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…

At the No Treatment Day School, less than 15% of students used the dormitory during the school week. Located in the heart of a reservation and serving local students, the K-12 school enrolled over 1,000 students. The site received Therapeutic Residential Model funding for the 2001-2002 school year. Initial evaluation of this site found an array of…

The University of Delaware spent years refining its residence-life education program. One week of public criticism unraveled it. Late last month, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, a free-speech group, accused the university of promoting specific views on race, sexuality, and morality in a series of discussions held in dormitories.…

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)

Beginning your college education means you'll be exploring a new place, making new friends, learning new things and setting your own priorities. You are going to face a lot of big changes in a short time. That's exciting--and challenging. The more prepared you are for college when you get there, the more ready you'll be to address these new…