Systematic analysis of perceptions of a specific institutional environment by students differentiated according to academic ability showed significant findings. Results indicate that even a single characteristic common to a group of individuals may have profound effects on both group and individual perceptions. Environmental designs must be…

The basic purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of using trained peers to lead small process groups in freshman orientation. The College and University Environment Scale (CUES) was the basic instrument used to determine whether perceptions of the college campus climate differed after an alternate freshman orientation program.…