Dormitory study, 1971 - 1975
Scope and Contents
This series contains the research and writing files that Gordon created during his dorm research study in the early 1970s. Files include clippings, collected dorm reports and regulations, interviews with students and college administrators, correspondence, bibliographies, research notes, and drafts of the final report.
Dates
- Creation: 1971 - 1975
Creator
- From the Collection: Gordon, S. Stewart (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Materials in this collection have been thoroughly reviewed for possible restrictions. Some folders in the collection have been designated as restricted, and these designations can be found in the title information for those folders in this finding aid. Restricted files generally fall into three categories. First, there are files that contain information about students that are protected by FERPA. Second, there are files that contain information about performance evaluations, raises, discipline, and hiring of University personnel. Third, there are files related to the Binghamton Foundation. If you have questions about the restricted materials or wish to access this collection, please email speccoll@binghamton.edu
Historical note
In 1972, S. Stewart Gordon was asked by the SUNY Chancellor Ernest L. Boyer to carry out a comprehensive study of residence halls in the SUNY system. In the years leading up to the study, the cost of construction and maintenance of the dorms had risen, while student interest in living in traditional dorms had fallen. Gordon interviewed students, administrators, and faculty at universities across the United States for the study. The resulting report, “Residence and education in SUNY,” was published in 1973. Gordon also wrote an article in 1974, “Living and Learning in College” in the Journal of General Education, based on the same research.
Extent
From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet (25 boxes and 1 map case folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
This series has been kept in the order it was recieved by the archive.
Repository Details
Part of the Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections Repository