An overview investigation of two U.S. Department of Education college construction loan programs was conducted by a House of Representatives' subcommittee. Both programs, the College Housing Loan Program (CHLP) and the Academic Facilities Loan Program (AFLP), were created by Congress in response to upsurges in college enrollments. CHLP provides…

Data on tuition and other student costs for the State University of New York (SUNY) are presented, along with a brief narrative summary. Other student charges include books and supplies, transportation, and personal items. Information is provided on in-state and out-of-state tuition charges for graduate and undergraduate students, 1980-1985;…

This document records the hearing of a Subcommittee of the House on its 3-month investigation of the College Housing Loan Program and the Academic Facilities Loan Program, which are administered by the Department of Education. These programs have awarded about $5 billion in loans to finance the construction of dormitories, dining halls, student…

Guidelines for establishing and implementing residence hall unit agreements with college students are presented, based on the experience of the University of Maryland, College Park. These agreements or social contracts are drawn up by a floor/unit of residents and are put in writing to define for that unit the acceptable range of behavior in a…

This report is a summary of the findings from 102 foreign students who answer anonymously a mail questionnaire concerning their attitudes on such matters as dormitory living conditions, community life, finances, and related matters about their education at Western Michigan University. Findings suggest: (1) About two-thirds of these students either…

Many of the references in this bibliography are followed by a listing of ERIC descriptors to indicate the contents. The items are listed in six sections: (1) residential learning facilities; (2) user research and implications for student housing design; (3) environment of residence hall and its effect on student performance and behavior; (4)…

A brief overview of faculty housing assistance programs in California and the United States is given. Any campus embarking on a faculty housing program must look at a number of factors and should counsel faculty so they may be informed consumers. College housing programs must be responsive to market changes. (MSE)

Federal regulations regarding access to higher education for the handicapped are considered in the absence of definitive guidance from the government. Topics include: physical accessibility, recruitment activities, admissions tests, financial aid, off-campus housing, and student health insurance. (Author/JMD)

Examined problems experienced and services used by Black college students (N=1,261) over 11 years. Found issues of finances, academic adjustment, and living conditions were ranked highest. Use of several services could be predicted by sex, classification, age, and residence, but use of services was not always consistent with rankings, particularly…

Colleges and universities are beginning to consider the needs of transgender students, but few understand how to offer support to this segment of the campus community. This chapter address issues and provides suggestions for student affairs professionals.

There are many untested, long-held assumptions within the field of study abroad concerning the impact of program elements such as study duration, language of instruction, program models, and student housing choices. One assumption embraced within the field is that direct enrollment (or full immersion) programs are more effective at achieving a…

Data were gathered and analyzed in fall 1994 on the use of residence hall facilities at all New York state operated colleges with residence halls, and these data were also analyzed for trends in comparison with data since 1985. Twenty-six institutions were surveyed. Findings included the following: (1) total utilization of residence hall…

Information on physical facilities of Idaho state colleges and universities and facility financing options for the State Board of Education is presented. While attention is focused on Boise State University, Idaho State University, University of Idaho, and Lewis-Clark State College, some of the options may be applicable to other state-supported…

The 21st annual statistical abstract focuses on the breadth of higher education activities in North Carolina in their quantitative aspect. It ranges from brief enrollment counts to complex analyses of the flow of student transfers among institutions. Both past and current (1987-88) information is provided. Data were compiled from forms mailed to…

A 1981 survey by the American Council on Education's Higher Education Panel of a stratified sample of colleges and universities looked at the condition of student housing. The survey provides a broad assessment of occupancy rates, extent of substandard housing, students' housing expenses, and off-campus rental housing conditions. The survey also…