Hypnosis is an increasingly popular clinical intervention. The number of training courses in hypnosis is growing each year. Research on hypnosis training appears to show that limited exposure to training, as is typical in the common 3 to 5 day format of mass training, produces limited results. Only when training is extended over time do the…

This document discusses many of the specific problems associated with increasing the membership of women and members of minority groups on the faculties of major colleges and universities. Emphasis is placed on the fact that current faculty members favor such an increase, although many of the action programs prescribed to achieve it fail to take…

Literature focusing on teacher educators is reviewed in an effort to understand who is preparing our teachers. The importance of critical examination of professors in order to strengthen their effectiveness is emphasized. (MT)

One hundred seven recent education graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside were compared with 1,420 noneducation graduates on 11 variables. Education graduates were found to be equal to, and in some cases better than, noneducation graduates on all variables. The findings are discussed and recommendations offered. (MT)

This article is a response to "The Holmes Group Report: Impetus for Gaining Professional Status for Teachers" (Case, Lainner, and Miskel) It argues that Case and coauthors fail to prove that their concept of professionalism supports the major recommendations of the Holmes Group Report. (MT)

The current national criticism of teacher education and teachers should have the effect of worsening the expected teacher shortage by convincing more young people not to enter teaching. The author proposes substantive solutions to increase both the quality and quantity of teachers. (MT)

The Eastern Washington University department of Education's teacher assurance program guarantees that its graduates will perform to classroom expectations. The program's positive aspects are described. (MT)

The purpose of this research was to: 1) identify the competencies considered essential for entry-level administrators of financial aid at four-year universities, and 2) determine what method of training leads to these competencies according to financial aid directors. A Computer-based Delphi process was implemented because of its flexibility and…

Presents a self-education program for the higher education administrator. (PG)

How influential has the Academic Administration Internship Program been in helping to meet the needs for top academic officers? (Ed.)

Five imperatives of university public relations: perspective, creativity, planning and programming, reporting and personal growth. (Editor)

Influences that current events in higher education may have on faculty ranks. (Editor)

Usable responses from 165 business practitioners and 218 business faculty showed significant differences on the perceived importance of general management skills, especially oral/written communication, problem solving, and teamwork. Global awareness, diversity, and project management skills received low rankings from both groups. (SK)

Analysis of 300 information technology job postings in two Internet databases identified the following skill categories: programming languages (Java, C/C++, and Visual Basic were most frequent); website development (57% sought SQL and HTML skills); databases (nearly 50% required Oracle); networks (only Windows NT or wide-area/local-area networks);…