Presents conclusions from a study conducted by Kansas State University to provide a demographic profile of graduate students in adult and continuing education graduate programs, using data collected from a random survey. Notes observations and questions based upon the data about these students and their program choices. (MF)

Describes an attempt to facilitate a consistently open-systems approach which stimulates rapid growth, learning, and group cohesiveness. Presented at the Annual Conference of the American Association of Marital and Family Therapists in Houston, October 1978. (Author/BEF)

Research on training programs for university teaching assistants (TA) is reviewed to assess their impact. Empirical data are analyzed in terms of TA variables (measures of TA's knowledge, attitudes, and observed teaching behavior) and student variables (student achievement, attitudes, and ratings of instruction). Implications for educational…

Offers suggestions to enhance interaction between faculty and graduate students outside the classroom in order to maintain a quality Ph.D. program. Classifies types of graduate student-faculty relationships and analyzes costs and benefits to graduate students. (KC)

This study determines the effectiveness of the counseling ability of master's degree students in counseling during an intensive prepracticum experience utilizing the concept of self-modeling via videotape, and determines the effectiveness of self-modeling videotape procedures. (Author)

Describes the orientation and training program for graduate students chosen as teaching assistants in Speech Communication at Pennsylvania State University. The program involves an internship program and a graduate seminar offering theoretical and practicum training in teaching the basic course on the college level. (JMF)

Discusses the prospects, for graduate students, of careers as communication consultants. Argues that consulting is an appropriate nonacademic career option for some graduates, but that it requires rigorous, specialized preparation. (JMF)

Examination of 63 graduate students' trait and state anxiety scores and their Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores reveals that students with higher GRE scores or lower A-trait anxiety scores are more likely to achieve higher first semester grade point averages. (RL)

Surveys master's level rehabilitation counseling students and examines percentage of time students spend involved in client contact and paperwork during their internship. Time spent in client contact was nearly double that spent doing paperwork for this group. Data from a number of settings are discussed. (Author)

Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers that relate to graduate and professional education, including admissions and financial aid, are summarized. The names and addresses of conference participants are included. (SF)

A model is described for preparing graduate students to teach undergraduate biology courses. Features of the program include instruction in using innovative techniques, the use of pre- and in-service components, and the use of experienced biology teaching assistants. (Author/SA)

Preliminary evaluations of the University of Florida's pharmacy practicum-internship program cover: (1) the interns' subjective evaluations of their experiences; (2) the preceptor's subjective evaluation of interns' performance over two years; and (3) objective measurements of student competencies. (LBH)

Describes a one-and-a-half day workshop designed to introduce engineering graduate students to effective teaching methods. (MLH)

Counselor training programs at all levels should commit themselves to beginning a serious self-evaluation of their own current practices. Such a self-study would afford an opportunity to create a multi-cultural task force to examine the goals, priorities, and actual practices of a counselor training program. (Author)

Students (N=29) viewed three stimulus films and rated therapeutic effectiveness of the therapists. Students were subsequently rank-ordered on the basis of skill development and assigned to one of three groups (high, middle, or low.) Results revealed an overall higher evaluation for Rogers as compared to either Perls or Ellis. (Author)