Described the rationale, required elements, and pitfalls for a Faculty Fellows program based in a residence hall. (Author)

Suggestions for how housing personnel can meaningfully cope with bulimic residents are presented. Emphasis is placed on developing written procedures which clarify and define the mystique about and fear of the bulimic resident. (BL)

The issue of whether the First Amendments right to freedom of speech applies to commercial vendors on campuses as it does to nonprofit solicitation is addressed and guidelines provided. Banning commercial solicitation from residence halls, but allowing it on a limited basis in campus centers is recommended. (Author/ABB)

No relationship was found between personality type similarity and relationship satisfaction in male college roommates. A sex difference in compatibility factors is suggested. (Author)

Evaluated the effectiveness of a faculty-student interaction project in a residence center, using data collected from students (N=170), faculty (N=8), and residence staff (N=21) in the fall and spring. Results showed the project did not have an appreciably positive influence on students, but did generate considerable positive public relations.…

Assessed relationships of several person, environment, and person-environment fit measures to several indicators of student (N=152) distress and strain. Results indicated that person-environment fit variables were superior to either person (ideal) or environment (real) variables alone in relation to stress and strain. (JAC)

Surveyed 50 resident assistants and 46 dormitory residents in the fall and spring to examine changes in their perceptions of the resident assistant's role. Results showed that, while a substantial number of RA functions became less important to both groups over the year, supervisory functions became more important. (JAC)

This study was designed to determine the effect of three types of residence hall administrative structures on students' perceptions of their environment, residence hall dropout rate, students' grade point averages, noise level, and residence hall damage at the University of Missouri - Columbia campus. (Author)

When low, medium, and high-effective groups were compared, the most reliable discrimination come from comparing the middle group to each of the other two. It was further found that different personality factors seem to contribute to male and female effectiveness as volunteers. (Author/CJ)

Model for economically feasible and student-pleasing housing. (HS)

This study investigated the results of open visitation in residential halls. The results indicated that female students reported more problems than males. There were no significant differences among female classes or when comparing hall or suite accommodations. (CG)

The results show that students in the low category, academically, responded less well than students in the middle and high categories. Also, the student of low socioeconomic background did not demonstrate achievement advantage through exposure to the program, though the attrition study showed a holding" effect in keeping him in school. (Author/CG)

The data contained evidence of unqualified use of amphetamines; however, differences observed among the stratified random sample were believed to be attributable to chance alone. Indication of trends was not advised. (Author/BY)

Reflection about traditional policies and philosophies of student housing led to greater consideration of contemporary student needs. (Editor)

This article describes the student value system within a unique living arrangement that offers students an alternate life style where a common bond becomes the antidote for the depersonalization that occurs on large campuses. It is hoped the values learned will carry over after graduation. (Author/CJ)