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Download full textHe, Fanny – Journal of Student Affairs, New York University, 2019
As a first-year student entering college, commuting can be an added stress factor to an already overwhelming experience. It is important for students to receive support from their institution to create their own community. Without finding a community during their first year, students may feel isolated in their new academic environment and fail to…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Commuting Students, Stress Variables, Stress Management
Peer reviewedBehrens, Troy; Gordon, David E. – Journal of Career Planning & Employment, 1996
Profiles the differences between commuter students and students at traditional resident schools and the special career-related needs of commuter students that college career centers must address. Topics discussed are the different needs of commuter students, student communication vehicles, and faculty and community communication. (SNR)
Descriptors: Career Planning, Careers, College Faculty, Communications
Wilson, Robin – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1990
Alcohol abuse, racial tensions, dilapidated student unions, and diverse needs of commuter students are sources of concern to 380 college presidents surveyed. The administrators say institutions must make a greater effort to strengthen the sense of community on campuses. Breakdown in the traditional student-faculty relationship is also seen as a…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, College Environment, College Faculty, College Students
Ortman, Joan – 1995
This paper explores the myths surrounding the higher education of commuter students and investigates their needs and concerns. Today's college students include increasing numbers of adult, female, minority, and part-time students. Commuter students, i.e., those living off-campus, make up the largest and most diverse group. Many of these students…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Administrator Attitudes, College Faculty
Johnson, Marcia K.; And Others – 1982
The kinds of problems typically encountered in college and practical, workable solutions to them are addressed. The issues are relevant to students in 2- and 4-year colleges, and beginning and experienced students. Topics include the following: encountering faculty members as teachers and as friends, time management, study techniques, grades, how…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Ancillary School Services, Career Planning, Classroom Communication
Badger, Henry G.; Kelly, Frederick J.; McNeely, John H. – US Office of Education, Federal Security Agency, 1941
For the statistical compilations found in the following pages the data were gathered by means of two questionnaires--one on faculty, students, and degrees; and the other on receipts, expenditures, and property. These questionnaires were sent to all of the 1,709 institutions listed in Office of Education Bulletin 1939, No. 1, "Educational…
Descriptors: Educational History, Statistical Surveys, National Surveys, School Statistics
