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50 Years of ERIC
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The Effects of Over-Occupancy on Residence Hall Satisfaction and Grade Point Averages
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Hallenbeck, Daniel A.; Balswick, Judith K. – Journal of College and University Student Housing, 1978
This study investigated differences between students living in expanded-occupancy quarters (three per room) and in normal-occupancy conditions (two per room) in regard to their satisfaction with residence hall life and grade point average. Satisfaction responses revealed no significant differences. (Author/JEL)
Descriptors: College Housing, College Students, Dormitories, Grade Point Average
Trends: A Healthy Housing Organization.
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Hallenbeck, Daniel A. – Journal of College and University Student Housing, 1988
Discusses four organizational components that can be used to evaluate the health of a campus housing organization. Examines the areas of goals, organizational structure, communication, and climate. Concludes with a set of 14 questions which housing officers can respond to in assessing the health of their organizations. (NB)
Descriptors: College Housing, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education, Organization
Factors Affecting the Return Rate of Students to the Residence Halls.
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Ullom, Marcy; Hallenbeck, Daniel A. – Journal of College and University Student Housing, 1981
Surveyed college students about choice of residence. Results indicated students who chose residence halls felt more positive about their environment because of perceived emotional support and expression. Factors important to offcampus residents included better study atmosphere and new experiences. Suggests these needs be incorporated into…
Descriptors: College Students, Dormitories, Environmental Influences, Higher Education