In the spring of 1968 Northern Michigan University and 28 other midwestern colleges and universities participated in a study designed to assess students' perceptions of their campus environment. The study was conducted under the auspices of the Central State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) Cooperative Research Program. Six areas were identified…

This paper presents an analysis of some of the theoretical and methodological frameworks employed in the study of college environments and their effects on students. Generally, analysts only view the college environment from one point of view - that of the overall college environment. However, a variety of approaches is needed in order to…

The effect of the employment of professors by nonacademic enterprises is examined. (Editor)

Study results support previous findings which indicate a difference between expectation and perception. Tables included. (CJ)

Offers predictions on trends in higher education to accommodate changing needs, lower budgets, and increased enrollment. They involve campus construction, security, administration, technology, interior design, athletics, and transportation. (EV)

Research universities do not have the best reputation when it comes to the first-year student experience, but is this reputation deserved? The author sharespreliminary results of a new study that illustrates how research universities are working to create supportive environments. (Author)

The necessity of extensive planning for major campus events has become essential to ensure a safe environment for all participants. This article explores the way one campus is challenging negative major event behaviors from pre-event preparations to post-event celebrations. (Contains 17 references.) (Author)

Describes Values Audit, collaborative process designed to bring about institutional sensitivity to mission of higher education by systematically assessing beliefs, goals, standards of choice, and manner in which these are enacted. Asserts that Values Audit can foster better understanding of moral climate, clarify needed changes, and develop…

Discusses the typical response to incidents of hatred and prejudice on campuses, which is often seen as reactive and brief. Advocates the creation of a critical incident team (CIT) on campuses, created for the purpose of dealing with incidents of hatred. (GCP)

Briefly describes several written works about hate crimes. Provides an overview of the various ways in which campus administr(EV)

Student codes of conduct often encourage or require students to report observed acts of academic dishonesty. This research investigated the influence of such requirements on academic dishonesty and the peer reporting of such dishonesty. Results suggested that stronger requirements generally lead to more reporting and less cheating. However, the…

Discusses the development of a student affairs newsletter, based on literature examining the challenge to integrate the efforts of student affairs and academic affairs. Highlights the newsletter's format, resources consulted, and idea development process. Reports that publishing the student affairs newsletter increased the visibility of student…

Defines integrative learning, a concept that can help create more potent learning environments. Suggests this type of learning can realize potential pedagogical innovations such as collaborative learning, service learning, learning communities, and residential learning. (Author/JDM)