Accommodation is a huge part of many students' experience of university. It's crucial that all students have access to safe, good-quality, and affordable accommodation throughout their higher education. We have developed this briefing note for senior leaders to support good practice in student accommodation, drawing on the insights and experiences…

An investigation of collegiate recovery programs (CRPs) showcased CRPs as a vital student support service in traditional and online learning environments. Comparing standards for in-person versus online delivery showed equivalence in services consistent with the learner-centered approach to higher education. Despite COVID-19 restrictions, CRPs…

This article describes the emerging role of assessment coordinators in student affairs divisions. It highlights opportunities and challenges in that role along with key findings from assessment projects. Specifically, this article has several purposes. The first is to identify the role of the assessment coordinator and the opportunities the…

The gulf between the curriculum and the extracurriculum can be bridged by bringing academic life into the dormitory. (Editor)

The present study employed the Ecosystem Model to guide the process of assessing the needs of residents in student family housing, planning and carrying out suggested changes, and evaluating the effects of those changes. Results indicated the Ecosystem Model is well suited for assessment and redesign functions in student family housing programs.…

To meet an increased demand for campus housing, Hofstra University (New York) converted double dormitory rooms to triples. Specially designed furniture allowing each student personal space was the key to acceptance by the students. (Author/MLF)

Discusses the need for furniture in college residence halls to be flexible, durable, aesthetically pleasing, and able to support technology. Explores what students prefer, customizing student space, and furniture finishes. (EV)

This study shows that males who had lower levels of self-actualization preferred more structured living arrangements, however the female groups did not differ significantly in their dissatisfaction with living arrangements. (Author/PG)

Duke University's Student House for Academic and Residential Experimentation (SHARE) is a living-learning environment for highly academically motivated students. Its purpose has become more complex and ambitious since its inception in 1970. (Author/PG)

Traditional dormitories are out of step with the concepts of higher education that make the 4 years of college a cultural and social experience as well as a period for gathering information on academic topics. These experiences are not served well in twin-bed rooms lined along both sides of corridors that lead only to stairwells or gang bathrooms.…

The Roommate Compatability Model incorporates four levels of relationship development and is based on the assumption that each level must first be satisfactorily met in order to provide a threshold for the next level. The model incorporates habits, needs, overt behavior, personality characteristics, attitudes, and values. (Author)

Middlebury College (Vermont) recently completed a comprehensive renovation of four residence halls and a connected single-story lounge. Illustrating several important residence hall trends, the renovations mimic private housing; accommodate year-round use; provide flexible spaces; promote social interaction; and invest in maintenance. (MLF)

Reflection about traditional policies and philosophies of student housing led to greater consideration of contemporary student needs. (Editor)

This paper focuses on one aspect of the attempt of higher education to meet learning needs of older students--adult residential programs. Adult residential education is a growing interest of American higher education. Since 1950 adult residential programs have increased in number from a handfull to more than one hundred. The response appears to be…