Discusses the distinction between public and private institutions in legal developments, on-campus residence requirements, and housing regulations. (PG)

Reports on a study of the Colorado State University residence hall population which has assisted in the development of a residence hall system that continues to be successful both financially and educationally. (Author/PG)

This study shows that males who had lower levels of self-actualization preferred more structured living arrangements, however the female groups did not differ significantly in their dissatisfaction with living arrangements. (Author/PG)

Examines the complete renovation process from initial planning through evaluation. Particular emphasis is placed on how students perceived the renovation as related to the living and academic atmosphere of the "new" residence hall. (Author)

There appears to be a direct relationship between the level of job effectiveness of head residents and the level of job effectiveness of their supervisee resident advisors. (Author)

Formalized training can only improve the efforts of a resident assistant. It increases the seriousness of the nature of the job and provides a means to broaden the overall educational base of the residence halls. (Author)

Presents four notions about community: values, developmental socialization, identity, and group living; and discusses why each must receive the attention of professionals if residence halls are to achieve a sense of community. (Author/PG)

Examines the types and topics of articles and author characteristics of the Journal of College and University Student Housing from 1979-1984, volumes 9-14, and compares the results to a previous study of volumes 1-8. Concludes potential authors should be encouraged, mentor author programs established, and exceptional productivity examined. (ABL)

Hypothesizes that student affairs professionals' low retention rate may be due to job stress. Examines the relationship between residence hall work environment and the degree of burnout experienced by full-time directors. Burnout was defined by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and lack of personal accomplishment and occurred when…

Identified behaviors related to alcohol consumption and examined behaviors exhibited by college groups designated by amount and frequency of alcohol consumption. Behavior groups (Abusers, Weekenders, Users, and Socials) differed markedly in variables related and unrelated to drinking behavior. Findings suggest alcohol awareness programs should be…

The number of international students on college campuses is increasing dramatically. Some of these students live in residence halls. This article outlines a hall staff training program designed to include a multicultural focus. The program includes self-exploration for staff, multicultural awareness, and counseling skills exercises. (ABL)

An often neglected segment of student housing is family housing. Program development in family housing needs to proceed on a strong theoretical and philosophical basis. Family housing is usually high-density with related problems of privacy and strain. Developmental models for community development should be devised. (ABL)

Faculty-student contact outside the classroom can be beneficial to students and faculty. Students can benefit from the experienced adult role models and support provided by the faculty members. Faculty members can benefit from exposure to students' life-styles, problems, and interests. A program describing a successful faculty house (residence…

Studied the perceptions of resident hall occupants living in suites. Information was gathered using interviews and a structured survey. Results indicated that residents found the suites to be involving and supportive, providing opportunities to meet and interact with nine other suitemates. (RC)

Presents various ways in which a residence hall environment may be specifically engineered to encourage individual participation in the process of education. Invitational engineering is defined as one way to transpose psychological principles to residence halls so they contribute to the developmental life of students. (RC)