
In Person
Does Residence Hall Design Matter in Student Interaction?
AV Akademikerverlag
Published on 4. June 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
116 pages
978-3-639-42220-7 (ISBN)
Description
Revision with unchanged content. Student persistence has long been valued by higher education (Glynn, Sauer, & Miller, 2003). Student interaction significantly impacts persistence rates (Tinto, 1975). The environment has a major influence on how students interact (Lewin, 1936). One way in which the environment influences interactions is by a building design (Strange & Banning, 2001), including residence hall design. Despite theories that building design impacts interactions, there is little research that explores how student interaction is influenced as a result of residence hall design.The purpose of this study was to understand how residence hall spaces that differ by architectural style impact college student interaction. Specifically, this study examined interactions that took place among residents in traditional and suite style residence halls. This book is addressed to college student affairs administrators; specifically those working with residence hall communities, as well as those who develop residence halls or other campus facilities. It is also addressed to architects and interior designers who work with institutions of higher learning through the design or renovation process of residence halls.
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
191 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-639-42220-7 (9783639422207)
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Persons
Alison M. Brandon: Residence Education Coordinator, Longwood University;Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University.Joan Hirt: Ph.D. The University of Arizona,1992 in Higher Education Policy and Administration. Associate Professor, Higher Education and Student Affairs.