A one-year pilot study was undertaken to aid students in realizing full academic potential and assist them in personal growth toward maturation. Student development intervention strategies were used to structure a developmental milieu. Results show the program had a positive impact on academic performance and dimensions of personal growth.…

This study investigated differences between students living in expanded-occupancy quarters (three per room) and in normal-occupancy conditions (two per room) in regard to their satisfaction with residence hall life and grade point average. Satisfaction responses revealed no significant differences. (Author/JEL)

This article describes a residence hall security system which utilizes students as security aides. The program is an integral part of the Syracuse University Security System. (DOW)

Similarity of values is not found to be significant in determining satisfaction with the college residence hall living groups in this study. (Author)

Investigated incidence of eating disorders among 584 women living in university residence halls and differences in prevalence rates between single-sex and co-ed floors. Results revealed a significantly higher incidence of bulimic symptomatology on co-ed floors than on single-sex floors. (Author/NB)

Presents a conceptual model which focuses on goals of student government in residence halls. The model has two fundamental processes. One focuses on short term goals and activities catering to creation of environment. The second has long term effects referred to as lifelong personal development. (JAC)

Explored the communication patterns between roommates in a residence hall, and examined the effects of a role playing module in promoting open communication. Results and suggested applications are given. (BL)

Describes the Entering Year Program at the University of Iowa, which provides a deliberate and systematic integration of educational support services within the residence hall environment. Goals and specific activities are described. (JAC)

Describes a training program for residence hall custodial and maintenance supervisors and staff which combines human relations and technical skills. The sessions dealt with communication skills, leadership strategies, performance appraisal, self-understanding, advancement, and fringe benefits. (JAC)

The combination of a prefabricated building system and a clustered terrace design has resulted in economical and aesthetically pleasing housing for students at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. (Author)

Sessions of the Association of College and University Housing Officers Convention stressed new areas of concern over housing contracts and student plans to adopt labor negotiation techniques to gain participation in housing policies and food service rules. (IR)

Describes students who were assigned to temporary housing at Indiana University from 1979 through 1981, examines their academic progress while they were assigned to temporary space and thereafter, and traces their disciplinary records. Results indicate students assigned to temporary housing have special needs traditional programs and practices may…

Dormitories at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire; the entire Tulsa Junior College, Oklahoma; and a student center at Northwestern College, Iowa; are examples of buildings converted from other functions into college facilities. (MLF)

A two-year group consultative experience with dormitory counselors is discussed and evaluated with suggestions for communication, training, and feedback designed to reduce counselors' anxiety over their personal effectiveness. (MB)