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Animal Housing: Emotional Support Animals on Campuses
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Salminen, Erik; Gregory, Dennis E. – Journal of College and University Student Housing, 2018
The results of recent cases indicate that residences and dormitories owned by higher education institutions should be considered "dwellings," and thus subject to the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act (1968) as amended requires that the providers of dwellings accommodate assistance animals, which includes not only service animals,…
Descriptors: Animals, Therapy, Dormitories, College Housing
Different Is Not Deficient: Addressing Student Conduct Concerns among Residential College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Miele, Amy N.; Hamrick, Florence A.; Kelley, Justin W. – Journal of College and University Student Housing, 2018
Institutions of higher education, and more specifically residence halls within colleges and universities, pride themselves in offering and embracing a diverse community of students. A growing number of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are attending college and choosing to live on campus. While many are able to do so successfully, some…
Descriptors: College Students, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, On Campus Students
When Community and Conduct Collide: Residents with Invisible Disabilities and the Student Conduct Process
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Livingston, Wade G.; Scott, David A.; Rush, S. Bryan; Watson, Lance A.; Neiduski, Michael L.; Pinkenburg, Steven J. – Journal of College and University Student Housing, 2013
As the number of students with disabilities within residence halls increases, their interactions with other residents can become problematic; in many instances, students without disabilities may not understand the behavior of their peers with disabilities and vice versa. Misunderstandings are compounded by the fact that 84% of students with…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Disabilities, Dormitories, College Students
Residence Hall Furnishings Top 20 List.
Tampke, Dale – College Planning & Management, 1999
Provides advice on how to best meet the furniture needs of student residents now and in the future to ensure their privacy and value from the residence hall experience. Twenty tips are highlighted that include considering fire safety, upholstering, lifecycle costs, input from stakeholders, the Americans with Disabilities Act, comfort, lighting,…
Descriptors: Dormitories, Furniture, Guidelines, Higher Education
Americans with Disabilities Act: Responsibilities for Postsecondary Institutions Serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students. Second Edition
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Kincaid, Jeanne M.; Rawlinson, Sharaine J. – Midwest Center for Postsecondary Outreach, 2009
In May 1997 and March 1998, the Midwest Center for Postsecondary Outreach, in conjunction with St. Paul Technical College, hosted a video teleconference in which four other professionals and the authors appeared. Although they answered some of the questions submitted, due to time constraints, they were unable to respond to a number of the…
Descriptors: Partial Hearing, Deafness, Compliance (Legal), Vocational Rehabilitation
Dorm Updates for the 21st Century.
Reynolds, Craig – College Planning & Management, 2001
Discusses the trends in preparing college residence halls for new students that address their needs as consumers and offer freedom to control their surroundings. Making living quarters computer friendly, flexible, and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities act are explored. (GR)
Descriptors: College Housing, Design Requirements, Dormitories, Student College Relationship
High-Tech, High-Touch Learning.
Raiford, Regina – Buildings Interiors, 1998
Describes how university interior design is responding to increased student demands for wide-ranging services, technological capabilities, and accessibility. Design concepts for dining areas, auditoriums, residential halls, libraries, and computer-friendly classrooms are discussed. (GR)
Descriptors: Auditoriums, Dining Facilities, Dormitories, Educational Facilities Design
Tackling Key Challenges.
Cox, Susan M. – American School & University, 1998
Presents discussions on the top 10 issues facing colleges and universities in 1998 and beyond. Issues include the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act, new construction and renovation in response to facility demands, facility maintenance within tightening budgets, energy costs, school funding needs in the face of rising enrollment,…
Descriptors: Dormitories, Educational Facilities, Educational Facilities Improvement, Educational Finance
Americans with Disabilities Act: Responsibilities for Postsecondary Institutions Serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: Questions and Answers. Second Edition
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Kincaid, Jeanne M.; Rawlinson, Sharaine J. – PEPNet 2, 1999
In May 1997 and March 1998, the Midwest Center for Postsecondary Outreach, in conjunction with St. Paul Technical College, hosted a video teleconference in which four other professionals and the authors appeared. Although they answered some of the questions submitted, due to time constraints, they were unable to respond to a number of the…
Descriptors: Technical Assistance, Video Technology, Deafness, Compliance (Legal)