Questionnaires were administered to students and faculty to evaluate a university living/learning program. Results indicated that students' experiences at the Living/Learning Center seem to help them become independent adults. Factors enhancing or impeding a student's chances for a successful experience in the center are discussed. (RC)

Discusses various techniques used in selecting residence hall staff including peer ratings, role playing, and the Leaderless Group Discussion. Use of personality inventories in selecting staff is reviewed. Conclusions consider the validity of these techniques. (RC)

Assessed the quality of students' roommate relationships, their communication skills, their psychological adjustment, and the interrelationship of these characteristics. Results indicated that roommates with high levels of trust and intimacy are significantly more satisfied with their relationship and are more emotionally adjusted than those with…

Examined whether students living in residence halls permitting alterations are more satisfied with their living environment than those students with less control. Results indicated that students are more satisfied with the High Change residence hall as shown by their responses to a satisfaction scale. (RC)

Presents "upstream", a model for the utilization of professional counseling services in the residence halls, encompassing developmental, preventive, and remedial approaches. Suggests that the professional counselor can assist in four capacities in the actualization of these approaches: as a therapist, as a consultant, as a change agent, and as a…

Explored the communication patterns between roommates in a residence hall, and examined the effects of a role playing module in promoting open communication. Results and suggested applications are given. (BL)

Investigated patterns and processes by which students (N=422) made unassisted roommate pairings within residence halls using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Results indicated introverts, intuitives, feelers, and perceivers each tended to self-select. (BL)

Assessed perceptions among five groups of college students of a new residence life judicial system. Results indicated that the overall student perception of the residence life judicial system was positive. Post hoc comparisons among groups are discussed. (BL)

Investigated how various residence hall arrangements affect the academic performance of freshmen (N=1,985) at five liberal arts colleges. Results indicated that freshman academic performance was neither positively nor negatively affected by their placement in single-sex, coed, all-freshman, or freshman and upperclass residence halls. (BL)

Demonstrates how a Wellness model can be an effective vehicle for promoting developmental programs in residence halls. The Wellness model is examined in terms of marketing, student development theory, and balanced programming. (BL)

Investigated the effectiveness of a litter reduction program, consisting of group assignment of responsibility and a token reward system, on weekend litter rates in college residence halls. Results indicated procedure was completely effective, with litter reduced to zero in all settings. (BL)

The present study employed the Ecosystem Model to guide the process of assessing the needs of residents in student family housing, planning and carrying out suggested changes, and evaluating the effects of those changes. Results indicated the Ecosystem Model is well suited for assessment and redesign functions in student family housing programs.…

Suggestions for how housing personnel can meaningfully cope with bulimic residents are presented. Emphasis is placed on developing written procedures which clarify and define the mystique about and fear of the bulimic resident. (BL)

Examined the relationship between temperament and conflict-management style in college residence life directors. Results only partially and minimally support the hypothesis that there is a direct relationship between temperament and conflict-management style for residence life directors and supervisors. Age and experience are believed to intervene…

Examines trends in facilities management relating to products and people. Reviews new trends in products, including processes, techniques, and programs that are being expounded by business and industry. Discusses the "people factors" involved in facilities management. (ABB)