series provides all faculty the opportunity to increase their publication visibility in support of the

teaching function, and also the opportunity to improve their teaching effectiveness and thus the

student learning environment.

 Papers which address curricular issues are also encouraged. Ideas for program improvement

are often generated by individual faculty as well as small groups of faculty. Articulating and sharing

curricula-related ideas in this series may generate broad-based discussion and result in continuing

program improvements at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Papers written for

professional publications and presentations would also be considered appropriate for this outlet.

 Finally, the Master of Agribusiness (MAB) program will be generating papers written by

students, with the assistance their advisory committees, often based on internship experiences.

These papers normally will be written as case studies and designed not only as a learning

experience for the student, but also as a learning opportunity for other students through individual

or classroom application. Thus, the Teaching and Learning Paper Series will serve as an ideal

publication outlet for these papers.

 Other types of papers which support the enhancement of the teaching and learning activities

of the department are also welcome. It is believed that this series will complement the other

publication formats in the Food and Resource Economics Department which focus on research,

extension, and international subjects. It is believed that this publication series will improve both

the quality of teaching and facilitation of learning and thus strengthen the core business of our

department.