Re-envisioning eNews
Date: December 2, 2002
Subject: Re-envisioning the Ph.D. Update
A few months ago I was challenged by Change: The Magazine of Higher Education to respond to the question of “Where do you think we are now in efforts to transform doctoral education?” My answer, “The Ph.D.: A Tapestry of Change for the
21st Century,” November/December 2002, is posted on our site. http://www.grad.washington.edu/envision/resources/tapestry_index.html
Capturing what is currently taking place was difficult--difficult because of the many discussions, initiatives, projects, and institutional, organizational, and individual efforts that are occurring. This work directly involves many of you and represents all of the stakeholder groups concerned about doctoral education. Re-envisioning the Ph.D. has begun on many campuses, involving numerous partnerships. This is terrific news! That we have obstacles and challenges ahead is obvious.
We know the activity level is high because of the inquiries we receive, and your interest in new ideas and approaches. The Re-envisioning the Ph.D. website has now become the largest web-based clearinghouse of resources on doctoral transformation. Its use continues to steadily increase. In October, the site received 270,000 hits! The original study
“The Ph.D.: What Concerns Do We Have?” has been downloaded more than 40,000 times in 2002. Never did we think we would have so many folks involved in this national (and international) conversation.
Our Newest News and Updates: http://www.grad.washington.edu/envision/news/current_news.html
Knowing what to feature on the website has become a true challenge. So many good pieces are being sent to us for posting. The newly released 2001 Survey of Earned Doctorates reflects quantitatively what is occurring. Regrettably, the study found that the number of doctorates earned by underrepresented U.S. citizens dropped from last year, for Black graduates by 1.6%, Hispanic by 5.1%, and American Indians by 2.9%. Check out our Promising Practices (innovative doctoral practices and resources) for examples of what many institutions are doing in areas of diversity and mentoring.
Jerry Gaff’s article in Liberal Education provides a good review of the current research. So, continue to inform us of your efforts to transform doctoral education. We appreciate your comments and suggestions at either:
envision@u.washington.edu or Jody Nyquist at:
Nyquist@u.washington.edu. If you have a practice or resource to add to our collection please use our easy submission form at:
http://www.grad.washington.edu/envision/practices/promprac_submit.html
Best Wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season from all the Re-envision staff!!
Jody D. Nyquist
Principal Investigator, Re-envisioning the Ph.D.
Associate Dean, The Graduate School
University of Washington
384 Bagley Hall, Box 351725
Seattle, WA 98195-1725
P: 206-543-6588
F: 206-685-1213
Nyquist@u.washington.edu
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