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Upcraft, M. Lee; And Others – 1982
A comprehensive guide on learning to become a resident hall assistant (RA) is presented; it is directed purposefully toward the trainee, and is to be used in conjunction with a training session. Chapters include: (1) "Roles and Responsibilities of a Resident Assistant"--what the scope of the RA job involves, how to use this manual, and what RAs…
Descriptors: College Students, Dormitories, Higher Education, Job Training
Webb, Melvin W., II – 1985
Legal opinion and case law concerning door-to-door solicitation in student residence halls and other campus facilities are discussed in order to assist administrators in policy development and review. Conclusions include the following: colleges' regulation of solicitation is limited by First Amendment free speech guarantees; in deciding what areas…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Administrator Guides, Campuses, College Buildings
Roddy, Vernon; Stoner, Kenneth L. – 1977
The University of Tennessee residence halls have been considered a central component of the total university educational program. Although they play an important role in the socialization and development of students, the residence halls also have a considerable economic impact on the Knoxville community. Statistics from a study of the university's…
Descriptors: College Housing, College Students, Dormitories, Economic Factors
National Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges, Richmond, IN. – 1968
137 NAPPA colleges and universities provided data for this summary. Projects are summarized by thirteen building classifications. Under each classification the following information headings are used--(1) name of institution, (2) project completion date, (3) gross square feet, (4) net assignable area, (5) construction costs, (6) number of stories,…
Descriptors: Ancillary Services, Auditoriums, Classrooms, Comparative Analysis
Download full textBureau of Indian Affairs (Dept. of Interior), Washington, DC. – 1969
Information on the education of Indian children who attended public, Federal, private, and mission schools in 1969 is presented in this annual report. The introduction gives some history of Indian education, objectives of Federal schools, and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) responsibilities for children enrolled in Federal schools. Tables present…
Descriptors: American Indians, Annual Reports, Average Daily Attendance, Boarding Schools
Shook, Vern – 1973
The evaluation data for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and State operated dormitories for Native Alaskans is contained in this section of the Project Alaskan Native Needs Assessment. An instrument, originally developed for Project Off-Reservation Boarding Schools, 1972 (ED068237) evaluation, was selected. Eleven procedures for the use of the…
Descriptors: Activities, Alaska Natives, American Indians, Boarding Homes
Peer reviewedConover, Peter Dodds – Journal of College and University Student Housing, 1982
Examines the effectiveness of a cable television system established in a university residence hall designed to address the specific needs of the student residents, the university, and the community. Describes student participation in programing and opportunities for educational experience. Suggests clearly defined objectives and examination of…
Descriptors: Cable Television, College Housing, Dormitories, Financial Support
Levin, Bernard H.; Clowes, Darrel A. – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1982
Examines the relationship between living environment and educational progress in a longitudinal study of 686 college students. Findings confirmed demographic differences and higher graduation rate; but an independent effect of residence hall living on educational progress was not confirmed. Transfer influences were also evaluated. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Cohort Analysis, College Students, College Transfer Students
Peer reviewedAnderson, Kenneth T.; McClard, Anne Page – Anthropology and Education Quarterly, 1993
Examines student domains of study and time and how these relate to use of innovative computing facilities in a dormitory for 61 first-year college students at Brown University in Providence (Rhode Island). This ethnographic study points out how student conceptions of time differ from those of others and how this affects their use of personal…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Dormitories
Direct linkChronicle of Higher Education, 2004
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This March 26, 2004 issue of "Chronicle of Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "Going Over the Falls" (Brady, John N.); (2) "Lessons in Departmental…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Planning, Colleges, Dormitories, Foreign Countries
Dennis, Marguerite J. – 1994
This brochure is designed to help college applicants and their families to obtain the information they need to select a college. The brochure opens by listing five basic points to set the stage for gathering information and making a decision. There follows discussion of 10 criteria to consider along with an "insider tip" for each criterion and…
Descriptors: Alumni, College Applicants, College Choice, College Environment
Loyola Univ., Chicago, IL. – 1988
This booklet provides advice, collected from the experiences of students who have completed their freshman year, on how to prepare for and complete the first year of college. The booklet begins with suggestions on the types of things that the new student should consider packing, such as items for the dorm room, various school supplies,…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Adjustment (to Environment), College Environment, College Freshmen
Beasley, V. J. – 1982
The tutor system within a university hall of residence at Flinders University of South Australia and a method of inquiry used to study the system are examined. Interviews with residence hall tutors revealed four concerns: the need for guidelines, the nature of academic tutoring, pastoral care and its implications, and communication channels within…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Dormitories, Foreign Countries, Guidelines
Allen, David F. – 1985
Results of a survey of residential students at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, are presented, along with recommendations based on the findings. The Student Housing Evaluation was designed to assess student attitudes about the university's housing policy, facilities, and staff. The 610 respondents (46% response rate) consisted of a…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Housing, College Students, Dormitories
Educational Facilities Labs., Inc., New York, NY. – 1964
INFORMATION ON THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE COLLEGE CLASSROOM, LABORATORY, LIBRARY, DORMITORY, AND CAMPUS IS PRESENTED. A DISCUSSION OF CLASSROOMS BY MEL ELFIN EMPHASIZES THAT THE NEW CLASSROOM BUILDINGS AND LECTURE HALLS SHOULD ENABLE FEWER TEACHERS TO TEACHER MORE STUDENTS. THIS CAN BE ACHIEVED ONLY IN LARGE TEACHING AREAS OR IN SMALL AREAS WHICH…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Automation, Campuses, Class Size
