Toward Improving Ph D Programs

This insightful study by Ernest V. Hollis offers a critical assessment of Ph.D. programs in the United States, and proposes a number of practical steps that can be taken to improve them. Drawing on his own experience as a graduate student and teacher, as well as on extensive research, Hollis offers a compelling vision for the future of doctoral education. A must-read for anyone involved in higher education.

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