This article reports the results of an experimental study on the effectiveness of a highly structured communication program designed to modify students' verbal behavior in residence halls. Results indicate that the program was an effective method for improving communication. (Author)

Reports the frequency with which six different coeducational housing options were available to college students from 1967 to 1978. Various forms of coeducational housing have become increasingly available and popular. The diversity of options indicates coeducational housing is a misleading concept unless living arrangements are specifically…

Presents a model adopted by Ohio State University for use in the planning of a series of in-service training programs to be implemented by the professional programing staff and several hall directors. This systems model can be generalized to training programs other than those for resident advisors. (Author/BEF)

Renovation of four late-19th-century Yale dormitories makes the most of their unique architectural character. Available from: Publications Office, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10020; $5.00 single copy. (Author/MLF)

Discusses trends in student preferences regarding on-campus housing, and the financing and delivery methods that campuses are using to provide for these wishes. (EV)

Assesses student attitudes about campus safety through a student survey distributed at the residence halls of Alabama A&M University. Students answered a survey containing questions related to staff interactions with students, cleanliness, routine activities, and safety in general. Calls for student affairs professional to become more organized,…

Describes the process of selecting and installing geothermal water source heat pumps for new residence halls at Johnson Bible College in Knoxville, Tennessee, including choosing the type of geothermal design, contractors, and interior equipment, and cost and payback. (EV)

Discusses data from an annual survey of residence hall construction, including the fact that while the total cost and overall size of newly constructed housing facilities remained steady compared with last year's survey, the cost and square footage per resident dropped considerably. Also discusses the focus on amenities in construction. (EV)

Explored differences in wellness behavior between students who were selected as resident assistants and those who were not selected, after accounting for influence of self-esteem, grade point average, and leadership ability. Results from 117 resident assistant applicants revealed differences in wellness behavior, as measured by Lifestyle…

This seven-campus study found that whether men and women resident assistants report to a hall director of their same or different gender makes no difference in their view of supervisory leadership, satisfaction with the leader, overall job satisfaction, or motivation to extra effort. (AUTH)

Presents three examples of college buildings whose renovations have passed the test of time. Renovation problems, objectives, and cost data are provided for each. (GR)

Reports on the third annual survey of college and university construction in the United States. Finds that almost $5.8 billion worth of construction was completed in 1997, and $6.3 billion will be finished in 1998. Offers information on regional construction activity, profiles of new buildings on campuses, residence hall amenities, and other data.…

Discusses how college and university administrators can attract students by providing them with a sense of community. Ideas are offered on student housing policies and living space design. Several trends in student housing are discussed. (GR)

Proposes 10 strategies that colleges and universities can use to keep students living on their campuses. Strategies include providing more amenities to living areas, having greater electrical capacity in each room, providing computer connectivity, assuring greater fire safety and personal security, offering more dining options, and allowing…

Discusses the need for furniture in college residence halls to be flexible, durable, aesthetically pleasing, and able to support technology. Explores what students prefer, customizing student space, and furniture finishes. (EV)