December 2013 College Planning & Management

College Planning & Management December 2013


On the Cover

The For-Profit Conundrum

The For-Profit Conundrum

By Amy Milshtein

For-profit schools have been in the spotlight lately and the news hasn't all been good, yet the University of Phoenix remains a bright spot. How do they do it and what can they teach other schools — even the nonprofit ones?


Features

Fire & Life Safety (Focus on Preparation and Prevention)

Food Service Exhaust Systems

A near miss offers an opportunity to be proactive.

By Mike Halligan

After a recent fire sprinkler activation on a food-service line, there was a review of what caused the sprinkler to activate. The activation was not due to a fire or a problem with the sprinkler head. It was determined that the sprinkler activated due to misplaced equipment under the hood.


Business (Managing Higher Ed)

Letting the Chips Fall

Norwich University fires up a new biomass facility in order to save approximately $1 million in annual fuel costs.

By Scott Berman


Walls and Ceilings: Design Options Offer Flexibility

Facilities (Campus Spaces)

Walls and Ceilings: Design Options Offer Flexibility

Campus spaces can be reconfigured and resized, allowing for multipurpose use, if operable walls and creative ceiling components are incorporated into their design.

By Mark Rowh


Managed Print

Technology Planning & Management (Enhancing + Engaging + Connecting)

Toning It Down

Today’s print options help schools cut costs.

By Karen Spring


Monitoring a Safe Campus Checklist

Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)

Monitoring a Safe Campus Checklist

Planning, training and vigilance are three key aspects of routine safety procedures for everyone on campus.

By Sherrie Negrea


Columns

Facilities (Managing Assets)

The Challenge of Coil Maintenance

Healthy buildings rely in part on clean coils throughout distribution systems.

By Pieter van der Have


Business Practices (Achieving Administrative Excellence)

The President and Academics

Cultivate and support senior staff positions for managerial success.

By Dr. Scott D. Miller, Dr. Marylouise Fennell


Trends in Green (Sustainable Innovations on Campus)

E-Cycling

The University of Rochester finds success with electronics recycling.

By Julia Sklar


Recruit & Retain (Langston University)

Reworking the Brand

Langston University sees an impressive increase in enrollments.


Editor's Note (The View From Here)

Education Worldwide

By Deborah P. Moore


Departments

University of Washington

Facility Focus (Science Facilities)

University of Washington

Molecular Engineering & Sciences Building


Central Oregon Community College

Facility Focus (Science Facilities)

Central Oregon Community College

Science Building


Products

Dorm Room Safes

Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)

Dorm Room Safes Keep Belongings Secure


Vanderbilt University Crystal Terrace

Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)

Demonstrating a Commitment to Sustainability


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