I am still seeking input from museum professionals on a proposed new program at the University of Calgary, Alberta. There are currently several Master's level programs in Museum Studies available in Canada, but nothing at the graduate level in Alberta, and no PhD level program in Canada. If the U of C decides to go ahead with an expanded program (we currently offer a minor only, and it is very popular), we need to know whether we should offer a distance education option for professionals with regular jobs, so they could pursue studies throughout the year, perhaps taking on-site summer courses or a couple of months at other times during the year. Should it be a thesis-based program? Should we include offerings from departments of architecture, business, design, computer studies? What do people need and want in the area of museum education? I'd be very grateful if you could take a few minutes and respond. Happy New Year to you all. Jane Sproull Thomson