Factors studied are patron knowledge of subject field and knowledge of principles of the Library of Congress subject headings system. (KP)

Using concepts suggested by Merton and Hagstrom, this study developed measures of "recognition" and "association" to assess student awareness of ambient research in their departments. Findings from a survey of 470 students show a high level of research awareness. (Author/LBH)

Drawing on findings from a recent study of the graduate student experience and the graduate school environment, the authors offer a series of recommendations designed to modify training in ways that would optimize student intellectual and personal development. Focus is on the student and the interrelation of intellectual and emotional factors.…

Summarizes results of the 1985 survey of the Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs. The survey requested information about five major areas: admissions and financial assistance, practice and internships, job placements, program faculty and administration, and issues affecting training. (Author/ABB)

Intended to assist library educators, vendor representatives, end-user trainers, and experienced searchers, this article examines typical problems encountered by students in learning online searching. Problems with database selection, search tactics, and using the search system are highlighted, and a sample online exercise and search request form…

Speech-language pathologists (n=49) and speech-language pathology graduate students (n=53) were administered a written examination on hearing aids and a practical examination concerning the functioning of two types of hearing aids. The majority lacked basic knowledge and skills necessary to assist hearing-impaired students with their hearing aids.…

Graduate students in a Belgian business administration program were surveyed about their attitudes toward eight business-related subject areas and the relationship of their preferences to the subject areas' logical appeal, the contribution of perceived competence in those areas to self-esteem, attitudes toward learning, and measures of surface vs.…

Graduate community health students were educated about the dangers of rubella and then commissioned to teach other college students on the importance of immunizations. Results are discussed. (DF)

Analyzes national survey data to determine whether social work students who received federal child welfare traineeships subsequently found employment in child welfare. Relates results to reformulation of child welfare as a field of practice and to the continuing debate about how child welfare personnel can be most effectively and efficiently…

This study compared vocational education programs in schools of education with those in schools of engineering or technology by considering (1) tenure track faculty; (2) financially supported graduate students; (3) faculty on 12-month contracts; (4) professional meetings attended; (5) reimbursement for professional development; (6) budget; (7)…

This study reports the responses of 202 graduate students and education administrators to an instrument that compared the values respondents used in decision making. The instrument categorized values as personal, organizational, or transcendental. Its usefulness for future research in the field is discussed. (JL)

The Internal Revenue Service has acknowledged that audits of graduate students receiving stipends were based on inconsistent interpretations of tax law but deny any policy to increase monitoring of graduate students' tax returns. (MSE)

Explored group participants' bias toward reducing conflict in consensus versus majority decision styles. Results suggest that the participants expect climate in consensus process to be more agreeable and friendly than in majority process. Social work students showed greater confidence in consensus than in majority, but business administration…

The substantial increase in foreign graduate students who become teaching assistants has necessitated increased supervision and training, especially in communication skills, teaching methods, learning styles, and discussion group leading. (MSE)

A study of the quality of graduate students enrolled in nontraditional, field-based education compared to that of graduate students in traditional, on-campus professional education degree programs showed no statistically significant difference. (Author/MLW)