Community colleges are implementing unique partnerships that further their reputations, offerings and facilities -- all without busting their budgets.
- By Julie Sturgeon
- 04/01/00
Many schools across the country have conducted mock crisis exercises to increase their readiness for crisis situations.
New technology in life safety lighting and exit signs provides a safe haven – at reduced cost.
- By Dorothy Wright
- 04/01/00
Finally, the technologies managing different university databases have begun to work together in single, integrated systems.
- By Michael Fickes
- 03/01/00
Truancy reduction initiatives are a key component to reducing current problems with today's youth.
Residence halls filled to overflowing may sound like a dream come true to some administrators but, for facilities managers, it can be a nightmare. Here's how several cope with the problem of where to stash the extra students.
- By Julie Sturgeon
- 03/01/00
Colleges and universities are growing, with $7.2 billion in construction to be completed and $7.25 billion to be started this year alone.
Here's how you can assure high-quality performance and durability.
- By Joseph W. Hobson
- 02/01/00
Students want residence hall furniture that offers a comfortable, attractive, homelike environment. Housing managers want residence hall furniture that offers long life. Is it possible to satisfy both?
- By Michael Fickes
- 02/01/00
By paying attention to what is right in front of us if we only look for it, we can reduce the presence of weapons on our campuses and create a safer learning environment.
Following some simple, yet critical, steps can greatly facilitate both the prioritizing and completion of renovation projects.
Here is how one school district responded to the current furor over school security — with a comprehensive plan.
- By Julie Sturgeon
- 02/01/00
Fires continue to occur despite safety standards. Knowing where and how they start is the best form of prevention
- By Romeo P. Gervais
- 01/01/00
Schools should not, and can not, be tasked with the responsibility of securing safety zones alone.
Your window replacement project can be more easily completed with the help of a Window Selection Guide and these 11 tips.
- By David H. Martin
- 01/01/00
Administrators at the Georgia Institute of Technology did their homework when building a new residence hall. The result? Indoor air quality that paid for itself from day one.