Tells how Michigan's Grand Valley State University personnel, despite major construction and administrative challenges, worked together to successfully move 4,400 students into the school's housing facilities in a unique, four-day event that was intended to be fun for all involved. Includes customer feedback about the event along with a brief…

This abstract covers the breadth of higher education activities in North Carolina in their quantitative aspect, from simple counts of enrollment and degrees conferred to complex analyses of the flow of student transfers among institutions. Collected and published annually, this wide range of information should be useful to members of the public…

Throughout the country and through the years, several colleges and universities have been the focal point of violence and tragedy. These tragedies include the brutal beating and murder of a gay student; a campus bonfire that killed 12 students and alumni; a residence hall fire that claimed the lives of three students; terrorist activities in two…

THIS MONOGRAPH DEALS WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS OF THE DORMS AT BERKELEY AND IS ORGANIZED INTO FIVE CHAPTERS. CHAPTER ONE REVIEWS SOME OF THE CONDITIONS THAT HAVE PROMPTED ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS TO LOOK FOR NEW APPROACHES TO THEIR WORK AND SKETCHES THE CONTEXT OF THE BERKELEY CASE STUDY. CHAPTER TWO DESCRIBES THE HISTORY AND SETTING OF…

600 student dormitories for the State University College at New Paltz, New York. (RG)

Asserting that residence hall furniture takes abuse simply through use, discusses a three-part approach--student involvement and education, creating the right environment, and ongoing maintenance--that helps reduce normal wear and tear. (EV)

Shares tips for making the right purchases of furniture for college residence halls, including issues of durability, aesthetics, flexibility and floor space, and delivery. (EV)

Collected descriptive information regarding college student roommate rapport and understanding for 30 International/American roommate pairs and compared International/American roommates of International hall with matched sample of American/American roommates from other residence halls on roommate rapport and understanding. Found no significant…

Explains the effective use of a centralized housing-repair request system at Northern Illinois University that has improved customer service and increased fiscal accountability. Describes the system and assesses of its effectiveness. (GR)

Examines the pros and cons of having a hotel associated with a college or university and tips on how school administrators can develop this type of partnership. (GR)

Explores the purchasing trends in residence hall furniture toward more durability but with a feel for home that better satisfies students' preferences while not being overly expensive. Tips on furniture purchasing are highlighted that include warranty considerations, student input, and customizing contracts. (GR)

Explains how high-rise residence halls can provide high-level safety and security at colleges and universities. Boston University is used to illustrate high-rise security and fire protection issues. (GR)

One of the defining elements of a university is its architecture. Whether a school has ivy-covered brick buildings or modern steel and glass structures, the character of its campus may be largely shaped by its buildings and the atmosphere they create. It is essential for a university to provide sufficient housing to meet its needs, but it is also…