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Peer reviewedJacoby, Barbara – Planning for Higher Education, 1992
The proportion of college students commuting to campus grows steadily. Nonetheless, many colleges still think in terms of the residential tradition. A model of institutional adaptation can be used to assess and change college environments for this population. The model focuses on access to institutional programs, basic services, and support. (MSE)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Environment, College Planning, Commuting Students
McCully, Barbie – Commuter, 1980
A self-assessment of commuter student programs and services at San Diego State University (SDSU) indicated that the university was doing well in meeting the needs of this population. For many years, most of the students at SDSU have been commuter students. Services and programs that were developed were created with the commuter student in mind.…
Descriptors: College Students, Commuter Colleges, Commuting Students, Higher Education
Henckler, Joyce D. – Commuter, 1982
In an effort to inform commuter students of services and programs on a regular basis, the University of Maine at Orono launched a campaign consisting of a newsletter and orientation sessions targeted directly at commuter students. The newsletter included topics of special interest to commuter students such as housing services, ridesharing, child…
Descriptors: College Programs, College Students, Commuting Students, Higher Education
Moore, Bill – Commuter, 1981
Ways in which colleges and universities can address the needs of off-campus students are presented in this report of a regional conference. The report is offered as a model for similar conferences. Following a brief description of the conference format, ideas are suggested for: (1) building and maintaining community liaisons and resources; (2)…
Descriptors: College Students, Commuting Students, Conferences, Guidelines
Problems Bringing Commuters, Dormitory Residents, and Students from Different Classes to Counseling.
Download full textTryon, Georgiana Shick – 1983
The personal problems and psychological needs of college students may vary according to their living arrangements. To compare the types and number of problems resident and commuter students bring to a university counseling center, the intake data of 345 students (152 dormitory residents, 193 commuters; 177 women, 168 men) seeking individual…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Commuting Students, Comparative Analysis, Counseling Objectives
PDF pending restorationHamcke, Adrienne J., Ed. – 1993
This document is a compendium of descriptions of 163 innovative programs and services for commuter college and university students from campuses across the nation. Entries include a brief description of the program, statement of goals, rationale, and pertinent background information; resources including staff, volunteer, and funding; evaluation…
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Programs, Commuting Students, Data Collection
