Under the assumption that environments differ, a residence hall staff evaluation instrument was constructed based on residence life goals and student needs in a small liberal arts college. From a survey of all residents, a multivariate analysis of the responses provided a means for operationalizing staff effectiveness. (Author)

SVIB profiles of 1169 freshmen entering a college of engineering were grouped according to total occupational scale profile similarity into 28 code types. The investigators concluded that SVIB profile types can be useful in acting as moderator variables to predict student characteristics, and that total profile analysis of the SVIB occupational…

The survey concludes that college admissions are scarcely affected by the initiation of coeducational housing, that alumni reaction has been sparse and when negative not felt to be permanently damaging; and that alumni giving has not seemed to suffer as a direct result of the establishment of coeducational dormitories. (Author)

It is the purpose of this study to provide a review of the recent educational research concerning the impact of residence halls on students. (Author)

Freshman women in three halls (all freshman women, all undergraduate women, and coeducational) were compared on the basis of academic achievement, attitudes about the campus environment, and conduct. Results indicated that no case can be built in support of housing women in all freshman women's hall. (Author)

New trends in student housing - from apartment-like dormitories to communes - are examined in this across-the country round-up. (Editor)

Describes successful effort to involve head residents in selection responsibilities. Discusses use of Record of Previous Leadership Experience, behavior ratings adapted from Interview and LGD Rating Scale (T. W. Banta) recommendation from head resident as selection criteria. (CJ)

Describes a residence hall store program which provides prepackaged food and snacks to students at Marquette University. Results of a survey of 21 colleges which have residence hall stores revealed primarily informal organizations. Stores can be a successful student development technique which teaches principles of small-business management. (JAC)

Examined whether students living in residence halls permitting alterations are more satisfied with their living environment than those students with less control. Results indicated that students are more satisfied with the High Change residence hall as shown by their responses to a satisfaction scale. (RC)

Based on Myers-Briggs Type Indicator profiles 182 students were assigned residence hall suites. Results supported the proposition that perceived social climate of a set of residence halls could be influenced in theoretically predictable and developmentally helpful ways. (Author/RC)

Studied the effects of family network therapy on the social climate of freshmen in college dormitories. The University Resident Environment Scale found significant increases in the relationship dimensions of involvement and emotional support for peer network therapy. (Author/JAC)