Consultations with 100 representative people from the Choctaw and Chitimacha schools and tribes and the Choctaw Agency constitute the basis of this formative evaluation, which is organized in terms of the following evaluation provinces: planning; curriculum; evaluation; special programs; support services; communication; personnel; and dormitories.…

This third volume of a 3-volume publication designed to aid Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) personnel in training teacher and dormitory aides lists the participants at 4 teacher aide workshops held for BIA supervisory personnel. The purposes and objectives of teacher aides, recruitment, selection, and preparation as seen by the workshop…

Purposes of this study of the Bordertown Dormitory Program were (1) to provide a description of the social situation as it existed in 1963 and 1968 as perceived by the teachers, students, dormitory aides, and parents; (2) to ascertain the patterns, if any, arising within individual variations, resulting in group perceptions rather than individual…

THIS DOCUMENT DISCUSSES THE PROBLEM OF DESEGREGATION IN THE NEVADA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. HISTORICALLY, THE INDIAN WAS NOT ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ENCROACHING CULTURE OF THE WHITE MAN AND LITTLE ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO ENCULTURATE HIM. HE BECAME AN OBJECT OF SUBJUGATION AND EXPLOITATION. AS LATE AS 1930, THE INDIAN DID NOT HAVE THE CAPACITY OR THE NEED TO…

By encouraging students to stake out, control, and personalize a piece of physical space within the framework of a small family-like living unit, residence hall staff can facilitate the structuring of environments that enhance the natural development of students, while at the same time sustaining operations with minimal costs. (Author)

As a part of a fraternal organization's bicentennial celebration, Mary Forman, a fifty-year member of the group, was requested to develop a program presentation. This article gives parts of her presentation, including both personal reminiscences and the results of a questionnaire she sent to other women students. (Author/BP)

A residence hall system is analyzed to determine student awareness and use of institutional student services. (Author)

The impact of the residence hall and commuter living situations on a freshman's intellectual and personal growth is studied. The study affirms previous findings that residence hall freshmen develop more rapidly, but the results suggest that other college experience factors beyond the living situation are important in facilitating student…

The author reviews a number of research studies in the area of housing and suggests that the assessment of the impact of environmental factors on student academic performance is difficult to ascertain. (Author/HLM)

The new diversity of approaches to educational facility planning include combined community centers and schools; remodeling of four to six classrooms at a time as open pods, permitting alternative approaches to education within what started as a traditional building; career education facilities; recreational facilities; and special facilities.…

Explains a conceptual model by Chris Argyris dealing with organizational conflict. Applies the theory to college residence halls. Suggests that resident assistants need more responsibility and authority. Urges that they be allowed more input into housing policy in order to improve living conditions and student satisfaction. (Author/JAC)

Outlines an effort to increase organizational effectiveness and efficiency of a small college housing department. Attempts to integrate management and education through a reorganization of custodial and maintenance procedures which allow staff members more time for student development programs. (JAC)

Surveyed college students about choice of residence. Results indicated students who chose residence halls felt more positive about their environment because of perceived emotional support and expression. Factors important to offcampus residents included better study atmosphere and new experiences. Suggests these needs be incorporated into…

Studies at Harvard and Hampshire College are summarized to show the failure of traditional house systems or residence hall programing to bridge the gap between academic and living subcultures. It is suggested that student personnel staff focus on facilitation of students' personal development and interpersonal communication skills. (Author/MSE)

The live-in requirement for many college housing professionals can place a strain on married couples. Couples must make a special effort to maintain privacy, personal time, and time together while meeting the needs of students. (JAC)