Purpose: This paper aims to describe how a sustainability-focused program in higher education can provide training and key experiences for implementing transdisciplinary approaches. The case is a fieldwork-based training course called the Global Field Exercise (GFE) at the Graduate Program in Sustainability Science, The University of Tokyo. The…

Since research shows the proportion of pharmacy students with high communication apprehension greater than in the general population, a formal program to combine systematic desensitization and cognitive restructuring with classroom instruction was developed. Results indicate substantial reductions in communication apprehension. (Author/MSE)

Describes an online college course and student perceptions of the virtual-classroom experience. Students appreciated course flexibility and convenience and found it conducive to thoughtful analysis of class questions and commentary. However, they felt isolated from peers and instructor, and lack of face-to-face interaction hindered communication.…