in turning educational practitioners into educational researchers as U.S. education schools, noting factors affecting the way that doctoral programs function at education schools based on differences between schools and universities and between the work roles of teachers and researchers. The transition is facilitated by…

Examined the research training experiences of Australian doctoral students working in or funded by Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs). Found that CRC-related Ph.D. students fare well compared to their counterparts in regular university departments, and that on a number of indicators CRC-related students recorded higher levels of satisfaction with…

This interview with Glenn Snelbecker, a leader in the field of educational technology, includes educational background; integrating theories of psychology; the use of theories; mentors; important reading for doctoral students; and the future of instructional technology. (LRW)

Considers the effect of the 1988 Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Standards on potential entry-level students who want to study part time and experienced counselors who want doctoral programs. (Author)

Presents a nursing model for the integration of health service research into policy formation, including doctoral programs and fellowships. Asserts that empowered nurses can change the country's health policy. (JOW)

Surveyed 1984-85 graduates (n=270) of counselor doctoral programs to discern their demographic, work history, current job status, productivity, and future employment plans. Found graduates older and relatively experienced in counseling and human development services. Found that private practice was significant employment setting and productivity…

Investigates the status of Ph.D. communication education in research ethics. Analyzes research issues and reading materials used in coursework offered in research ethics. Finds that no program surveyed currently devotes an entire course to communication research ethics and that overall instruction in ethics is not extensive. (KEH)

A survey of 25 doctoral evaluation training programs at 8 universities was conducted to assess their use of comprehensive examinations in evaluation. (TJH)

Summarizes issues affecting the field of educational technology which were addressed at the 1989 meeting of the Professors of Instructional Design and Technology (PIDT). Topics discussed include redefining the field of instructional design and technology (IDT); improving graduate studies in IDT; and conducting research in IDT. (16 references) (LRW)

Results of a survey of 129 doctoral-granting institutions indicate that only 26 offer teacher education as a separate academic program on the doctoral level. Some agreement exists among these institutions about the topics that should be studied. These topics are indicated in the article. (IAH)