Applies Gilligan's perspectives on gender identity to the supervisory process for resident advisers in an effort to help residence staff become aware of gender differences that affect performance. Discusses implications of gender identity in areas of community development, policy enforcement, teamwork, decision-making, and relationship formation.…

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.…

Emphasizes the responsibility for residence hall staff to understand the grief process. An adaptation of Kubler-Ross's stages of death has produced helpful techniques for successfully accepting the death. Through understanding these principles, staff can become aware of the grief process and can assist residents. (JAC)

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)

Discusses quality circle programs in educational systems and describes a successful application of quality circles within a residential life program at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. Presents findings from program evaluation which focused on quality of committee products and which illustrated success of quality circle…