Higher Ed


Trash2Treasure

Every year, campus communities across the country are faced with a deluge of waste as students moving out for the summer discard thousands of unwanted items.

Let's Make A Deal And Kick the Can Down the Road

The "deal" crafted by Senators Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell, and several senators from both parties passed both houses of Congress and was signed by the President, was a short-term fix. This is the reason for the revised title. The deal was not a fix but a temporary band-aid.

Security Technology

Security Technology On Campus

A look at the newer security technologies colleges and universities are considering and using on campus.

RoboPark

RoboPark

Nobody thinks of parking, until they need it. Then it's a chore. Technology promises to make finding and paying for a space easier, and might even convince drivers to take the bus.

Flood

After the Flood

classroom ergonomics

Built for Comfort

Understanding classroom ergonomics is about more than just buying a well-designed chair; it can also impact student health and success.

campus building upgrades

Old Building, New Life

From BIM to energy-use monitoring, WiFi and more, existing buildings are being redesigned and outfitted to become technological standouts.

seawater HVAC

By the Sea

new residence hall

A Classic for the New Millennium

Important traditions live on in a new residence hall at the University of Georgia.

A Capital Idea: Blending Strategy and Opportunity to Manage College Assets

The time has come to examine development partnerships as an opportunity to move forward as the deep recession eases.

Strategic Procurement Teams

Strategic & Tactical

Is separating the procurement department into tactical and strategic teams right for your institution?

Odd Jobs

Cost Effective Maintenance

Be Mindful of Maintenance

Cost-effective and efficient maintenance and housekeeping operations begin at the programming and design stages of residence hall construction projects.

Green Campus and an acceptable ROI

Tipping the Scales

School administrators walk a tightrope, balancing their desire for a green campus with the need for an acceptable ROI. Here are three examples of how campuses strike that balance — or, in one case, not worry about it at all.

Smart Commuting

Smart Commuting

The University of Alabama at Birmingham ranks high in ride-sharing.

Maintaining the Campus Landscape

Maintaining the Campus Landscape

Whether it's mow and blow or a little more complicated, landscapes demand constant attention. Grounds professionals speak up about what it takes to stay in the green.

Linking the Helm

Integrated classroom controls can expand teaching options at the touch of a well-placed button.

Building Blocks

Revitalized structures are a cornerstone of town-gown relations.

Desktop Virtualization

A strong case for virtualization in higher education.

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