Rental market principles are discussed with their application to services that can be offered by an off-campus housing department. (Author)

The role of the residence staff is discussed. If this staff can be truly responsive to student needs, whether it be efficient management or the confidential relationship necessary for counseling, then the wisdom of combining several functions in one staff member must be questioned. The suggested staff model recognizes the need for a structure…

Describes a variety of alternative living arrangements at the University of Delaware, ranging from traditional dormitories and high-rise apartment buildings to coeducational halls, language houses, honors halls and coops. (CJ)

This paper has the function of developing a residence hall interaction model utilizing three components: environmental options, student development needs, and human interaction categories. The paper discussed ways in which residence hall staff members could effect optimal learning opportunities by matching various environmental options to…

Examines the effects of on- and off-campus living arrangements on students' openness to diversity using data from 502 first-time-college students. Results indicated that living on campus was directly associated with significantly higher levels of openness to diversity. Living in a Freshman Interest Group was indirectly related to greater openness…

An organizational study of the residential life staff shows responses on time, personal and physical space, and motivation and morale. Provides a systematic, objective database upon which to develop departmental objectives and priorities. Affords staff the opportunity to further develop research skills and to work on team-building skills.…

Describes a new concept of hall government aimed at reducing student apathy, whereby all hall activity monies are handled by a central budgeting agency and appropriated according to student interest. Any size group can request funds, provided its project improves the social, cultural, athletic, or scholastic development of those within the hall.…

Study suggests that residence hall students at a predominantly White university perceive the racial climate of residence halls differently depending on their cultural group. Statistical significances occurred between Whites and one or more of the cultural minority groups. There were no significant differences between any of the ethnic minority…

Traces the history of the term in loco parentis, its decreased utility in the 1960s, and its recent evolution in different and more subtle ways. Supports the view that colleges are still very involved in acting as surrogate parents for their students. (Author/ABB)

Administered personality measures to residence hall personnel (N=48) to test assertive, nonassertive, or hostile responses to describe residence hall disciplinary situations. Found that not all personnel were well suited to college student disciplining and that the personality tests could be used to identify individuals who may be best suited for…

Presents a new look at the impact of living-learning centers. (Author)

Suggests a residence life program of a living/learning residence to attract and retain students at a four-year college. Describes a successful strategy and implementation process for a faculty-directed residence. (Author/ABB)

Focuses on application of student development theory in university residence hall setting. Surveyed 172 resident assistants (RAs) to develop measure of student development theory knowledge, to determine usefulness of theory as basis for RA training, and to identify any significant differences in recognizing application of specific theory.…

The author presents the major components that limit successful work with college students in a residence hall program. (Author/HMV)