Higher Ed


The Student as Consumer

Institutions must focus on students’ growing expectations.

Flipping for STEM

Flipping for STEM

While the flipped teaching model is old news in the humanities it finds new purpose in STEM subjects. But look out. This trendy pedagogy may require an overhaul of your classrooms, especially the large lecture hall.

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The Winner's Circle

A new program on the campus of Long Island University taps into an equestrian legacy to prepare students for careers in a burgeoning industry.

At What Cost?

Engaging Sustainable Thinking

The University of Pittsburgh develops in a new academic paradigm.

Self-Inspection Programs

Reduce demands on staff and improve safety through self-inspections.

Things I've Learned 2014

Reflections on learning, taking risks, trust and remembering what matters.

Higher Education Building Trends

An Eye On the Horizon

As 2015 arrives, no one can be sure what the year will hold for higher education. Still, colleges and universities continue to evolve in physical, social, pedagogical, digital and other ways. Here is a sampling of trends worth watching.

Outdoor Learning Environments

How to Design Outdoor Learning Environments

Outdoor learning environments support education and will continue to do so well into the future. Here are some tips for planning your next space, along with idea-building success stories.

Geographical information system

Mapping Safety

Geographical information system technology (GIS) supports emergency preparedness and disaster recovery.

Windows 10

Transformation, or last hurrah?

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Seeing is Communicating

Leveraging visual communications to inform, protect and collaborate across the campus.

2015 ABET Symposium

The 2015 ABET Symposium takes place on April 23-24, 2015 in Atlanta, GA.

Intelligent Buildings: At What Cost?

Intelligent buildings are the future but they don’t come cheap. Life-cycle costing can help justify the expense, so why aren't more schools doing it?

Cool Comes at a Cost

Investment in student-centered areas is changing spending for institutions.

How We Communicate

It's what you say and how you say it.

Bicycle-Friendly Universities

Encouraging biking on campus is contributing to sustainability.

Curtailing Sexual Abuse and Violence on College Campuses

Colleges and universities in the U.S. need to step up their game to help victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence and to prevent future assaults too often related to alcohol abuse.

TCO: In It For the Long Run

The University of South Carolina is looking long-term at sustainability and the total cost of ownership of its facilities, including the new home of the Darla Moore school of business.

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Doors 101

Doors, door hardware and emergency lighting are vital components of a secure campus environment.

The Fire Prevention Office

Tips for developing an effective fire prevention program for your campus.

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