Black colleges contribute significantly to the development of Black doctorates: fifty-five percent of the 8,232 Blacks who were granted doctoral degrees between 1975 and 1980 had received their baccalaureates from predominantly Black colleges. (AOS)

States that the number of bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees awarded increased in 1985-86; first professional degrees declined during that year. Highlights significant changes in the number of degrees granted by sex, academic field, and racial and ethnic group between 1969-70 and 1985-86. (CH)

Provides four lists of colleges and universities with the most chemistry graduates during 1984-85: total bachelor graduates; certified bachelor graduates; masters graduates; and doctoral graduates. Indicates that Indiana University produced more new bachelor chemistry graduates (149) than any other school. Comparisons to previous year's lists are…

Discusses counseling strategies to help nurses decide whether to return to school, either in or out of their field. Considers both individual and group counseling. (CH)

A joint degree nursing program involving three New Jersey colleges uses these ingredients for successful academic partnerships: focus on students, awareness of differing missions, understanding of institutional cultures and work rules, communication, and willingness to collaborate. (SK)

A joint project of a United Auto Workers local and Hofstra University provides a liberal arts baccalaureate program for working-class adults, a broader based education than traditional vocational training programs, and trains union leaders. (MSE)

A nursing education program for Israeli students included a final semester in the United States. Program adjustments were made to address English-language fluency, cultural orientation to collectivism, support services for academic writing, and other issues related to the specific learning needs of this population. (SK)

Explains how multiskilled cross-trained health professionals provide cost-effective health care. Outlines a baccalaureate program in radiologic science with specialization in radiology therapy, medical sonography, or advanced imaging. (SK)

Synthesizing results from surveys of graduates, employers, and sociology departments, this article identifies seven changes which may help students market their sociology degree to prospective employers. Among the changes identified are: (1) the need to help students identify the transferable skills they have learned, and (2) improving the image…

Evaluates federal government projections of educational statistics for the number of doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degrees earned in library science published in 1971, 1973, 1976, and 1978, and matches them against the actual number of degrees granted. Five references are provided. (EJS)

This book provides a blueprint for educators and administrators who are considering the development of a Registered Nurse/Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN/BSN) program and describes state-of-the-art education programs. It includes case examples for successful programs and information on implementation. The chapters were chosen to make the…

Describes the Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion program in rural North Carolina. Discusses the original concept, funding (and funding difficulties), types of courses offered, methods of earning credit hours, qualifications of faculty, aspects of the clinical component, student placement, library facilities, student characteristics, and…

Attention needs to be given to the developmental psycho-social needs of young adult learners, as they impact development of professional identity. Suggests a modification of traditional curriculum to include experiential growth groups to help accomplish this purpose. (Author/RC)

The Mohawk College diploma program in occupational therapy featured problem-based small group learning and nontraditional fieldwork placements. When Mohawk's program was phased out in 1986, its philosophy was integrated into new bachelor's degree programs at McMaster University. (SK)

Competency based education is a model which can be utilized for training and evaluating alcohol and drug abuse personnel. An identification and assessment process is described relating to the development and implementation of a competency based bachelor's degree program for students majoring in alcohol and drug abuse related areas. (Author/BEF)