The directory identifies 38 Chicano/Mexican American studies programs at major universities and colleges in the Southwest, particularly California. It presents information on programs by location, faculty, goals and objectives, and final degrees offered. Following an introductory section, Section II describes programs at California State…

Describes the development and implementation of an undergraduate course in information retrieval and technologies. The discussion covers the objectives of the course, strategies used to obtain faculty and administration support, student reactions, and future plans. A list of hardware and software demonstrated in the course and a directory of…

Information on Indiana University's course in patient education is presented, along with sources of additional information on patient education and a summary of a national survey on professional preparation in patient education. An outline of the following course topics is presented: past and current developments, health care delivery, patient…

This directory of 242 courses, workshops, and institutes of continuing education programs for library/information/media personnel, is based on the results of a survey administered to colleges and universities, state agencies, and professional associations. The first and largest of five sections identifies specific courses and provides such course…

Suggestions for graduate teaching assistants (TA) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, are offered. Information is provided on: the TA as a university employee, the instructor as a teacher/adviser, course management, classroom and evaluation concerns, and teaching resources. Definitions are offered for the graduate teaching assistant,…