Discusses the distinction between public and private institutions in legal developments, on-campus residence requirements, and housing regulations. (PG)

Reports on a study of the Colorado State University residence hall population which has assisted in the development of a residence hall system that continues to be successful both financially and educationally. (Author/PG)

Examines the complete renovation process from initial planning through evaluation. Particular emphasis is placed on how students perceived the renovation as related to the living and academic atmosphere of the "new" residence hall. (Author)

This dialogue description demonstrates how simple approaches to innovation--a few physical environment and floor management--can result in significant outcomes. (Author)

The Southeastern Association of Housing Officers (SEAHO) draws its membership from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. As a professional association, SEAHO strives to fulfill its purpose to provide an opportunity to college housing officers for personal and…

The gulf between the curriculum and the extracurriculum can be bridged by bringing academic life into the dormitory. (Editor)

Program for high-risk students is described. Grade point averages of 755 high-risk students compared by type of housing. Analysis revealed differences significantly at alpha=.01, while measures of ability were not significantly different by type of housing. Discussion includes implications for helping university experience be more rewarding for…

Describes the process of instituting the coed housing policy at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. (PG)

Although the seven buildings of Harvard's Canaday Hall dormitories are neither programmatically, technically, nor functionally innovative, they are a thoughtful solution to extremely restrictive circumstances imposed by the client and the site. The exterior design was carefully selected to blend inconspicuously with the neighboring 18th- and…

THIS GUIDELINE IS ADDRESSED TO THE FOREIGN STUDENT ADVISOR AS THE COORDINATOR OF SERVICES TO FOREIGN STUDENTS. THE THREE BASIC FUNCTIONS THE ADVISOR CAN PERFORM ARE--(1) DISCUSSION TO BROADEN THE BASE OF AWARENESS, (2) REVIEW TO EVALUATE AND ASSESS PRACTICES AND PROBLEMS IN LIGHT OF RESOURCES, AND (3) INNOVATION AND MODIFICATION OF CURRENT…

Several Institutions are investigating appropriate ways to meet the needs of those traditional aged (17 through 22 years) students who desire the experience of residential living. The purpose of this paper is to identify those elements of residential living that have proven beneficial in creating a meaningful college experience for students. The…

New freshmen living in dorms during the academic year 1971-72 were compared on several dimensions, depending on the type of dorm in which they lived, in three ways: (1) coed students vs. students in all male or all females dorms; (2) students in high-rise dorms vs. those in low-rise dorms; and (3) students in unlimited visitation hours dorms vs.…

Investigating attitudes toward residence hall living (staff, atmosphere, and rules and regulations), 40 men and 40 women completed attitude scales. Three comparisons were made: on-campus versus off-campus students, men versus women, and life styles. Results show that on-campus and off-campus students significantly differ in their perceptions of…

Activities should be either free or of minimal cost, and should be provided as a supplement to enrich the lives of all of the family members. Sports for night participation, intramural activities, babysitting services, and periodic program evaluation are important components. Resources of the respondents should be used. (LPG)

The present study employed the Ecosystem Model to guide the process of assessing the needs of residents in student family housing, planning and carrying out suggested changes, and evaluating the effects of those changes. Results indicated the Ecosystem Model is well suited for assessment and redesign functions in student family housing programs.…