A Cornell graduate program in community and rural development, now in its first year, is accepting applicants for fall 1998.

The one-year master of professional studies program provides training for mid-career professionals, such as public administrators, economic development specialists, human services providers and extension agents. Students can choose one of four areas: community development process, economic development, local government organization and operations, or program development and planning.

"Skilled professionals in the field face critical challenges every day. This helps them meet those challenges with creative, innovative and up-to-date programs and solutions," says program director Paul Eberts, Cornell professor of rural sociology.

For more information, contact Linda Pope of the Community & Rural Development Institute, at 320 Warren Hall, or by e-mail at gradcrd@cornell.edu.