The purpose of this study was to decide whether students who lived in different academic environments experienced similar or different problems in terms of frequency and severity. A number of significant differences were found for specific problem subareas. (Author)

The author discusses elements on which the personnel worker must focus attention to help communities grow and serve the needs of their members. (Author)

The data produced by the study showed a strong desire on the part of many students for housing situations or items that reinforce feelings of independence. (Author)

Comparison of the fraternity and non-fraternity upperclassmen showed significant differences for the residence hall men in the areas of social conscience, satisfaction with major, and peer independence; and, for the fraternity sample, in the area of extracurricular involvement. (Author/MF)

Studies the possibility of using the California Psychological Inventory (CPI) in reliably differentiating levels of competence in resident assistants (RAs). Pinpoints personality traits favorably rated by RA selectors and indicates a small subset of the CPI which could be used for screening RA applicants. (Author/BEF)

This 14th annual residence hall construction report provides data indicating that colleges and universities are investing in new housing construction in a bid to keep students on campus. (EV)

Three educational institutions had markedly different furniture needs--home-style furniture for college student residences, high-density storage for high school science labs, and computer lab furniture for a K-12 school district. However, all used a systematic approach to purchasing that involved users, knowledgeable colleagues, and technical…

Suggests that housing administrators must develop close cooperation with their institution's graduate school, be sensitive to the needs of international graduate students, and engage in thoughtful deliberation about issues related to domestic partners, health care, spouses, and children. Profiles housing's mission and philosophy, organizational…

Presents college residence halls/lounges considered outstanding in a competition, which judged the most outstanding learning environments at educational institutions nationwide. Jurors spent two days reviewing projects, highlighting unique concepts and ideas. For each citation, the article offers information on the firm, client, total area, total…

A recent study at a medium-sized private university demonstrates the efficiency and reliability of a touchtone electronic polling device for conducting telephone research for university groups. The study was conducted for a student group investigating off-campus housing conditions. (MSE)

Administrators making long-term decisions on campus laundry equipment and service need to consider self-ownership versus contracting. Considerations in selecting a contractor include the contract, accountability, repair services, and machine usage pricing. Laundry rooms should not be located where they pose security problems and should be arranged…

Colleges and universities face an annual challenge to distribute housing to students. Initial student numbers usually exceed housing potential, but no-shows and early departures often even the numbers in the first few weeks of the year. Complicating factors include families' increasing ability to pay for dormitory housing, better campus housing…

Roommate satisfaction and ethnic identity was examined among randomly assigned roommate dyads at a large, public, predominantly white, southeastern university. Racial composition of roommate dyads, ethnic pride and other-group orientation were significant predictors of roommate satisfaction. Discusses implications for practice and suggestions for…