The purpose of this study was to examine the conceptualization and function of college images as a factor in college choice. Specifically, the study focused on the images held of three University of California campuses by entering freshmen and examined: (1) the accuracy of the images held by freshmen prior to their actual enrollment at their…

A description of several different approaches used to obtain information about college environments is given. Those seeking such information include high school seniors, college administrators, student personnel workers, counselors, and college presidents. Guides published detailing this information include the "American Universities and…

A trend has been developing in college and university health programs for closer and more continuing interaction with the administrative and academic sectors of the institutional community. (MM)

White students have attended predominantly black institutions because of geographical location, low tuition, and the availability of relevant curricula. Now, many black institutions are resisting the influx of white students. (Author/JP)

Combining a phyletic approach based on history and current organizational theory and a phenetic approach through a national sample of institutions and multivariate analysis, a structural taxonomy was developed. Autonomy and centralization of decision making and participation and formalization of procedures were common to both approaches.…

The Institutional Functioning Inventory was administered at six small, Christian, liberal arts colleges. Significant differences were found among institutions, but these colleges shared many environmental characteristics. (Author)

The report of an intensive tour of 11 special summer programs for gifted and talented students includes descriptions of the National Music Camp, Interlochen, Michigan; National High School Institute, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois; Governors programs (with a table giving information in 10 categories); and talent searches. (MC)

This article presents a rationale for centering formal academic training in the affective domain. (Editors)

Examines the design, programming, the audiovisual, physical plant and food service operations of Mount Royal College in Calgary, Canada, that attempts to reduce the distance between living and learning. (Author/PG)

Outlines staff reorganization carried out at Olivet College-- a system well adapted to the small non-public college that is faced with rapid growth. (AD)

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…