Described is a program implemented at Auburn University to establish an undergraduate student residence hall specifically for engineering students. Residence in the special living unit has been positively related to persistence in engineering and academic achievement. (SL)

Originally published in July 1989, uses meta-analysis to integrate and summarize the empirical research from 1966 through 1987 regarding the influence of college residence halls on the academic performance of undergraduate students in the United States. Results indicate that residence halls do not generally exert a major influence on students'…

Explores the relationship between resident assistant (R.A.) training and improvement of job performance. Results indicate that while even short-term interventions can bring about favorable outcomes in R.A.s' behavior on the job, these benefits may be limited to the promotion of sound work practices, as opposed to the elimination of problematic…

Undergraduate achievement in a predominantly university community was compared by three types of residence--residence halls, fraternities and sororities, and off-campus housing. Data were analyzed by controlling class standing and SAT total score. The data revealed that student achievement did not generally differ among the groups. (Author)

In an effort to attract the best and brightest undergraduate students, administrators at U.S. colleges and universities are beginning to leverage their physical facilities as major assets. Academic institutions across the country are launching ambitious, long-term programs that include the construction and renovation of academic buildings. They…

Reports findings of a two-part study on the influence of dormitory architecture on patterns of social relations among college undergraduates. The first part investigates how dormitory architecture affects patterns of freshman acquaintance, while the second part studies changes in these relationships over the college years. (Author/WB)

Studied the effect of a structured study environment in residence halls on the grade performance of undergraduate students at all levels of academic performance. Results show that living on a study floor is likely to raise the GPA by at least .05 for the quarter grades at hand. (Author)

The tremendous expansion of online information sources has prompted academic librarians to increase their outreach to undergraduates of the "Net Generation" in an effort to more effectively promote their libraries' resources to these students. Such outreach programs involve identifying library resources that support the…

This study identified differences in work motivation factors of resident assistants. Responses indicated that gender, length of experience, and hall assignment have statistically significant effects on work motivation of resident assistants. Suggestions are included for housing professionals on how to maximize the potential motivational…

The major purpose of this study was to explore the differences between a group of 56 undergraduates who occupied single rooms and 57 undergraduates who occupied double rooms in the Gonzaga University Residence Hall System during the 1972-1973 academic year. The differences were evaluated according to one cognitive variable, grade-point average;…

Discusses the success of a program using undergraduates to select a residence hall staff. With professional staff support, student-run resident advisor selection and training can be effective and strengthen the relationship between the university and its resident students. (JAC)

Undergraduate student head residents and professionally trained (master's degree) head residents were compared in performance on interpersonal and administrative behaviors, judged by resident assistants and student personnel administrators. Results indicate employing undergraduate head residents may be an appropriate alternative to professionally…

This is a statement of policy and procedures for drug and alcohol use at Gwynedd-Mercy College (Pennsylvania). A brief first section states the campus prohibition of possession or consumption of illegal drugs and alcoholic beverages. Several guidelines are listed, first, for special events at which alcoholic beverages may be consumed by those 21…

The residence hall environment at Indiana University is evaluated annually by an ecosystems method of evaluation which permits students to identify problems and provide recommendations for change. In the Fall of 1980 a sample of undergraduates (N=732) living in residence halls responded to a series of statements about life in the residence halls.…

The authors studied contributors to stress among undergraduate residence hall students at a midwestern, land grant university using a 76-item survey consisting of personal, health, academic, and environmental questions and 1 qualitative question asking what thing stressed them the most. Of 964 students selected at random, 462 (48%) responded to…