A graduate program instituted first for a master's degree and now leading to a Ph.D. to prepare students in technical and scientific communications. (Editor)

Analysis of questionnaires sent to administrative officers provides information on types of theater programs, teaching and production load, faculty turnover, satisfaction, and value of artistic work. (PD)

Discusses course development activities and program of a research practicum instituted at Florida State University to provide doctoral students in the instructional systems program with instruction and practice in (1) planning and conducting an experimental research study; (2) writing manuscript describing study; (3) giving oral presentation.…

Data prepared by the Committee of Professional Training of the American Chemical Society are used to examine Ph.D production in the United States and the types of universities where changes have occurred. Data indicate, among others, that graduate education had decreased in quantity at nearly all universities. (Author/JN)

Describes the development of the doctoral program in composition at Michigan's Wayne State University. Includes a description of core courses, interdisciplinary coursework, and opportunities for gaining practical teaching experience. (HTH)

Describes the Personal Career Development Plan for graduate students which aims for the production of a program of graduate study that develops an articulated set of professional competencies that the graduate faculty consider for approval. (CT)

The authors offer a plan enabling prospective doctoral students in education to design their own programs, which enhances student-university relationships and personalizes programs of study. (Editor)

Presents an overview of the Simmons College School of Library Science: a brief history, a description of the new Doctor of Arts program, student characteristics, and its library associations. The article emphasizes the case method and problem-oriented quality of the school's instruction. (JD)

Addresses the theory that there is an oversupply of Ph.D. scientists in the United States. Suggests that the physiology field assess graduate training and make proposals for curriculum change. Develops viewpoint that universities probably should not significantly decrease the overall training effort but rather change curriculum to prepare students…

Analysis of 10 nursing doctoral students' written vignettes and sharing of residency experiences showed four phases of progression: anxiety, disillusionment, acceptance of diversity, and integration. Use of mentoring and critical reflection facilitated their cognitive development. (SK)

A survey of 200 doctoral students who interviewed with business schools at the Academy of Management conference received 74 responses. On average, they interviewed with 15.74 schools and did considerable preconference information gathering. Many complained of the physical conditions and lack of interviewer preparation. (Contains 20 references.)…

Describes Pepperdine University's (California) two-year doctoral program in educational technology designed to meet the needs of mid-career professionals. It combines face-to-face sessions and online communications via e-mail; America Online chat rooms; Multi-user Object Oriented environments (MOOs); and Co-Motion, an interactive Web site designed…

Reports results of a survey study of a recently graduated group of PhDs in professional, technical, and scientific communication. Explains that this survey was designed to provide some insight into this growing population of specialists. Highlights the importance of constructing a profile of new graduates in professional, technical, and scientific…

This interview with Michael Hannafin, a leader in the field of educational technology, discusses experiences in the instructional technology field and relationships between work and research; academic and professional mentors; writings on educational technology; current trends in the field; advice for doctoral students; and research agenda. (LRW)