As the national discussion about the affordability of U.S. higher education has become a pressing social topic, more university leaders are considering ways to reduce debt burdens and even tuition for today's college students. Housing is a big contributor and often an influence on cost increases for campus life. According to the College Board, the…

Access to tertiary education in the least developed countries, such as Lesotho, continues to be a rare experience for persons with disabilities who, despite being admitted to studies, struggle with meaningful participation. This article explores student experience of persons with disabilities studying at the National University of Lesotho. A…

Gender-neutral housing has recently become an option at colleges and universities across the U.S. Chief housing officers at Association of College and University Housing Officers-International member institutions were surveyed online about the status of gender-neutral housing at their respective campuses, using an instrument adapted by the…

Higher education internationalisation (HEI) emphasises the benefits of international research partnerships, knowledge production through education hub development, and global marketisation/exportation of education. The connections between internationalisation and student life are less documented in East Asian universities, particularly regarding…

Housing professionals are increasingly compelled to consider hiring resident assistants (RAs) from a pool of applicants that includes students with less college experience than has traditionally been expected. The purpose of the study is to determine if the success of first-time sophomore RAs differs from that of first-time upper-class RAs…

Strengths-based approaches are expanding in higher education; however, little is known about the impacts of these approaches in housing and residence life settings. The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between first-year students' strengths interactions in housing and their engagement and retention. The results suggest that…

American college housing is beginning to introduce gender-neutral housing, or the housing of students in the same room regardless of gender. This study provides a descriptive overview of gender-neutral housing from 148 universities and documents central areas of debate in current policy discussions. Information regarding gender-neutral housing…

How individuals manage work/life boundaries when they live at the place they work, as opposed to working from home, is a gap in both work/life literature and in higher education literature. An obvious example from higher education is the resident life professional that lives in the residential facility that she or he oversees. Living in a…

In light of incidents like the Virginia Tech massacre, there is growing need for scholarship on emergency management in higher education. Traditional literature has typically focused on locating breakdowns, blame, and accountability by questioning whether emergency responses evidence departures from protocol. Yet, experience teaches that adhering…

Explains the effective use of a centralized housing-repair request system at Northern Illinois University that has improved customer service and increased fiscal accountability. Describes the system and assesses of its effectiveness. (GR)

Discusses the influence of technology and changing student populations in driving colleges to upgrade their facilities in order to survive. Provides an example of one college's transition from a commuter school to one containing residence halls. (GR)

This study examined personalization of college dormitory rooms. Results of the study indicated that most people decorated early in the quarter, decorating increased over time, and students differentially personalized their rooms. (RH)

Explores how one university saved money and avoided wasted time when buying computer desks for dorm rooms. Buying considerations discussed include how the desks were to be used, the space required, desk durability, cable friendly features, and accessory necessity. (GR)

Institutions of higher education were asked to report inventory information as of September 30, 1968, concerning floor space on their main campus and at any branch or extension center. The inventory was to be based on the "Higher Education Facilities and Inventory Procedures Manual." Of institutions enrolling 90% of the total student body, 82%…

Illustrates how residence hall construction and renovation can provide modern amenities while still respecting a school's history and tradition. Examples from New Jersey's Princeton University; New York's Rochester Institute of Technology; and New York City's Fordham University are highlighted. (GR)