LINGUISTIC MINORITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

• As of October 1, 2005 UC LMRI's web site has a new look! Some URLs have changed (see below).
• If the navigation menubar at the top of each page doesn't work for you, your operating system and/or browser version may be the culprit.
• We recommend viewing this site using Mozilla Firefox (FREE download available for both PCs and Macs). See the "Tips and Tools" section of the About This Web Site page for more information on how to optimally view the new version of our web site.
• Mac users with Microsoft Internet Explorer (MSIE): we are working to fix the drop down menu problem. In the meantime, you may wish to download Mozilla Firefox. Alternatively, you can navigate by utilizing the site map and/or the menu bar at the bottom of each page.
• Thank you for your patience while we continue to improve.

As part of the recent redesign of the UC LMRI web site, we have altered the URLs for most of our pages. However, the home page URL has not changed ("http://www.lmri.ucsb.edu"). Please update your bookmarks to reflect the new URL for each page. Thank you.

Here's how to find a selection of our most popular pages:

1. Research Activities is now "Research"
   Old URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/resact/tocresact.htm
   New URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/research/
2. Professional Development is now "Events"
   Old URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/profdev/tocprofdev.htm
   New URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/events/
3. Research Dissemination is now "Publications"
   Old URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/resdiss/tocresdiss.htm
   New URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/publications/
4. Prop227 is now in the Resources section
   Old URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/resdiss/prop227.htm
   New URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/resources/prop227.php
5. Additional Resources is now "Links" in the Resources section
   Old URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/addres/tocaddres.htm
   New URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/resources/links.php
6. About UC LMRI
   Old URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/about/tocabout.htm
   New URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/about/
7. Teachers Page/Educators Page
   Old URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/educators/tocteachers.htm
   New URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/educators/
8. Newsletters
   Old URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/resdiss/2/newsletters.htm
   New URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/publications/newsletters/
9. Research Reports
   Old URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/resdiss/2/researchreports.htm
   New URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/publications/researchreports.php
10. Feedback
    Old URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/about/contact_lmri.htm
    New: Click on the "Contact Us" link at the top of each page
11. Sociology of Education (SEA) is now listed under "Links" in the Resources section
    Old URL: http://www.lmri.ucsb.edu/profdev/2/sea
    New: http://www.lmri.ucsb.edu/resources/sea/
12. National Center for Research on Cultural Diversity and Second Language Learning (NCRCDSLL)--including reports by McLaughlin, etc.--is now listed under "Links" in the Resources section
    Old URL: http://www.lmri.ucsb.edu/addres/2/ncrcdsll/center.html
    New: http://www.lmri.ucsb.edu/resources/ncrcdsll/cntr.html

1. What is the new web address for the UC LMRI web site?
   The main address for our site has NOT changed. It is: http://www.lmri.ucsb.edu
2. What new features are available in the redesign?
   • Our new Home Page layout presents web site highlights from select "departments" so you'll always know "What's New"
   • Our new Navigation Menubar appears at the top of each page and is uniform on every page. It highlights our most popular pages, and has a drop-down menu for each section.
   • There is also a "breadcrumb" trail at the top of each page to give you another way to know where you've been and where you are currently within the site.
3. Why did we redesign the web site?
   To take advantage of advances in evolving web technology. To make it more intuitive to use. To make it more user-friendly.
4. Why do some of the pages still have the old look?
   We have well over 500 web files. It takes time to apply the new template. We hope to complete the conversion by the end of 2005.
5. Where do I find information about UC LMRI?
   From the bottom menubar, or from any of our main category pages in the sidebar: "About UC LMRI"
6. How do I find information about individual departments within the web site?
   From the header navbar: click on any main category. Each main category page will show you a list of sub-pages within that category.
7. Whom do I contact if I am experiencing problems/find a "dead" link/ want to add a job posting or funding opportunity/etc.?
   For any Web Design and Maintenance questions or problems contact the web site manager, Beverly Bavaro Leaney.
8. What impact has the redesign had?
   All the features of the original site have been retained -- and expanded. Also, many enhancements have been made to extend the search process. Many more pages and documents are now more easily accessible. Navigation and browsing through the site is easier.
9. What happened to the "???" page?
   For questions not addressed here, please contact our web site manager, Beverly Bavaro Leaney.
10. What is a Site Map?
    A Site Map will show you all of our site's main pages and sub-pages in one easy-to-read layout.
11. Why can't I see/use the navigation/menu bar that's supposed to be at the top of each page?
    If the navigation menubar at the top of each page doesn't work for you, your operating system and/or browser version may be the culprit. We suggest using the links at the bottom of the pages, or those on the site map.
    
    
    Mac users with Microsoft Internet Explorer (MSIE): we are working to fix the drop down menu problem. In the meantime, you may wish to download Mozilla Firefox. Alternatively, you can navigate by utilizing the site map and/or the menu bar at the bottom of each page.
12. The navigation bar does not print along with the rest of contents of the page.
    Unfortunately, the only way the web pages print correctly is to disable the navigation bar.

• Design and Maintenance: Beverly Bavaro Leaney

• Special Thanks to: Glenn Jahnke who designed the current navigation menu and whose help was invaluable in creating the current version of this site.

• The top navigation menu bar on our site was created using Ultimate Drop Down Menu Version 4.