Abstract: A system and method for management of participants within an education-based cultural exchange program, wherein the system and method provide for a multiplicity of participants to share cultural-related information and other information not specifically related to the cultural distinctions of a respective participant within a phased program, the phases including at least acclimation, teaching, and sharing phases, and the program further providing for self-administration of administrative matters, tracking participants and information within the program framework and timeframe, and auditing the program.

Abstract: A documentation-based teacher qualification rating system and method, wherein the system and method provide for documentation input by the teacher to satisfy a matrix of factors; each factor being weighted and the inputs being assigned points based on their weighting; the points then being summed to arrive at the overall rating. Also, an automated system further including remote inputting of documentation via electronic network and semi-automated assessment.

Abstract: A transdermal delivery device comprising a multi-phase matrix which includes a solid liquid-retaining member and associated therewith pergolide in liquid form, for example, a transdermal delivery device comprising a barrier layer affixed to one face of the matrix and having an exposed face, the exposed face having affixed thereto a mounting layer, and the other face of the matrix having affixed thereto a removable layer, an example of the liquid-retaining member being an absorbent material, for example, a natural or synthetic fiber gauze, a non-woven medical basorbent, a natural sponge, and a synthetic sponge.