October 2013 College Planning & Management

College Planning & Management October 2013


On the Cover

sustainable facilities

Green Buildings

Leading the Way in Sustainability

Colleges and universities continue to build innovative, sustainable facilities on campuses across the country.

By Sherrie Negrea


seawater HVAC

Green Buildings

By the Sea

A seawater HVAC system is the latest in a Maine college’s green efforts.

By Rob Klinedinst


Features

Security Technology

Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)

Security Technology On Campus

By Michael Fickes

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


RoboPark

Business (Managing Higher Ed)

RoboPark

By Amy Milshtein

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.


new residence hall

Living Spaces (Furniture & Equpment)

A Classic for the New Millennium

By Brenda T. Elrod

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


Flood

Facilities (Campus Spaces)

After the Flood

A flood at University of Wisconsin-Superior sends administrators scrambling to plan and execute steam line insulation and vault waterproofing repairs.

By Ellen Kollie


classroom ergonomics

Learning Spaces (Furniture & Equipment)

Built for Comfort

By Brandon Barrett

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


Columns

Facilities (Managing Assets)

Perceptions Vs. Reality

Acknowledging diversity is more than a two-way street.

By Pieter van der Have


Fire & Life Safety (Focus on Preparation and Prevention)

Electrical Safety

Establish and follow policies to ensure compliance.

By Mike Halligan


Trends in Green (Sustainable Innovations On Campus)

Sustainability in the Culinary Arts

Lincoln Land Community College prepares students for food innovations.

By Kim Blomquist


Recruit & Retain (University of Arkansas at Little Rock)

Designing Targeted Online Admissions

A new UALR admissions site creates a personalized student experience.

By Jennifer Godwin


Editor's Note (The View From Here)

How Much is Too Much?

By Deborah P. Moore


Departments

Living Spaces (Furniture & Equpment)

Purchasing Advice

By Bob Roskos


Crusader Stadium

Facility Focus (Athletic Facilities)

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Crusader Stadium


Campbell Sports Center

Facility Focus (Athletic Facilities)

Columbia University

Campbell Sports Center


Products

Science and Engineering Library Transformed

Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)

Science and Engineering Library Transformed


Penn Installs Induction Light Fixtures

Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)

Penn Installs Induction Light Fixtures


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