Describes residence hall complex at Syracuse University which possesses unique attribute of being the only facility of its kind in the country which is adjacent to and shares common buildings with a home for senior citizens. This arrangement has made possible a variety of relationships between university students and the older residents of Toomey…

Survey shows little interest of 109 small, private, coeducational colleges in planning future dormitory construction. (IR)

The passive solar and heat retention features of a dormitory at Colby College (Maine) are credited with a 60 to 70 percent reduction in heating costs. (Author/MLF)

Investigated the environmental influence of a residence hall on student attitudes at a religious college. Determined differences between five women's and four men's residence halls and measured student attitude change. Results found little attitude difference but found that environments helped preserve existing student attitudes. (RC)

Reviews literature on crowding related to student housing, and formulates guidelines for making the best use of overflow housing. Individual differences must be taken into account when making room assignments to expanded-housing facilities. Research efforts must be broadened to study the effects of long-term crowding on humans. (Author/BEF)

The author describes a counseling-focused Learning Community program for 1st-year college students. It is argued that counseling services can be improved if constructive partnerships are formed among counselors, faculty, and residence life staff. Positive initial assessment data are presented along with suggestions for implementing similar…

Describes the restoration to original form of a modern, semicircular dormitory lounge at Vassar College, which was designed by Eero Saarinen in the 1950s. (EV)

A ruling in a dispute over whether the State University of New York System was justified in barring from its Cortland campus a group selling kitchen products is discussed. The case involved the legality of a regulation that bars most commercial activity from SUNY campuses. (MLW)

Used meta-analysis to integrate and summarize the empirical research from 1966 through 1987 regarding the influence of college residence halls on the academic performance of undergraduate students in the United States. Found research did not show living in a conventional residence hall significantly influenced academic performance over living at…

Vendors often use product demonstrations as a means of enticing students to purchase their merchandise. Officials at the State University of New York at Cortland objected when a student hosted in her dormitory room a demonstration conducted by a salesperson representing American Future Systems, Inc. The resulting litigation is discussed.…

Discusses publications, "Involvement in Learning: Realizing the Potential of American Higher Education" (Study Group, National Institute of Education, 1984) and "The Undergraduate Experience in America" (Boyer, 1986). Comments on major themes of publications to illustrate view that housing profession has simultaneous awareness of publications'…

Examined several issues regarding the usefulness of student development theory to professionals and senior level paraprofessionals (n=44) in residence halls. Results suggest that student development theory is used in residence life but raises questions about whether the use of such theory is influenced by organizational norms or is a function of…

College students (n=200) in 2 university dormitories completed alcohol and drug use survey in fall quarter and 130 students were readministered questionnaire at end of spring quarter after peer-directed alcohol awareness program was implemented in a particular dormitory. Retest results showed no difference in drinking behavior of residents in…

Provides examples of ways to entice more students to live on campus through better residence hall design. Amenities that include landscaping, private baths, lounge areas, and fitness facilities are suggested as are designing apartments that have a more homelike quality to them and providing affordable and attractive off-campus housing. (GR)

Presents three college residence-hall projects that reveal the diversity in planning and design ideas available for successfully meeting student needs. Discusses use of unique interior designs and locations, multi-service features, and the use of prefabricated materials to cut building costs are discussed. (GR)