Analysis of questionnaire responses concerning interpersonal relations, sexual behavior, academic performance and campus environment indicated that all groups held favorable opinions about effects of coeducational residences. (NRB)

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)

Compared samples of residence hall personnel, faculty, and students on ratings of potential campus helpers on typical student problems. Analyses indicated that these three groups differentiate potential helpers in terms of problems presented. These groups have significantly different opinions as to appropriateness of various helpers for problems.…

The impact of three kinds of room visitation options on academic achievement was assessed for college students. Grade point average was used as the measure of achievement. Men students who experienced closed visitation living environments recorded a higher level of academic performance. Differences for women were not statistically significant.…

A comparison of commuting and noncommuting college students indicates that a student's residential context has a significant influence on his relationships with his parents and with his peers, and on his self-esteem. (EB)

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)

Examines changes in students' sense of autonomy and in their ability to manage their emotions, as described by Chickering's vectors, in relation to residence hall environments. Results neither support nor refute the all-freshman hall. Participants moved developmentally along the Autonomy Scale. Freshman women increased their scores on the Impulse…

Investigated whether personality traits were significantly correlated with residence hall counselor effectiveness, as rated by students. Subjects were employed counselors and students in residence at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Students identify counselors who are sociable, warm, and friendly, but have difficulty separating helping…

The issue examined is whether those unique characteristics of the university environment that have led to the development of a judicially-sanctioned general regulatory power will automatically render a warrantless disciplinary search "reasonable" within the terms of the fourth amendment. (LBH)

Hundreds of variables must be considered when undertaking even the smallest construction project. When renovating a still-occupied seven-hundred-bed residence complex, however, the details to manage seem endless. Effective communication among all parties--especially students--is essential to completing the project successfully. (Author)

Surveyed 197 freshman residents from eight university residential programs. Respondents lived in either living-learning halls or conventional residential facilities. Results suggest that designing the environment of residence halls to promote academic integration supports other purposes as well. Living-learning programs appeared to have greater…

The trend in campus housing is to make college residence halls as much like apartments as possible, rather than impersonal high-rise dormitories. Older buildings are in favor despite a lack of amenities. Lower cost is a factor. One drawback is that students don't want to leave their rooms to socialize. (MSE)

Examined whether African American college students living in university resident halls perceived the racial climate of residence halls differently than did Euroamerican residents of the halls. Findings from 5,897 residence hall students revealed difference in perceptions of racial climates in residence halls between African American and…

Focuses on application of student development theory in university residence hall setting. Surveyed 172 resident assistants (RAs) to develop measure of student development theory knowledge, to determine usefulness of theory as basis for RA training, and to identify any significant differences in recognizing application of specific theory.…