In surveys, research university faculty often report that they value teaching more than their departments do. This incongruence holds implications for job satisfaction, stress, time spent on teaching, organizational continuity, and even student evaluations. Using an interactionist view of organizations, Mary C. Wright examines the reasons for this…

Presented is background knowlege of the institutions of the world involved in mineral industry education and research, including detailed information on the professional staff, research activities, and capabilities of the various mineral industry departments of these institutions. Also included is information on special interest within a…

The 1970 edition of the Directory of Geoscience Departments has a combined listing of 640 colleges and universities offering instruction in the earth sciences in the United States and Canada. Of these, 407 grant degrees in one or more of the geosciences. The remaining schools comprise 137 junior colleges and 96 four-year colleges that offer some…

Examined job specifications found in advertisements in "The Times Educational Supplement." Results indicate that in a large number of cases information supplied was inadequate. In addition, many advertisements did not indicate the academic specialty required (biology, chemistry, physics) of potential candidates. (JN)

Described is a project being conducted by the Physics Institute of the University of San Luis Potori, Mexico, in order to avoid concentrating physics education and research activities in Mexico City. (SL)

This study is concerned with domonstrating and discussing some of the differences between scientific fields in the functioning of graduate departments, where the goals of teaching and research and the technology determined by the structure of knowledge are in close interaction. (Authors)

In a recent reorganization, Purdue's chemistry department has added a new division: chemical education. Its faculty will work closely with members of Purdue's department of education on graduate programs for chemistry teachers and on research in chemical education. The master of science degree program in chemical education is highlighted.…

By applying basic management principles, a department head can create an environment in which students and faculty realize their full potential. (BB)

Describes the present state of cooperation between industry and university education in Nigeria. Suggests reasons for developing cooperation, including manpower provisions, research, enrichment of teaching and learning, the continuing education of chemists, and financial support. (CS)

Describes benefits and sacrifices of an accreditation program to a department. Discusses some negative effects of accreditation on chemical engineering curricula and what might be done to make improvements. (YP)

Provides advice for graduate students aiming for faculty positions in the sciences. Addresses developing a professional reputation, the application, the interview, conducting a seminar, preparing a curriculum vitae, and questions an interviewee may be asked and should ask his interviewers. (EV)

Interviews with 31 science teachers and 39 class observations focused on aspects of the departmental environment: management style, emphasis on science disciplines instead of science, and student characteristics. Departmental characteristics were perceived by teachers as significant influences on their working environment and the experience of…

Illustrates and describes a model for the development of individuals in a science department. Proposes the need for supplementary courses, meetings, and memberships in professional organizations. (MA)

A division of chemical education has been created within the chemistry department at Purdue University. The nature of chemical education, impediments to research and development in chemical education, and future directions of the division are discussed. (JN)

Suggests that academic departments reshape the intellectual climate for chemistry education as one way to ensure the future of chemistry. Current practices in chemistry and possible benefits which may result if the system is modified are examined. These benefits include better public support and understanding of chemistry. (JN)