The Situational Attitude Scale-Commuters (SAS-C) was administered to the professional student affairs staff (N=52) at a large university to measure their attitudes toward commuting students. Results suggest that prejudice toward commuters does exist and can be measured. Implications of the results are discussed. (Author)

An investigation was made of the relationship between self-concept and the adjustment of commuter college students. Instruments used were the Tennessee Self Concept Scale and the Locke-Wallace Marital Adjustment Test. There was a significant relationship between self-concept and marital adjustment. (Author)

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)

This study compared food consumption patterns of college students (N=152) living on campus, off campus, and in Greek housing. Results suggest that students' residence and sex may influence food choice and dietary practices. (IAH)

Drawing from research on the non-classroom development of commuter and residential college students, presents an overview of the developmental patterns of the two groups and discusses causes of the differences between them. Considers faculty and peer group influences and the development of self-concept. (DMM)

Examined grade point averages (GPAs) of students (n=80) residing off-campus or in university dormitories. Data collected from official university records included GPA, American College Testing (ACT) scores, and housing accommodations. Found no significant differences between GPAs of on-campus and off-campus students. Academic ability, as measured…

Building on the foundation of research on how critical thinking develops during college and on the extensive research on differences in the resident and commuter student experiences, this article explores aspects of the college experience that might be associated with cognitive development. Analyzes data from six institutions representing 326…

Study comparing self-reported alcohol-use patterns and the personal beliefs and expectancies about alcohol use of 385 fraternity and sorority members and 1,518 non-Greek-affiliated college students found alcohol use higher among Greek-affiliated students and highest at private parties. Peer norms and perceived benefits predicted use levels. (EMK)

Presents a two-part study that looks at the impact of social support on college adjustment among "traditional" campus residents and commuters. Begins with a review of social support measures and the relationship between commuting and college adjustment. Finds factors critical to academic adjustment vary in the contexts of commuting students and…

In this report, the Commission considers a proposal by the Palo Verde Community College District to convert the Needles outreach operation to a state-approved off-campus educational center of Palo Verde Community College. The proposal responds to the district's need to enhance educational services in the extremely remote community of Needles and…

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) could be a leading cause of death in American youth before the end of this century. Awareness is the starting point in preventing the spread of the AIDS epidemic. Infection from Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is absolutely preventable if people are aware of the potential for becoming infected and act…

SUNY (State University of New York)-Binghamton's Off Campus College (OCC) has developed an inexpensive alternative for providing legal advice to students living off campus. Legal aid needs of off-campus students are greater due to possible disagreements concerning tenancy, security deposits, housing code compliance, utility bills, exterminators,…

As increasing numbers of postsecondary learners enroll in commuter campuses, speech communication departments can identify the characteristics which make commuting students somewhat different from their counterparts on residential campuses. Priorities of these two groups differ--students whose primary focus in life is the college experience…

RESPONSES TO A QUESTIONNAIRE SENT TO A SAMPLE OF STUDENTS AT THE NINE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CENTERS PROVIDED INFORMATION CONCERNING THE STUDENTS' EXPENSES WHILE ATTENDING THESE LOWER DIVISION COMMUTER INSTITUTIONS. ANALYSES WERE BASED ON 345 SINGLE FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES WHO PAID FULL RESIDENT FEES. INCLUDING ESTIMATES OF ROOM AND BOARD BY…

The commuter institute is one to which students commute. The two basic assumptions of this study are: (1) the Chicago Circle campus of the University of Illinois will remain a commuter institution during the decade ahead; and (2) the campus will increasingly serve a more heterogeneous student body. These assumptions have important implications for…