This 1990 survey examined cultural diversity in 30 Association of Research Libraries member libraries in relation to recruitment of librarians, minority internship programs, multicultural services librarians and programs, and collections. Results indicated that research libraries are making increased efforts to create a culturally diverse…

Explores the effects of accounting internships upon subsequent academic achievement. Reports that grade point averages and degree examination results of 10 Chinese University of Hong Kong students who had been interns were compared to scores of 236 accounting majors who had not. Concludes that internships increased student knowledge and…

Reports a study that examined the types and amounts of assistance desired by beginning teachers. Surveys of beginning secondary teachers suggest that mentors must consider beginning teachers' desires when determining the types and amounts of assistance provided. Data support the need to vary the quantity and type of assistance for novices. (SM)

Explores how internship learning differs from classroom learning, using a theoretical framework of legitimate peripheral participation and a sample of 36 students enrolled in a Connecticut administrator-preparation program. Both mentors and interns felt the internship was an invaluable, "real" experience. Five themes emerged:…

Describes the educator externship program in the college of education at the University of Nevada, Reno, which provides opportunities for educators to work in a business setting in their own communities. Discusses reasons educators gave for participating, and shows how educators planned to apply in their classrooms the concepts learned through the…

Investigates criteria correlated with the promotion of public librarians based on questionnaire responses from 90 public librarians. Compares the placement and promotion rates for white librarians and librarians of color, as well as for males and females, and discusses further research needs, plateauing, continuing education, and internships. (LRW)

Investigated the experiences of first-year teachers who learned to teach in a Professional Development School and completed an inquiry-oriented, full-year internship. Interviews conducted during the internship and first teaching years indicated that these teachers surpassed the traditional survival stage of novice teachers, had strongly developed…

A Biomedical Engineering Internship Program conducted within a Comprehensive Cancer Center over a 10 year period was assessed and evaluated. Although this is a non-traditional location for an internship, it is an ideal site for a multidisciplinary training program for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students. We made a…

To be recognized as an accredited program, Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) programs in the country must abide by guidelines put forward by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), in collaboration with the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The guidelines are divided into nine…

The 56 directing teachers for the teacher training program, spring 1994 session, at the University of North Florida provided feedback on this preservice preparation program through a survey. The four-part questionnaire required them to evaluate the program, internship procedures, and materials, and their supervisory competencies through…

A study assessed employer attitudes and employer demand for student interns. A questionnaire was mailed to each of the 813 employers who used the internship program of the Communication Studies department at the University of California, Los Angeles. A total of 237 questionnaires were returned by intern supervisors in journalism, television, film,…

As the public relations industry changes, so should public relations courses and their content. These changes especially are important for internship programs, which should be subject to periodic assessment and modifications. Crucial questions concerning internships include: (1) What kind of credit should be given to students, faculty and site…

The effects of the genders of the assessor and the assessee on performance observation ratings of beginning teachers were studied in public schools in Louisiana. Data was collected in the pilot phase of the Louisiana Teacher Assessment Program for Interns, which included both teacher observation and structured interview. Of the assessees who…

Lagging productivity and increased competitiveness from abroad are forcing U.S. management companies to adopt new management styles that promote efficiency and quality in production. High on the agenda is the incorporation of Statistical Process Control (SPC). SPC requires definition of process and product specifications to facilitate their…

Laboratory and professional training activities among instructional units at the Universite de Montreal were evaluated with respect to the prominence of such activities in degree programs, the amount of work required of students, the involvement of the various teaching and supervisory personnel, and the costs. The organization of laboratory and…