Examined experiences of members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations at one university. Data from interviews with 22 students who were members of 6 NPHC fraternities and sororities revealed several themes or patterns: bonding, service projects, role modeling, and cooperation. Findings have implications for student affairs…

The ecosystem model was used to assess student perceptions of certain aspects of residential life at a large university. Over 70 percent of questionnaires were returned. From the data, aspects of the environment were changed according to student recommendations. A great need for more information communication was found. (RPG)

Demonstrated how the ecosystem model can foster positive program change and provide administrators with information that can help them become advocates for disabled persons on college campuses. In the past, this approach has been useful for situations involving students. This study extended the value of this ecosystem approach to include faculty…

Examined health-related problems that resident assistants encountered in dormitory residents. Results showed that both male and female students were concerned with minor illnesses, weight control, fitness and exercise. Male students were more concerned with alcohol-related issues; women were concerned about birth control. (JAC)

Describes practical problems and issues that arose during multisite and single site studies that used qualitative research methods. Studies described include study of student involvement in out-of-class learning opportunities at 14 institutions of higher education and study of what students learned as result of membership in National PanHellenic…

Surveyed 78 students to examine the nature of physical and verbal abuse experienced by students who filed judicial complaints. Verbal abuse was the most common, while 24 percent reported pranks, property damage, or physical abuse. Over one-third of the students reported being pressured to drop charges. (JAC)

Identifies central aspects of student affairs work during 75-year history of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). Reviews NASPA proceedings, historical accounts, and contemporary publications. Notes that NASPA's history has been shaped by history of higher education in United States and has been tied closely to the…

Describes collaborative efforts by counselors, ministers, and residence life staff to deliver human development services to residence hall students. (BH)

Evaluated the effectiveness of a faculty-student interaction project in a residence center, using data collected from students (N=170), faculty (N=8), and residence staff (N=21) in the fall and spring. Results showed the project did not have an appreciably positive influence on students, but did generate considerable positive public relations.…

Examined the long-term influence, as long as 30 years after graduation, of experiences as student leaders on the lives of former student leaders (N=76) from three colleges. Former student leaders reported that holding a leadership position had a significant influence on their skills and life activities. (RC)

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)

Describes students who were assigned to temporary housing at Indiana University from 1979 through 1981, examines their academic progress while they were assigned to temporary space and thereafter, and traces their disciplinary records. Results indicate students assigned to temporary housing have special needs traditional programs and practices may…

This chapter presents a hypothetical situation related to students who are displaced by Hurricane Katrina. It focuses on transition issues for the students as they are relocated to a new college for an undetermined length of time.

This study examined academic plans, plans for work, and plans to participate in student activities of students (N=1,017) entering Wichita State University in the fall of 1993. Nearly three-quarters of the participating students reported having selected a major. Over 80% of the students reported planning to work while attending the university and…

This paper attempts to determine the impact a building's physical design and structure has on student/resident perceptions of residence hall staff effectiveness. Results indicate that residents living in "isolated" rooms reacted less favorably to the staff than those in normal traffic areas. (Author/HMV)