This paper reports preliminary findings on patterns of primary relationships observed in a longitudinal study of student development at Kansas State University. It offers a definition of friendship, reviews some of the research bearing on that definition, and discusses implications for student development in data obtained in a related study at the…

CUES scores for 75 colleges were related to college mean scores of 1964 entering freshmen on SAT(V) and SAT(M), sex composition of students, religion, and size of entering class. There remained substantial variance on the five CUES scales not predictable from the set of five institutional characteristics. (Author)

The purpose of this paper is to develop a model of environmental change and institutional response that shows why a variety of strategies are required by colleges and universities in dealing with declining enrollments. Various forms of environmental conditions that can lead to four different types of declining enrollments--erosion, contraction,…

Provides a brief history of transgenderism before discussing the handful of published narratives by transgender youth. Concludes with recommendations to improve the campus climate for people of all genders. (EV)

Vulnerable people may become susceptible to the effects of shared life stress. To test this possibility, undergraduates and their roommates completed questionnaires on suicidality and stress. Consistent with an assortative relating process, roommates who chose to room together were more similar on a suicide index than were roommates who were…

Two perspectives on higher education's stakeholders and their involvement in the development of knowledge in universities are examined and contrasted: (1) that the "stakeholder" notion of knowledge doesn't allow for critical engagement with knowledge, and (2) that the "stakeholder" view of knowledge acknowledges clear links between knowledge and…

This study examines college environments and outcomes among students in three different types of living-learning programs compared with a control sample at one university. Results reveal that living-learning students exhibit higher levels of engagement in college activities with stronger academic outcomes, and experiences that varied by program…

College students' sleep habits are changing dramatically, and related sleep problems are increasing. Reviews the current literature on sleep problems, focusing on the college student population. The unique challenges of college settings are discussed as they apply to understanding sleep problems, and suggestions are made for professionals who work…

There has been much speculation about how terrorist attacks on September 11th affected everyone, including students on college campuses. At Michigan State University, the assistant director of residence life assessment, research and technology decided to investigate. This article presents results of her department's survey. (Author)

Examines how one university took on the challenge of improving student retention. Also discusses the impact of this endeavor on the institutional culture. (GCP)

This article presents what one college president did when presented with an unexpected grant--she gave it away. This action served as a catalyst for more support, resulting in new grants totaling more than $3 million. (GCP)

As colleges and universities evolve, so too do the complexities of creating safe environments for students. This article describes safety in its various contexts and provides an overview for this special journal issue. (Contains 17 references.) (GCP)

The activities of a university are constituted through its disciplinary cultures. The individual disciplines mutually provide environments for one another but are largely autonomous in establishing their internal standards. Therefore, the university is only an institutional realization of its disciplinary parts in particular spatial locations.…

Sexual stereotyping, directed at those from "other" backgrounds, has a long and involved history. On campuses, this takes the form of campus personality types. Increasing cultural pluralism has caused reappearance of some archaic stereotypes and sexual tensions. This situation is a legitimate subject for study and discussion on campus. (MSE)