New freshmen living in dorms during the academic year 1971-72 were compared on several dimensions, depending on the type of dorm in which they lived, in three ways: (1) coed students vs. students in all male or all females dorms; (2) students in high-rise dorms vs. those in low-rise dorms; and (3) students in unlimited visitation hours dorms vs.…

Authors examined attitudes towards diversity among college students who participated in a civic type living-learning program. The purpose of this longitudinal study was to examine the differences in students in a civic type living-learning program and a comparison group in undergraduate student understanding and appreciation of diversity. A…

The present study is a preliminary effort to delineate areas in which male and female clients in a university counseling center are viewed and/or treated differently. Ratings of 565 female and 645 male clients at the University of Maryland Counseling Center were made by 13 Ph.D. level counselors (9 male and 4 female) on 16 evaluation questions.…

Career orientation of college women was studied through examination of type of major chosen and attitudes influencing career decisions. Subjects were senior university students. Study points out differences between women choosing occupations such as teaching and those choosing careers in science. (EK)

Female university student and staff perceptions of rape at the University of Maryland were examined with the aid of an anonymous questionnaire on attitudes and perceptions of rape. A randomly selected sample group included 100 female students and 25 female classified employees. Results showed a 64% return rate was achieved despite many follow-up…

The purpose of this study was to compare women in divergent college majors with women in high school on a number of background and attitude variables. A random sample of 100 female senior University students majoring in education or science and 43 female students from a Montgomery County high school were sent questionnaires. Results indicate that…

Assessed attitudes held by 113 college students toward Jewish college students labeled as Jewish American Princesses (JAPs). Students responded to 10 social situations relevant to student populations. Three forms were used that differed only in whether situation referred to neutral person, Jewish person, or JAP. Results revealed that negative…

Measured environmental sexism in 334 college freshmen who completed the Situational Attitude Scale-Women (SASW). Reactions to situations were significantly different when a woman was identified as the principal actor. There were also significant differences between the reactions of male and female students. (JAC)

This study explores the fears of potential rape victims and the amount of information about rape and self-defense that such women possess. Many dimensions were found to explain the variability of responses among female members of the campus community. Suggestions for programs were offered. (Author/PC)

This study is a preliminary effort to delineate areas in which male and felmale clients in a university counseling center are viewed and treated differentially. (Author)

The authors explore the nature of racism and sexism and discuss their similarities and differences. Some definitions of racism and sexism are proposed. (Author)

An assessment of attitudes of college faculty toward black students, female students, and students in general, indicates that faculty are generally more positive toward blacks and females, particularly females, than toward undergraduates in general. (RP)

This study dealt with the perceptions of eight University of Maryland counselors of the sex-related problems of female Maryland students. Five of the eight counselors felt that some students have not had an adequate sex education or adequate information about contraception. The counselors rated decisions involving whether to engage in premarital…

A scale to measure fear of women's success (SASWS) modeled after the Situational Attitude Scale (SAS) was administered to 59 upperclass students (33 females, 26 males). Results indicate that both men and women feel that male success is more expected and believable in our society. However, the hypothesis that women show a greater tendency to avoid…

The University New Student Census was administered to 376 Asian-Pacific-American (APA) incoming freshman students at the University of Maryland (College Park) and analyzed for differences concerning leadership and college expectations. Results suggest that definitions of leadership may need to be expanded to include the various ways leadership is…