There is a need for a stronger program of consumer studies in California's schools, and each year this need becomes more pressing. It is a confusing time for the American consumers; complex products are frequently hard to evaluate, and the nature of the marketplace is impersonal. According to a study released by the U.S. Office of Education, more…

A brief overview of faculty housing assistance programs in California and the United States is given. Any campus embarking on a faculty housing program must look at a number of factors and should counsel faculty so they may be informed consumers. College housing programs must be responsive to market changes. (MSE)