Results gathered from administration of College Student Questionnaire to random sample of 210 students later grouped under housing patterns, reveal significant difference of interests especially on academic and collegiate scales. Discusses implications for university-sponsored programs. (CJ)

Uses variables, inferred from previous studies to be successful predictors, to determine if pairs matched on basis of such variables would be more compatible than those randomly assigned. Indications are that variables, although possibly necessary for compatibility, are not sufficient determinants. (Author/CJ)

The present survey demonstrated that the coed floor concept is a success in that it presented a housing solution that satisfied the social needs of a group of students. (Author)

The present study concerns sophomore women and revealed that no appreciable change in achievement occurred when closing hours were removed and academic aptitude was controlled. (Author/EK)

The most highly dissatisfied roommate pairs and the least dissatisfied roommate pairs were compared on academic grade achievement and the College and University Environment Scales. Three statistically significant results occurred, indicating roommate relationship might have possible effects on scholastic achievement and perception of the campus…

Sexual activity in the Meade Heights student community was investigated. It was found that the living facilities had fostered greater permissiveness in sexual behavior, evidenced by more casual sleeping arrangements, more extensive petting and foreplay and more relaxed attitudes. (Author/CG)

The role of the residence staff is discussed. If this staff can be truly responsive to student needs, whether it be efficient management or the confidential relationship necessary for counseling, then the wisdom of combining several functions in one staff member must be questioned. The suggested staff model recognizes the need for a structure…

Explores reasons for the decline in the number of fires in college and university residence halls and describes a four-pronged program called PODS (Prevention, Occupant awareness, Detection, and Suppression) to help administrators organize fire-prevention efforts. (EV)

Providing or offering students somewhere to live has for some eight centuries in Britain and mainland Europe been part of the need and the mission--even the definition--of a university and other forms of higher education. The characteristics and declared purposes of "somewhere to live" have changed profoundly from phase to phase of…

This paper includes over 1,250 stories that catalog a broadening and deepening commitment to campus sustainability by colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. The 380-page report categorizes stories from nearly 600 higher education institutions into 24 chapters, spanning education and research, campus operations, and administration and…

In the current highly competitive higher education market in North America, many colleges have identified the importance of upgrading their existing residential housing facilities as part of their strategy to attract and retain students. The case study discussed in this article describes the successful planning process used by Perkins+Will and…

This book on student housing and residential life contains the following articles: (1) "New Challenges and Goals for Residential Life Programs" (Blimling); (2) "Student Development in the Residential Environment" (Winston and Anchors); (3) "Psychosocial Development in College" (White and Porterfield); (4) "Intellectual, Ethical, and Moral…

The orientation program for new students at the University of Maryland, College Park, provides sessions for students who have secured on-campus housing, students who have secured off-campus housing, and students who are seeking housing. Topics covered in the latter session (the "housing hunters" session) include: (1) prioritizing…