Administered the Residence Hall Environment Questionnaire to 9,595 dormitory residents to measure student perceptions and provide feedback to housing staff members. Results indicated most students characterized their residence hall as a supportive, active, and educational environment and were very satisfied with living conditions. (JAC)

This brief report summarizes initiation, implementation and evaluation of a series of noncredit residence hall programs designed as effective structures for learning leisure skills, engaging in social interaction and providing a sense of involvement. (Author/CJ)

The results of this study on evaluation of coed residence halls, indicate that a coed hall can lead to an entirely different environment, one that is a contributing factor in positive student development. This paper was presented at the APGA Convention, Chicago, Illinois, 1972. (JC)

The purpose of the present study was to determine if there were initial differences on selected scales of the Personal Orientation Inventory (POI) between students who chose to live in coed residence halls and those who chose to live in traditional single-sex residence halls, and also if residing in coed living units affected the further…

Examined the relationship between individual temperament and initial adjustment to residential college living. Students (N=70) completed a packet of several questionnaires. Results showed that the temperament dimensions of adaptablity and attention were significantly correlated with affective adjustment measures. (BH)

The present survey demonstrated that the coed floor concept is a success in that it presented a housing solution that satisfied the social needs of a group of students. (Author)

This dialogue description demonstrates how simple approaches to innovation--a few physical environment and floor management--can result in significant outcomes. (Author)

Examined activity patterns of college students living in residence halls (N=117) using time budget methodology. Found differences among four college classes (freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors) which seemed to form a developmental pattern. Found considerable differences among individual students. Found women spent more time in employment…

This article reports the results of an experimental study on the effectiveness of a highly structured communication program designed to modify students' verbal behavior in residence halls. Results indicate that the program was an effective method for improving communication. (Author)

Evaluation of microcounseling training as an in-service training model with residence hall staff. Three measures used: Orientation Inventory, before and after videotapes made of staff members in the counseling role, and Microcounseling Skill Discrimination Index. Statistical significance found with pre- and posttaped interviews and with the MSDI.…

Surveyed 78 students to examine the nature of physical and verbal abuse experienced by students who filed judicial complaints. Verbal abuse was the most common, while 24 percent reported pranks, property damage, or physical abuse. Over one-third of the students reported being pressured to drop charges. (JAC)

The issue of whether the First Amendments right to freedom of speech applies to commercial vendors on campuses as it does to nonprofit solicitation is addressed and guidelines provided. Banning commercial solicitation from residence halls, but allowing it on a limited basis in campus centers is recommended. (Author/ABB)

No relationship was found between personality type similarity and relationship satisfaction in male college roommates. A sex difference in compatibility factors is suggested. (Author)

Evaluated the effectiveness of a faculty-student interaction project in a residence center, using data collected from students (N=170), faculty (N=8), and residence staff (N=21) in the fall and spring. Results showed the project did not have an appreciably positive influence on students, but did generate considerable positive public relations.…

Assessed relationships of several person, environment, and person-environment fit measures to several indicators of student (N=152) distress and strain. Results indicated that person-environment fit variables were superior to either person (ideal) or environment (real) variables alone in relation to stress and strain. (JAC)