The need to identify the mode of integration of learning resources on contemporary US campuses grows as institutional expansion becomes a primary organizational concern. The implications drawn in this paper from the culture of the campus to the organization of learning resources is that many of these resources must be drastically decentralized…

This paper explores 2 concepts, institutional research in higher education and what is called the Left-Right Continuum, and suggests that periods of conflict provide better opportunities for meaningful institutional research than when the campus is quiet. To ensure the health of a college, interinstitutional research and intrainstitutional…

Various studies have shown that high school students have unrealistic expectations and poor perceptions of college. Whether caused by inaccurate counseling or by poor self-descriptions from the college, these cause student dissatisfaction or failure. This study, to see if admission officers' perceptions of campus climate as presented to the school…

This investigation probed characteristics of students attending nine Wesleyan colleges (five liberal arts and four Bible). Characteristics of collegiate learning environments were also explored to see how well-suited these were to the students served. Following a review of more than 200 articles, books and evaluative instruments, a 6-page…

Analyzes and compares the results obtained from administration of the College and University Environmental Scales to college of advanced education and university samples. There appears to be a genuine difference in the learning environments of these two types of institutions. (Author/IRT)

The four areas discussed are: traditional health program expectations; community college health programs; integrating student health services into the mainstream of college activities; and selling the health program. (MM)

Study assesses effect primary professional association identification has on views and values of student affairs practitioners in relation to developmental environment of college students. Relationship between primary professional association identity and perceptions of student development programming and environment is examined. Nearly 450…

With the help of sociological analysis, a categorization of four models of "community" is proposed, with each model related to a particular style of interaction and to a theory of learning in higher education. An alternative model is proposed based on the concept of working together in a joint action. (Author/LBH)

Strategic planning for Centre College consists of two basic analyses: assessing the environment and discovering institutional identity. A strategic planning committee's job consists of several steps: articulating the institution's identity, analyzing strengths and weaknesses, setting goals, analyzing how strategies are working, and producing a…

Surveyed 121 undergraduates on their alcohol use. Respondents indicated that if they were having an alcohol or drug problem, they would turn to a friend for help. Students who belonged to two or more college organizations were found to have light to moderate drinking patterns. Suggests strategies for deterring misuse of alcohol. (Author/NB)

Examines violence on college campuses by reviewing its types, prevalence, and underlying factors. Discusses institutional responses to prevent campus violence through tertiary, secondary, and primary prevention activites. (Author/ABB)

Examines the functions of chief information officers on college campuses, and describes three major categories that the functions fall into, depending on the nature of computing within the institution; i.e., information technology as (1) a strategic resource, (2) an aid to operations, and (3) a source of confusion. (CLB)

The impact of several environmental and institutional factors on college and university enrollments between 1975-76 and 1980-81 is examined. Separate enrollment analyses of public and private two-year and four-year institutions, and of the major doctoral, comprehensive, and baccalaureate institutions of four-year schools were made. (Author/MLW)

Fraternities are criticized for deteriorating student behavior, but college administrations are also under fire for not controlling or taking responsibility for the organizations. Conflict over the organizations' value continues. (MSE)

It is necessary to find ways to make the university a learning community, not just a place for teaching and research to coexist, accompanied by extracurricular activities. (MSE)