42 /GENERAL INFORMATION write the Director, Bureau of Economic and Business Research, 221 Matherly Hall. CENTER FOR EXERCISE SCIENCE , This interdisciplinary Center conducts research related to (1) the immediate and lasting effects of physical activity; (2) the acquisition, control, and efficiency of human movement; and (3) the effects of aging and disorders, such as cardiovascular disease, low back pain, stress, and. weight control, on human performance. Center research- ers study various groups and individuals from the handi- capped to the gifted athlete. The Center is a research unit of the College of Health and Human Performance with affiliated faculty from the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Related Pro- fessions. It occupies 7000 square feet of space in Florida Gymnasium. For further information contact the Director, Center for Exercise Science, Florida Gymnasium, 392- 9575. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CENTER The Financial Institutions Center conducts research on management and public policy issues regarding financial intermediaries. Major emphasis- is placed on analysis of the impact of the economic and regulatory environment on the financial sector. The Center sponsors research studies by faculty and graduate students, sponsors doctoral dissertations, and conducts frequent seminars on these and related issues. For additional information, contact Director, Financial Institutions Center, 327 Business Building. FLORIDA ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING RESEARCH COUNCIL As the research arm of the College of Architecture, the Council promotes, encourages, and coordinates research activities among the College's five academic disciplines: architecture, building construction, urban and regional planning, landscape architecture, and interior design. Principal current research interests of the Council include architectural acoustical modeling, alternative conflict management, computer resource mapping, central city redevelopment, architectural preservation, and construc- tion management. The Council maintains cooperative contacts with other departments on campus and with institutions within the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean Basin. For information write to the Direc- tor, Florida Architecture and Building Research Council, 309 Architecture Building. FLORIDA INSURANCE RESEARCH CENTER The Florida Insurance Research Center (FIRC) focuses on the effects of economic and regulatory issues on both the Florida and the national insurance market. In this regard, scholarly research is conducted on insurance company operations as well as the needs of insurance consumers. The Center also supports students through an- nual scholarships. Management of the Center is by its Director, and faculty from other colleges in the University are utilized as the need arises. For information contact the Director, 329 Business Building. FLORIDA WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH CENTER The Center, funded by the Department of the Interior, was established in 1964 as a resultof the passageof Public Law 88-379-The Water Resources Research Act of 1964-"to stimulate, sponsor, provide for, and supplement present programs for conduct of research, investigation, experiments, and the training of scientists in the fields of water and of resources which affect water." Under the administration of the Center, current water research projects pertaining to the achievement of ade- quate statewide water resource management and water quality and quantity are being conducted by faculty at the University of Florida and at other universities in the state. For information, write the Director, Florida Water Re- sources Research Center, 424 A.P. Black Hall. CENTER FOR GERONTOLOGICAL STUDIES Through the Center for Gerontological Studies, stu- dents and faculty from diverse disciplines may study or conduct research in gerontology. Programs are developed both within and outside the University to benefit older persons and to develop career- related experiences for graduate and professional stu- dents. The Center for Gerontological Studies offers the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology for master's, special- ist, and doctoral students in conjunction with graduate programs in a variety of disciplines and professions. Certificate requirements include a minimum of 12 hours in approved gerontology courses and an approved inter- disciplinary research project in gerontology or a topic related to geriatrics. A limited number of graduate assis- tantships for students accepted into the Graduate Certifi- cate in Gerontology program are available from the Center. The Center disseminates information derived from re- search on gerontology-related aspects of anthropology, architecture, biology, economics, education, geography, health administration, humanities, law, medicine, nurs- ing, nutrition, occupational therapy, psychology, recrea- tion, sociology, and other fields. Courses in gerontology are available in the above areas. The Center sponsors special conferences on gerontol- ogy and several in-service training workshops and semi- nars for academic and continuing education credit. For information about the Center's Graduate Certificate Program, write to the Director, Center for Gerontological Studies, 3355 Turlington Hall. CENTER FOR HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH The Center conducts and facilitates collaborative inter- disciplinary studies focusing on issues relating to laws, rules and regulations, or other policies generated at the state or federal level which affect the manner in which health care services are delivered, funded, administered, or regulated. Faculty and students from a broad spectrum of disciplines are encouraged through the Center to participate in organized research activities funded through state or federal sources or to provide short-term technical assistance on specific policy concerns.